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We are actually in the Catskills today, but this guest post by Michele Hollow of PetNewsAndViews nicely complements our recent trek to the Finger Lakes. Locals have dubbed it, New York’s Wine Country. The Finger Lakes region is that and so much more. Filled with world class museums, family-friendly inns, quaint downtowns, and plenty of [...]
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So we’ve been in the Seneca and Cayuga Lakes area of the Finger Lakes wine country. Ty and Buster have been spoiled by the hospitality of several dog friendly wineries … and quite frankly, we’ve been spoiled by their stellar behavior. How does one reward? On our way to Sampson State Park, we stopped at [...]
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The Finger Lakes area is New York’s largest wine producing region. The deep lakes and their sloping hillsides create an ideal microclimate for grape growing. More than 100 wineries and vineyards are centered around Seneca, Cayuga, Canandaigua, Keuka, Conesus, and Hemlock Lakes. The main grape varieties are: Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc. [...]
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Finally, a break in the rainy weather! Though we woke up to gray clouds and mercury in the 30s, the skies cleared by noon – yielding glorious sunshine and warmer temps. Yesterday we visited Watkins Glen State Park, the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks. Carved out by retreating Ice Age glaciers, the [...]
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