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The ultimate adventure guide
Dave Kiel
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10/08/2018
The view from the parking lot as you enter the gorge.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
The Entrance Bridge and first of the 19 waterfalls.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
Inside the gorge. The lower section has the highest concentration of cascades and waterfalls.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
Cavern Cascades. Photography can be hard here due to the crowds trying to get selfies.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
Immediately after Cavern Cascade is the Spiral Staircase the CCC carved into the rock for the trail.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
What to photograph next?
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
Bird's-eye view of the gorge from the suspension bridge. In 1935 the flood waters nearly made it to the bridge.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
One of the many cascades.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
Looking down from the top of the Central Cascade.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
Sunbeams making it to the bottom of the gorge.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
One of the many cascades in Watkins Glen State Park.
Dave Kiel
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10/08/2018
Fall colors in Watkins Glen State Park.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
Fall colors in Watkins Glen State Park.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
Beautiful water features in Watkins Glen State Park.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
Fortunately there are few signs inside the gorge. Most are at the various entrances and describe much of the history, geology and ecology of the area.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
One of the numerous and relaxing wineries along Seneca Lake.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
Kayaking along the glacier carved cliffs of Seneca Lake.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
10/08/2018
Kayaking up to Hector Falls is a popular easy kayak trip near Watkins Glen State Park.