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Guidelines for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program
College Daze at Holiday Valley
Spend winter break at Holiday Valley with this special lodge and lift package designed for college students. Cost is just $242.48 per person for quad occupancy at the slopeside Inn at Holiday Valley, 3 days and 2 nights lift tickets (start anytime Sunday through 4:30 on Tuesday), an arrival gift, hosted parties, tastings and more. First time skiers or snowboarders get a FREE 1.5 hour lesson, rental equipment and a beginners area lift ticket. College Season Passholders can deduct $100 from their package price.
Largest NY State Park
The Largest New York State Park is Allegany State Park which is the 3rd largest in the United States of America with 65,000 acres (97 square miles) and many miles of trails. Allegany State Park has over 35 miles of Cross Country skiing trails, 18 hiking trails and 5.6 miles of paved multi-use trails (horseback riding, snowmobiling and more) around Red House Lake area. 3 campground areas with over 375 cabins.
Free Fishing Day in NY!
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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!
Little Valley Riders Club Trails
Trails:
All levels, from beginner to advanced trail riders.
Footing:
Varies from easy to moderate to rocky.
Markings:
There are maps to promote trail riding on your own, in loops of 1, 2, or 3 hours; and for the more adventurous, you can ride all day.
Camping:
24 camper spots available with hook-ups and 50+ spots without hook-ups, call (716) 969-7390 for reservations.
Parking:
Large area available for all types of parking.
Cattaraugus County Sportsmen's Rendezvous 2024
Trivia Night at The Challenger Learning Center
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The Challenger Learning Center announced the return of their popular space quiz event! Join in to test your space knowledge and also support a local organization. The event will feature a quiz with prizes for the winning team. You can participate in a team of 2-5 players.
Apart from the quiz, we will also have raffles with exciting prizes such as a Cutco Block, a $100 gift certificate from the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, a $50 AMC gift certificate, and more. You can still purchase raffle tickets even if you are not attending the event.
Allegany
The Town and Village of Allegany, NY are situated along the Allegheny River among the heart of the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State.
"First Responders" Train Ride 2022
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If you’re a first responder, enjoy a free roundtrip train ride from Gowanda, NY, to South Dayton and back. A 30-minute layover in the village of South Dayton lets you explore the vendors in the area, such as farmers, baked goods, and crafts. All first responders ride for free!
- Train Departs at 11:00am & 2:00pm on Saturday
- Train Departs at 2:00pm on Sunday
Salamanca Area Historical Society honors Ray Evans 2013
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Perhaps a little known fact is that Ray Evans, co-lyricist of the Christmas Classic was a native of Salamanca, NY. Salamanca knows it however, and honors him each year with the Silver Bells Festival. Now there's one more way he is forever remembered in the town in which he was born and raised i
Seneca Nation of Indians Fishing Licenses
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Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on October 28
![Approximation of Penumbral Lunar Eclipse from New York State on Oct. 28, 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/penumbral-lunar-eclipse-20231028.png?itok=Re7itcmT)
From our area of New York State, this eclipse of the moon is a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on October 28, 2023.
Learn more about a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on Wikipedia.