IFWTWA Media Trip

Natural Wonders of the FLX FAM Tour

Just a snippet of what you will see:

Keuka Lake — There are a few reasons why Country Living named Hammondsport #10 of the “25 Best Small Lake Towns in America,” and one of the biggest reasons is the stunning Keuka Lake, which has been drawing people to the region since the mid-1800s. One of the few Y-shaped lakes in the world, Keuka’s warm, clear water makes for excellent swimming, fishing, and other experiences. Thanks to Keuka Watersports and Keuka Kayak, you don’t need to own your own equipment to get out on the lake and enjoy the beautiful setting. You can rent kayaks, paddle boards, jet skis, deck boats, and pontoon boats. Watkins Glen State Park—named the #2 attraction in all of New York State in 2017, and in 2015 was named the #3 state park in the country—is not to be missed. It’s not every day you get to walk beside and behind waterfalls, and The Glen has 19 of them, sure to leave you spellbound. Keuka Outlet Trail — Another one of those secrets enjoyed by locals, along with wonderful hiking and waterfall experiences. The trail, which runs between Keuka Lake and Seneca Lake, is built on the old bed of the Fall Brook Railroad and follows the towpath of the historic Crooked Lake Canal, which once connected the lakes. The descent is gradual, taking you through a deep gorge, and makes for hikes that aren’t too strenuous no matter which direction you’re headed. Stony Brook State Park is one of the region’s best-kept secrets. With three beautiful waterfalls, a stream-fed natural pool for lifeguarded swimming in season, three hiking trails (each is about a mile in length), numerous picnic areas, a playground, and over 80 campsites, you can spend a couple of days exploring the wonders of nature, and partaking of some exceptional libations nearby. Letchworth State Park was voted the #1 State Park in the United States, and with good reason. With three main and quite magnificent waterfalls, a massive gorge (earning the park the name Grand Canyon of the East), and hiking trails, it is another way to take in the grandeur of one of the special outdoor places in New York State.