About Gabrielle Wheeler

Gabrielle Wheeler at Montezuma NWRGabrielle Wheeler, editor and writer, at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.

Greetings! My name is Gabrielle Wheeler and I'm your local guide who writes and edits OutdoorFingerLakes.com.

Other than living out of the country for a few years with the Peace Corps and trying out some seasonal field jobs in California, I've lived in the Finger Lakes Region my whole life. 

I have a bachelor's in science in Environmental and Forest Biology, and a master's in Childhood and Special Education.

I've been to all the Finger Lakes at some point or other during my life, but have spent the most time on the four big ones: Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, and Cayuga. 

While living abroad, I realized I just love it here were the lakes were dug out by glaciers 10,000 years ago, the hills roll, and the weather is pleasant. It wasn't until I went away that I realized how unusual it is to be able to walk out the door and ask yourself, "What lake would I like to go to today?" Most people don't have this abundance of water nearby. 

Nor the beauty that goes along with it.

I'm here to help YOU plan your Finger Lakes visit

What really floats my boat is writing about the Finger Lakes Region - especially the things to do outdoors here. 

So I want to help you, my esteemed reader, plan your visit to the area - because it wouldn't make sense to plan your trip with someone (or an app) that doesn't live here.

I do my best to make sure the insider information on Outdoor Finger Lakes is up-to-date and accurate.  

So, pull out your itinerary planner and build your schedule! 

Your next Finger Lake adventure awaits...

The Schooner True Love is a famous sailboat that you can tour Seneca Lake on.