Sterling Nature Center
Explore Sterling Nature Center with woodland trails, wetlands, wildlife, and a natural Lake Ontario shoreline about an hour from Rochester.
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Freshwater
We are the stewards of our freshwater creeks and lakes and the groundwater below our feet. Water is life. Learn more about Rochester’s freshwater resources and show them some love.
Havana Glen Park
Discover Havana Glen Park, where a short gorge hike leads to Eagle Cliff Falls, a hidden 40-foot waterfall tucked inside a mossy ravine.
Spring Bird Migration Around Rochester: Where and When to Watch
Spring bird migration transforms Rochester’s wetlands, forests, and lakeshore. Learn when to go and where to witness this seasonal movement.
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Garrett Memorial Chapel
Garrett Memorial Chapel overlooks Keuka Lake with sweeping views, peaceful grounds, and limited sanctuary hours in Penn Yan, New York.
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Olcott Beach
Olcott Beach is a nostalgic Lake Ontario escape featuring a vintage carousel park, lakefront shops, a swimming beach, and a replica historic lighthouse.
Keuka Outlet Trail
The seven-mile Keuka Outlet Trail links Keuka Lake to Seneca Lake through a shaded corridor rich in history and natural beauty.
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Fillmore Glen State Park
Named for America’s 13th president, Fillmore Glen combines dramatic waterfalls, cool forest trails, and a touch of presidential history.
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Akron Falls
Moss-covered rocks, mature hardwoods, and the steady sound of water create a setting that invites you to slow your pace at Akron Falls.
Green Lakes State Park
Just 10 miles east of Syracuse, Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville is one of Central New York’s most striking natural landscapes.
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Exploring the Genesee Valley
Unhurried day trips through the Genesee Valley—following the Genesee River from Rochester to gorges, villages, trails, and waterfront parks.
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Uniquely Rochester: 5 Memorable Outdoor Experiences
Discover rivers, waterfalls, canal towns, and lakes with this guide to the top outdoor experiences in and around Rochester, New York.
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Moss Lake Preserve in Allegany County
Moss Lake Preserve centers around a rare 15-acre kettle-bog lake that The Nature Conservancy calls one of the best intact kettle-bogs in New York.
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Explore Bushnell’s Basin
Tucked along the historic Erie Canal between Fairport and Pittsford, Bushnell’s Basin encourages you to slow down and enjoy a relaxed pace.
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Explore the Erie Canal from Holley to Medina
Explore the Erie Canal through Holley, Albion, and Medina—scenic waterfalls, museums, and small-town eats capture the charm of canal life.
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Explore the Erie Canal from Macedon to Lyons
Spend a day exploring the Erie Canal towns of Macedon, Palmyra, Newark, and Lyons. Enjoy local dining, museums, shopping, and scenic parks.
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