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Overview

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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781554079865
Publisher: Firefly Books, Limited
Publication date: 08/09/2012
Pages: 240
Sales rank: 1,034,464
Product dimensions: 7.50(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

A resident of western New York, Scott A. Ensminger has a longstanding interest in waterfalls. Over the past 25 years, he has written a number of books about the waterfalls of New York, including The Caves of Niagara County, New York; A Waterfall Guide to Letchworth State Park; Finger Lakes Falls; and Niagara's Sisters. In 1991, Ensminger initiated the Western New York Waterfall Survey. Visit his website at falzguy.com.

David J. Schryver was born and raised in northern New York. A native of Watertown, in Jefferson County, he has lived the past 34 years in St. Lawrence, the state's largest county. A high school math teacher for 33 years, Schryver has always had an interest in waterfalls, and around the time of his retirement in 2006, he started to visit and research the dozens of falls in his home area. This passion and his sideline of web development led to the website nnywaterfalls.com.

Interested in photography since he was young, Edward M. Smathers has taught himself the technical aspects of camera systems, gradually honing his skills and learning the fine art of photo editing. Capturing the essence of the natural world and waterfalls has become almost an obsession for Smathers, who spends much of his time searching out new locations and beautiful subjects to photograph. A native New Yorker, Smathers has traveled all over the world but is confident that his perfect shot will be taken right here in New York State. Visit his waterfall website at digthefalls.com and his professional website at edwardsmathers.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Capital Region

Introduction 13

Map 14

Mill Park Falls & Rockwell Falls 16

Beecher Creek Falls 18

Snook Kill Falls 20

Dionondahowa Falls 22

Buttermilk Falls (Lower) 24

Robert B. Woodruff Outdoor Learning Center 26

Canajoharie Falls 28

Yatesville Falls 30

Plotter Kill Nature Preserve 32

Christman Sanctuary 34

Cohoes Falls 36

Mount Ida Falls 38

Barberville Falls 40

John Boyd Thacher State Park 42

Cascade at Hannacroix 44

Creek Preserve

Rensselaerville Falls 46

Mine Kill Falls 48

Hudson Valley Region

Introduction 51

Map 52

Artist Falls 54

Kaaterskill Falls 56

Plattekill Falls 58

High Falls Conservation Area 60

Taconic State Park 62

High Falls 64

Awosting Falls 66

Verkeerder Kill Falls 68

Dover Stone Church Cave Falls 70

Fitzgerald Falls 72

Russell Brook Falls 74

Buttermilk Falls 76

Finger Lake's Region

Introduction 79

Map 80

Chittenango Falls 82

Pratt's Falls Park 84

Tinker Falls 86

Bucktail Falls 88

Carpenter's Falls 90

Fillmore Glen State Park 92

Ludlowville Falls 94

Ithaca Falls 96

Buttermilk Falls State Park 98

Robert H. Treman State Park 100

Taughannock Falls State Park 102

Hector Falls 104

Watkins Glen State Park 106

Twin Falls 110

Aunt Sarah's Falls 112

Shequaga Falls 114

Havana Glen Park 116

Seneca Mill Falls 118

Wolcott Falls 120

Grimes Glen 122

County Line Falls 124

High Falls, Rochester 126

Lower & Middle Falls, Rochester 128

Stony Brook State Park 130

Letchworth State Park 132

Greater Niagara Region

Introduction 135

Map 136

Glen Mills Falls 138

Buttermilk Falls 140

Eternal Flame Falls 142

Glen Falls 144

Akron Falls 146

Niagara Falls 148

The Falls at Clarendon 150

Holley Falls 152

North Country Region

Introduction 155

Map 156

Salmon River Falls 158

Pixley Falls 160

Talcottville Falls 162

Lyons Falls 164

Whetstone Falls 166

Whitaker Falls 168

Kilbourn Falls 170

Deer River Falls 172

King Falls 174

Burrville Falls 176

Talcott Falls 178

Black River Falls 180

Glen Park Falls 182

Pleasant Creek Falls 184

Fullerville Falls 186

Browns Falls 188

Butter Tub Falls 190

Chipmunk Falls 192

Basford Falls 194

Sinclair Falls 196

Twin Falls 198

Bulkhead Falls & Adrenaline Falls 200

Rainbow Falls on the Grasse River, South Branch 202

Copper Rock Falls 204

Lampson Falls 206

Harper Falls 208

Cascade Falls & Rushton Falls 210

Allen Falls 212

St. Regis Falls 214

High Falls on the Salmon River 216

High Falls on the Chateaugay River 218

Ausable Chasm 220

Alice Falls 222

Jay Falls 224

High Falls Gorge 226

Bog River Falls 228

Rainbow Falls in the Adirondack Mountain Reserve 230

Roaring Brook Falls 232

Christine Falls 234

Auger Falls 236

About the Authors References and Notes 238

Index of Waterfalls 239

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