We’re back! Combining research for an in-the-works memoir and location scouting for a potential future film, my wife and I hit the road for upstate New York last week–and we encountered waterfalls and wine at every turn! First, we travelled to the village of Westfield, heart of the oldest (and still second largest) wine producing region in the U.S. It’s also where my great-great grandparents immigrated to nearly two hundred years ago. We then visited breathtaking Niagara Falls, America’s oldest national park, and briefly Buffalo, before going on to beautiful Seneca Lake (also known for its vineyards), and finally down to Watkins Glen, where my great grandparents lived, at the base of Seneca Lake. We visited one final waterfall in the Cuyahoga Valley on our way home.
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Gorgeous! We were just at Cayuga Lake for a week. It was the most relaxing time away we’ve ever had. I hope you tried Beef on a Weck! Two Goats Brewery on Seneca Lake had the best. My husband was born and raised in that area. Did you find a good location for your film?
Film, yes. Beef on a weck, no. Almost did at a Buffalo bbq place, Fat Bob’s, but copped out and went for the ribs. One of these days!
You won’t regret it. That is if you love a good beef sandwich with horseradish. 😊
Beef, yes. Horseradish–no!
Judging from the photos, it must have been a lovely trip!
It was indeed, Liz!
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Beautiful! My wife is from upstate NY, near Little Falls. We enjoyed looking at your photos together. The water is so clear upstate! It looks like you could take a drink of it without suffering any ill effects. Some of the regional wine would be a safer bet, though.🙂
;>) I confess, I’m a bit snobby about California wines, but we were surprised at how good some of the Erie and Finger Lakes wines were.
There are good wines everywhere. 🙂
Beautiful photos, Mitch. I have always thought upstate New York was beautiful and you certainly captured that feeling.
Thank you, John.
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Went to Cuyahoga State park for my Dad’s 90th birthday. Now, after seeing your pictures, I have to go back! BTW, Trudy is beautiful!
I think so too. Thanks, Rebecca.
Love this area
I agree with Cicero. 🙂
Lovely! Got married in Niagara Falls and lived there for a time. Beautiful area!
It is! Buffalo is a surprisingly photogenic city too.
I think that we went across the bridge once, but not far. I always found the Canadian side of Niagara Falls most interesting. There is also a lovely little town called Niagara on the Lake, but that was so many years ago that there is likely a lot of change 🙂
Yes, I’ve heard the Canadian side is less touristy (although it has its casino and high rise revolving restaurants), and provides a more panoramic view of the entire falls.
Thanks for reminding how beautiful is upstate New York.
Absolutely stunning.
Stunning shots! Are you in film by any chance? You should think about it. You’ve got a good eye for perspective. ;>)
pax,
dora
;>) Thanks, Dora.
Beautiful pictures, Mitch!
Thank you, Mary!
Those yellowjackets look like trouble!
Hi Mitch, you are in my neck of the woods! If I had known we would have had you over for supper! We live in such a beautiful region. Many from out of state have no idea how lovely it is here. I met an old farmer in North Carloina. He’d never been out of his county. He asked where I lived and I told him New York. He said: ” Now why would anyone want to live in a city like that?”
I said: ” I don’t live in a city, the county where I live ( Wyoming County) has more cows than people.”
He looked at me askance and said, with great disapproval that I would lie to him: “There ain’t no cows in New York!”
True story,
Blessings, Ron
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nice place this time of year
Welcome home Mitch! Considering your post’s spectacular views, in addition to your upcoming memoirs, why not publish a coffee-table book featuring your photography?
In flattered, Tom. We’ll see.
Two great things that go great together. And, now three that this post is here.
Aww, thank you, Jordan.
You’re most welcome, Mitch.
Oh, those waterfalls!! Gorgeous!
We’ve never been that far north. So lovely!
I don’t think I have ever seen a cow walking in a parade before (not even in the Posen MI Potato Festival Parade, and Posen has plenty of cows around)! thanks for the chuckle.
Yeah, I got a kick out of that too. He did, in fact, bring up the rear. The whole thing just sang with small-town charm.
Great photos – they really capture the charm of the area!
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Beautiful adventures.
Many thanx for sharing these pics with us, Mitch.
Art
My pleasure, Art.
Thanks for the great memories. I lived in Syracuse NY for 20 years. Loved the area, at the time, but actually do not miss it now.
Blessings.
Nice place and beautiful pics
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These beautiful water bodies are delightful 💙
I’m not a wine fan, but I’m a huge waterfall fan. Actually, when I’m hiking, I’ll take any kind of flowing water–the roar of a waterfall, the soothing gurgle of a stream, or anything in between. Love your pics!
Thanks, Keith. Yeah, there’s something about flowing water, isn’t there.
It looks like an awesome trip. It’s cool to be reconnected with “where we’re from”.
It is indeed, Gregory.
Beautiful pics. And well taken!
Thanks, Russ!
So beautiful!
Waterfalls and wine. Can’t imagine a better combination! Beautiful photos Mitch.
Thank you, Kathy!
Grand!👍
Wow! Awesome photographs! It sounds like a wonderful trip!
Thank you, it was!
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Dad’s old Farmall (F-20) also carried a sickle mower. It powered the elevator that carried “square” bales of hay to the mow where young girls were at the ready to pull them off and way from the opening. (Not strong enough to stack them, but we were useful when high school boys were hard to come by.)
A job for everyone. No wasting resources on a farm, eh?
Especially right after the war, when it was hard to get equipment. Dad had to start from scratch.