Tuesday, June 06, 2006

100th Anniversary Kick-off Celebration at Watkins Glen State Park

100TH ANNIVERSARY KICKOFF CELEBRATION. Kick off a summer of fun to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Watkins Glen State Park! Join park staff for:

· Live music
· 100th Anniversary celebration ceremony at 2:00 p.m.
· Half-hour guided gorge walks to Cavern Cascade at 1:15, 3:15 and 4:15.
· Exhibits highlighting park history
· A “safari” to explore park wildlife. Get your passbook stamped at 10 exhibit stations and win a prize!
· Refreshments available for purchase.
· Complementary wine tasting by several Seneca Lake wineries and complementary cheese tasting by Sunset Creamery.

This event will take place in the park’s Main Entrance parking lot off Franklin Street. There is no fee for this event, but a $7 vehicle entrance fee may still apply.

The celebration will continue all summer. Look for scheduled programs offered in the park, including weekly guided gorge tours, a Wednesday evening history lecture series from July 5th through August 30th, and Friday evening nature programs from July 7th through September 1st.

If you would like further information about New York State Parks, please visit their website at www.nysparks.com.