Keuka Summer: A Family Lake Story

Keuka Summer is a heartwarming children’s picture book that celebrates the magic of summer in New York’s Finger Lakes region. Told through the eyes of a child visiting from the West Coast, the story follows a first-time journey to Keuka Lake—where cottages glow at sunset, cousins laugh in the water, and every day brings a new adventure.From water skiing and tubing on the lake to outdoor movies, lakeside picnics, bonfires, and s’mores, young readers are immersed in the simple joys of summer. The story also highlights beloved regional destinations, including Watkins Glen, Penn Yan, Hammondsport, Seneca Farms, the Corning Museum of Glass, the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, and local music and food experiences that make the Finger Lakes so special.Written with warmth and gentle nostalgia, Keuka Summer is both a children’s story and a love letter to Keuka Lake—perfect for families, young readers, and visitors discovering the region for the first time.Written by Nancy HamiltonIllustrated and formatted by Trevor Campbell Read more