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Float the Allegheny
![Friends floating the Allegheny River in Olean area](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/20210821_131234.jpg?itok=aQUQuxq5)
Warm Weather Fun!
![Summer Fun Collage](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/spring-photo-collage.jpg?itok=ISs3XQQb)
The start of all of your Spring and Summer Fun is upon us!
Allegany State Park Trails
Allegany State Park has many beautiful trails that you can hike, bike, cross-country ski, rollerblade, ride horseback, mountain bike, snowmobile and more. Most of the trails are used throughout the entire year such as the groomed snowmobile trails that double as horseback riding trails in the summer.
Free Fishing Day in NY!
![Steelhead from the Cattaraugus Creek](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Catt%20Co%20Fly%20Fishing-98.jpg?itok=isv8Tt9s)
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!
Botanical Gel Printing at Pfeiffer Nature Center
Tourism Assistance
We may assist visitors, organizations, businesses and others in various ways.
Plan an Adventure
Would you like to visit the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) but need help planning a trip? Please contact us.
Places in EM
Do you operate an organization or business in the Enchanted Mountains?
Event Organizers
Are you organizing an event in the Enchanted Mountains?
Grants
If you organize an event, program or activity in Cattaraugus County then you may want to check out the Tourism Promotion Grant Program!
Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Group B Bed Tax Grant)
Questions
If you have questions about traveling, tourism or outdoor recreation then please contact us.
Guinness World Record Achieved at Allegany State Park 2014
![Guinness World Record at ASP](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/hootenanny.jpg?itok=kQfEyi9L)
Fresh off the Press (2014)!
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.
Maps
Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett, Jacket Gifting Ceremony
![Leather jacket of Seneca long-distance runner Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/deerfoot_jacket.jpg?itok=63dcFdCv)
The Centennial 7 Hiking Challenge at Allegany State Park
Allegany State Park, the Wilderness Playground of Western New York, officially opened on July 30th, 1921. One hundred years later, people are still flocking to this vast park with rolling hills, serene lakes, and abundant beauty.
Paddling Events for Spring and Early Summer 2024
![A photo of some kayakers on the Tunungwant Creek during the 2021 Tame the Tuna Regatta](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-04/20210814_152648.jpg?itok=BCcwhUAk)
Grand Opening of African American Center for Cultural Development
Group B
"Group B" of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Bed Tax Program)
Overview
A portion of bed tax is intended to provide grants for advertising and promoting various new or expanded tourism events, unique festivals, attractions and experiences that will attract more visitors for extended stays, overnight visits and day getaways. This grant program seeks to establish the importance of programs and opportunities that promote or support the development of specific themes or significant attractions and events, all of which enhance the level of visitor experience in the area. Any eligible grantee will partner and coordinate with the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (EDPT).
Funds for Marketing Campaign
The funds supplied by this grant, the funding source, are from the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County.
This funding is intended to supplement your marketing campaign's advertising budget and not meant to be your entire advertising budget; therefore a match or share of cost is expected.
Eligible Applicants
Chambers without full-time staff, business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals and other tourism associated activities.
The funds in this group will be administered by EDPT. Grantees will partner and coordinate with EDPT.
Application Period
Applications are accepted after they are released from late October to early December. Catt. County EDPT will announce the release of the application in October.
Application Process
Complete an application for each marketing campaign project.
A marketing campaign could contain any of the following:
Print materials
Online Advertising
Radio Advertising
Television & Video Advertising
Possible applicants should have, at least, a rough project plan using the example application for one marketing campaign
Approved Tourism Programs
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Full Moon Hike at Pfeiffer Nature Center
![Walking the trail through Pfeiffer Nature Center](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/nature_center%2035.jpg?itok=JrOHyke9)
Tour the African American Center for Cultural Development
5K De Mayo 2024
![Sasquatch](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/386503629_10222618656710118_1107258418950974126_n.jpg?itok=e46GyVXw)