Watkins Glen State Park And The New Bridge

I made my first trip back to Watkins Glen State Park since the lower portion of the gorge trail, arguably the most epic part, was reopened after the completion of the new Sentry Bridge. The old bridge had fallen into disrepair and become unsafe. I am glad that it was repaired so we can continue to enjoy this park. The only thing I will say about the new bridge itself is that most people who are long term fans and locals dislike the bridge because it is so out of step with the ascetics of the natural beauty that is Watkins Glen State Park. The bridge is all metal where before it was stone. They did at least make some nice finishing touches with wooden railings, which look nice but are going to be splintery very soon. And they “upgraded” the railings in the cave to a cool looking wooden linked format that I cannot accurately describe, but also suspect will require more main entrance than it was worth to make that particular design choice. IE more splinters.

I was surprised that it being mid week and mis fall the park was so busy. Not packed but also not as empty as I was hoping for as a landscape photographer. But when you get lemons make le...