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Scenic Byways
Natural History, May, 2001 by Stephanie Fekety
Take the road less traveled.
New Brunswick Adventure in the Wake of Natural Wonder!
Welcome to New Brunswick, Canada, where you can experience one of the marine wonders of the world. This is New Brunswick, Canada's Bay of Fundy-WOW! In New Brunswick, when they say welcome, you'll say, "WOW!" Witness the highest tides in the world in their Bay of Fundy! Walk on the ocean floor among towering flowerpot rock formations at the famous Hopewell Rocks. Just six hours later you can kayak in the very same spot--where all that remain of the rocks are tiny islands! Discover this amazing phenomenon at the Interpretive Centre that fully explains the world-renowned wonder of the Fundy ecosystem!
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The Bay of Fundy is also home to spectacular marine wonder! Take a whale watching tour and see more kinds of whales more often than anywhere else--playful humpbacks, giant finbacks, and maybe even the rare right whale! Watch hundreds of thousands of shorebirds reel off sable stretches. And from porpoises to plovers, seals to sea urchins, you'll see how the Bay of Fundy welcomes them all!
Hike, bike, or drive the amazing Fundy Trail, and learn the secrets of Fundy's tidal ecosystem at Fundy National Park. Explore the sea caverns of St. Martins. View some of the oldest visible rocks on earth in Saint John, the Fundy City. And feel the thrill of the Reversing Falls rapids, where the Fundy tides meet the mighty St. John River! Plus, you can explore their great outdoors with natural sites, national and provincial parks, and amazing trails. New Brunswick has incredible Bay of Fundy day adventures, multi-day adventures, and Learning Quest adventures ready for you!
Fundy Has the Best in Modern Amenities!
Fresh seafood dining, a vibrant nightlife, and spectacular shopping make Fundy a true New Brunswick adventure. From four-star hotels to cozy B&Bs, seaside resorts and country inns, they've got first-rate accommodations. Plus, did you know your dollar goes a lot further in New Brunswick? Two American dollars can equal as much as three Canadian dollars! You'll find it all in New Brunswick, Canada's Bay of Fundy--WOW!
Visit the New Brunswick website at www.tourismnewbrunswick.com, or call 1-800-561-0123 for more information on how you can get started on your New Brunswick adventure.
New York Make a Great Vacation Out of Getting There
New York is one of the most popular vacation destinations for visitor from across the country.
NEW YORK IS TEEMING WITH SCENIC BYWAYS, FROM a 150-mile journey along the Hudson River Valley, to a leisurely 340-mile journey through the wineries and waterfalls of the Finger Lake region. You can truly make a vacation out of a single road trip.
The tour of the Hudson River Valley combines the natural beauty of the region with the homes of great Americans. Exit the Thruway (I-87) at Tarrytown. Follow Route 9 north, visiting historic Philipsburg Manor, to Peekskill and Route 6, which takes you along cliffs high above the Hudson River. Cross the Bear Mountain Bridge to Bear Mountain State Park, where you can hike, swim, or enjoy a picnic lunch. Then take Route 9W north to Route 218, which brings you into the village of Highland Falls. Don't miss a tour of the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Return to Route 9W north to Route 218, the Storm King Highway, for a winding drive leading to Storm King Art Center. Rejoin Route 9W through Newburgh, where General George Washington's Headquarters are located, and past several wineries, where you can stop for a tour and a tasting of some of the region's best wines.
Continue north to the Mid-Hudson Bridge (Route 44/55). Crossing the river again, head north on Route 9 to the Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Sites and on to the Village of Rhinebeck. Travel north on Route 9G, and visit Montgomery Place and Olana State Historic Site.
Next turn east into the Taconics, taking Route 23B to Route 23. Take Route 22 south to Millerton. Follow Route 199 through winemaking country to Route 82 to Route 44 to the scenic Taconic Parkway, which leads to the Saw Mill River Parkway and, finally, back to Tarrytown and the Thruway (I-87).
The tour of the Finger Lakes region begins in Elmira, home of the Mark Twain Study and Exhibit; Woodlawn Cemetery, where Mark Twain is buried; and the National Soaring Museum, an impressive exhibition of sail planes and historic gliders.
Travel northeast on Route 13 to Ithaca, the city of waterfalls: dozens are within the city limits and hundreds more are within several miles. Stop and hike at hidden areas, such as Buttermilk Falls. While in Ithaca, don't miss Cornell University.
FOLLOW ROUTE 89 NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF Cayuga Lake and drive to Taughannock Falls State Park, where the state's highest waterfall drops 215 feet into a rock amphitheater. The Cayuga Wine Trail (for more information call 1-800-732-1848) with eight wineries is located along Route 89.
Travel northwest to Geneva. Take Route 14 south along the shore of Seneca Lake--one of the 11 Finger Lakes, known for their deep clear waters. Travel to Dresden and follow Route 54 west to Penn Yan. You are still in wine country, so travel south on Route 54A along the shore of Keuka Lake to Hammondsport. Here are the excellent Glenn H. Curtiss Museum and numerous wineries. Next, drive to Bath on Route 54. Take Route 17 southeast to Corning, where you can explore 3,500 years of glassmaking at the Corning Glass Center.
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