Thank you for sharing your experiences with us, I’ve been recovering from a severe stroke and at 63, this wasn’t my retirement plan wishing you and pops an abundance of Health, Wealth, Love and Happiness, 💕
This is such an awesome adventure! Tackling three stunning state parks in one day is no small feat, but you made it look incredible. Letchworth, Watkins Glen, and Taughannock Falls all have their own unique beauty - those waterfalls are just breathtaking. Thanks for taking us along on this epic journey through Upstate New York. Definitely adding these parks to my must-visit list! 🙌
Thank you for showcasing the Finger Lakes region. I have been saying for years that upstate New York is extremely underrated. I hope you also got to see the Adirondacks during your trip.
Thank you for showcasing our beautiful area! Can’t believe you did these in one day!!! Will look forward to seeing your future videos for more in depth! ☺️
This was absolutely phenomenal. Thank you for sharing all the interesting info, the gorgeous scenery, and amazing locations. All three parks are fascinating. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and correlates well with the videos, and audios, Josh. beautiful areas 🏞🌊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌟
I was just in NY last week and went to all 3 parks! I loved them! I did Letchworth as part of the Mammoth March, so that day I hiked 20 miles, 2 days later I drove to Watkins Glen and Taughannock. Watkins Glen felt like a fairytale. Beautiful parks!
Reminds me of my latest trek back last October with similar colors & natural wonders. Legends around those places are a great way to immerse oneself into the past & commune with Mother nature. Surely not the kind of scenery one would expect to see when speaking of New York (either city or state). It would have taken me much more than 1 day to see 1, not to say the 3 of them altogether. Thank you for the guiding tour!
We just came back yesterday from the 3 state parks. To my taste, the Watkins Glen state park is the most wonderful. Second is the Letchworth and third is the Taughannock. In the Letchworth, we parked the car just under the big bridge near the high falls. Then we walked 12 miles, yes 25000 steps on the phone all the way to the archery overlook and back to the car. In the Watkins glen, it is easier to enter from the upper entrance so you can walk all the way down to the main entrance in the city. That way, you go down the stairs (800 in total). We used the shuttle to bring us back to the car. In the Taughannock, easy walk to the big fall and you can drive by car to the rim and take all the pictures you want. Very nice parks guys !!
Very much love your video travels. My son is disabled and in a wheelchair. He gets so excited with each video and says he wants to do it all. It is helpful when y’all mention activities and trials that are wheelchair accessible. My son is 32 years old and I’m challenged sometimes just getting him up and out pushing that chair😂
Love this! New York is so beautiful and has so many hidden gems. Minnewaska State Park is another great Upstate park. And the town of Corning near Watkins Glen is very cute and has a very cool glass museum!
having just moved back from Arizona to New York it was wonderful to be reminded how beautiful my home state is. I can't believe the timing on this video. Weird. Thanks for posting!
So much more to see in the area. Eagle cliff falls is my favorite just outside of Watkins Glen. Montour falls is very cool too. Ithaca is filled with of gorges and Epic waterfalls. Too many to mention. Great video.
Watkins Glen has been on my radar for awhile. I almost went last summer but had to cancel my plans. I didn't know about the other two. Definitely adding them to my bucket list!
I've loved your channel for years, and was hoping you'd go to this area. I've travelled throughout the continental US, and Watkin's Glen is by far my favorite walking trail.
We might be biased, but we think upstate New York has some truly amazing waterfalls (and hikes, and views, and so on)! Thanks for capturing the beauty of some of our state parks. 💚
@@ThroughMyLens There's a lot more to explore the next time you visit: the Thousand Islands, the Finger Lakes, and the Adirondacks with their high peaks and stunning vistas, to name a few. Come back anytime! 🏕️🌳🍄
Love your videos! And the info you provide is good to know should my hubby and I get to the places you’ve been. I’ve been to Letchworth park but not at the part you were at, so I hope to get back to that park again. !
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing all of these beautiful places and being so enthusiastic and blown away by how beautiful they are! I rarely see videos of places from my area so this was very cool to see!
Letchworth State Park is on my list. I reckon taking a plane to Buffalo and drive to the park will be the fastest way to get to the park early in the day without driving too much.
Yeah! You finally got to this area! I grew up in this area and have been to all 3....but, it's been decades since moving to NC..... EXCEPT for Watkins Glen. I revisited Watkins Glen and the Cayuga Lake vineyards in '08 in 2008...still a long time ago. Are you checking out the vineyards of the Finger Lakes? Fond memories. Also, were you able to get to the Adirondacks? My favorite camping grounds in my 20's. (40+ yrs ago). They are marvelous!
As I've seen in most of the comments from your other adventures, it's fun to see you in "our neck of the woods." =) I was born in Watkins Glen, had Sunday School picnics at Letchworth, and was engaged at Taughannock. Incidentally, when you mentioned Watkins Glen State Park, it took me a second to figure out what you were talking about since we always called it "the Gorge." I forgot it had a real name. =) So glad you enjoyed your time there! Love your videos.
My state where I was born and raised! I spent lots of time at letchworth as I went to college near there, good times! I've been to taughannock falls once but still need to get down to Watkins Glen
Thanks for showcasing some of NYS wonderful parks. Next time your in the Ithaca area check out Buttermilk Falls State Park. Also put the Thousand Island area on your radar. Enjoy your channel very much
You should stop by Ithaca next time, Buttermilk Falls and Treman State Parks. Also if you were in East Aurora, you should have went to Eternal Flame falls where there’s a natural gas flame behind a waterfall, it’s really spectacular in the fall. Hope to see more Upstate content!
We visited Watkins Glen last October, it rained while we were there making it extra wet , but it was definitely one of the coolest places!! NY has so many places I'd like to visit 😍
Great video! I love living around here. Watkins Glen in the rain is the best time to go with the least amount of people. If you're ever back in the area check out Robert H Treman state park and Lucifer Falls.
Been to Watkins Glen . When my kids were a lot younger beautiful place . Glad you liked it there . I hope to get back there ! You definitely get a good work out climbing. Hope to get to Taughanack state pk, never been there !
Great capture of these amazing parks! I live in Rochester and take all three of them for granted when I fo there. Were you able to get to any coffee places during your time here? I'd recommend Chinmey Bluffs & Robert H. Treman for parks and hiking along the Genesee River for a future visit! Way to many coffee places in the area to mention here too. Let me know if you'd like any other local recommendations.
Great video! Why do you think this area does not get talked about much or get much attention? I had not even heard of these spots and now I want to go!
We hiked Watkins Glen last July. They run a shuttle for a couple bucks that lets you hike one way and catch the shuttle back. We hiked downhill and shuttled back.
We went to letchworth and hiked all the way up the bridge !! We are planning to finger lakes region, do you have a weekend plan like where to stay and where to eat?
Not sure if I’ll get an awnser but just curious when u came to letchworth because I’m genuinely in shock that no one else was at middle falls I’ve never seen less than 40 or 50 people watching it
@@ThroughMyLensunfortunately as a kid seeing all these parks probably 100’s of times I took it for granted, but now in my 40’s I miss seeing them all the time. If you get the chance to ever see them in October during the peak of autumn is probably one of my highest recommendations. It’s like a postcard! ❤
LOVE THIS VIDIO. NOW THIS IS FOR YOU! A GOOD CAMPING TIP IS THAT IF YOU ARE EVER CAMPING DEEP IN THE WOODS ALONE AND WAKE IN THE EARLY A.M. HOURS BECAUSE OF A PAIN IN YOUR LEG AND LOOK TO SEE THAT YES, IT WASN'T A DREAM AFTER ALL. THERE REALLY IS A WOLF EATING YOUR LEG. IN THIS SITUATION, IT IS BEST NOT TO TRY AND RUN HIM OFF. JUST LET HIM FINISH UP AND GO HIS WAY. MAYBE PAT HIM ON THE HEAD AND SCRATCH BEHIND HIS EARS WHILE TELLING HIM WHAT A GOOD BOY HE IS SO HE DOES NOT PERCEIVE YOU AS A THREAT. THAT WAY WITH THE WOLF'S BELLY FULL HE WON'T BE BACK FOR SECONDS LATER AND START NIBBLING WHO KNOWS WHERE. MALE CAMPERS HAVE MORE VULNERABILITY THERE. SO NOW YOU CAN PITCH YOUR TENT IN CONFIDENCE AND HAPPY CAMPING!
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us, I’ve been recovering from a severe stroke and at 63, this wasn’t my retirement plan wishing you and pops an abundance of Health, Wealth, Love and Happiness, 💕
hoping u are feeling better- you'll get back out there one day ❤
I hope you have a fast recovery and can get back out there. Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much! Enjoy your videos and your enthusiasm and smiling face!
"Stunning" doesn't begin to describe these parks. Thanks for the take-a-long.
Wonderful Up-State New York! Can’t believe all those Falls! So beautiful! Thank you Josh!❤️😀🇺🇸🌏
Two state parks near Ithaca (Buttermilk Falls and Robert Treman) also have very nice waterfalls. However, you visited the three most impressive parks.
This is such an awesome adventure! Tackling three stunning state parks in one day is no small feat, but you made it look incredible. Letchworth, Watkins Glen, and Taughannock Falls all have their own unique beauty - those waterfalls are just breathtaking. Thanks for taking us along on this epic journey through Upstate New York. Definitely adding these parks to my must-visit list! 🙌
What a day!
Wow, stunning waterfalls and scenery!
Thank you for showcasing the Finger Lakes region. I have been saying for years that upstate New York is extremely underrated. I hope you also got to see the Adirondacks during your trip.
I agree, so underrated, I can wait to go back!
So green , beautiful, and fabulous Thanks for sharing Josh . It's always a great one
I grew up camping each summer in Letchworth with my family and have wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing!
Lived around there all my life. Still looks amazing every time I stop by one of these parks.
We’ve been to all of these parks and they truly are stunningly beautiful! The whole Finger Lakes area is so worth the trip!! Thx for sharing!!
I’ve never heard of these parks and I’ve been to NY many times. Thanks for sharing the stunning beauty of these NY state parks
I love how much you love waterfalls.
Thank you for showcasing our beautiful area! Can’t believe you did these in one day!!! Will look forward to seeing your future videos for more in depth! ☺️
Thank you for sharing. My husband grew up in Western NY and we love Letchworth SP!!
So cool! It really is incredible
It makes me happy to see how happy of a Person you appear to be and how you’re always smiling. Good vibes
This was absolutely phenomenal. Thank you for sharing all the interesting info, the gorgeous scenery, and amazing locations. All three parks are fascinating. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and correlates well with the videos, and audios, Josh. beautiful areas 🏞🌊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌟
Thanks so much for watching it and I am glad you liked the video!
ABSOLUTELY breathtaking!! @Throughmylens always does an awesome job👊🏽
Really appreciate that!
I was just in NY last week and went to all 3 parks! I loved them! I did Letchworth as part of the Mammoth March, so that day I hiked 20 miles, 2 days later I drove to Watkins Glen and Taughannock. Watkins Glen felt like a fairytale. Beautiful parks!
Wow so cool! Glad you got to see them as well!
Reminds me of my latest trek back last October with similar colors & natural wonders. Legends around those places are a great way to immerse oneself into the past & commune with Mother nature. Surely not the kind of scenery one would expect to see when speaking of New York (either city or state). It would have taken me much more than 1 day to see 1, not to say the 3 of them altogether. Thank you for the guiding tour!
We just came back yesterday from the 3 state parks. To my taste, the Watkins Glen state park is the most wonderful. Second is the Letchworth and third is the Taughannock.
In the Letchworth, we parked the car just under the big bridge near the high falls. Then we walked 12 miles, yes 25000 steps on the phone all the way to the archery overlook and back to the car.
In the Watkins glen, it is easier to enter from the upper entrance so you can walk all the way down to the main entrance in the city. That way, you go down the stairs (800 in total). We used the shuttle to bring us back to the car.
In the Taughannock, easy walk to the big fall and you can drive by car to the rim and take all the pictures you want.
Very nice parks guys !!
I am so glad you got to experience them!
So beautiful
Very much love your video travels. My son is disabled and in a wheelchair. He gets so excited with each video and says he wants to do it all. It is helpful when y’all mention activities and trials that are wheelchair accessible. My son is 32 years old and I’m challenged sometimes just getting him up and out pushing that chair😂
Letchworth looks absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!😍
true, the falls were smaller but still very nice.
You’re the best Josh. Thanks so much for showing us wonderful things.
WOW. New places for my TWL (Travel Wish List). Thanks.
I love these parks!! Such a beautiful video. Next time you’re in the area def check out buttermilk falls state park. You will love it!!
What a beautiful video ❤
Love this! New York is so beautiful and has so many hidden gems. Minnewaska State Park is another great Upstate park. And the town of Corning near Watkins Glen is very cute and has a very cool glass museum!
having just moved back from Arizona to New York it was wonderful to be reminded how beautiful my home state is. I can't believe the timing on this video. Weird. Thanks for posting!
So much more to see in the area. Eagle cliff falls is my favorite just outside of Watkins Glen. Montour falls is very cool too. Ithaca is filled with of gorges and Epic waterfalls. Too many to mention. Great video.
Watkins Glen has been on my radar for awhile. I almost went last summer but had to cancel my plans. I didn't know about the other two. Definitely adding them to my bucket list!
Beautiful Josh! Thanks as always for sharing these wonderful spots
I've loved your channel for years, and was hoping you'd go to this area. I've travelled throughout the continental US, and Watkin's Glen is by far my favorite walking trail.
I wouldn't argue, it is something special for sure.
We might be biased, but we think upstate New York has some truly amazing waterfalls (and hikes, and views, and so on)! Thanks for capturing the beauty of some of our state parks. 💚
I wouldn't argue with you! I want to spend a lot more time there!
@@ThroughMyLens There's a lot more to explore the next time you visit: the Thousand Islands, the Finger Lakes, and the Adirondacks with their high peaks and stunning vistas, to name a few. Come back anytime! 🏕️🌳🍄
For the last 30 years, upstate NY is one of my favorite places to explore!
@@wanderlust62 Yeahh!
Love your videos! And the info you provide is good to know should my hubby and I get to the places you’ve been. I’ve been to Letchworth park but not at the part you were at, so I hope to get back to that park again. !
Gorges 🙌
I've not heard of any of those parks and Letchworth is stunning wow!
Such beautiful spots! I remember Watkins glen as a boy.
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing all of these beautiful places and being so enthusiastic and blown away by how beautiful they are! I rarely see videos of places from my area so this was very cool to see!
WOW!! Just WOW!!! 🤯
Hard to beat right?
Wow, I had no idea these places existed! Thanks for introducing us to yet another amazing area we need to add to our US bucket list!
Great video! Thanks
That area was beautiful!!
I think so too!
Holy Wow!!! I’m stunned. I am definitely adding this entire itinerary onto my bucket list.
You should! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did
We’ve been to all 3 of those!! So excited to watch your video.
So cool you have been there as well!
We visited Taughannock Fall in September 2022 during our roadtrip. It's a wonderful place. Near ist Ithaka with another great waterfall.
Excellent video! Please cover the Adirondacks region as well the Catskill Mountains (Hudson River Valley) next.
Letchworth State Park is on my list. I reckon taking a plane to Buffalo and drive to the park will be the fastest way to get to the park early in the day without driving too much.
Wow, great video. Love the NY state parks.
Wooo I’m early! As always, great video Josh!!Can’t wait for the rest 😁
Thanks for watching!
Gorgeous
I agree!
Yeah! You finally got to this area! I grew up in this area and have been to all 3....but, it's been decades since moving to NC..... EXCEPT for Watkins Glen. I revisited Watkins Glen and the Cayuga Lake vineyards in '08
in 2008...still a long time ago. Are you checking out the vineyards of the Finger Lakes? Fond memories. Also, were you able to get to the Adirondacks? My favorite camping grounds in my 20's. (40+ yrs ago). They are marvelous!
Chittenango Falls is also lovely
WOW! Thanks for bringing these to our attention. We were planning on a Watkins Glen trip next month but now need to expand it.
enter by the upper entrance and walk down all the 800 stairs, easier.
As I've seen in most of the comments from your other adventures, it's fun to see you in "our neck of the woods." =) I was born in Watkins Glen, had Sunday School picnics at Letchworth, and was engaged at Taughannock. Incidentally, when you mentioned Watkins Glen State Park, it took me a second to figure out what you were talking about since we always called it "the Gorge." I forgot it had a real name. =) So glad you enjoyed your time there! Love your videos.
we had our lunch by the lake yesterday, nice spot
Omg, we live here! I wish we had met up with you! This is awesome to feature our beautiful area! Thanks 😊
Love all your videos
Thanks so much!
Wow, never knew this existed in my home state. Thanks so much for sharing. In my opinion, waterfalls are so magical. ❤
Glad to introduce it to you! I agree, waterfalls are amazing
My state where I was born and raised! I spent lots of time at letchworth as I went to college near there, good times! I've been to taughannock falls once but still need to get down to Watkins Glen
I would recommend buttermilk falls state park. It also has a beautiful gorge with many waterfalls to pass.
Another great video. We did that tour right after the Pandemic. Very memorable
So cool, I am glad you got to see it as well!
Thanks for showcasing some of NYS wonderful parks. Next time your in the Ithaca area check out Buttermilk Falls State Park. Also put the Thousand Island area on your radar. Enjoy your channel very much
Beautiful views it just went on my list. I only been to the Adirondack mtns in ny
I hope you enjoy it if you go!
Awesome adventures! Thank you. Definitely a side of New York I never knew existed.
You should stop by Ithaca next time, Buttermilk Falls and Treman State Parks. Also if you were in East Aurora, you should have went to Eternal Flame falls where there’s a natural gas flame behind a waterfall, it’s really spectacular in the fall. Hope to see more Upstate content!
Very nice video! I have been to beautiful Letchworth park (and love it!), but the other parks were new to me.
Glad to introduce you to a few new ones!
We visited Watkins Glen last October, it rained while we were there making it extra wet , but it was definitely one of the coolest places!! NY has so many places I'd like to visit 😍
I agree, one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to!
Will be going to exactly the same places in late September. Thank you for sharing!
Have fun! It's an incredible area!
Great video! I love living around here. Watkins Glen in the rain is the best time to go with the least amount of people. If you're ever back in the area check out Robert H Treman state park and Lucifer Falls.
Been to Watkins Glen . When my kids were a lot younger beautiful place . Glad you liked it there . I hope to get back there ! You definitely get a good work out climbing. Hope to get to Taughanack state pk, never been there !
Be sure to see Ricketts Glen State Park nearby in Pennsylvania. Contains twenty-two beautiful waterfalls. Best state park in the U.S.
Beautiful place thanks for sharing it with us😊im from California
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great capture of these amazing parks! I live in Rochester and take all three of them for granted when I fo there. Were you able to get to any coffee places during your time here? I'd recommend Chinmey Bluffs & Robert H. Treman for parks and hiking along the Genesee River for a future visit! Way to many coffee places in the area to mention here too. Let me know if you'd like any other local recommendations.
Goodness! How were those hammies after all those stairs? Ouch! Worth it for the views though. :)
oh wow... this is impressive, who knew NY is that cool.
I know, right? I had no idea
@@mixeddrinks8100 Some of us knew!! 😉
You should do Ricketts Glen!
As they say in Ithaca, looks gorges! I used to work there, beautiful area; wine tasting is a must.
Great video! Why do you think this area does not get talked about much or get much attention? I had not even heard of these spots and now I want to go!
They all look great. What do you recommend if you had to visit only one?
We hiked Watkins Glen last July. They run a shuttle for a couple bucks that lets you hike one way and catch the shuttle back. We hiked downhill and shuttled back.
Oh wow that is a great way to do it!
We went to letchworth and hiked all the way up the bridge !! We are planning to finger lakes region, do you have a weekend plan like where to stay and where to eat?
Enjoyed the video. I think that Traveling Robert may have had a video from Letchworth SP. I like how you made it a waterfall tour.
I will have to check it out, I love his videos!
I live in that area 45 minutes from Letchworth beautiful
Wow that is awesome, such a special area!
Did you get to swing down to Ricketts Glen in Pennsylvania?
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Hi, how much time would be ideal to spend at Letchworth Park
Hi, what is the total distance of the trail to walk in Watkins Glen ??
When did you start your 1st park and when did you finish your last one?
Where is Pops? 🚀🛶🙏🏾👍🏾
He didn't come to this one, lots or road trip videos to come with him though!
If beautiful waterfalls exist, you can be sure Josh will find them
Not sure if I’ll get an awnser but just curious when u came to letchworth because I’m genuinely in shock that no one else was at middle falls I’ve never seen less than 40 or 50 people watching it
I grew up not far from Watkins Glen in Hammondsport. It’s wine country.
That's awesome, how was it growing up there?
@@ThroughMyLensunfortunately as a kid seeing all these parks probably 100’s of times I took it for granted, but now in my 40’s I miss seeing them all the time. If you get the chance to ever see them in October during the peak of autumn is probably one of my highest recommendations. It’s like a postcard! ❤
Thank you this enjoyable video of waterfalls. 😊
Thanks for watching!
pitcher?
What kind of channel?
LOVE THIS VIDIO. NOW THIS IS FOR YOU! A GOOD CAMPING TIP IS THAT IF YOU ARE EVER CAMPING DEEP IN THE WOODS ALONE AND WAKE IN THE EARLY A.M. HOURS BECAUSE OF A PAIN IN YOUR LEG AND LOOK TO SEE THAT YES, IT WASN'T A DREAM AFTER ALL. THERE REALLY IS A WOLF EATING YOUR LEG. IN THIS SITUATION, IT IS BEST NOT TO TRY AND RUN HIM OFF. JUST LET HIM FINISH UP AND GO HIS WAY. MAYBE PAT HIM ON THE HEAD AND SCRATCH BEHIND HIS EARS WHILE TELLING HIM WHAT A GOOD BOY HE IS SO HE DOES NOT PERCEIVE YOU AS A THREAT. THAT WAY WITH THE WOLF'S BELLY FULL HE WON'T BE BACK FOR SECONDS LATER AND START NIBBLING WHO KNOWS WHERE. MALE CAMPERS HAVE MORE VULNERABILITY THERE. SO NOW YOU CAN PITCH YOUR TENT IN CONFIDENCE AND HAPPY CAMPING!
Where’s pops?????
Is he still traveling with you??
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amazing video
Thank you!