Newark Town Dock
“I’ve come to know that what we want in life is the greatest indication of who we really are.” —Richard Paul Evans
We had another short day planned, so we thought we’d wander through Lyons a little more and visit the farmers market. The only problem we encountered…the farmers market doesn’t start for another week or so. Too sad, we enjoy farmers markets, but not a surprise since summer really doesn’t start around here till the middle of June…or even July.
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June 9 – Newark, NY
June 8 – Lyons, NY
Lyons Free Dock
“Better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times.” ― Asian Proverb
We had a slow relaxing morning, enjoying our coffee on the flybridge. We’re into a slow pace now…stopping at each little town to explore. Our destination today was only nine miles west…the little town of Lyons.
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June 8 – Clyde, NY
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” ―Marcel Proust
Today was the first time we’ve cruised since we arrived in Cayuga Lake over a year ago, and I finally got to add a new marker to our travel map and info to our travel log…it’s been awhile since I’ve done either one. It sure felt amazing to be back on the water and actually on the move.
June 7 – Western Erie Canal Adventure
“Don’t wait for life to come to you, go out there and grab it with both hands and never let it go.”
The Erie Canal is part of the New York State Canal System, a 500+mile network of inland waterways that also includes the Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals. Together, they connect the Hudson River with Lake Champlain, Lake Ontario, Cayuga Lake, Seneca Lake and Lake Erie via the Niagara River, allowing boats to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the upper Great Lakes. The NYS Canal System is made up of 524 miles of navigation channels, four distinct canals, 57 locks, 17 lift bridges, 13 moveable dams, 41 power houses and 22 guard gates.
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May 25-26 – Cheshire, CT
“…you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict or not closing one more deal. You will regret time not spent with a husband, a friend, a child, or a parent.” –Barbara Pierce Bush
We love our new home in Ithaca. We like being close to our family, we enjoy all the activities in the area, we really like the temperature here in the summer, no biting bugs and there are so many places to explore. Did I mention the grandkids live close…we really love that. The only down side is not running into old cruising friends on the water. The only way to see them now is to visit them by car, so this past weekend we drove up to Connecticut to visit the crew of Amici. We haven’t seen them since last April.
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May 23-24 – West Branch Angler Resort
“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.” —Beverly Sills
Stan loves to fish, so we decided to take a few days and stay at the West Branch Angler Resort, about 80 miles south of Ithaca. The lodge sits on the bank of the West Branch of the Delaware river, located on the New York Pennsylvania border. We had two beautiful days exploring the countryside…one on foot and the other drifting down the river.
May 18 – Hammondsports, NY
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Since it was a nice day we decided to take a drive over to Keuka Lake and check out the little town of Hammondsport. This cute little village sits at the south end of Keuka (Q ka) Lake, which is two lakes west of Cayuga Lake. Keuka Lake is one of the few Y-shaped lakes in the world and considered by many to be the most scenic of the Finger Lakes…we definitely thought it was amazingly picturesque. Hammondsport was voted “Coolest Small Town in America” by readers of Budget Travel. It too is very picturesque with historic homes and buildings. The town square is filled with restaurants, boutiques, art gallerias and antique shops. There are several museums in the area and many wineries that have wonderful views of the lake.
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May 17 – Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Allan H. Treman State Marine ParkUpstate New York…so many lakes, so many cute towns, so many wineries, so many waterfalls, so many trails and so many beautiful places to explore. A beautiful day means we go out and play, so today we rode our bikes up…
Taughnnock State Park
“I would rather own little and see the world than own the world and see little of it.” ― Alexander Sattler
Taughannock Falls State Park is a 750-acre park located on the western shore of Cayuga Lake. It was was created in 1925 and many improvements were made in the 1930s. The park’s namesake waterfall is one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views from above the falls and from below at the end of the gorge trail. Campsites and cabins overlook Cayuga Lake, with marina, boat launch and beach nearby. A multi-use trail for hiking and cross-country skiing, winds past sledding slopes and natural skating ponds. The park offers organized activities including tours through the gorge and summer concerts along the lakefront.
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May 16 – A Perfect Lunch
“The secret is not to run behind butterflies, but to take care of the garden so they come to you.” -Guru Sloth
Wednesday was a pretty day and the sun was finally out, so we decided to drive up the lake for a picnic at Lucas Vineyards. Lucas Vineyards is Cayuga Lake’s oldest winery, they have been selling wine since 1980 and it’s still a family run business including three generations. The vineyard sits on the western side of Cayuga Lake near Interlaken and offers a wonderful view of the lake from their deck and garden. It was a wonderful spot to relax enjoy a picnic lunch on such a beautiful day.
