Finger Lakes National Forest 📍

Nestled in upstate New York, the Finger Lakes National Forest spans 16,000 acres of diverse terrain, combining lush woodlands with expansive pasture land. Encompassing woodlands, grasslands, and glacial lakes, its picturesque landscapes and well-maintained trails attract outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The forest’s five distinctive trails wind through the scenery, revealing stunning views of gorges, waterfalls, and panoramic vistas. The forest is also home to the celebrated Finger Lakes Trail, a long-distance hiking trail extending over 580 miles. Limited free primitive and roadside camping opportunities along the roads add to the allure, providing a chance to immerse in the natural beauty for longer periods. As the only national forest in New York State, it provides a unique space for relaxation, exploration, and immersion in the captivating landscapes of the Finger Lakes region.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finger_Lakes_National_Forest
http://www.fs.usda.gov/fingerlakes
http://www.cnyhiking.com/FingerLakesNationalForest.htm

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Maybe it’s just what I need after all …

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I am still chewing over my sort-of-decision to just go out to the Finger Lakes. It seems like such a let down from a grand trip out to Michigan, but a lot cheaper and lot less driving. The idea of being able to just have a quick 4 hour drive, set up camp around noontime and be able to hang out for a like 10 days, doing day trips to various places in the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier seems kind of appealing but also boring. But I don’t have to go to same places over and over again. Just the same old base camp on Chicken Coop Road or Potomac, and then do other things traveling from there, on days I don’t want to child at camp.

If I do the Finger Lakes for my vacation, Mom says she might get me a parks past regardless, so I can visit state parks unlimited times. But I’d also want to do and spend more time in the Southern Tier away from the State Parks I aways visit, and maybe visit some places in Pennsylvania. But still keep the same base camp, so I am not taking down and setting camp every other day. I liked the quiet, but also I am increadibly bored with the Finger Lakes. Michigian seems great, except for the drive. So I don’t know.

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