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USA - NEW YORK : NIAGARA FALLS AND BEYOND  While Niagara Falls is New York State’s best known waterfall, there are actually more than 100 additional places to see spectacular cascades in the Finger Lakes and Greater Niagara regions. With the rocky terrain, carved out millions of years ago by receding glaciers and rivers, western New York’s many waterfalls are situated against a spectacular backdrop of gorges, rock formations and dense forests – offering shutterbugs, hikers, campers and boaters plenty of places to explore. A sample of waterfalls, found within two hours of Niagara Falls, include: • High Falls of the Genesee River: Juxtaposed against the skyline of downtown Rochester, this 96-foot waterfall provides the name for the city’s historic High Falls District and demonstrates why the Genesee River is considered the crown jewel of the region. A walking or guided tour of the waterfall and its surrounding sites tells an intriguing history of the region. Once the supplier of power for over two dozen flour mills located along the Genesee River in the early 1800’s, the waterfall is now surrounded by historical sites, a pedestrian bridge with a panoramic view of the waterfall, and quality cafés and restaurants. An additional 67-foot waterfall, the Lower Falls, is one mile downstream from High Falls. • Letchworth State Park: Anyone who witnesses the precipitous cliffs that are up to 600 feet tall and the three breathtaking waterfalls of Letchworth State Park immediately understands why this 14,350-acre preserve in Western New York earned the nickname “Grand Canyon of the East”. The chasm, created from thousands of years of erosion by the snaking pathway of the mighty Genesee River, is surrounded by a lush forest with nearly every species of eastern North American tree. The park’s three gushing waterfalls, one over a hundred feet high, are a spectacle that adds beauty to an already visually stunning display. More than 65 miles of hiking trails offer scenic vistas and easy access to prime “waterfall-viewing” locations. Camping, horseback riding and boating opportunities are also available. • Watkins Glen State Park: Located near the southern edge of Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen State Park is a top attraction in the Finger Lakes region. The reason: within two miles, the glen’s stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 gorgeous waterfalls along the way. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade, the tallest waterfall of the park. The 60-foot waterfall plummets into another one of the parks unique features – deep "plunge" pools. These seemingly bottomless pools are caused by the swirling of sand and stones wearing away at the tough siltstone in the stream bed. Like Cavern Cascade, Rainbow Falls provides visitors with a rare opportunity to walk behind a waterfall. As its name suggests, Rainbow Falls also puts on a show on sunny days. • Taughannock Falls State Park: One of the tallest waterfalls east of the Rocky Mountains, Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views from above the falls. Continue to the end of the gorge trail for a unique vantage point from below. Located just west of Cayuga Lake in Trumansburg, Taughannock State Park also features hiking and nature trails, tent and trailer sites, cabins, picnic areas, beach swimming, fishing, playground areas, a marina launching site, ice-skating, sledding, cross-country skiing and an annual summer concert series. • Buttermilk Falls State Park: Named for the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek, as it flows down more than 500 feet toward Cayuga Lake, Buttermilk Falls State Park is a photographer’s paradise. Located just south of Ithaca, check out the park’s 10 spectacular waterfalls and miles of trails winding through the gorge. The upper park has a small lake, picnic areas, and playing fields, ideal for family outings. Photo courtesy © 2001 N.Y.S. Department of Economic Development
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