Thursday, May 30, 2019

Happy Thankful Thursday

Happy Thankful Thursday!



I am linking up with Lydia of Where the Wild Things Were and the Favorite Fotos linky. Thanks Lydia for hosting the party.



Hubby and I enjoyed a short road trip to the Finger Lakes area of New York. Our first stop was in Montour Falls New York. Montour Falls is 238 miles and close to a 5 hour drive from home.  In Montour Falls we saw 3 named waterfalls just off the road. Seeing a waterfall after a heavy rain is actually the best time. We originally planned this trip back at the beginning of May, but they were having too much rain.  

This is the She-Que-Ga Falls, it can be found at the end of Main St in Montour Falls New York. We had perfect weather and skies during our 3 night 4 day trip. 





There is a small park area in front of the waterfalls with some benches for enjoying the view. 







The She-Que-Ga Falls almost looks like it is going into the back of the town hall in Montour Falls NY. The scene below is used at the beginning of the Hallmark Mystery Movie Series called Aurora Teagarden. 






I am not sure the id on this duckling. It was seen alone in the pool of the bottom of the waterfalls. 










Aunt Sarah's Falls right on Route 14 in Montour Falls. 






This is Hector Falls found on Rt 414 not far from Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake. 







A view of the sky and Seneca Lake,  Watkins Glen NY. The Finger Lakes area is named for it's series of long thin lakes and lots of vineyards. We visited parks and waterfalls around these lakes, Seneca Lake, Cayuga Lake and Keuka Lake. 






We spent 3 nights at a hotel at the top of Keuka Lake. This was the view from our hotel. 




I am thankful for good weather on our trips.
I am thankful to be healthy for long hikes.
am thankful for all your visits and comments. 


Thank you Michelle for hosting Thankful Thursday
Thank you to Yogi the host of   Skywatch Friday



Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments on my previous post. Have a happy day!

48 comments:

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,

Beautiful images of the many waterfalls! Hector Falls was wonderful.
Happy Thursday!

Tom said...

...you caught the waterfalls in this part of the Finger Lakes at their peak. I should get down there!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Too bad you didn't push on a little farther and come into Ontario. Would have been nice to see you and show you some birds.

chica said...

Encantada!!Que maravilha esse verde e a cascata com as águas fartas.ADOREI! Lindo dia! beijos, chica

Jeevan said...

Wow! Such a lovely place with series of waterfalls and lakes - that looks scenic and serene to stay back and watch. That’s a cute duckling and hope the mama is around to protect her. Looking forward for more from the trip.

Calendula said...

Gorgeous waterfalls! Thanks for sharing this great trip!

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

aw, pretty falls. a riding buddy of mine is in NY, Lake George, right now. I wish I could have ridden up with him...the timing was off.

Sussi said...

impressive and beautiful!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Oh I love the waterfalls! How fabulous to see all of this. And yes, I'm thankful to for good health to enjoy the outdoors! Have a wonderful day my friend. Hugs!

Mikael Bergman said...

A very beautiful place
i like your pictures on the waterfall

Barbara Rogers said...

How beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your trip. I love waterfalls, even if just water flowing fast over rocks in a stream, and when kids dam the stream up to make a swimming hole. Must go check out our local one today or tomorrow! Cascades over great height are so powerful!

Cloudia said...

I am thankful for YOU, Eileen!

Gunilla Teckenberg said...

Underbara bilder av vattenfallen! Sedan jag började fotografera mer seriöst så har jag spenderat många timmar vid vatten, det finns alltid något spännande att fästa kameran på. Där vid de vackra vattenfallen skulle jag kunna sitt många dagar med min kamera. Tyvärr har vi inget liknande här omkring så jag får nöja mig med det brusande vatten som finns tillgängligt.

Ha det gott Eileen!

Natalia said...

The duckling is so cute! Love your photos☺

William Kendall said...

These waterfalls are beautiful, each in turn. My parents at some point took a trip into the Finger Lakes area on their own, years ago.

DeniseinVA said...

Those ducklings are very cute and the waterfalls are stunning. Pretty scenery too! Thanks for sharing Eileen and happy day to you.

MadSnapper said...

aunt sarah falls is my favorite but all of them are really spectacular... I bet they sound as good as they look

Anne (cornucopia) said...

Wow, beautiful waterfalls! The baby ducks are adorable. Great set of photos.

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

Oh Eileen, what a beautiful place - And it looks like you had great weather too; a perfect get away!

Lowcarb team member said...

The waterfalls are stunning, so beautiful … and you were so fortunate with the weather.
The duckling is very cute.

All the best Jan

Marie Smith said...

You can almost hear the waterfalls from the photos! Beautiful.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Good weather and long hikes, and great waterfall photos. I love your post. Have a great weekend.

RedPat said...

I love your waterfall pics, Eileen!

Stevenson Q said...

Now that beautiful "tumbling waters" made me say a big WOW! Thank you for sharing this!

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

I recognized the waterfalls Hallmark uses and had often wondered where it actually is. Thanks for telling me11

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

Oh--you missed stopping and visiting with me!!!!
I live in Watkins--downtown area!!!!
maybe next time--unless I get moved back to Florida by then--just waiting on an apt opening down there!!
but I have lived in this area most of my life--
luv, di

Sondra said...

Awesome! That is an area I've had on my radar but haven't made it there yet! Thanks for taking me via your great photos!

Michelle said...

Wow, I am impressed by these views. Just gorgeous! Thanks for linking up!

Lea said...

Beautiful waterfalls!
I know Mallard ducklings have the dark eye stripe like the female Mallard, but other ducklings may have it, too. Mallards live just about everywhere, so chances are it is a Mallard. So cute whatever it is!

John's Island said...

She-Que-Ga Falls is beautiful and I enjoyed all of your photos. Neat sign about the art work by King of France. Hector Falls is beautiful as well. Thanks for taking us along on your outing. Hope you have a happy weekend ahead!

krishna said...

The falls look amazing! nice gate away..

italiafinlandia said...

Hello Eileen,
thanks for sharing these picturesque waterfalls...nice to see.
Have a great weekend!

rupam sarma said...

Stunning views of waterfalls.
Cute duckling :)
Have a nice weekend.

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful photos of these waterfalls.
Everything perfectly photographed, my compliments.
I wish you a nice weekend.
Best regards, Irma

Laura. M said...

"Si hay magia en este planeta, está contenida en el agua " Loran Eisely tenía mucha razón.
Me encanta ver el agua correr libre Eileen. Maravillosas fotos.
Buen fin de semana.
Un abrazo.

Lea said...

Hello again!
I was just over at the Weekend Reflections Linky Party, and I saw a duckling like yours that was identified as a Wood Duck. Check it out - https://weekendreflection.blogspot.com/
Have a great weekend!

Small City Scenes said...

The first falls--Tumbling Water--is so gorgeous. The others are wonderful too. Little duck by itself---where's Mama?
MB

Bob Bushell said...

Beautiful falls Eileen.

Jeanie said...

The Finger Lakes are so beautiful and these falls are just splendid. What a wonderful trip!

carol l mckenna said...

What a place ~ beautiful waterfalls and love the ducks ~ Lovely photography as always ~ ^_^

Happy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Spare Parts and Pics said...

These are beautiful waterfall captures. Pretty skies too. I do like the one you pointed out where it looks like the waterfall is pouring right into the town hall building! Have a great weekend.

magiceye said...

Beautiful captures.

betty-NZ said...

That is a fabulous waterfall! It's certainly well-named. Your photos are just wonderful to see.

Rose said...

They are beautiful.. I am especially drawn to Aunt Sarah's falls. but then I love the others, too.

Debbie said...

really gorgeous images of the falls eileen...the area looks so naturally beautiful!! it appears you had beautiful weather, nice pretty blue skies and fair weather clouds!!

i don't know about the duckling!!!

Helma said...

Hello Eileen
the view over the water is very beautiful to see (the last 2 photos) but the waterfall is really fantastic! I love water and in the Netherlands we have no waterfalls. At most some small streams hihi ..... So this is enjoying again :-)
Greetings, Helma

Thomas Lee said...

nice waterfalls

chica said...

Bom dia! Vim avisar que tem céus por lá! Obrigadão! beijos, chica
Podes ver:
http://ceuepalavras.blogspot.com/2019/11/ceus-da-eileen-ailime-e-edite.html

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