Waterfalls of New York State

by Ensminger, Scott A.; Schryver, David J.; Smathers, Edward M.

• ISBN13: 9781554079865
• ISBN10: 1554079861
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-08-09
• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd

Summary

Features more than 100 scenic waterfall destinations throughout New York State. New York State is home to arguably the most famous waterfall in the world, Niagara Falls. But thanks to its diverse terrain and an abundance of rivers and streams, the state also boasts more than 2,000 other waterfalls. From delicate cascades to thundering cataracts, each has its own compelling story. Waterfalls of New York State is a celebration of more than 100 of the Empire State's most beautiful and interesting falls, presented by three long-time waterfall enthusiasts who know their subject matter firsthand: Edward Smathers tackles the Capital and Hudson Valley regions; Scott Ensminger reports on the Finger Lakes and Greater Niagara; and David Schryver covers the North Country. Each waterfall is presented on a two-page spread with a full-page color photograph and descriptive text that includes details about the geology of the falls, local history, driving directions, access information, suggestions for the best vantage point for viewing, as well as other area interests. Sidebars feature handy at-a-glance information, such as the nearest settlement, walk time, trail conditions, GPS coordinates and the size and type of waterfall. Filled with gorgeous photographs and featuring regional location maps, Waterfalls of New York State is a valuable regional travel guide for weekend explorers, fans of waterfalls, visitors and armchair travelers. Canadian travelers from Quebec and Ontario will appreciate the many day trips available just over the border.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Capital Region
Introduction	p. 13
Map	p. 14
Mill Park Falls & Rockwell Falls	p. 16
Beecher Creek Falls	p. 18
Snook Kill Falls	p. 20
Dionondahowa Falls	p. 22
Buttermilk Falls (Lower)	p. 24
Robert B. Woodruff Outdoor Learning Center	p. 26
Canajoharie Falls	p. 28
Yatesville Falls	p. 30
Plotter Kill Nature Preserve	p. 32
Christman Sanctuary	p. 34
Cohoes Falls	p. 36
Mount Ida Falls	p. 38
Barberville Falls	p. 40
John Boyd Thacher State Park	p. 42
Cascade at Hannacroix	p. 44
Creek Preserve
Rensselaerville Falls	p. 46
Mine Kill Falls	p. 48
Hudson Valley Region
Introduction	p. 51
Map	p. 52
Artist Falls	p. 54
Kaaterskill Falls	p. 56
Plattekill Falls	p. 58
High Falls Conservation Area	p. 60
Taconic State Park	p. 62
High Falls	p. 64
Awosting Falls	p. 66
Verkeerder Kill Falls	p. 68
Dover Stone Church Cave Falls	p. 70
Fitzgerald Falls	p. 72
Russell Brook Falls	p. 74
Buttermilk Falls	p. 76
Finger Lake's Region
Introduction	p. 79
Map	p. 80
Chittenango Falls	p. 82
Pratt's Falls Park	p. 84
Tinker Falls	p. 86
Bucktail Falls	p. 88
Carpenter's Falls	p. 90
Fillmore Glen State Park	p. 92
Ludlowville Falls	p. 94
Ithaca Falls	p. 96
Buttermilk Falls State Park	p. 98
Robert H. Treman State Park	p. 100
Taughannock Falls State Park	p. 102
Hector Falls	p. 104
Watkins Glen State Park	p. 106
Twin Falls	p. 110
Aunt Sarah's Falls	p. 112
Shequaga Falls	p. 114
Havana Glen Park	p. 116
Seneca Mill Falls	p. 118
Wolcott Falls	p. 120
Grimes Glen	p. 122
County Line Falls	p. 124
High Falls, Rochester	p. 126
Lower & Middle Falls, Rochester	p. 128
Stony Brook State Park	p. 130
Letchworth State Park	p. 132
Greater Niagara Region
Introduction	p. 135
Map	p. 136
Glen Mills Falls	p. 138
Buttermilk Falls	p. 140
Eternal Flame Falls	p. 142
Glen Falls	p. 144
Akron Falls	p. 146
Niagara Falls	p. 148
The Falls at Clarendon	p. 150
Holley Falls	p. 152
North Country Region
Introduction	p. 155
Map	p. 156
Salmon River Falls	p. 158
Pixley Falls	p. 160
Talcottville Falls	p. 162
Lyons Falls	p. 164
Whetstone Falls	p. 166
Whitaker Falls	p. 168
Kilbourn Falls	p. 170
Deer River Falls	p. 172
King Falls	p. 174
Burrville Falls	p. 176
Talcott Falls	p. 178
Black River Falls	p. 180
Glen Park Falls	p. 182
Pleasant Creek Falls	p. 184
Fullerville Falls	p. 186
Browns Falls	p. 188
Butter Tub Falls	p. 190
Chipmunk Falls	p. 192
Basford Falls	p. 194
Sinclair Falls	p. 196
Twin Falls	p. 198
Bulkhead Falls & Adrenaline Falls	p. 200
Rainbow Falls on the Grasse River, South Branch	p. 202
Copper Rock Falls	p. 204
Lampson Falls	p. 206
Harper Falls	p. 208
Cascade Falls & Rushton Falls	p. 210
Allen Falls	p. 212
St. Regis Falls	p. 214
High Falls on the Salmon River	p. 216
High Falls on the Chateaugay River	p. 218
Ausable Chasm	p. 220
Alice Falls	p. 222
Jay Falls	p. 224
High Falls Gorge	p. 226
Bog River Falls	p. 228
Rainbow Falls in the Adirondack Mountain Reserve	p. 230
Roaring Brook Falls	p. 232
Christine Falls	p. 234
Auger Falls	p. 236
About the Authors References and Notes	p. 238
Index of Waterfalls	p. 239
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