Water, water everywhere! |
We are so incredibly lucky to live in an area surrounded by fresh water! |
The Lake Ontario Seaway Trail |
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The Lake Ontario Seaway Trail is the portion that runs along the southern Lake Ontario shoreline, from Fort Niagara in Youngstown to Fort Ontario in Oswego. | |
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71 Hiking Trails | |
A few less populated, rustic, or unusual trails to take a hike. | |
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Spend a Day in the Finger Lakes Region |
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The Finger Lakes Region is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and right in our backyard! It is easy to get out there and explore. | |
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9 Lighthouses Along Lake Ontario |
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These lighthouses are all within a two-hour drive of Rochester. And where there is a lighthouse there is a sweeping view! | |
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15 Miles on the Erie Canal |
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The Erie Canal spans 100-miles between Lockport and Lyons, with Rochester located right in the middle making it easy to get out there and explore! To enjoy every moment, choose just 15 miles on the canal to explore in a day. | |
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58 Places to Explore Rochester's Waterways |
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Depending on your definition, water trails are either fomally marked routes along a navigable waterway, or simply any waterway suitable for canoes, kayaks, and small motorized watercraft. | |
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26 Incredible Creeks Around Rochester |
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These beautiful creeks around Rochester impact us in such subtle ways they sometimes disappear into the background of our lives. | |
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32 Roadside Waterfalls | |
Our roadside waterfalls near Rochester are spectacular, and for some, you do not need to get out of your car! |
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39 Natural Swimming Areas | |
On a hot day, you can sit under a waterfall, swim in a lake, or jump in a creek at one of these refreshing natural swimming areas. | |
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COVID-19 NOTE: Please follow the most current recommendations from the CDC and New York State for spending time away from your home. The great outdoors can provide a well needed respite & escape during stressful times. Please move quickly through parking lots, trail heads, and scenic areas. If crowded, choose a different park, trail, or time to visit. Please day trip responsibly and locally—seek solitude! |
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