Soflx Stories - Southern Finger Lakes

This is SoFLX and the stories of those who live, work, and play here.

The Southern Finger Lakes Are a Climate Refuge. Here’s Why.

Freshwater, stable temperatures, no wildfires or hurricanes, no sea-level risk. Geography makes the case. The Southern Finger Lakes checks nearly every box researchers use when identifying places built to last through climate change. Here's why.

The Journey to a New Life and Room to Grow

Dr. Rashida Vassell and her family moved to Southern FLX not imagining the professional and personal opportunities this new life would bring.

From NYC to the Southern Tier: Two Soldiers, One Food Truck, New Home

Two Army National Guard soldiers relocated to the Southern Finger Lakes for a temporary assignment and ended up building a new business and falling in love with the region. Their story is one of unexpected roots, community support, and building a business in a region that made space for something new.

Getting Outside in the Southern Finger Lakes: The Complete Guide

New to the Southern Finger Lakes or still deciding? Here's your full outdoor recreation breakdown — trails, kayak launches, ski resorts, and more.