Finger Lakes

Nestled in the heart of Upstate New York, the Finger Lakes comprise a distinctive network of lakes, presenting a captivating bioregion. This locale has garnered popularity as a sought-after tourist destination. Resembling elongated fingers, these lakes gracefully stretch along a north-south axis. Notably, these majestic lakes, echoing the graceful curvature of human fingers, collectively form a natural wonder evoking awe and inspiration.

Of note, Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake hold the distinction of being both among the longest and deepest lakes in the United States. Each spanning nearly 40 miles end to end, and never exceeding 3.5 miles in width, they exhibit remarkable proportions. Among these, Cayuga Lake boasts the longest stretch at 38.1 miles, while Seneca Lake commands the largest total area. Delving beneath sea level, Seneca Lake plunges to an astounding 618 feet (188 m) in depth, while Cayuga Lake follows suit at 435 feet (133 m).

Next Week in the Finger Lakes

Within a week from now I will be in the Finger Lakes.πŸ• I am leaving on Friday and camping up at the National Forest, probably visiting the various gorge state parks every day for most of the week. It should be a nice week. If it’s nice, I might end up finishing my week up in Pennsylvania, maybe visiting the National Forest and Allegany State Park.🏞 It might be fun also to visit the Potter County Fair and also the state park with the railroad tracks crossing the gorge.🎑

I continue to be bit concerned about the weather,🌧 but it’s hard to know what the forecast will look like two months out from when you reserve your vacation. I’m hoping it will be nicer then last year, which was so wet, and even when it wasn’t wet, it was cloudy. But I made the best of it, regardless of the conditions.

Regardless of the weather or what happens, it’s still good to get away from it for a few days.😎

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Taken on Thursday July 28, 2016 at Naples.