A Teaser of What's to Come

 
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Watkins Glen State Park in New York celebrated its centenial as a park in 2006. It's the most visited location in the Finger Lakes area, boasting 19 waterfalls and more than 800 steps in the paths around the gorge. (And about a 500 foot elevation in the process.)

The reason for the title? In the winter and early spring the park is closed as the ice makes the paths treacherous. On our first visit last week this 'teaser' was the only visible indicator that this is a gorge to definitely hike . . . but the trails won't be opened til the end of May! We were able to walk across a suspension bridge, 83 feet above the narrows that lead to this final waterfall at the edge of the town of Watkins Glen.

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Guest - Jul 08, 2007 06:23 PM EDT
Mother Nature likes to remind us of our vulnerabilities, Tania! We were under a tornado watch a few days ago - and that rarely happens around here. vicki
Guest - Jul 08, 2007 12:09 AM EDT
That is bad luck about the lightning strike. Mother Nature is tough but beautiful. We have just had a record amount of tornado's in Taranaki with Millions of dollars damage.
Guest - Jun 12, 2007 05:08 PM EDT
Thank you Tania - I'll be happier when our WiFi is repaired at our campground. It's been down after being zapped by lightning two weeks ago! Vicki
Guest - Jun 07, 2007 03:18 AM EDT
Fantastic image I love the rushing water and like you would love to explore further. we wait till you can go through and share more with us
Guest - Jun 07, 2007 03:15 AM EDT
am so behind with seeing all these great images, this one included, Vicki. Can almost hear the roaring waterfall, and can't wait to see more. Sounds a wonderful place to visit.
Guest - May 11, 2007 06:13 PM EDT
Thank you, Alex. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Vicki
Guest - May 11, 2007 10:54 AM EDT
WOW!! very nice.
Guest - May 08, 2007 05:04 PM EDT
Hi there, Steve, Carol and lorraine. It's almost mean to see just that smidgen of a waterfall and not be able to explore further . . . the trails will be open soon - and the map looks mighty intriguing! Vicki
Guest - May 08, 2007 04:36 PM EDT
very nice, great capture.
Guest - May 08, 2007 03:02 PM EDT
Lovely capture of the rushing water. Carol
Guest - May 08, 2007 11:41 AM EDT
Well, Vicki, I'm hooked and I can't wait! This is a great image in its own right, though.

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