A Jaw Dropping Place In New York, Watkins Glen State Park Is Amazingly Beautiful

New York's Finger Lakes, our Central State region, offers residents and visitors one-of-a-kind attractions that will leave you breathless. Found in Schuyler County, Watkins Glen State Park is one of the more unique parks you can visit in New York, and it's always listed amongst the most beautiful places in NY. Open year-round, this park's scenery looks as though nature took an incredible cavern, brought it above ground and then mashed it together with the gorgeous greens of the East Coast. Here's what awaits at Watkins Glen, one of the greatest natural wonders in the US:

There are several different trails within the park, and some of them loop together to make for one epic hiking adventure.

Even though the trails are clearly marked, it's always a good idea to have your trusty AllTrails Plus account ready so you can download the trail maps ahead of time and get wrong-turn alerts.

Educational tours at the park are free and available to the public.

If you're planning a trip with a larger size group of people, the option is also available for you to schedule a tour.

If you decide to take a guided tour through the park, you'll get to learn more about the wildlife inside Watkins Glen and the geologic formations that created this wonderland.

Keep your eyes open! Many of the interesting creatures at the park will blend right in to the surroundings.

Campers, rejoice! With roughly 300 sites, an unforgettable camping experience is available to be had here.

There are several ways to spend the night at Watkins Glen State Park. Take your pick from RV slots, primitive campsites, or one of the nine rustic cabins available to rent.

The most popular attraction of Watkins Glen? The Gorge Trail!

Running closest to the 19 waterfalls, the Gorge Trail is the most popular adventure taken at this park. The trail itself brings you right alongside and underneath some of New York's most photogenic waterfalls. You'll even find yourself getting splashed by the surrounding water!

Other trails available to visitors of the park are the Southern Rim and Indian trails, running alongside the wooded area of the gorge.

One of the best features of Watkins Glen is the variety of trails. We love having different options - it gives us an excuse to come back and explore more!

The views at Watkins Glen are magical, you'll truly feel like you're walking through a fairytale.

Some of the scenes you'll encounter are absolutely mind-blowing.

Some people have compared a hike through this park to a walk through Middle Earth, and we've got to say, we see the resemblance!

You'll get to see cascades in a whole new way, thanks to the path of the Gorge trail bringing you underneath the waterfalls.

While the park is open year-round, the Gorge Trail is seasonal. During the winter months, it is closed to all visitors.

While the most popular trail may not be available to explore during winter, a favorite way to pass the time is to either go snowshoeing or even cross-country ski!

While tourists crowd the park most during New York's summer months, fall is another favorite season for visitors to come.

The colors of the foliage create an unforgettable backdrop.

The gorgeous East Coast foliage we get to experience in our state leaves us out and exploring constantly once the leaves start to change.

Check out this otherworldly sight! Planning a trip to Watkins Glen in the fall is a treat.

Be sure to place the stunning Cavern Cascade on your "must-see" list.

Be prepared to take on the hundred of steps during your adventure through the park! Now is a good time to charge up your Fitbit.

Summer, fall, and winter visits all have their perks, but locals agree that the best time of year to visit Watkins Glen State Park is in the spring.

Peak waterfall action. Plus, just look at all of those enchanting shades of green!

The waterfalls always look their best during the spring months due to snowmelt and run-off, and overall the area is much less crowded than it is during the summer.

If this isn't a fairytale land right here on Earth - what is?!

Bring your camera along for the adventure and see if you can capture similar images! If you want that dreamy "frozen" look like the photo above, make sure you use a tripod and have a long exposure.

Check out this relaxing footage captured during a visit at Watkins Glen State Park in the video below.

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