Watkins Glen: Where NASCAR Roars & Waterfalls Whisper 🏞️✨
Escaped NYC chaos for Watkins Glen—a tiny town with big surprises: NASCAR speed, jungle-like gorges, and shockingly good stargazing. Here’s the adventure breakdown: 🏎️ Why Go?✨ • Race fanatics: Catch NASCAR at Watkins Glen International (next race: Aug 18!). • Hikers’ paradise: Gorge Trail’s mossy cliffs + 19 waterfalls = real-life Rivendell. • Secret skies: Motel parking lot astro-photography (yes, really). 📸 Pro Tips🎭 • Gear up: 16mm lens + 20sec exposure = Milky Way magic. • Timing: Hike at sunrise (crowd-free + misty rainbows). • Eat: Nickel’s Pit BBQ post-race (smoked brisket = fuel for stargazing). Hot Take: Skip the Catskills—this is NY’s real outdoor playground.🎭 Your turn: Best NYC escape spot? Spill below! 👇 #UpstateNY #NASCARandNature #WaterfallChaser #AstroPhotography #NoCityLights