We had the most memorable time on Cayuga Lake with Captain Mark! It was a little breezy and chilly…read morefor a July morning, but he got us on the fish and gave us a great day. My husband, 9 year old son and I all caught a variety of fish...and I earned bragging rights for life by catching a STURGEON!!!! It was huge...prob ~5', pics don't do it justice. I am still chasing that high :) I will not hesitate to get back out there on the Lakes with Summit To Stream Adventures every time we are in the area!

Fantastic experience! Was in town and me and a buddy took our teenage sons out for a day of…read morefishing. Captain Mark was awesome. Super easy going and took us to spots he knew well. You can tell he has a lot of experience and knows what he is doing. Caught 6, yes 6! Good sized lake trout. Boys had a great time. We will definitely go back and I would highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for a fishing charter.

Out of the hikes I've done around Ithaca, Robert H. Treman State Park has been my favorite. The…read moregorge trail and rim trail loop offers beautiful views of the Enfield Glen gorge and waterfalls, especially with the fall foliage. It's moderate difficulty. There is a swim area by the bottom parking area. Both times I've visited this park it was closed due to being off season in October. $10 per car. You can use the receipt to enter any NY state park on the same day.

Robert H. Treman State Park was the last of the state parks in the Finger Lakes we visited a week…read moreor so when we spent the Fourth of July in the area, and it was a great way to say goodbye to the region. The park encompasses both sides of Enfield Creek and has several options to enjoy. At one end of the park is the Upper Park Entrance. This entrance has the Old Mill and access to all three hiking trails and is closer to the Lucifer Falls. (If you want to see Lucifer Falls without a hike, park at the Upper Entrance and you're not too far from Lucifer Halls - an easy flat walk to it, really.) The other end of the park is the Lower Park Entrance. It has camping areas (well used over the Fourth of July weekend when we visited - we saw tons of families enjoying the holiday weekend here), access to the Gorge Trail and Rim Trail, the Lower Falls (a waterfall with a swimming hole at the base - the swimming pool even has a diving board!), and everything else you need for a day of swimming and exploring (bathrooms with showers, picnic pavilions, etc.). We parked at the Lower Park Entrance (the lot was almost empty around 9am on a Sunday morning - even though it was a holiday weekend) and started off on the Gorge Trail, which is a 2.12 mile hike along Enfield Creek. This was probably the hardest hike we did at any of the state parks we visited over this holiday weekend (Watkins Glen, Buttermilk Falls, and Taughannock Falls). It was steep. I also didn't think it had the best views for the first mile - you're not quite as close to the water or *in* the gorge as you are on some of the other Gorge Trails. But once we got down to the creek, the views were beautiful (a few small falls), and it wasn't as crowded as the other trails either. (FYI: it was buggy and humid and hot, so if the weather is hot, definitely start early.) I had read on AllTrails that the hike up to Lucifer Falls was tough, so I was a little worried. But actually I didn't find it the hardest part of the hike at all. And Lucifer Falls was absolutely the highlight of the hike and the park for us. It's a 115-foot waterfall and it sort of winds and meanders in this incredible way - different from the other falls we saw on our Finger Lakes hikes. If you're visiting the park, do not miss Lucifer Falls. We returned to the Lower Entrance on the Rim Trail, which wasn't as beautiful as the Gorge Trail, but ended up being a treat, too, for a surprising reason. The Rim Trail didn't take us back to where we had parked our car. It does take you near to the Lower Entrance, but on the South side of the Creek. So when you finish the trail, there's a sign telling you how to get back to the Lower Entrance Parking, and that way back happens to take you past the Lower Falls. So we got to see the Lower Falls - tons of people swimming and diving (with plenty of lifeguards, too). We now know to save some time for a swim at the base of the Lower Falls the next time we visit this park! There are a lot of great parks, hikes, and trails in the Finger Lakes, but I really enjoyed our visit to Robert H. Treman State Park. Lucifer Falls is special, and the park was a great way to get some exercise and get some amazing waterfall shots, too.

I called Mike at noon and we were on the boat by 3:30p. He was cool, kind, professional and…read morepleasant. He allowed my 10-yr old to cast the reel knowing it was his first time all on his own. Thankfully it was a pleasant day as well. Thanks Mike. You were a true gentleman with me and my little man.

Amazing time with Mike and the team from Upstate Guide Service! We've been on many guided trips…read morearound the world and you know right away the difference between the professional guide and those who aren't. Great equipment, new boat with all the bells and whistles for fishing. We fished, didn't troll around in circles! Mike was extremely gracious and helpful for both my daughter and I, and made the day well worth it. For any Upstate NY trip fishing, don't hire a rental boat or another guide, hire Mike@Upstate Guide Service!

A shady 1-mile walk along a creek down to Buttermilk Falls. Then ride back ;-)…read more Our last nature outing on this visit (Jul 2026) was a one-mile hike along Buttermilk Creek. We got dropped off on King Road near the upper-park lot. The shady Gorge Trail off the west end of the bridge was mostly-downhill, past Heart Pond and the small Pinnacle Falls. Those were about a quarter of the way. The rest was always within hearing if not within sight of the musical stream and the sometimes-chattering birds. There was some fencing to guard you from a cliff's edge, and a couple of stone stairways to climb. The reward was the gently-sloped but raucus Buttermilk Falls. The signs warn "No Swimming", which was tempting. We planned our pickup right there, off NY-13 Elmira Road by the State Park office and parking lot. A lovely serene 1-mile walk. Another gift from Ithaca.

We stopped briefly to see the falls and there were lots of people swimming, picnicking and…read moresunbathing during our visit. It's $10 to park but we used our ticket from our earlier visit to nearby Taughannock falls to get in. We didn't explore the whole park but I'd consider coming back to do so, to walk one of the trails.

Visiting Ithaca and need something to do? Stop by this arboretum and take a walk. Get some fresh…read moreair, enjoy the trees and the beautiful scenery. It is a fun and pandemic appropriate activity! Know a lot about trees already? Test your knowledge and learn more in the nine different collections of trees. Not very tree savvy? Walk around and just enjoy the good old outdoors. Take a seat in one of the pocket gardens and sit down and rest a while. The arboretum provides a quiet peaceful, and beautiful place to walk around. Stop by now, we could all use a bit more of that in our lives!

This is a cute park with some interesting artistic structures and a nice lake with a bunch of fish…read moreand turtles. There are probably other parts of it as well, but it was a chilly day, so we didn't venture out too far. Pretty accessible parking, though, and probably nice to walk around on a nice day. I'd like to check it out again in the future!

this is the marina in your dreams , it employs the finest personal in the business including the…read moreower himself . they sell a full line of pleasure boats as well as fishing and party boats they also have boat rentals . the sales and service departments are second to none and so are their boat mechcanics , the marina in on the owasco river just a short boat ride to the beautiful owasco lake in auburn , new york . owasco lake is one of new york's awesome finger lakes and is home to a variety of different fish species . check them out sometime and you will see exactly what i mean when i give them a 5 star rating !!! mario fuller jamesville , ny ATTACHED IS A COUPLE OF LAKE TROUT CAUGHT IN OWASCO LAKE

Ah where to begin!Called about a boat that was shown in inventory,but alas,someone already had a…read moredown payment on the boat.I was told by the salesman they had the same boat,different color with a motor upgrade that he would sell me for the same price.He later reduced the boat to a price that was 9000 below a quote from a local dealer.It was one of the best purchasing experiences in my 70 years.All questions and issues were handled with a phone call or text.The salesman Bill was nice enough to give me his personal cell #as he was going to a trade show when the boat was being delivered.Actually answered during breakfast.Turns out he is the owner LOL Lawrenc J Woodcock

The Cornell Lab does work that helps conserve birds diversity through research, K through adult…read moreeducation, and participatory activities. I first learned of them through a phone app i downloaded to help identify birdsong. We visited on a weekday (Jul 2026), viewing pictures and displays and information about local wildlife. They had a large windowed area looking into wild bird habitats. We walked the trails a little too. It was fun to visit! C'mon out to hike, look, and learn. Join or volunteer or make a donation. It's helping the local birds and birds around the world!

One of the coolest places I've ever been! The outdoor trails are incredible, with beautiful…read morehabitats that attract a wide variety of birds. We saw during our short walk two Osprey and Ruby-crowned Kinglets while exploring. The inside is just as impressive, with one of the best interactive museums I've experienced, full of fascinating specimens and thoughtful learning opportunities in a gorgeous building. The gift shop is well stocked and collaborates with Wild Birds Unlimited. A must see if you're in the area and into conservation or wildlife!