The Finger Lakes Region is one of the most beautiful places to explore outdoors, and there’s a handful of stunning state parks near Ithaca, NY, for hiking, waterfall viewing, and enjoying the fresh air. The unique topography of this area formed during the last Ice Age as the glaciers receded, leaving caverns, gorges, canyons, waterways, […]
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Upstate New York is known for its picturesque landscape, and some of the most beautiful scenes can be found in the Finger Lakes National Forest in Hector. The approximately 16,000-acre forest encompasses gorges, ravines, pastures, and woodlands. While the Finger Lakes National Forest offers outdoor recreation in all four seasons, the freshly fallen snow brings
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One of the main attractions in the Finger Lakes Region is Taughannock Falls State Park. The park’s namesake feature, Taughannock Falls, is a breathtaking sight with 400-foot tall limestone bluffs encompassing the falls as the water plunges 215 feet over the cliffs to the gorge below. There’s a lovely selection of hiking trails at Taughannock
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One of the most popular pastimes in the Finger Lakes area, especially in the warmer months, is hiking in Ithaca and the surrounding beautiful untouched wilderness areas. You’ll search for waterfalls and breathe in the freshest air. A favorite destination is the Ithaca Falls Trail. While the route itself is relatively short and considered easy,
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From stunning waterfalls and rocky gorges to well-known landmarks and beautiful hiking trails, Robert Treman State Park is a lovely place to head for a day outdoors—especially as the sunny season returns. You can’t visit this State Park in the Finger Lakes without hearing about Enfield Glen, the narrow gorge with a series of waterfalls,
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While our Finger Lakes Bed and Breakfast is located only a matter of minutes from one of the best state parks home to the stunning Taughannock Falls, there are many hikes in Ithaca, NY, worth exploring as well. The Finger Lakes region is an outdoor lover’s paradise with lush forests, beautiful sweeping lake shorelines, and
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Due to the unique landscape in this part of NY State, exploring the beauty of the region at these Finger Lakes State Parks in summertime is truly a treat. From majestic waterfalls cascading down breathtaking rock formations and deep and clear lakes to lush trails through forests and stunning vistas over gorges in mountainous terrain.
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The Finger Lakes National Forest is an expansive park perfect for winter outdoor activities. With more than 16,000 acres tucked between the Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, you’ll find 30 miles of interconnecting trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Or for those who crave the wind in their hair, the Finger Lakes National Forest also
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Taughannock Falls State Park is one of the most beautiful state parks in New York, and it’s only 5 minutes from our Finger Lakes Bed and Breakfast! It’s the perfect place to explore this fall, too, as fall foliage begins its annual display of color. There’s plenty of things to do at Taughannock Falls State
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We’re lucky here at the Inn at Gothic Eves to be surrounded by some truly wonderful state parks. The closest to us is Taughannock Falls State Park, but not too far away you’ll find great places like Watkins Glen State Park, Buttermilk Falls State Park, and Robert Treman State Park. Each of these parks is
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