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Finger Lakes National Forest lies on a ridge between Seneca and Cayuga lakes, via I-90, I-81 and SR 17. New York's only national forest was officially designated as such in October 1985. The forest comprises just 16,212 acres and is one of the country's smallest national forests.

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Cayuga Lake

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Wonderful Watkins Glen Scavenger Hunt

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Seneca Lake South Wine Tastings Tour

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Finger Lakes Guided Outdoor Black Walnut Tour with Tasting

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EDITOR PICK21 U.S. Places That Will Remind You of Cities Around the WorldAAA Travel Editor, Laurie Sterbens06/01/2023 : International travel is off the table for now, but there are fun places to go in the U.S. that resemble destinations around the world.21 U.S. Places That Will Remind You of Cities Around the World
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ARTICLEFinger Lakes National Forest Finger Lakes National Forest lies on a ridge between Seneca and Cayuga lakes, via I-90, I-81 and SR 17. New York's only national forest was officially designated as such in October 1985. The forest comprises just 16,212 acres and is one of the country's smallest national forests.Finger Lakes National Forest
NATIONAL PARKAllegheny National Forest Allegheny National Forest extends 40 miles south from the New York-Pennsylvania border through the counties of Warren, Forest, Elk and McKean. The only national forest in Pennsylvania, its approximately 517,000 acres include 500 miles of fishing streams, 272 miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails, 300 miles of snowmobile trails and 108 miles of trail-bike and ATV routes. Several scenic drives traverse the area; contact the forest for recommended routes.Allegheny National Forest
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