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The ultimate adventure guide

Dave Kiel
Photo Date: 
10/08/2018
The view from the parking lot as you enter the gorge.
Dave Kiel
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10/08/2018
The Entrance Bridge and first of the 19 waterfalls.
Dave Kiel
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10/08/2018
Inside the gorge. The lower section has the highest concentration of cascades and waterfalls.
Dave Kiel
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10/08/2018
Cavern Cascades. Photography can be hard here due to the crowds trying to get selfies.
Dave Kiel
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10/08/2018
Immediately after Cavern Cascade is the Spiral Staircase the CCC carved into the rock for the trail.
Dave Kiel
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10/08/2018
What to photograph next?
Dave Kiel
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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
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10/08/2018
One of the many cascades.
Dave Kiel
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10/08/2018
Looking down from the top of the Central Cascade.
Dave Kiel
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10/08/2018
Sunbeams making it to the bottom of the gorge.
Dave Kiel
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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
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10/08/2018
Fall colors in Watkins Glen State Park.
Dave Kiel
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10/08/2018
Beautiful water features in Watkins Glen State Park.
Dave Kiel
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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
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10/08/2018
One of the numerous and relaxing wineries along Seneca Lake.
Dave Kiel
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10/08/2018
Kayaking along the glacier carved cliffs of Seneca Lake.
Dave Kiel
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10/08/2018
Kayaking up to Hector Falls is a popular easy kayak trip near Watkins Glen State Park.

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