Syracuse.com - The Figura Challenge: A beautiful weekend to be outdoors coming up (Week 4)

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Mother Nature has been generous to Central New York and she does not disappoint. Do yourself a favor and get outside this weekend.

Here I am, along with my wife, Laura, daughter, Katie, and our dog, Cali,at the base of the lower part of Taughannock Falls. It's quite a sight and an easy hike.  

I didn't receive any written comments from readers this week who've accepted "The Figura Challenge" to visit 15 prime Central New York outdoors locations this summer. However, I keep hearing from folks who like the idea or who have started.

In fact, yesterday I had a message left on my home answering machine from my doctor's office reminding me about my appointment Friday morning and the woman ended her reminder with a compliment about The Figura Challenge.

OK, this weekend's weather forecast calls for warm, sunny weather. It's time to turn off the TV or the computer and get outside.

In recent weeks, I've heard from folks who've visited recommended locations such as Taughannock Falls, Bear Swamp, the Sterling Nature Center (with its eye-opening great blue heron rookery), Chittenango Falls and Pratt's Falls.

Enough said. Check out my list. Do yourself and your family a favor. Mother Nature has been generous to this area and she does not disappoint.

Send your comments and photos to me at [email protected] for my weekly updates. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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