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Two Locations in Cattaraugus County named in Top 10 Hidden Hidden Gems of WNY 2011
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In 2011, an article written by Christine A. Smyczynski for the Member Connection, the magazine for AAA Members, two of the treasures of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County have been named in the top 10 Hidden Gems in Western New York by AAA.
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
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Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
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Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
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Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
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Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
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Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
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Experience the Magic of NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park
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Get ready to witness Griffis Sculpture Park in a whole new light this autumn as NIGHT LIGHTS returns for its 12th consecutive year, starting Friday, September 13, 2024.
Griffis Sculpture Park is Open
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Holiday Valley's Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic 2024
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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 Pond Skimming 2025
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Holiday Valley's Spring Pond Skimming 2024
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Holiday Valley's Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic
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This 2 day clinic is perfect for the intermediate to advanced level woman skier who wants to have more control, more confidence and more fun with their skiing!
Lisa Ballard is a renowned coach and former US Ski Team member who has a unique way of presenting the technical aspects of good skiing in a consise and easy to understand method. Lisa and several Holiday Valley's women instructors lead the groups through free skiing, drills, non-intimidating race training and video analysis. Women's ski demos are included.
Registration is limited.
Eat & Drink
Monthly Drum Circle at Griffis Sculpture Park
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Eclipse Viewing at Nannen Arboretum
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Referencing the Enchanted Mountains
Mention and link to the Enchanted Mountains
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Rock City Park is in Cattaraugus County the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State.
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Warm Weather Fun!
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The start of all of your Spring and Summer Fun is upon us!
Tri-County Arts Council: Snow Sculpture Workshop with Eric Jones!
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