July 24, 2007

GORGES OF THE FINGER LAKES!....

The Finger Lakes region of upstate New York is a beautiful area of glacier-carved lakes, gorges, and glens. The goal of our trip: hike up as many little canyons as possible and see as many waterfalls as possible...






Watkins Glen (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Watkins Glen -- the most famous park of the region with a 2-mile hike that takes you up through the narrow
and beautiful gorge. The Sentry Bridge and lower waterfall welcome all visitors.






Watkins Glen (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The amazing walkway winds through the shale and limestone cliffs. The stone paths are the famous
work of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's.






Watkins Glen (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The beautiful "Cavern Cascade" with the path that goes right underneath the falls.






Watkins Glen (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Peering down into the plunge pool...






Watkins Glen (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The upper section of the dark and beautiful gorge.






Watkins Glen (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Man, this is the money shot of the day! Things don't get much more beautiful than this.






Watkins Glen (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Looking at the continuing staircase of small cascades.

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