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Saunders Finger Lakes Museum Inspiring appreciation and celebrating the cultures and ecology of the vast Finger Lakes Region

Visit the Museum's expansive outdoor campus encompassing 29 acres of property on Sugar Creek and Keuka Lake in the hamlet of Branchport, NY. Open to the public year-round, the Museum has a public use canoe and kayak launch, a Creekside Center barn, interpretive wetland trails and a boardwalk leading to a timberframe octagon pavilion on the shore of Keuka Lake. Living out the mission through events

and programs, information for these family-friendly happenings is available on the Museum's website www.FingerLakesMuseum.org.

Join us June 13th for a truly unique experience — community rowing in SFLM's St. Ayles Skiff. Our guides will have you r...
03/06/2026

Join us June 13th for a truly unique experience — community rowing in SFLM's St. Ayles Skiff.

Our guides will have you rowing as a team across Keuka Lake, taking in the scenery and experiencing the lake from a unique perspective all together.

No experience needed, just a love of the water and willingness to try!

🗓 June 13 | 1:00–5:30 PM, Register on our website while tickets last!

🌊👟 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 👟🌊The 10th Annual Paddle Keuka 5K is BACK — and this year we're going full 80s. Tease that ...
29/05/2026

🌊👟 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 👟🌊

The 10th Annual Paddle Keuka 5K is BACK — and this year we're going full 80s. Tease that hair, dig out the parachute pants, and dust off your sweatbands because this is about to be the most TOTALLY RAD race on Keuka Lake. 🎽🏄

Kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards are all welcome, singles AND tandems.

🎟 Need gear? No sweat! Grab a ticket WITH equipment and we'll hook you up with a boat, paddle, and life jacket.
🏆 Costume contest. Raffle prizes. Local business love.
📅August 1 | 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM at Saunders Finger Lakes Museum

REGISTER BY 7/15 FOR A DISCOUNTED RATE: https://www.fingerlakesmuseum.org/paddle-keuka-5k/

Interested in sponsorship? Contact Race Director Debbie Lyon at [email protected]

28/05/2026

TWO PADDLES. ONE DAY!

This Saturdayy, May 30th — SFLM is taking over Keuka Lake from sunrise to moonrise and you're invited to join us for both!

☀️ MORNING — Join us at Keuka Lake State Park for a guided daytime paddle led by our licensed instructors. Time slots range from 9 AM-1:30 PM

🌕 EVENING —Later our Blue Moon Paddle will head up Sugar Creek, ending with a lakeside bonfire and drinks under the full moon.

Links to register for both events in our bio!

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THIS EVENT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE IN A BLUE MOON. LITERALLY. 🌕Get your spot now to paddle across Keuka Lake, through the wetl...
27/05/2026

THIS EVENT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE IN A BLUE MOON. LITERALLY. 🌕

Get your spot now to paddle across Keuka Lake, through the wetlands, and up Sugar Creek, ending with a lakeside bonfire and themed snacks and drinks under the full Blue Moon.

Tickets are still available, get them by May 30th on oir website!

The vines are budding, the tasting rooms are open, and the Finger Lakes is calling your name!Winery season in the Finger...
26/05/2026

The vines are budding, the tasting rooms are open, and the Finger Lakes is calling your name!

Winery season in the Finger Lakes is more than just a glass of wine, it's a deeper connection to this incredible region we call home.

We're sharing some of our favorite Finger Lakes wine facts to help you fall even more in love with this place — whether you're a lifelong local or planning your first visit. 🍷

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