Hi PrettyRed! Welcome to Wrong Planet! Check out the different forums and articles here. They are interesting and helpful.
I am from south western NY State--the lovely Finger Lakes region. Unfortunately, I am not actually by any of the lakes, but the area is lovely and crawling with mountains. I have a few yards of flat yard behind my trailer, and then a mountain literally starts going up, up, and away! There are more mountains in all directions around me. My parents have a summer home about 35-40 mins away, with a gorgeous view of Keuka lake. People driving by will actually stop their cars to get out and look, and take pictures. My parents told me about it, and then one time I saw it happen myself, while I was visiting. The view is so lovely, that it distracts me when I am watching TV in their living room.
In case anyone is wondering, yes, I am a mountain person! PrettyRed, you are among friends here at WP! Enjoy the site!
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