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National Warplane Museum Airshow
The Seneca Indians called the valley jo-nis-hi-yuh meaning beautiful valley, and it was the name of a small Native American settlement. Over time the name evolved to Genesse and was applied to the river running through the valley. In 1790, two brothers James and William Wadsworth, purchased land from the Seneca nation, and the village of Geneseo was established. A portion of the village has been designated a National Landmark. Today, the population is around 11,000. Geneseo is generally considered to be a college town, the home of SUNY -Geneseo which has about 5,000 students. Geneseo even has its own airport. Owned by the Wadsworth family, the airport has no…
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Hiking and Camping at Stony Brook State Park
It is the Memorial Day weekend, a time when many families will kick off their summer season. My summer and fall plans include a number of camping and hiking trips. I enjoy camping and have made a number of trips to different destinations for camping, Assateague Island National Seashore and Wellesley Island State Park have been my favorite destinations lately. This year, however, I am planning on destinations closer to home like Stony Brook State Park, mostly, and more trips. I got an early start this year and early in the week before the holiday weekend, I headed to nearby Stony Brook State Park. I wanted to get in a…
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Finger Lakes Retreat St. Michael’s Mission
Nature Lovers Retreat – St. Michael’s Mission St. Michael’s Mission in Conesus New York, is a perfect getaway for nature lovers. While officially located in Conesus one of the Finger Lakes, the spacious grounds of the former St. Michael’s Seminary and latter St. Michael’s Mission are located on the slopes above Hemlock Lake. Nestled in an area of forest and farmland, the 50 plus wooded acres of the Mission is a nature haven in itself. Add in that it is adjacent to land owned by the nature conservatory and a state forest. The Eagle Crest Vineyards, a leading vineyard with historical ties to St. Michael’s Seminary, is just a short…
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Hiking near Hemlock Lake, a Finger Lake
Hiking near Hemlock Lake, a Finger Lake If your perfect day includes escaping civilization with a hike, then hiking St Michael’s Mission is the perfect place for you. While officially located in Conesus, the spacious grounds of the former St. Michael’s Seminary and latter St. Michael’s Mission are located on the slopes above Hemlock Lake one of the small Finger Lakes. St Michael’s Mission Hiking Trail In the early 1900s, Hemlock Lake had a few cottages and homesteads along the shores of the lake. Small steam ferries traveled the lake bringing passengers and goods to the isolated homes. The City of Rochester obtained Hemlock lake and Candice Lake which is…
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Watkins Glen State Park
Watkins Glen State Park To many people talking about Watkins Glen brings forth an image of high energy. Watkins Glen was the home of the first auto racing in the United States after WWII, and is home to Watkins Glen International Speedway. Many of the country’s best races can be found at the speedway as well as special events. However, The area offers much more than auto racing. The glen offers activities for those who like the outdoors as well as those that enjoy the finer things in life. The village of Watkins Glen is located at the south end of Seneca Lake. In the early days of automotive travel,…
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St Michael’s Mission Photographs
North Building Shared kitchen Hemlock Lake from Hemlock Park North building Chapel If you follow the trail about 3/4 of a mile from the pavilion you will reach this part of Hemlock Lake
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