Slow Travel
Unwind and Connect
The serenity of the Finger Lakes region is an invitation to step back and embrace life at a gentler pace. Tranquil natural surroundings allow you to unplug and savor simple pleasures, whether it’s forest bathing under a canopy of towering trees, birding along quiet trails, foraging for wild edibles, or gazing at celestial wonders under dark skies. Take in breathtaking sunsets on a leisurely boat cruise, or share a glass of wine with friends amidst some of the world’s most colorful foliage. From yoga sessions overlooking peaceful waters to immersive farm-to-table dining experiences, slow travel in the Finger Lakes region provides restorative connections to friends, family, and nature, allowing you to rediscover the joy of being present.
Outdoor Enthusiasts (as seen in video)
Nikita Jankowski, Owner, Belesai Communications. Josh Teeter, Environmental Educator II, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Bill Waterhouse, Co-Founder, Trail Otter. Tyler Nordgren, Astronomer and Author of “Stars Above, Earth Below: A Guide to Astronomy in the National Parks”. Julie Rathburn, Senior Research Associate, Cornell University. The Ferris Family (Flint, Harvey, and Asael). Conrad Baker, Outdoor Educator, Letchworth State Park. Persephone Boyd, Owner, Essential Healing Now, LLC. Justin Boyd. Ensley Hobart. Stella Cross. Bob Martin, Vice President, Lime Hollow Nature Center Board of Directors. Inns of Aurora Staff. Calvin May, Albatross Audio Works. Timothy Hall.
Locations to Explore (as seen in video)
Hemlock Lake, Livingston County. Letchworth State Park, Livingston County. Clark Reservation State Park, Onondaga County. Taughannock Falls State Park, Tompkins County. Watkins Glen State Park, Schuyler County. Lime Hollow Nature Center, Cortland County. Chimney Bluffs State Park, Wayne County. Hector Falls, Schuyler County. Keuka Outlet Trail, Yates County. Inns of Aurora, Cayuga County. Owego Riverwalk, Tioga County. Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga County
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Learn more about the extraordinary people and places of the Finger Lakes region! What attracts you as a visitor to the Finger Lakes is also what brought many of us here – the land, the water, the cozy communities, and the access to bigger cities and all that they offer! Let us welcome you to the places we love and introduce you to the people who make it so special.
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