Finger Lakes Explorers

06/01/2023

Happy 2023! We're excited for a year of exploring the Finger Lakes region and wanted to kick off the year with a look at some of the lakes off the beaten path - the Little Lakes! Check out our latest video on 5 reasons to not miss out on these gorgeous lakes.

The four Finger Lakes making up the "Little Lakes," Conesus, Hemlock, Canadice, and Honeoye, are smaller in scale but are packed with tons of natural beauty ...

28/11/2022

If you haven't yet, get yourself to Honeoye to the holiday market at Birdhouse Brewing. Grab a tasty beer, enjoy a cozy fire pit, and get your holiday shopping done, all in one spot!

A European style Christmas market at Birdhouse Brewing in the Finger Lakes. Grab a beer and get your holiday shopping done! ...

18/11/2022

The Charlie Major Nature Trail is an easy and scenic out and back trail just north of Skaneateles. Built on a former rail bed, the trail is mostly flat and wide, and passes the ruins of several old mills that were powered by Skaneateles Creek. Check out our latest video to learn more!

A hike along the Charlie Major Nature Trail, just north of the village of Skaneateles, NY in the Finger lakes. This mile and a half out and back trail follow...

11/11/2022

Grimes Glen is one of the best places for immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes. In our latest video, we share our visit and why we love this not-so-hidden gem of Naples.

Get ready to get your feet wet! We're exploring Grimes Glen, just outside of the village of Naples, NY in the Finger Lakes. It's an ideal place to explore be...

08/11/2022

What a fall it's been in the Finger Lakes! It's sad to see these beautiful colors come to an end. Although we admit this view of Canandaigua Lake is amazing year round... 😍

04/11/2022

We can't get enough of the fall colors this year! To take advantage of these fleeting days of perfect weather, we headed out to Cayuga Lake to do a little wine tasting and leaf peeping. You can see what we got up to in our latest video!

We spent a day tasting some delicious wines and taking in the beautiful fall colors along Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes.Learn more about:Lucas Vineyards: h...

28/10/2022

Our latest video is out! This week, we're sampling some beer and wine as we take in the amazing fall colors around Seneca Lake.

Tell us in the comments - what are your favorite wineries or breweries with fall foliage views?

Come along as we sample some tasty wines and beers while taking in the fall foliage along Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes. Learn more about: Wagner Vineyards...

23/10/2022

Ah, fall in the Finger Lakes...

21/10/2022

The Cornell Botanic Gardens are filled with natural and man-made beauty. And there's no better time to visit than in the fall. We explored the expansive gardens and arboretum in our latest video. Check it out!

We explored the almost 200 acres of stunning botanical gardens and arboretum adjacent to the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY. Check it out!More on th...

17/10/2022

The brilliant fall colors are here! Where are your favorite places to check out the fall foliage in the Finger Lakes?

Photo locations:
Red Jacket Park, Penn Yan
Taughannock Falls Overlook, Trumansburg
Charlie Major Nature Trail, Skaneateles

14/10/2022

We recently paid a visit to the Ithaca Children's Garden. What a treasure for young and old alike! Check out our video to see what it has to offer!

We visited the Ithaca Children's Garden, just outside downtown Ithaca. A great place for the young, or young at heart, to explore and play in nature.Learn mo...

10/10/2022

There are few places as beautiful as the Cornell Botanic Gardens this time of year.

24/09/2022

We learned so much and had a blast at Fun on the Farm at Fa-Ba Farms, LLC today! Thanks to the Ontario County Agriculture Community for putting on such a great event!

22/09/2022

Stony Brook State Park is often overshadowed by the more famous gorge parks of the Finger Lakes, but the gorgeous waterfalls and smaller crowds make it one of our favorites! We paid a visit to this beautiful park in our latest video. Check it out!

A visit to Stony Brook State Park in Dansville, NY in the Finger Lakes, one of our favorite parks for waterfalls, great amenities, and smaller crowds. ...

08/09/2022

In addition to sharing our adventures in the Finger Lakes, did you know we run an Etsy shop with Finger Lakes stickers, gifts, prints, and shirts? We're offering free shipping for the month of September so it's a great time to check out what we have to offer! Click the link below to explore the shop.

Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FingerLakesExplorers

30/08/2022

The state DEC just wrapped up the building of a brand new elevated boardwalk at Carpenter Falls on Skaneateles Lake. The boardwalk makes the falls accessible for all of our community members, and it's beautiful too! Come along as we check out this great new addition to the Finger Lakes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG4BZU7gaUc

https://www.flxexplorers.com/carpenter-falls-and-its-new-boardwalk/

Join us as we check out one of the newest updates to grace the parks of the Finger Lakes region - the boardwalk to Carpenter Falls! These gorgeous falls near...

18/08/2022

The Keuka Outlet Trail is one of our favorite trails in the Finger Lakes. It's full of natural beauty, history, and it's accessible to folks of all ages. What's not to love!

The Keuka Outlet Trail is one of the best family-friendly walks in the Finger Lakes. The trail is both beautiful and historic, with plenty of things to see a...

10/08/2022

A new video and post are up! Join us on a visit to Kershaw Park and the Canandaigua City Pier on Canandaigua Lake! The southern parks of the Finger Lakes get all the attention, but the northern parks, and particularly Kershaw, shouldn't be overlooked. Check out all this great park and area of Canandaigua have to offer!

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_cGNWdusqQ

Blog post: https://www.flxexplorers.com/kershaw-park-canandaigua-city-pier/

A visit to Kershaw Park and the Canandaigua City Pier at the northern end of Canandaigua Lake in the Finger Lakes, NY. Kershaw park is one of our favorite of...

23/07/2022

Check out one of our favorite Finger Lakes - Honeoye Lake! In our latest video, we share our must-visits in a day trip around this gorgeous little lake. Honeoye is off the beaten path but really has it all - beautiful scenery, plenty to do, and great small towns.

https://youtu.be/kCdd_uwmFu8

Join us on a day trip around Honeoye Lake, one of the smallest but most beautiful of all the Finger Lakes.Mentioned in the video:Sandy Bottom Park: https://t...

08/07/2022

We apologize it's been so quiet over here the past month as we've been working on our new page. But the quiet doesn't mean we haven't been out exploring this gorgeous summer in the Finger Lakes!

Check out our newest video and post on Sonnenberg Gardens, one of our favorite spots in the Finger Lakes for natural beauty AND history in one!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b7OniVvXTs
https://www.flxexplorers.com/sonnenberg-gardens-and-mansion/

Join us on a tour of the elaborated gardens and historic mansion at Sonnenberg in Canandiagua, New York. This Finger Lakes area attraction is steeped in hist...

01/06/2022

Summer's here! There's so much to do in the Finger Lakes this month, but check out our short list of events that you won't want to miss in June 2022.

https://www.thefingerlakesguide.com/finger-lakes-events-june-2022/

We’ve made it to summer! If there is one thing we love more than the warm summer weather in the Finger Lakes region, it’s live music. Well, maybe we love them equally. Regardless, June has plenty of both. From regional … Finger Lakes Events June 2022 Read More »

20/05/2022

We've been wanting to visit Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen for years now and finally had the chance. So much fun! Check out our latest post to learn more about this awesome rescue and advocacy organization and be sure to pay them a visit.

https://www.thefingerlakesguide.com/farm-sanctuary/

As a life-long animal lover and sucker for cute cows, I’d been wanting to visit Farm Sanctuary outside Watkins Glen for years now. This bucolic 275-acre farm set among the rolling green hills of the Finger Lakes is a home … Farm Sanctuary Read More »

06/05/2022

One of our favorite places for sweet treats is opening up for the season today - Spotted Duck Creamery! Did you know they offer flights of frozen custard, made extra rich and creamy by using duck eggs? Check out our latest post to learn more and go pay Spotted Duck a visit!

https://www.thefingerlakesguide.com/spotted-duck-creamery/

Spotted Duck Creamery creates unique, homemade, tasty varieties of frozen custard that you can sample in the form of a flight. Yes, a flight!

30/04/2022

It's hard to believe it's just about May already! Check out our list of Finger Lakes area events we're most looking forward to this upcoming month.

https://www.thefingerlakesguide.com/finger-lakes-events-may-2022/

May is one of the best times to get out and explore the Finger Lakes. It’s not quite summer but the weather is warm and the crowd levels are still low. There is more and more happening every day in … Finger Lakes Events May 2022 Read More »

22/04/2022

With warm weather on the way this weekend, we're looking forward to getting back out and exploring the parks of the Finger Lakes. One of our favorite parks in the region is Keuka Lake State Park. Check out our latest post to learn more:

https://www.thefingerlakesguide.com/keuka-lake-state-park/

How are you planning to enjoy the weather this weekend?

With great views, ample camping, and even a beach, Keuka Lake State Park has something for everyone. The park is located just outside of Branchport, along the northwestern tip of Keuka Lake. This park is open year round but most … Keuka Lake State Park Read More »

04/04/2022

We finally made it to spring! The warm weather is seeping back in to the Finger Lakes so that means it's time to get back out there and do some exploring. Check out our list of top picks for events in the region in April.

https://www.thefingerlakesguide.com/finger-lakes-events-april-2022/

Did we miss one of yours? Leave it in the comments below!

Spring is in the air! And while we may not yet be completely done with snow, the sun is peeking out and flowers are starting to bloom. It’s time to get back out there! Here’s what we’re looking forward to … Finger Lakes Events April 2022 Read More »