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Finger Lakes

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Finger Lakes group of 11 narrow glacial lakes in north to south valleys, W central N.Y. Cayuga and Seneca lakes, both more than 35 mi (56 km) long, are the largest and deepest. Keuka Lake is the center of the area's wine industry, the largest in New York. Fertile soil and hillsides receiving abundant sunshine make this an important viticulture and truck-farming region; fruits and buckwheat are important crops. The Finger Lakes provide water for Rochester and other cities. The region has noted resorts like Watkins Glen , boating centers, and numerous state and other parks, and Cayuga... Read more
Finger Lakes
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Group of narrow, glacial lakes, western New York state, U.S. They lie in north-to-south valleys between Syracuse ... and vegetables. Seneca Lake, the largest in the group, is 67 sq mi (174 sq km). Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Read more
Lake Formation
Water:Science and Issues ... Many Basin and Range lakes are remnants of larger lakes that existed 10,000 to 30,000 years ago, during the ... was 300 meters (980 feet) deep. Glacial Activity. Lakes tend to be largest and most abundant in high latitude ... that were occupied by glaciers WORLD'S TEN LARGEST LAKES (IN TERMS OF ... Read more

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Winemaker interview Morten Hallgren: drying out the Finger Lakes.(WINEMAKING)(Interview)
Wines & Vines; 2/1/2008; Pellechia, Thomas; 1484 words ; The 19th century Finger Lakes wine region was started and built ... Dr. Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars (Finger Lakes) and now to his own Ravines Wine Cellars in the Finger Lakes. Hallgren is energized by the challenges ... Read more
FINGER LAKES NEED TO BE PROTECTED, PRESERVED.(Neighbors Cayuga)
The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY); 11/7/2002; 918 words ; ... F. Nozzolio Guest columnist The Finger Lakes are our region's greatest natural ... and protecting the quality of the Finger Lakes and promoting their appeal, from ... opportunities for the future. The Finger Lakes region has been recognized as one ... Read more
Finger Lakes Biz Services buys Communications Group
The Business Journal - Central New York; 9/12/2003; Dickinson, Casey J; 574 words ; SYRACUSE - Consolidation is calling. Finger Lakes Business Services, Inc. has acquired ... service, from owner Jack Meetze. Finger Lakes paid "in the low six figures" for ... Gardner H. McLean, president of Finger Lakes Business Services. The Auburn-based ... Read more
Finger Lakes arts scene is gripping; long-known for its vineyards and lakes, this region in upstate New York is now recognized for its artists, galleries, museums and special events.
Art Business News; 11/1/2005; Silberman, Vanessa; 2292 words ; ... hills and quaint villages, the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York has ... Herbert E Johnson Museum of Art, the Finger Lakes region also plays host to dozens ... offerings as reasons to call the Finger Lakes region home. Named one of the Top ... Read more
Finger Lakes wineries aim to produce a 'great red'
The Business Journal - Central New York; 12/15/2000; Fitting, Beth; 1164 words ; PENN-YAN - Finger Lakes vine growers and wine makers are taking up a new challenge ... explains, "which has a relatively cool climate, as does the Finger Lakes. Several Finger Lakes wineries have been making this wine for a number of years ... Read more
Finger Lakes Wineries Look Forward to New Millenium
The Business Journal - Central New York; 12/31/1999; Haine, Peggy; 853 words ; ... YAN-Three words sum up the future for Finger Lakes wineries, according to Jim Trezise ... I don't know of any failures." Finger Lakes tourism has increased, too--the ... according to a study conducted by the Finger Lakes Association. And according to a ... Read more
Having a grape time at New York's Finger Lakes.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA); 9/25/2006; Reed, Bill; 1643 words ; ... harvest time in New York State's Finger Lakes region, so that means there will ... you've probably never been to the Finger Lakes in the fall. And you haven't seen ... a novel reason for visiting the Finger Lakes. They had just dropped off their ... Read more
Finger Lakes freezes devastate vineyards.
Wines & Vines; 7/1/2005; Levin, M. David; 1636 words ; ... an extreme rarity here in the Finger Lakes. Finger Lakes vines normally would cope with ... Dr. Konstantin Frank, taught Finger Lakes winegrowers how to protect the ... And so it went up and down the Finger Lakes, with a few grapegrowers barely ... to Bob Pool. But, not all ... Read more
SPRING IN THE FINGER LAKES
The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 4/24/1994; JILL SCHENSUL, Leisure Editor; 1317 words ; ... County, NJ) 04-24-1994 SPRING IN THE FINGER LAKES By JILL SCHENSUL, Leisure Editor ... especially snowy winter in the Finger Lakes, which translates into even more ... Festival, this year designated for the Finger Lakes Region, even more spectacular ... Read more
Corning and Elmira highlight New York's Finger Lakes region.(Travel)
The Boston Herald; 7/18/2002; Tambone, Florence; 1001 words ; ... CORNING, N.Y. - The majestic western Finger Lakes region of New York is breathtakingly ... of the Vietnam era. There are 11 Finger Lakes to explore and enjoy. Named one ... the world by British Airways, the Finger Lakes offer boating, fishing, swimming ... Read more

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