Seneca Lake

Seneca Lake stands as the largest among the glacial Finger Lakes within the state of New York. Renowned for its substantial size and depth, it remains entirely contained within the state’s borders. The lake has earned distinction as the preeminent locale for lake trout angling, exemplified by its role as the host of the esteemed National Lake Trout Derby. Positioned at the northern terminus of Seneca Lake, the city of Geneva, New York, commands attention, serving as the domicile for Hobart and William Smith Colleges, along with housing the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, a constituent entity of Cornell University. Conversely, the village of Watkins Glen, situated at the southern extremity of the lake, boasts a notable reputation due to its association with motorsport, primarily due to the presence of Watkins Glen International racetrack, as well as its picturesque cascades.

Seneca Lake possesses an uncommon macroclimate that has bestowed it with the distinction of nurturing over 50 wineries, predominantly characterized as farm wineries. Its geographical attributes have led to the designation of the Seneca Lake American Viticultural Area (AVA), solidifying its reputation within oenophilic circles.

In terms of dimensions, Seneca Lake stretches across a length of approximately 38 miles, securing its position as the second longest Finger Lake. Remarkably voluminous, it is estimated to contain an impressive 3.81 cubic miles (15.9 km³) of water, accounting for nearly half of the cumulative water volume across all the Finger Lakes. The lake’s profundity is notable, averaging 291 feet, while plunging to a maximum depth of 618 feet. The expansive water body covers a surface area of approximately 66.9 square miles (173 km²).

Weather Update – July 27, 2021

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It looks like today is going to be another fairly nice day, but I’m not moving fast 🦉as I was a night owl and stayed up late hoping see more shooting stars. ✨

I did not buy enough ice yesterday and it was a warm evening 🌃 so I need to go to Dandy’s or another gas station ⛽ for more ice.

I’m thinking about going to Robert Treman for a swim 🏊🏻‍♂️ if gorge swimming is available even though I’m not really that big fan of it. I might in the afternoon hike at Lake Treman above Buttermilk Falls although truth be told I’m hardly ambitious. 😔 It’s vacation, why hurry? I know, I should get out and do stuff before it’s done.

Wednesday if it’s not too wet ⛈, I am thinking of hiking part of the Finger Lakes Trail 🚶🏻 through Texas Hollow and maybe over the hill to Cayuta Lake and Connecticut Hill. Never done that before. One of these days I want to get out with the kayak 🛶 maybe Seneca Lake if it’s calm.

Weather Summary
Today.
Feels like …
August 28th.		 Sunny then Chance of T-storms and 80 degrees , 8:32 sunset.
Tonight.
Feels like …
August 20th.		 Chance of T-storms then Chance of Showers and 60 degrees , 5:55 sunrise.
Wednesday.
Feels like …
September 21st.		 Chance of Showers then Mostly Sunny and 72 degrees , 63 max dew point, 8:31 sunset.
Wednesday Night.
Feels like …
August 30th.		 Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance of Showers and 58 degrees , 5:56 sunrise.
Thursday.
Feels like …
September 14th.		 Chance of Showers and 75 degrees , 58 max dew point, 8:30 sunset.
Thursday Night.
Feels like …
August 20th.		 Chance of Showers and 60 degrees , 5:57 sunrise.
Friday.
Feels like …
September 30th.		 Chance of Showers and 68 degrees , 62 max dew point, 8:29 sunset.
Friday Night.
Feels like …
September 19th.		 Mostly Clear and 51 degrees , 5:58 sunrise.
Saturday.
Feels like …
September 26th.		 Mostly Sunny and 70 degrees , 50 max dew point, 8:28 sunset.
Saturday Night.
Feels like …
September 3rd.		 Partly Cloudy then Chance of Showers and 57 degrees , 5:59 sunrise.
Sunday.
Feels like …
September 21st.		 Chance of Showers then Chance of T-storms and 72 degrees , 56 max dew point, 8:27 sunset.
Sunday Night.
Feels like …
September 9th.		 Chance of T-storms then Partly Cloudy and 55 degrees , 6:00 sunrise.
Monday.
Feels like …
September 28th.		 Mostly Sunny and 69 degrees , 56 max dew point, 8:25 sunset.

Good Morning – July 27, 2021

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Good morning! Happy Tuesday from vacationland. 🏖

Just another soon to be hot and possibly stormy ⛈ summer day. Very calm and quiet this morning in the woods, I was in no hurry to get up this morning as I stayed up way past midnight looking for shooting stars 🌠. Only saw one.

Sunny and 68 degrees at the Finger Lakes National Forest. 🌞 Calm wind. The dew point is 61 degrees. I don’t have cell service here at camp, but I walked down the road where I knew that I could get a signal 📶.

I decided to pitch the tent 🎪 so I have a place to store my dirty clothing 👚 and things like pots and pans 🍳. This makes it easier to move things from the front to the back of the truck.

Upcoming Holidays – July 25, 2021

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  • Next Sunday is August 🌻 – Aug 1
  • Four Sundays until Buck Moon 🌕 – Aug 22
  • 14 Sundays until Halloween 🎃 – Oct 31
  • 16 Sundays until Average High is 50 🍂 – Nov 14
  • Four months – Thanksgiving 🦃 – Thursday Nov 25
  • 19 Sundays until Repeal of Prohibition Day 🍺 – Dec 5
  • 21 Sundays until Cold Moon 🌕 – Dec 19
  • Five months – Christmas 🎅 – Saturday Dec 25
  • 22 Sundays until Boxing Day 🥊 – Dec 26

Good Evening – July 25, 2021

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Good evening! Night 3 of summer vacation. 🌇

Today I got moved into the campsite ⛺ that I’m hoping to camp in for the balance of the week. It’s a nice quiet campsite with vehicle access so I can use my camper shell rather than the tent like last night.

Stayed close to camp today, doing a lot of day drinking, 🍻 reading 📖 and listening 👂🏻 to podcasts. Burritos 🌯 for dinner tonight. No cell service here, so I won’t be playing with my phone all evening 📱 which is nice. I’d rather just enjoy the solitude. Also hiked to Teeter Pond and to one of the pastures to observe the sunset.

High level smoke haze and 74 degrees at the Finger Lakes National Forest. There is a west-northwest breeze at 6 mph. 🍃. The dew point is 64 degrees.

The sunset 🌇 wasn’t too great at all. The sun was very red and faded away into the clouds high above the horizon. I was pretty disappointed 😥 about it especially after walking down the very muddy Backbone Trail to an even muddier pasture. Really needed my barn boots 👢. Next time if I hike back for the sunset.

Weather Update – July 25, 2021

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Today actually looks a lot nicer than I had expected but I think I still want to stay close to camp and do some hikes 🚶🏻 and day drinking 🍻. Maybe move down to the campsite ⛺ I really want for the balance of the week if it comes available.

I got the stuff for burritos 🌯 for dinner tonight and I know what I can wash that down with. 🍻 Still hoping to get clams for later in the week. I saw some clam shells 🐚 in the dirt, they must be available somewhere locally. I’m sure I could get fried clams somewhere but they sure are good in beer especially when you don’t have to drive. 🚘

Monday I’m planning on going to Watkins Glen. I will need ice ❄ by then and also ice cream. 🍧 Spend the balance of the day at the Watkins Glen Pool 🏊🏻‍♂️ and maybe hike part of the Finger Lakes Trail through the state park 🏞.

The second half of the week is going to be downright cold ❄. It will save on the ice but sure will make swimming 🏊🏻‍♂️ unpleasant. Well good weather for hiking. Where to hike is the question. Maybe the Finger Lakes trail along some of the more open sections along farm fields. I like nice views of the Finger Lakes, especially ones I haven’t seen before.

Weather Summary
Today.
Feels like …
September 1st.		 Chance of Showers then Sunny and 79 degrees , 8:34 sunset.
Tonight.
Feels like …
August 13th.		 Mostly Clear and 61 degrees , 62 max dew point, 5:53 sunrise.
Monday.
Feels like …
September 1st.		 Sunny and 79 degrees , 62 max dew point, 8:33 sunset.
Monday Night.
Feels like …
August 13th.		 Mostly Clear and 61 degrees , 59 max dew point, 5:54 sunrise.
Tuesday.
Feels like …
September 8th.		 Chance of Showers then Chance of T-storms and 77 degrees , 59 max dew point, 8:32 sunset.
Tuesday Night.
Feels like …
August 20th.		 Chance of T-storms then Chance of Showers and 60 degrees , 5:55 sunrise.
Wednesday.
Feels like …
September 19th.		 Mostly Sunny and 73 degrees , 61 max dew point, 8:31 sunset.
Wednesday Night.
Feels like …
August 20th.		 Partly Cloudy then Chance of Showers and 60 degrees , 5:56 sunrise.
Thursday.
Feels like …
September 19th.		 Chance of Showers then Chance of T-storms and 73 degrees , 60 max dew point, 8:30 sunset.
Thursday Night.
Feels like …
September 3rd.		 Chance of T-storms then Chance of Showers and 57 degrees , 5:57 sunrise.
Friday.
Feels like …
September 30th.		 Mostly Sunny and 68 degrees , 60 max dew point, 8:29 sunset.
Friday Night.
Feels like …
September 12th.		 Mostly Clear and 54 degrees , 5:58 sunrise.
Saturday.
Feels like …
September 19th.		 Sunny and 73 degrees , 53 max dew point, 8:28 sunset.