Fall in Western New York (year 2002)

Apple picking
I n September-October apple farms in Wayne County invite people to come and enjoy U-pick your apples. It is really fantastic! I never tried so many different sorts of apples at the same time in my life!

Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 feet in some places--surrounded by lush forests. Last weekend the autumn foliage was still at 50% but we will revisit it this weekend and come back with more foliage pictures from this wonderful place. It is an excellent place for hiking, BBQ, etc., etc....

Letchworth Park View Facing South

Letchworth Park View Facing North

Letchworth Park: Lower Falls with Foliage

Griffis Sculpture Park is just about 40 miles south of Buffalo and it is a 400 acre park with over 200 monumental pieces of sculpture created by prominent local, national and international artists in the Town of Ashford in the Cattaraugus county. A variety of hiking trails allow visitors to view the grounds while enjoying the art placed in a natural setting. It is especially beautiful these days with colorful foliage!

Rohr Hill Road Site
Mill Valley Road Site 1
Mill Valley Road Site 2

Some more beautiful autumn foliage:
Griffis Park

Letchworth State Park

Genessee River Gorge in Letchworth State Park

Hiking in Letchworth State Park