Oh, Dr. Bill, I thought this thread was going to tell of the beauty of Lake Chautauqua and the surrounding area, one of my favorite places nearby. During the summer, my husband and I take our yearly motorcycle trek down to the lake to have lunch on the shore. There is a working ferry boat at Bemis Point (about the midway point on the lake). There is also a beautiful paddle boat that gives you a nice tour of the lake for a small fee. The lake is surrounded by vineyards that produce the Chautauqua wines. Many small, local wineries offer tours and tasting. [hiccuping-e]