The magazine that re-introduces its readers
to this special New York State region each passing season

My Own Words
by Mark Stash

A Little Variety Never Hurt Anybody

It has been said that variety is the spice of life. If that’s a true statement, then this special issue of the magazine can be compared to a spicy hot tamale. We present stories from many different parts of the region, with subjects as diverse as they come for this 2012 Travel Guide.
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Cover: Sunrise over Keuka Lake.
Photo by Kristian S. Reynolds

Bluffing It

story by Bill Banaszewski and Michele Howland Banaszewski,
photos by Bill Banaszewski

Once called “Crooked Lake,” Keuka Lake is the centerfold of just about any Finger Lakes map. Not only the heart of the region, it’s a standout among the eleven lakes with its distinctive “Y” shape and unmistakable beauty. Keuka’s bluff, an expansive seven-mile promontory, divides its two branches. The bluff is a perfect destination for those who enjoy scenic vistas, wildlife, historical treasures and outdoor recreation. Read More

Letters to the Editor
Summer 2012

Dear Mr. Stash,

I love the article on the community of Newfield in the Spring 2012 issue and I couldn’t agree more that it is a hidden gem! We have called attention to the article on our school district website – www.newfieldschools.org. I would love to be able to link to the article text, but I see on your website that it is not available. Would it be possible for me to get access to the article, either now or when it is no longer current? It is great publicity for our little town and school district at a time when we desperately need to promote ourselves. Thanks for your consideration and for a wonderful magazine that focuses on all the things I love about this area!

Catherine L. Shipos,
Newfield Central School
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See You Outdoors
The Southern Tier Outdoor Show

by Kim Price

It’s a great day in October when Carla Dawejko spots the line of cars at the gate stretching as far as the eye can see. Families, couples and kids jump out and head to the tents that line the parking lot. An RV parked outside the showroom plays music and announcements, and the aroma of a chicken barbecue fills the air. Near the entrance, a chainsaw artist carves intricate figures out of pine logs, delighting spectators. Read More

The Best View You’ve
(Probably) Never Seen

by D. Randy Weidner, photos by Anne Keddy

Although it is much easier to drive to the main entrance at the end of the new Mossy Bank Park Road and walk in on the level, sometimes I like to park by the gate on Magee Road, an abandoned asphalt surface, and take the old way up. A trail enters the woods at the big bend of the road and gradually climbs more than 500 feet from the valley to the Mossy Bank Park overlook. Just before the trail crosses a small woodland creek is an area of eroded bedrock harboring fossil crinoids and brachiopods, revealing the 160-acre park’s Devonian past.
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