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Fall 2009
Canoes and Kayaks on Canadice
Canadice Lake may be the smallest of the eleven Finger Lakes, but it has a huge wild presence
By Michael Venturino
To Market, To Market
Thriving Ithaca attraction makes for a fun – and healthy – place to visit
By Bill Wingell
Raise High the Roofbeam, Carpenters
Well-built timberframe homes bring the feel of your rustic, nature-oriented vacation into your everyday life
By Kimberly Price
Frosty Mornings
The photography of Frank Muller
Lafayette Apple Festival
People flock to a festival that resonates with the feelings of an old-time country fair
By Kristian S. Reynolds |
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Summer 2009
Canoes and Kayaks on Canadice
Canadice Lake may be the smallest of the eleven Finger Lakes, but it has a huge wild presence
By Michael Venturino
To Market, To Market
Thriving Ithaca attraction makes for a fun – and healthy – place to visit
By Bill Wingell
Raise High the Roofbeam, Carpenters
Well-built timberframe homes bring the feel of your rustic, nature-oriented vacation into your everyday life
By Kimberly Price
Frosty Mornings
The photography of Frank Muller
Lafayette Apple Festival
People flock to a festival that resonates with the feelings of an old-time country fair
By Kristian S. Reynolds |
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Spring 2009
Salvaging the Past
Ithaca's Significant Elements is crammed with vintage hardware and home furnishings
by Nina Boutsikaris
Cumming Nature Center
A Bristol Hills retreat welcomes spring with maple sugar
by Ron and Collette Stochl
ECO: An Environment of Learning
The Macus Whitman Central School District offers a unique choice that provides students with an experiential curriculum rather than the typical classroom fare
by Malcolm MacKenzie
Spring Woodlands
The photography and thoughts of Mindy Arledge |
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Winter 2008
Down-home Bard,
Finger Lakes Great, Arch Merrill
Looking at the life of a gifted storyteller
By James P. Hughes
Winter Waterfowl of the Finger Lakes
These “snowbirds” migrate from the north country to rest and feed upon this region’s winter waters
Photos and story by Bill Banaszewski
Big Changes for a Big-Hearted Family
“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” comes to Geneva
By Kimberly Price
The Seventh Annual Photo Contest
Increasing interest from readers brings record numbers of photography submissions |
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Fall 2008
(no longer available)
EcoVillage at Ithaca
A community bound by ideals
Story and photos by Bill Wingell
One Moment in Time
The nature photography of Gina Prusinowski
From the Brink of Extinction
The bald eagle is back in New York State
By John Adamski
Martin A. Poole: At Home in the Finger Lakes
Corning artist captures the landscape with stunning oil paintings
By Anya Harris |
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Summer 2008
A Finger Lakes Museum Proposal: Update
History in the making
By John Adamski
Ithaca’s First Scottish Festival Takes Shape
Bagpipe players, dancers and athletes will gather to compete at the Pinecreek Campground
By Kari Anderson
Through the Lens of Den Linnehan
From his book The Finger Lakes: Natures Beauty
Photography by Den Linnehan
Togas, Tastings and Treats at the Finger Lakes Wine Festival
In mid-July, over 80 of New York state’s finest wineries will converge at the Watkins Glen International Raceway
By Kristian S. Reynolds
The Many Lives of Hiawatha Island
This 112-acre patch of land in the Susquehanna River between Owego and Apalachin, has a long and colorful history that goes back nearly 240 years
By Bill Wingell |
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Spring 2008
A Finger Lakes Museum Proposal
Showered with ideas about a
Finger Lakes Cultural and Natural History Museum
By John Adamski
Suffragist Cities
The author takes her teenage children on a tour of Women’s Rights landmarks
By Cindy Ross
Raindrop World
Closeup photos of water droplets depict beauty on a micro level
Photography by Lindsay Adler
Hot Spots for Birding on Lake Ontario’s Shores
No season surpasses spring for premium
bird watching in the Finger Lakes
By Susan Peterson Gateley
The Battle Over Newtown Battlefield
Preservation of the historic site may be a controversial issue with local landowners
Photos and story Bill Wingell
Three Falls Woods
A hidden jewel of waterfalls and nature near Manlius is revealed
Story and photos by Phillip Bonn |
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Winter 2007
(no longer available)
The Underground Railroad
The author visits the Finger Lakes-area stops in Syracuse, Auburn and Elmira
By Cindy Ross
Solid Ground
As rumors circulate about developing the watersheds surrounding Hemlock and Canadice Lakes, Rochester officials affirm their plans for preservation
By John Adamski
Photo Contest Winners
Excellent photos grace the pages of the sixth annual photo competition
Classic
Greek revival houses of the Finger Lakes
By Alta E. Boyer
Harps Reach the Mainstream
Whether they are used for therapy or concerts, harps are becoming a popular musical instrument
By Kari Anderson
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Fall 2007
(no longer available)
Plight of the White Deer
An agreement between industrial developers and
environmentalists is good news for a rare herd of deer
By John Adamski
The Revival of the State
Downtown Ithaca was once home to 17 theatres. Now there is only one left: the charming State Theatre on West State Street
By Stacy Majewicz
What’s the Crush?
Ah, the life of a winery owner. It’s a tough, tough job. Especially when it’s time to “crush”
Story and photos by Kristian S. Reynolds
Healthy, Delicious & Oh, So Sweet
Geneva leads the nation in developing new varieties
of European plums
By Paul Grebinger and Jay Freer
Pictorial: A Sort of Homecoming
The fine art photography of Larry Blair |
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Summer 2007
(no longer available)
Porches of Penn Yan
The front porch is still an emblem of welcome, representing a time when people would stop to sit a spell and talk.
Photos and story by Darlene Bordwell
The Joy of Geo-caching
An activity that provides opportunities to learn about the environment and geometry, while discovering treasures.
By JulieAnn Krajci
Armory Square
Big city splendor in Syracuse, without the big city.
Photos and story by James P. Hughes
Get Away to Owego
This historic southern Finger Lakes
village is a great place to dine and shop.
Photos and story by Bill Wingell
All Aboard for a Crazy Cardboard Boat Race
Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival
attracts thousands of fans each June.
By Michelle R. LaDue |
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Spring 2007
(no longer available)
When Lake Boats Ruled Our Waves
At one time getting from one place to
another on Seneca Lake required a boat
By Alta E. Boyer
The Colors of Spring
The time of year when the world around
us awakens from a deep winter slumber
By Cindy Ruggieri
Valley of Dreams
The Muller Field Station at the south end of Honeoye Lake
By John Adamski
Glaciers and Giants
An exhibit at the Rochester Museum
and Science Center preserves a piece of local history
By Laurel C. Wemett |
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Winter 2006
(no longer available)
Winter Food for Wild Birds
What do our resident birds and winter migrants find to eat during the bleak winter months?
By Karen English and James Engel
They Shoe Horses, Don't They?
A farrier in western and central New York must be intrepid and impervious to cold.
By Steve Wilson
Photo Contest Winners
The fifth annual competition's best photos
The Spirit of Winter
Winter is a special time to get out and enjoy crisp sunny days and magical moonlit nights.
By Kristian S. Reynolds |
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Fall 2006
Passion, Patience and Persistence
The photographs of Nigel P. Kent
Coyotes Come Calling
Canis latrans, the Eastern Coyote,
is the Empire State’s top predator
By John Adamski
Hilltops, Hogbacks and Hollows
Mountain biking in the Finger Lakes
ByTodd Miner
A Journey in Architecture
Photography book celebrates area’s
most treasured buildings and landscapes |
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Summer 2006
On the Water
Kristian S. Reynolds' portrayal of the
blue treasure we all like to dip our toes into
Keeping it Real
The Genesee Country Village & Museum
is the third largest living history museum in the United States
by Stacy Majewicz
What Do You Know About Farming?
Get some linsight into what thousands
of Finger Lakes farms are producing
by Jim Ochterski
A Bicycling Adventure on the Canalway Trail
A family and friends tour the canal and learn a lot of history on the way
By Cindy Ross |
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Spring 2006
The Grand Canyon of the East
Letchworth State Park celebrates its centennial
By Deirdre Byrne
The Ladies of the Lakes
The Finger Lakes area has given rise to many notable women
By James P. Hughes
Coming Home to Paint
The art of Bill Mowson
Wetlands and Waterfowl
The Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge – where wildlife comes first, but people are welcome too
By Joy Underhill |
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Winter 2005
Mosey on Down
The Rockwell Museum of Western Art in Corning
By Deirdre Byrne
Is That a Potato House?
Cobblestone buildings near Rochester
By Sue Freeman
Winners of the Fourth Annual Photo Contest
Readers show us their best work
Origins of the American Red Cross
Volunteer organization founded by Clara Barton in Dansville
By Chuck Lyons |
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Fall 2005
Leave it to Beavers
Getting to know North America’s largest rodent
By John Adamski Up, Up and Away
New York State Festival of Balloons
By John Adamski
Autumn Tour of Tioga County
The Photographs of Cindy Ruggieri
Esperanza Mansion
The "hope" of Keuka Lake
By Erin DiVincenzo |
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Summer 2005
Step-by-step: The Genesee Valley Greenway
Ninety miles of trail, from Rochester to North Cuba
By Rich Gardner
Eileen Collins: A World Above
Elmira’s native astronaut is returning to
space piloting the space shuttle Discovery
By Jill Michaels
Views from Above
Photos that inspire a book
Bumps and Octagons
The legacy of Cohocton’s Orson S. Fowler
By James P. Hughes |
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Spring 2005 (no longer available)
Starlit Nights on Gannett Hill
A world-class observatory is located in our own back yard.
By Ed Ribson and Eve Strella
Forest in Sepia
The photography of Doug McFarland
Whitewater Kayaking...Here?
The region is host to a surprising number of adventure paddlers.
By Todd Miner, Cornell Outdoor Education
Urban Falcons
City-dwelling peregrine falcons enhance life in the Finger Lakes.
By Ruth E. Thaler-Carter |
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Winter 2004
Frozen Images
The ice photographs of Ralph Thompson
Open Sky and Open Road
Glenn Curtiss and the museum that honors him
By Kirk House
2004 Photo Contest Winners
Riding the Sails of Tradition
Boat builder Sterling Klinck of East Hill Gallery introduces us to his craft
By Heather Merrell |
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Fall 2004
The Vinifera Revolution
European grapes are growing in the Finger Lakes
By Grady Wells
“Everybody Needs Beauty as Well as Bread”
The Finger Lakes Land Trust protects open spaces
By Brad Edmondson
Keuka Views
Photographer Steve Knapp gives us a tour
The Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty
Fresh food, fine wine, from right here
By Jackie Perrin |
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Summer 2004 (no longer available)
Piped-in Music (The Real Kind) in Bristol Valley
The story of a world-class pipe organ builder
By Bruce Beardsley
Remembering Roseland
Memories of a park and its carousel
By Joy Underhill
Natural Inspiration
The photography of Fred Bertram
Looking at Glass from Every Angle
The Corning Museum of Glass
By David L. Pierce |
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Spring 2004
Generations of Growth: Arboreta Enrich Life Amid the Lakes
A collection of tree museums to visit
By Michelle Buckstrup
Anyone For Tewarrathon?
Lacrosse makes an impact on today’s world of sports
By Tina Manzer
Photography for the Soule
Roger Soule warms us with images of spring
The Aurora Renaissance
By Dariel Y. Curren
First Light in the Finger Lakes
Early morning photographs by Michael Venturino |
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Winter 2003
Capturing the Winter Spirit
The photography of Steve Chesler
“Enlightened” Ithaca
New York’s Gorges Oasis
By Hal Smith
Safe Haven
The forgotten story of the Holocaust refugees at Fort Ontario
By Joy Underhill
Annual Photo Contest Winners
The Finger Lakes seen through the lens |
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Fall 2003
Fly Fishing in the Finger Lakes
A challenging and rewarding sport
By Steve Chesler
New Respect for Ancient Trees
Old growth forests do exist in the area
By John Van Neil
On Foot in the Finger Lakes Hills
Traverse the southern region on marked trails
By Irene Szabo
Texture and Light
The black-and-white photography of Fred Trumbore |
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Summer 2003
Antique Boating in the Finger Lakes
Vintage craft on display
By Dick Sherwood
The New York State Fair
Still growing after 160 years
By Don Pickard
People of Keuka Lake
Lisa Carp’s photography captures the personalities of area residents
The Changing Course of New York’s Canals
From pioneer trail to recreational waterway
By Cheryl Longyear |
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Spring 2003
From Sap to Sugar
Area residents have a taste for tradition
By Kristin Curtis
Memorial Day
Waterloo is the birthplace of one of America’s most patriotic holidays
By Laurel C. Wemett
Getting Along With Bears
Black bears are expanding their territories into the woodlands of the southern Finger Lakes region
By John Adamski
Tompkins County Spring
The photography of Richard Welchmand Harriet Sutherland |
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Winter 2002/2003
Welcome to Bedford Falls...or is it Seneca Falls
Movie buffs who love "It's a Wonderful Life" and small-town Bedford Falls should feel right at thome in this Finger Lakes village
By James P. Hughes
Darryl Abraham
Sculptor, teacher, landscape designer, and Finger Lakes original
By Leanna Landsmann
The House that Smith Built
Geneva's elegant Smith Opera House makes a comeback
By Kevin Schoonover
Photo Contest Winners
Finger Lakes talent is proudly displayed |
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Fall 2002 (no longer available)
Reaping the Harvest
Autumn is a time of high color, and a time
for farmers to bring in their bountiful harvest
By Peggy Haine
Kristian S. Reynolds: A Panoramic Palette of Colors
Kristian showcases beautiful fall scenery from his book, Finger Lakes Panoramas
At Hom in the Finger Lakes: A Mark Twain Memoir
The Great American author's connection to Elmira is deeply rooted
James P. Hughes
The Cohocton Tree-Sitters
Sit in a tree for an entire weekend? In October?
By Joy Underhill Photographs by Vera Elyjiw |
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Summer 2002
Movies Under the Finger Lakes Stars
Drive-in movie theaters are surviving and
even thriving from mid-April to Labor Day
By Laurel C. Wemett
Treasures of the Deep: Scuba Diving in the Finger Lakes
You didn't have to go to the ocean to find sunken treasures and interesting aquatic wildlife
By Joy Underhill and Greg Paul
Paddling the Waterways of the Finger Lakes
The area is ideal for kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts
By Chris Sharman
Bird's-Eye View
Portraits of the lakes that will make your hear soar.
By Life in the Finger Lakes contributing photograhers |
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Spring 2002
Robert Gillespie: Auto Racing Artist
Watkins Glen vintage racing is captured
through Robert's nationally renowned paintings
By Roger Soule
Postmarked the Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes' rich history and scenic
beauty are preserved through postcards
By Laurel C. Wemett
Spring's a-Bloomin'!
An eye-popping flower pictorial
By Life in the Finger Lakes contributing photograhers
The Return of the River Otter
This creature is once again swimming in the clear,
unpolluted waters of Central New York
Photographs and story by Bill Banaszewski
Sidebars by John Van Neil |
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Fall/Holiday 2001
The Spooktacular Finger Lakes
Merely curious to spine-tingling stories
By Laurel C. Wemett
Derek Doefinger: Welcoming Waterfalls
a fifteen year collection of exquisite photographs
Whitetail Deer in New York
Nowhere in this state is the whitetail deer more evident and observable than right here in the Finger Lakes
By Len Lisenbee
From Grapes to Wine
The tradition on winemaking in the Finger Lakes runs as deep as the lakes themselves
By Joy Underhill Photographs by Roger Soule |
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Summer 2001 (no longer available)
Geological History and Glacial Formation of the Finger Lakes
How the scenic beauty of the lakes region was created
By Laurel C. Wemett
A Visit for the Birds: Cornell's Sapsucker Woods
An Internationally known center for the study and appreciation of birds
By Allison Childs Wells
Barns of the Finger Lakes
A scenic pictorial
By Life in the Finger Lakes contributing photograhers
Ganondagan: A Bridge Between Yesterday and Today
A visit takes you back 300 years
By Joy Underhill Photographs by Steve Chesler |
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