Nature Lovers
Activities and events for lovers of nature.
Monthly Fat Bike Rides at Allegany State Park 2024
Mardi Gras Weekend 2024
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
I Love New York Winters 2010
This list of activities to enjoy in the Winter was created in 2010.
Ahhh the holidays! Whether you are looking for relaxation or excitement with the holidays we'll have some activities below.
I Love My Park Day at Allegany State Park
Holiday Valley, It's Just Fun All Year 'Round - adds E-Bikes!
It is sad to say good bye to another great ski season, but at Holiday Valley you’ll find fun all year long.
Holiday Valley's Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic 2024
Holiday Valley Snowsports School is featuring the 10th annual YOUR TURN women's clinic on Wednesday and Thursday, January 24 and 25, 2024 led by Lisa Ballard, a widely acclaimed coach and ski racer and assisted by several of Holiday Valley's finest women instructors. Intermediate skiers who can ski the blue squares through advanced skiers who want to take their skiing to the next level will benefit from this clinic. The clinic will begin at 8AM with registration and breakfast. Pre-registration is advised as attendance is limited. Questions, call 716-699-3506.
Holiday Valley's Telestock Day 2024
Holiday Valley's Red Bull Rail Jam
If you love sliding on steel, join us at the Fiddler's Terrain Park on Saturday the 20th for a rail jam that should not be missed. Sponsored by Red Bull, this competition is bound to be action packed and a ton of fun. DJ Tyler Swift will be rockin' the mic and keeping the vibes high!
Holiday Valley's Intense Milk Rail Jam
Holiday Valley's Boardroom Banked Slalom
Holiday Valley Ski Resort's Anticipated Opening Day 2023
Holiday Valley has announced that their anticipated opening day is November 24th- Weather permitting. Finger crossed that Mother Nature let's that happen!!
Check Holiday Valleys Facebook page for updates!
HillTap Festival @ Holiday Valley
Guide to Steelhead Fishing in Western NY
Streams in Western New York
Western New York has a number of streams that offer high duality lake-run steelhead fishing from November through March.
Guide for Steelhead Fishing in Cattaraugus Creek
Cattaraugus Creek offers over 34 miles of steelhead angling opportunities from Lake Erie to the Springville Dam. A portion of the stream and its lower tributaries are on Seneca Nation of Indian Lands, so if you plan to fish there, you will need a license for the Reservation.
Griffis Sculpture Park's Annual Summer Festival 2024
Free Fishing Day in NY!
The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on February 17-18, June 29-30, September 28, and November 11th. There’s no fishing license required on those days for the fresh or marine waters of New York State, making it the opportune time for people of all ages to learn and enjoy the day. We especially encourage those with more experience to bring along the young people in your life to show them the value of patience, the anticipation of the bite and the exhilaration of the catch!
Free Fishing Day in NY!
The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on November 11th. There’s no fishing license required on those days for the fresh or marine waters of New York State, making it the opportune time for people of all ages to learn and enjoy the day. We especially encourage those with more experience to bring along the young people in your life to show them the value of patience, the anticipation of the bite and the exhilaration of the catch!
Float the Allegheny
Fishing Guide to Lakes in Cattaraugus County
In Cattaraugus County, anglers have access to lakes that provide good angling for Trout, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Panfish, and some Northern Pike.
First Day Bike Ride at Allegany State Park 2024
Next Level Mountain Biking will be leading a ride in the Red House area. Meet at the Administration Building at 11:00 am on January 1, 2024. The pace and the length of the ride will be moderate and be determined by the participants. Participants may split into different paced groups, if necessary. No one will be left behind. Fat tire bikes are suggested, given the range of conditions likely to be present, however, use your best judgement for the conditions of the day.