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Embracing Autumn Adventures
As the leaves start to change and a crispness fills the air, there’s an undeniable excitement that comes with the arrival of fall!
Lyndon
Lyndon is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York.
Hinsdale
Hinsdale is a town at the eastern border of Cattaraugus County, New York. The town was named after another location: Hinsdale, New Hampshire.
Ellicottville
Ellicottville was named in honor of Joseph Ellicott, an agent of the Holland Land Company, was formed from Ischua in 1820. A portion of Ashford and East Otto were taken in 1824, and 1858 respectively.
Napoli
Napoli is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. It is located in the western half of the county, northwest of Salamanca. The only permanent community in the town is Napoli village, formerly "Napoli Corners."
Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett, Jacket Gifting Ceremony
Discover Pumpkinville: Your Ultimate Fall Destination
As autumn breezes in and the leaves begin to paint the landscape in hues of gold and crimson, there's one destination that captures the essence of the season like no other: Pumpkinville.
Cheers to 250 Years: Celebrate America with Cattaraugus County!
Win an Original Mikel Wintermantel Oil Painting: Tri-County Arts Council Art Raffle
Are you an art lover or looking for a unique way to support local creativity? The Tri-County Arts Council is thrilled to announce a special art raffle, giving you the chance to win a one-of-a-kind oil painting by renowned artist Mikel Wintermantel!
See the Gingerbread North Union Street Display at the TCAC
The scale-model of the North Union Street features familiar buildings and businesses crafted from gingerbread, icing and candy is currently on display at the Tri-County Arts Council.
An Adventure on the Ellicottville Bike Trails
The blog was created after the adventure in 2010.
Canadian Friendship Week at Holiday Valley Resort: Celebrating Winter Fun and Friendship
Every January, Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY, hosts a special event known as Canadian Friendship Week, celebrating the strong bond between the United States and Canada.
Referencing the Enchanted Mountains
Mention and link to the Enchanted Mountains
We love it when you mention the Enchanted Mountains!
Website Recommendations
EM in Content
Content mentions that they are in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York which links to EnchantedMountains.com.
Examples:
Rock City Park Example
Good:
Rock City Park is in Cattaraugus County the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State.
Better:
Group A
Group A of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program are several Chambers of Commerce with full-time staff.
Contact
News & Information
We, Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) Tourism, post news releases for the media / press on our Press Releases page, on our blog and may post on www.CattCo.org/news but we get a lot of our news from the sources below.
News & Information Sources
A list of news and information sources that are in or around the Enchanted Mountains. These sources may be newspapers, magazines, or websites.
- The Villager - weekly Newspaper covering Ellicottville, New York
- EllicottvilleNow - bi-weekly newspaper covering Ellicottville, NY and surrounding area.
- Times Herald - daily newspaper covering Olean, NY and five counties.
- The Salamanca Press - Weekly newspaper covering Salamanca, NY and the surrounding area.
- The Buffalo News - daily newspaper covering Buffalo, NY and the surrounding area.
- The Post-Journal - daily newspaper covering Jamestown, NY and the surrounding area.
- The Bradford Era - daily newspaper covering Bradford, PA and the surrounding area.
Questions
Tourism Promotion Program
Cattaraugus County's Tourism Promotion Grant Program, also known as the Bed Tax Grant Program, accepts funding applications, that support and encourage tourism promotion in Cattaraugus County, New York (the Enchanted Mountains).
Funding Source
The program's funding source is the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County. This funding source is split into the following two groups:
Group A
Several Chambers of Commerce with full-time staff.
Group B
Business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals, chambers of commerce without full-time staff and other tourism-associated activities.
Program Contact
This grant is managed by Tourism in the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (Catt. County EDPT).
Brand Guide
Naturally Yours to Enjoy! The Enchanted Mountains is our brand for Cattaraugus County, in South-Western New York. Due to the abundance of places to enjoy outdoor activities and our small communities, we feel that no matter where you are from you will find a spot to love in the Enchanted Mountains. For the development of the Enchanted Mountains Brand, we talk about the sensory things, like visual identity - the EM logo, use of colors and the way we write in various ways. We want the Enchanted Mountains to be a trusted source for traveling in Western New York State. This is the dynamic foundation of the Enchanted Mountains brand.
Residents
Most residents follow the "work hard, play hard" and find a place to relax.
Purpose
The beauty and natural assets of Cattaraugus County serve as the foundation of the Enchanted Mountains promotional efforts. You combine that with all the high quality tourism-related "infrastructure" and you have a great place to live, learn, work and play
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Brand Truth
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Adjectives
- Natural
- Enchanted
- Mystical
Promise
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Brand Story
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Core Elements
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Logos
View the Logos of the Enchanted Mountains
Tone of Voice
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Photography
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Typography
Fonts for the Enchanted Mountains
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Color Palette
Colors for the Enchanted Mountains. The two base colors of the EM brand are blue and green.
Jump to the section on Enchanted Mountains Colors
Social
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Video & Motion
Titles
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End-Frame Design
Video Ratios
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Location Markers
Mardi Gras Weekend in Ellicottville, NY: A Celebration You Can’t Miss
As winter begins to fade and spring whispers its arrival, Ellicottville, NY, transforms into a vibrant hub of festivities for Mardi Gras weekend. Known for its stunning scenery and lively atmosphere, this charming village offers an unforgettable experience!
Autumn is Wonder-fall 2010
Well, it is already Autumn in 2010 and we love the falling leaves. We've created the following routes to take you through different areas of Cattaraugus County.
This post is long-winded as it gives you some options for your trip into Cattaraugus County.
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.
Christmas Centerpiece Workshop w/ Swan Street Florist
Join Swan Street Florist at Ellicottville Brewing Co, 28 Monroe St. Ellicottville on Thursday, December 19th, for a festive Christmas Centerpiece Workshop! Embrace the holiday spirit by creating your very own beautiful centerpiece to decorate your table this season. The skilled instructors from Swan Street Florist will be there to guide you through the process, providing all the materials needed to make a stunning arrangement.