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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

Fall 2007 issue of Life in the Finger Lakes magazine
   

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

Fall 2007 issue of Life in the Finger Lakes magazine
   

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
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Get Away to Owego
This historic southern Finger Lakes
village is a great place to dine and shop.
Photos and story by Bill Wingell
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All Aboard for a Crazy Cardboard Boat Race
Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival
attracts thousands of fans each June.
By Michelle R. LaDue

   

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

   

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

   
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

   
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


   
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


   
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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