Great Waterfalls of New York State
New York City
Only recently famous, and man made to boot, the New York City Waterfalls are a must see for the summer of '08. This series of four man made falls, by artist Olafur Ellasson, add a sense of power and majesty to New York Harbor. These falls can be found at Governors Island, the Brooklyn Anchorage of the Brooklyn Bridge, Between Piers 4 and 5 in Brooklyn and at Pier 35 in Manhattan. These spectacular pieces of public art will run from June 26 to October 13, 2008. They will be lit after sunset. Hours are limited, with the falls being shut off after 10:00 P.M. Special boat and other tours of the falls are available. Listed below are some great websites that give you all the information you will need to view this once in a lifetime spectacular. Check out the New York Times website, they even give suggestions where hungry falls viewers can find a bite to eat.
Carpenters Falls
Carpenters Falls, in New Hope, New York, is actually a series of 4 falls with Carpenters falls itself being a beautiful 90' plunge fall. Angel Falls, which is a part of the fall system is a 62' overhang drop and cascade that offers a great swimming hole at the bottom. Carpenters Falls is a moderately difficult hike but the effort will be worth it. The area around the falls is forested but you will be rewarded with views of a steep gorge with many chutes and smaller falls. The Audubon Society lists Carpenters Falls as an important birding area. There are plenty of bed and breakfast inns in the area. Food, shopping and antiquing as well. To find out more information on Carpenters Falls go to:
Chittenango Falls
Chittenango Falls, in Madison County, New York is a 167' falls carved into 400 million year old bedrock. This glaciated area is home to interesting flora and fauna such as the endangered Chittenango Ovate Amber Snail. This New York State Park is the only area on earth where this specimen can be found. The hiking is fantastic with a winding trail to the bottom of the gorge. Madison County is a destination in itself. Largely a rural area, Madison County offers some of the best scenery, lodging, hunting and fishing in upstate New York. To find out more about Chittenango Falls and Madison County, New York go to:
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