Did you know that Seneca Lake is known for more than just wine and waterfalls? In this episode of the History and Mysteries Of Seneca Lake, I’m going to share the history of car racing in Seneca Lake which starts back in 1948. We’ll learn how Watkins Glen is considered the birthplace of American road…
This is the incredible story about Bridgette Hobart Janeczko who, at age 52, swam the entire length of Seneca Lake back in August 2015. She swam from the northern tip in Geneva, NY, all the way south to Watkins Glen, NY, 38 miles long. This amazing feat took her 24 hours and 41 minutes. I…
Are you planning a visit to Seneca Lake and want to know how to best experience the area? In this episode of The History and Mysteries of Seneca Lake, I’m going to tell you all about Captain Bill’s Seneca Lake Cruises. We’ll learn about the history of Captain Bill and his boat tours and tell…
Did you know that there’s a link between Watkins Glen, NY, and the Titanic? In this episode of The History and Mysteries of Seneca Lake, let’s take a trip to the Rothschild mausoleum to learn about Elizabeth Barrett Rothschild, a survivor of the sinking of the Titanic. We’ll learn about her early life, what led…
Did you know that documented sightings of the Seneca Lake serpent go back to the 1800s? They probably go back even further than that, but we only have newspaper archives to reference. In this episode of The History and Mysteries of Seneca Lake, we’re going to explore part two of our investigation into the sea…
This is part two to my previous story about the seaplane that was recovered from the depths of Seneca Lake by local hero Webb Maynard. In this episode of The History and Mysteries of Seneca Lake, I’m going to explain how Webb Maynard used a submarine to rescue a seaplane that sank in 1972. We’ll…
Did you know that Seneca Lake has its very own Loch-Ness-type monster? In this episode of The History and Mysteries Of Seneca Lake, Schuyler County Historian Gary Emerson and I talk about a sea serpent that was first seen in the lake in 1886. We’ll learn about the sightings people have experienced throughout the years…
Did you know that a seaplane sank in Seneca Lake back in 1972? In this episode of The History And Mysteries Of Seneca Lake, I’m going to share the story of a prototype aircraft that plunged into the depths of the lake and was pulled up 18 years later. We’ll dive inside the amazing recovery…
Did you know that there’s a great little spot to visit on Seneca Lake with a boat launch and picnic area? In this video, I’m going to share five things you need to know about Lodi Point State Marine Park here on Seneca Lake. We’ll look at everything from the location to amenities so you…
Did you know that Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, has a tattoo of the Finger Lakes on his back? In this episode of the History and Mystery of Seneca Lake, we’re going to explore Hunter Biden’s connection to Seneca Lake and the Finger Lakes. We’ll sort through the stories and rumors to see if we…