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Old Blue Bigelow Bridge
An Adventure on the Ellicottville Bike Trails
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The blog was created after the adventure in 2010.
Sky High Adventure Park opening this Spring at Holiday Valley 2011
The first aerial adventure park in Western New York will be an adventure park, named Sky High, opening the Spring of 2011 at Holiday Valley.
Referencing the Enchanted Mountains
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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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Dueling Pianos at EBC at Little Valley
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.
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.
Sky High Opens for Weekends
Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2022
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Are you ready to watch fireworks light up the sky? There are many locations in Cattaraugus County offering a display!
June 30th, 2022 Fireworks
Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo. After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.
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.
Christmas in Gowanda 2023
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Gowanda is a a beautifully quaint community nestled among the hills surrounding Cattaraugus Creek and is coming together for a Christmas Celebration. Come help start off the holiday season downtown with local merchants, train rides all day, Annual tree lighting ceremony, Holiday Spirit Parade and a festive atmosphere for the whole family. Of course we can not forget that Santa and all his helpers will be there to help us celebrate this joyous time of year! Mark your calendars!
Guinness World Record Achieved at Allegany State Park 2014
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Fresh off the Press (2014)!
New Spray Pad Water Park Added at Franklinville Campground 2021
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Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the completion of an $800,000 expansion and enhancement project at Triple R Camping Resort in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County.
Pine Hills State Forest Trails Map
Red House
Red House is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 38, making it the least populous town in the state. The name comes from a small stream, Red House Creek.
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.