For more area hikes and resources, see the trip summary: Hiking the Finger Lakes Trail And so it begins! I just completed the first of many training hikes for my 100-mile backpacking trip in August when I’ll take on the section of the Appalachian Trail that runs the length of Shenandoah National Park. Hiking the…
Overview Keuka Lake (aka “The Crooked Lady”) is one of eleven Finger Lakes in western New York. It’s easy to pick out on a map due to the unique “Y” or wishbone shape. Many will argue which is the best Finger Lake, but there’s no contest; Keuka wins hands down! It’s just the right size,…
It’s important to note that I did NOT want to go on this little excursion. I may be living in paradise, but life has gotten busy and I’m suddenly mildly stressed and losing sleep. When Chris came up with a plan to head to Corning, I balked - it’d take too much time out of the day…
With less than a week left in the area (boo!), we are trying to slip in visits to the final entries on our sightseeing wish list. Since the Finger lakes Boating Museum and the Pleasant Valley Wine Company are within spitting distance of each other, they’re a natural fit to see on the same day. Neither take much time…
For some time Julie and I have been wanting to hike the full Keuka Outlet Trail. We’ve driven by signs pointing to trail heads but never bothered to stop. Our aunt frequently walks on the trail from the Penn Yan side and raves about how peaceful and flat it is. Our first crack at hiking…
Spending summers here at Keuka, I learned quickly that you’re either an East-Sider or a West-Sider and each side feels passionately that theirs is the best side. To be complete, there are also folks who live on the bluff, but I haven’t met enough to know how they categorize themselves. Probably “Bluffers” and I’m sure…
Update May 2016: Work crews are in the process of re-paving West Lake Road in the town of Pulteney. The new road will be nice I'm sure, but the work includes shoulder improvements. Looks like we'll have relatively flat, 2-3 foot wide shoulders on both sides. Good news for runners, walkers, cyclists, and gimpy knees! Keuka…
Update July 2016: Here's the lineup for the 2016 Music in the Park It was the perfect end to a perfect day. Maybe I shouldn’t be throwing around the word “perfect” so willy-nilly, but last night was was one of those nights where everything was just right. Chris and I were completely wrung out from…
Update July 2016: The Luna Mezza restaurant is no longer open. It's been replaced with Burgers and Beer. I am rarely in town for the Hammondsport Art Show; this was the 49th annual, and I have probably only attended three. I was thrilled that timing worked out this year, and that our weekend guests were game…
Update July 2016: KLA celebrated its 60th anniversary at the meeting on July 9, 2016. Congratulations KLA! The lake level is a bit low due to lack of rain; no worries on water quality, though - it's still excellent. Unfortunately, membership revenue has continued its downward trend. Do you love Keuka? Consider joining KLA. At just $30…