If you are looking to take a relaxing drive to view waterfalls then you have to take a ride along St. Rt. 14 though Montour Falls and Watkins Glen. When you come into Montour Falls you will want to turn onto W. Main St. This will take you right to Shequaga Falls. Over the yearsContinue reading “Waterfalls Along The Way”
Category Archives: Nature Adventures
Hiking at Taughannock Falls
Novemeber in New York brings cold, winter winds. So when you get a warm, sunny day you should take full advantage and head to one of our beautiful parks for some time outdoors. I was thrilled to wake up to a beautiful Novemeber day last weekend. So of course we headed right out to enjoyContinue reading “Hiking at Taughannock Falls”
Ducks On Mill St Pond
Recently I spotted these beautiful ducks at Mill St. pond in Horseheads, NY. This small pond is home to mallards, geese and an amazing wood duck. I love when I come across surprising finds in nature. Thanks for exploring with me – Shelly
Fall Fades Away
As the fall leaves drift away and the crisp hint of winter whispers in the wind, we decided to take in one last view of Keuka Lake. Even with the colors fading the beauty of this lake still shines through. Thanks for exploring with me – Shelly
Hiking at Robert Treman State Park
With the fall foliage on full display I recently went on a hike at Robert Treman State Park. This is one of several beautiful parks in the Finger Lakes region. If you are looking to soak up the last of these warm fall days you should head out for a hike. Trust me the picturesContinue reading “Hiking at Robert Treman State Park”
A Walk on the Spooky Side
With Halloween quickly approaching I decided it was time to get into the spirit by taking a ghost walk. For the past 13 years the Chemung County Historical Society in Elmira has hosted a ghost walk in Woodlawn National Cemetery. This cemetery is home to many notable and interesting people throughout history. I will beContinue reading “A Walk on the Spooky Side”
Floating On Air
This weekend I had an opportunity to literally float on air. I went on a glider ride! A glider is a motorless aircraft that is towed into the sky then released to glide on air currents. Elmira, NY which is located in the Southern tip of the Finger Lakes region is known as the “SoaringContinue reading “Floating On Air”
Fun at the Farm
The Finger Lakes region is now full of red, gold and orange colors announcing that fall has truly arrived. To enjoy the full fall experience we recently headed to Smithome Farms. Nestled between rolling hills on St. Rt. 352 in Big Flats you will find a Corn Maze, Hay Wagon rides and an expansive PumpkinContinue reading “Fun at the Farm”
Finger Lakes Soap Co.
This past week I had an opportunity to go to Van Etten, NY. Of course my first thought was seeing the fall foliage along the way. This time of year the hills of the Finger Lakes region are dotted with red, gold and orange. The views are breathtaking! As I was driving along I passedContinue reading “Finger Lakes Soap Co.”