Education in Nature
There are plenty of fun and educational activities to do with the entire family in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County.
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Thunder Rocks at Allegany State Park
A rock city that is located in Allegany State Park.
Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park 2023
HO! HO! HO! The holidays are fast approaching and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending some time in Allegany State Park. Join the Environmental Education Department on Saturday, December 2nd for a fun, festive, family event- Saturday with Santa!
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Otto Stadial Site
The stadial site in Otto is a place like no other as it is one of only two known places in New York to have preserved till layers from first three glacier movements (of four) during the Pleistocene Ice Age
Allegany State Park Equestrian Trails
Trails:
Allegany State Park has set aside 55 miles of trails spread out on 65,000 acres, specifically for summertime equestrian use. The horse trails are on a series of interconnecting loop trails that utilize gravel park roads, abandoned town roads and abandoned railroad rights-of-way. You will ride on hillside, rolling and level trails.
Footing:
Good footing for horses throughout woodland settings.
Markings:
There is an informative free horse trail map that can be obtained in the park rental offices.
Spring Openings 2023
Enjoy the fresh air and wide open spaces that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer with these spring openings!
Located on 12,000 acres of the Allegheny Reservoir, Onoville Marina Park is one of our best kept secrets. Camp, boat, o
First Day Hike at Allegany State Park
Discover the history of Allegany State Park- January 1, 2026. This year’s First Day Hike is an easy trek featuring historical and environmental tidbits of information about the features found in this area of the park. Your hike will take you along the Quaker Multiuse trail that conveniently has an entrance at Camp Turner.
At 11:30 a.m. join park educators for a guided hike at Science Lake and learn the history and interesting historical figures of the park. The Historical Society will have the Quaker Museum open from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Parkway Ridge
Local Beer and Wine Drinks. Friendly & Stunning Atmosphere
Friends of Allegany State Park: Fire Tower Saturdays
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the last standing fire tower in Allegany State Park!
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Lincoln Park
A small park in downtown Olean, NY.
Friends of Allegany State Park: Fire Tower Saturdays
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the last standing fire tower in Allegany State Park!
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Monthly Drum Circle at Griffis Sculpture Park
Monthly Drum Circle at Griffis Sculpture Park return!
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Music in the Park- South Dayton Summer Series
Experience the heartbeat of South Dayton on Wednesday evenings at the Park Street Gazebo!
Join in for a summer-long celebration of community and sound. Whether you're a local or just passing through, the Music in the Park series offers the perfect midweek escape with live performances from a rotating lineup of talented artists.
Music in the Park is held each Wednesday from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. at the Park Street Gazebo on Park Ave, South Dayton. The music plays regardless of the forecast.
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Riverhurst Park Campground
Camping in a beautiful setting!
Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park - 2024
HO! HO! HO! The holidays are fast approaching and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending some time in Allegany State Park. Join the Environmental Education Department on Saturday, December 7th for a fun, festive, family event- Saturday with Santa!
In this, the season of giving, we are asking event participants to bring non-perishable food items and/or an unwrapped toy to be donated to a local food pantry and Toys for Tots. This is sure to be a great day! Don't miss out!
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About the Enchanted Mountains
About Cattaraugus County, the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State
Tri-County Arts Council
Transforming the Southern Tier of New York State into a better place to live through education, service and community outreach.
Linn Launch on the Allegheny River
Launch your canoe or kayak into the Allegheny River in Portville!
Holiday Valley Resort
A resort in Western NY for mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, golfing, zipline adventure park and more!
Old Library Hotel
A unique boutique inn, full of modern Victorian charm with seven unique rooms.
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.
Griffis Sculpture Park is Open
Griffis Sculpture Park opens for the 2024 season.
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Allegany State Park; National Public Lands Day
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Allegany State Park!
Join Allegany State Park on Saturday, September 27th from 9:00am-2:30pm at the Red House side of the park for a celebration of 20 years of National Public Lands Day! This nationwide event brings people together to give back to public lands through volunteer service projects.
Event Details:
- Check-in/Registration: 9:00-9:30am at the Beehunter picnic shelter
- Service Projects: 9:30am-12:30pm
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Monthly Drum Circle at Griffis Sculpture Park
Monthly Drum Circle at Griffis Sculpture Park return!
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Griffis Sculpture Park is Open
Griffis Sculpture Park opens for the 2025 season.
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Griffis Sculpture Park is Open
Griffis Sculpture Park opens for the 2026 season.
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Ellicottville Bake Shop
Fresh baked bread, daily!
Forness Park
A public park in Olean, NY.