After hiking in Stony Brook Park, we had a bit of energy left, so stopped for a quick 0.5 mile…read moreout-and-back hike to see the beautiful waterfalls that are in Reynolds Gully. Fairly easy, but some climbing and stooping (that yoga will pay off for your flexibility to scoot under a fallen tree!) toward the end .... but sooooooooo worth it! Rocks can be a little slippery, but worth it to get a little dirty, in order to be awed by nature! GPS/Locations: Waterfall: (N 42.66758 / W 77.58907) Parking: (N 42.66833 / W 77.59166) Directions: Located on the south-east end of Hemlock Lake, on the east side of Rt. 15A. Take I-390 south to Rush and follow 15A south along Hemlock Lake. After passing Johnson Hill Road, Reynold's Gully will be a mile down on your left. Parking: Park in the small dirt area near the gully. Space for a few cars.

This hike is on State land across from hemlock lake. Small dirt parking area leads to a beautiful…read morenature trail along the creek. The water fall is not far and has a nice little swimming hole perfect for kids. Slippery rocks and can be buggy especially after a rain.

The whole experience was superb and wonderful. My friends and I decided to hike on a rainy day…read more(bring a poncho, umbrella and careful of slippery rocks!). We did the gorge trail; filled with beautiful rocks, wonderful waterfalls small and big & the greenery. Be prepared to take a few stairs. (On the way and back). When we reached the end of the trail we were a little lost as it isn't a complete loop. We took the west elm trail back which was more woodsy than the first one. This is a peaceful place and camping would be lovely here (there's campgrounds.) aside from wild birds, we did encounter a rabid groundhog that was going in circles, so be wary (I mean this is the case for all wildlife parks!) Bonus, the bathrooms are super clean, probably the cleanest bathrooms I've ever witnessed.

Stony Brook Park is a must visit when in the Keuka Lake area and looking for an outdoor experience…read more The parking lot fits plenty of cars and there's clean bathrooms onsite. There are 4 different trails you can hike if you feel up to it but we recommend the Gorge Trail & East Rim Trail. This loop can be difficult on the knees with all the steps and unbalanced areas. Absolutely beautiful park and afterwards you can swim in the clear cold water. We had a blast and was a highlight of our trip.

Letchworth State Park is the legacy of William Pryor Letchworth, set aside in 1907 as a gift to…read moreNYS. His estate home, the Glen Iris Inn serves as an upscale dining experience overlooking the Middle Falls on the Genesee River. Fall festivities are in full swing as the deciduous trees are changing colors, drenching Inspiration Point in a magnificent autumnal glow. Today, we watched the release of monarch butterflies, walked the River-side trails, and enjoyed a carry-in picnic lunch. The park is open from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.

What a beautiful Park. The three main waterfalls at levels high, middle and lower all are unique in…read moretheir own way. We drove to the upper and lower then hiked to see the falls. They also have a nice museum at the park. We ended with lunch at the lower falls. Had a nice burger and my husband had a chicken sandwich both tasty. On the way out saw a deer on the side of the road and stopped to see the Dam. Make sure you check out this state park if you're in the area.

We were looking for a somewhat short, easy hike on a chilly, windy day, and found Indian Fort…read moreNature Preserve online. It's part of the Genesee Valley Conservancy and they're working on some native plant restoration here which is always great to see. This is a small, no-frills park with room for a few cars to park in a gravel lot near the trailhead. The trails are nicely marked with colored blazes on the trees; pairing that with the PDF map downloaded to a phone made navigation easy. We walked the red trail to the river; it was an easy hike with no major areas of rocks or tree roots, making this a good choice for less sure-footed walkers/hkers. The red trail is an out and back ending at the river. There is river access at that endpoint and it is very worthwhile to go down to spend some time on the shore. The views were beautiful. We came back on the yellow trail which included views of two gorges; one on each side of a wide ridge. We also saw the giant oak marked on the map which was truly impressive and saw the falls which were just a trickle in late September. We cut back over to the red trail on a side trail rather than connect via the blue trail as there was a short section on blue that was too tricky for one person in our group. Yellow was very easy and the connection back to red was as well. Wildflowers were still beautiful in early fall. Heads up that there are no facilities here, so plan ahead!

Nice spot to visit while visiting our student at SUNY Geneseo. Only about a ten minute drive to…read moresee the beautiful Lake in this small and low key park. Nice bathroom and worth an hour or so of your time.

So I went there got parking, which is usually busy so it's nice to get parking. The water is green…read more It's OK to look at. There is nice place to walk in. People fish over there as well. There's a nice garden over there. I tried to sit down, but of course all the bugs get you. The bathrooms aren't really maintained so definitely bring some Lysol wipes.

Small park with some ball fields, a couple playgrounds, basketball court and pavilion. Our 10 year…read moreold and 8 year old wasn't impressed with this park. Bathrooms were open and the drinking fountain worked. It's something to do in a small town. We heard that they are redoing this park with a million dollar grant. Should improve it.

This was a first time visit for me. I have lived in the area my whole life and never knew of this…read morelittle spot. I found it on a bike ride around the area. It's the perfect spot not just for a boat launch but a nice quiet picnic or a break from a cycle ride on a road made up of 50% hills (VA doesn't have hills). The small park has a booth but also a ticket machine for admission. There is a gradual hill down into the area and it is comprised of dirt and rocks. Parking for vehicles with boats. A dock is located on one side of the park. Restrooms are also on one side. There are picnic tables and grills sprinkled around the small area but with plenty of space in between the areas to keep some privacy. A swingset in the middle of the park. This is not a big park it is for dock launch but it's a nice little spot and probably more reasonably affordable then other areas.

Stopped in to check the state park out. We thought they had camping but it was discovered they do…read morenot. Strictly boat launch and day visits. Beautiful views though. The water was gorgeous.

This is a fascinating place. It's about an hour outside of Buffalo. You'll pass through Batavia to…read moreget here most likely. You arrive and there's easy parking. You walk to where you check in, although they say it's free on the website they are asking for a donation when you arrive. As you walk around you can see why, incredible amount of work is going into keeping this place up. These are large crowns and you want comfortable walking shoes for them. It's not very wheelchair or stroller friendly. These are the grounds of someone who lived in the city of Buffalo. He was clearly wealthy. He's grounds are magnificent, even though they've hardly deteriorated over time. I was only he loveEvidently he love peonies card, and has a garden devoted to them. And has them elsewhere and his space as well.

Linwood Gardens is about 45 minutes south west of Rochester and open several weekends in May and…read moreJune each year for their annual Tree Peony Festival. The house is a Rare Plants Nursery and former home of William Henry Gratwick II from Buffalo. Lee Gratwick, W.G's daughter is now living at Linwood and is dedicated to preserving the Tree Peony Collection, the Gardens, and the Summer house. It's a great weekend getaway to kill a couple hours, see the extensive tree peony collection and explore the grounds with it's various ponds, fountains, and floral area's. I go every year as it's open on the weekend between Lilac Festival and Fairport Canal Days. Two thumbs up, go check it out.

A hidden gem to be sure - serene, quiet, peaceful, and very accessible. The Brighton entrance is…read moremuch more dramatic and impressive.

Love this trail. Perfect warm up before going to gym. Takes me about 38 minutes to complete when I…read moremix jogging and brisk walking. Trails are clear so it's easy to navigate. Ample amount of parking. Closes at 10pm which was a shocker to me. I love when I see the parents letting their kids play in the water. Not on their iPads and out in nature burning energy. Good job to them! There's only a couple spots that I can see it being a problem if you arent able to move around well

I thought that I should find someplace special for my 600th Yelp review, and after a couple of…read moreweeks of thinking about that milestone review I couldn't think of anyplace I've visited recently. Suddenly, a perfect place appeared! I was on my way north from Naples, New York when my GPS advised me to bear left on to County Highway 12. To say County 12 was a hill climb is an understatement. The view to my right just kept getting better and better, looking out over Canadaigua Lake at the high ridge on the east side of the well-known Finger Lake. I kept wishing I had been there a couple of weeks earlier when the ridge covered with deciduous trees was probably on fire with fall colors. Just the same, even the brown leaves were breathtaking. POOF! A warning sign advised me of a scenic overlook ahead! Of course, I pulled in, just taking in the breathtaking views as I looked for a good parking spot. (Like it mattered. There are plenty of spaces and all have pretty much the same view.) I grabbed my camera and slowly walked across the parking lot, just taking in the beauty of nature spread out before me. In the center of the overlook is a pair of commercial binoculars. When I was a kid, I remember seeing such devices on the tops of high places, like Granddad's Bluff or the top of the Empire State Building. Those were usually a quarter for a pretty short look. Not here, these remarkable optical devices are free - and they are really high resolution. I looked into one and saw a guy in a fishing boat, pulling away from the dock. I looked over the top of the unit and all I saw was Canadaigua Lake. What boat? Looking back in the viewer - oh, THAT boat! Oops, he's gone out of the view now. Did I mention there are two viewers? One is mounted a bit lower for the little people in your group. I sat on ledge and inhaled the view. I also got to do some people watching, as other people were equally overwhelmed with what they were seeing. Lots of selfies being taken (me, too, I admit it) along with another photographer trying to get the best panorama shot. This is truly someplace special. I hope I can come back sometime and see it when the hills are green.

If you're in the area and want to enjoy a beautiful view I recommend stopping by and taking it in!read more