I am here to tell you that Western New York and east, through the Finger Lakes and up to the Mohawk Valley is some of the most beautiful, and underrated areas of the country, especially in summer. Cooperstown in summer, for example, would give heaven a run for its money.
I was really impressed with the entire area from Lake Ontario, Fort Niagara, the Falls, and the surrounding forests. I’d never been up there before. Gorgeous everyplace and many stately 100 year plus hardwoods. The acres and acres of grapes surprised me. They must have some really hardy varieties they use.