Hiking the Finger Lakes

The challenge  - to hike our way in and around the Finger Lakes this summer...

Assignment No. 1 - State Forest, Hemlock...

My fellow hiking enthusiasts - Dave and Violet...

(Snoop was on another assignment)

Grand trees...

Wet trails..
Of course, one must remember it has been the second wettest spring in Western New York history.

A well established old growth forest...

Combined with the sun and lush green leaves (as well as the company) made for a very enjoyable hike even despite the wet trails.
I highly recommend the hike.
However, I want to make it clear that if you do choose to go, make sure your footwear is waterproof - you  are going to thank me for this :) 
One down - nine to go :)