Taughannock Falls State Park, located in New York"s scenic Finger Lakes area, is a natural marvel made by the relentless carving of Taughannock Creek into the landscape. This wonderful park is home not just to the magnificent waterfall of the same name but also to stunning pathways, unique rock formations, and numerous wild animals. The name Taughannock has unclear origins, though a leading theory says it is a combination of Iroquois and Algonquin terms, roughly translating to "great fall in the woods". The park, which was founded in 1924, guarantees visitors memorable adventures, whether you hike the rim paths for panoramic views of the falls and rock formations, take a refreshing plunge in Cayuga Lake, or bring a pair of binoculars for birding. A keen eye can spot winged locals such as turkey vultures, common loons, and great horned owls.
Taughannock Falls State Park, New York
Today in History
More Desktop Wallpapers:
-
Family on parade
-
Underwater underground
-
This clever bird passes with flying colours
-
Grandparents Day
-
What are these ancient animals?
-
Something to ‘bee’ thankful for
-
Pretty in pink
-
One giant leap for mankind
-
Whooper swans
-
Trails leading to the gateway of nature.
-
Where two continents meet
-
What are these colourful insects?
-
Happy Canada Day!
-
Festival fever
-
Rio Grande, Albuquerque
-
A galaxy full of stars
-
Firefall at Yosemite
-
A street filled with sakura trees
-
Poetry in suspense
-
Little Island, Big Sea
-
Arches National Park, Utah, USA
-
Stairway to heaven?
-
Playa del Silencio, Spain
-
Locals know this place simply as ‘the Met’
-
Hemakuta Hill, Hampi
-
Fallow deer, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England
-
An endless stretch of sky
-
Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany
-
How sweet to be a star, floating in the blue.
-
The largest gypsum dune field