Hiking the Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park: Everything You Need to Know
There might be no hike in New York that is more heralded than the Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park, and with good reason. This trail is truly spectacular …
Waterfalls in New York
How to Get to Bog River Falls on Tupper Lake in the Adirondacks
Located along the picturesque shores of Tupper Lake in the heart of the Adirondack Park, you’ll find the beautiful Bog River Falls. Bog River Falls is a small waterfall that …
Hiking to Rensselaerville Falls in Huyck Preserve in Albany County
Located in the southwestern corner of Albany County, New York, you’ll find one of the region’s most beautiful spots: Rensselaerville Falls in the E.N. Huyck Preserve. The E.N. Huyck Preserve …
How to Get to Horseshoe Mine Falls in Ulster County
I’ve visited hundreds, if not thousands, of waterfalls during my explorations of New York, Pennsylvania, and more than 30 countries around the world. But I’ve never come across another waterfall …
How to Get to Awosting Falls in Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County, New York
Minnewaska State Park Preserve is one of the most beautiful places to explore in the Catskills. And, in this incredible park, one of the best (and easiest) spots to visit …
10 Can’t-Miss Waterfalls in New York
There are hundreds, if not thousands of waterfalls in New York, and you’ll find them in nearly every region of the state. During my travels around the state, I’ve visited …
How to Get to the Wilmington Flume and Flume Falls Near Lake Placid
There is a lot of beauty to be found along Route 86 between Lake Placid and Wilmington New York in the Adirondacks. However, one of the most beautiful spots is …
Hiking the Indian Ladder Trail at Thacher State Park Near Albany
Located only a few miles west of downtown Albany, you’ll find one of the best state parks in the Capital Region: John Boyd Thacher State Park. And, this park is …
Hiking the Fabulous Owen D. Young Nature Trail in Herkimer County
New York is filled with many towering waterfalls and incredibly impressive trails, but sometimes I enjoy the small and intimate spots just as much. One such spot that I quite …
How to Get to Lower Falls in Rochester, New York
When Rochester, New York was first settled by Americans in the late 18th century, it was the waterfalls along the Genesee River that spurred the city’s settlement and growth. Today, …