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The Finger Lakes are a series of cirque lakes that were formed when a massive glacier literally gouged through the land at the end of the last ice age. Water collected in this area and thus the Finger Lakes were born.

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New York finger lakes were formed by the same process as the Great Lakes what was the process?

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Where is the location of finger lakes?

The Finger Lakes chain is in New York State.


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When was Finger Lakes State Park created?

Finger Lakes State Park was created in 1973.


When was Finger Lakes Community College created?

Finger Lakes Community College was created in 1965.


When was Finger Lakes School of Massage created?

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When was Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival created?

Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival was created in 1997.


What is Finger Lakes Community College's motto?

The motto of Finger Lakes Community College is 'Success. It's in Our Nature.'.


What is Finger Lakes School of Massage's motto?

Finger Lakes School of Massage's motto is 'A Journey Worth Taking'.


What are the release dates for Finger Lakes - 1924?

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