SECTION M12 -- THE CRADLE OF AVIATION Strange though it may seem, sleepy Hammondsport was pretty much the center of American aeronautics between 1907 and 1915....
The quiet village of Hammondsport, "the jewel of the Finger Lakes," was a noisy industrial town a hundred years ago, with two motorcycle factories, a dirigible...
the low-bush blueberries are exceptionally fat and plentiful on the FLT's Cobb property, Map M4, (between Franklinville and Ellicottville) immediately north of...
Thanks for the warnings about the black bear sitings Irene! And you're absolutely right - everyone should know what the proper etiquette is concerning bears...
Hi Jim, I enjoyed hiking with you yesterday. The road in question is actually the start of Stewart Road, left off of Rte. 23 in North Pharsalia, heading west....
Hello group. I am planning to hike M8 on July 19th M1 and M2 on August 8,9 and 10th. Does anyone know who maintains these trails? I would like to check on...
Dawn shared some valuable facts about NY black bears. Here are a few more: Adirondack black bears (in some areas) have lost there fear of humans. As such...
On section M12, east of the Winding Stair and beyond the blue-blazed spur, heading toward Longwell Road... Indian pipe coming up in woods, along with many...
I'm the "kinder, gentler" end-to-ender in need of some miles so that I can finish the FLT this summer. I usually cover about 6-8 miles, and at a slower (2...
We have received pretty reliable reports of not only a wandering male bear on Map M8 (Swain area, northern Allegany Co, very southermost Livingston) but also a...
Thought there might be a few women who would be interested in this opportunity! DeWitt Fish & Game Club in cooperation with the Onondaga County Federation of...
June 18 Just west of Newton Road: encountered a marten along the top of a steep stream embankment. Walking Newton Road back to my car: got a clear view of a...
Hi, I lost a pair of wire frame reading glasses on M17 today, 6/27. My partners and I hiked from Rte. 96B to Rte. 126/Comfort Rd. The most likely location...
My son and I are hiking FLT maps M28, M29 and part of M30, June 29th thru July 2nd 2002. This will be a series of 4 day-hikes. If you are interested in...
many of you will not have received the FLT News yet (was mailed from Rochester last Thursday) but soon all of you will learn that this is editor Tom Reimers'...
Hi everyone, This is Gene Bavis, the FLT Executive Director, wishing you well. I sent a welcome message shortly after this group got started, but I believe...
I found out Sunday that being a veteran of the Finger lakes Trail can cause me problems. I was hiking with a group of 7 including 2 other end-to-enders and...
Last week I discovered a relatively new outdoor store in the Rochester area. It's called "Get Out and Stay Out" and is on 2705 W. Henrietta Rd. The prices are...
Hi, folks, I need to pick up a couple of sections, and I'd like a hiking partner for either Saturday or Sunday. the sections that I need are: M16 - western...
Whenever I see mention in the Finger Lakes Trail newsletter of someone who has given permission for the trail to use their land, I try to drop them a note to...
Hi everyone, I have recently taken over the responsibility for scheduling hikes for the Foothills Trail Club. If anyone is planning to lead a hike and would...
I know some people are hesitant to give out personal information over the internet, but it would be great if everyone would fill in whatever they are...
I hiked the trail for the first time last month - just 3 adolescents and me. We hiked down through the Finger Lakes National Forest, and stayed in the...
I've heard the trails in Hi Tor have changed and even the FLT has been rerouted in the past couple of years. The current map in Take A Hike! Family Walks in...
As some of you may have seen, we (Rich & Sue Freeman) updated the Urbana State Forest map that was in our "Take A Hike!" book and made copies available to...
First of all, I'd like to welcome everyone who has joined the FLT egroup so far. We look forward to this becoming a great tool for communicating with our...
Hi Scott I am testing to see if I can send a message with this e-group. I am planning to ski with you tomorrow. I know where Black Oak Road is! Jack...
