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Chief Cornplanter's Peace Pipe-Tomahawk returns to the Seneca Nation in 2019
![Cornplanter](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/chief_cornplanter_peace_pipe_tomahawk.jpeg?itok=sV_tcg6v)
227 YEARS LATER, CHIEF CORNPLANTER’S PEACE PIPE-TOMAHAWK RETURNED TO SENECA NATION OF INDIANS.
Education in Nature
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.
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!
Griffis Sculpture Park's Annual Summer Festival 2024
![Summer Music Festival at Griffis Sculpture Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/DSC_8699.jpg?itok=6IxkoMJ-)
Salamanca Area Historical Society honors Ray Evans 2013
![Ray Evans](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/ray%20evans_0.jpg?itok=PUb-o1Dp)
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
Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2022
![Woman pouring a drink at Holiday Valley's Beer and Wine Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/P2166241.jpg?itok=aa4khQCC)
Beer is Back! The 18th annual Beer and Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 12th. With many of the region's best craft brewers, wineries and cideries in attendance you can sample your favorites, plus try out several new and unique flavors. Add live entertainment, food trucks and 1500 of your closest friends, it's an event not to be missed.
The format was adjusted so no there are two sessions in order to allow guests to have more space in the lodge. The first session is 1pm - 4pm and the second is 5pm - 8pm.
Free Fishing Day in NY!
![Boys fishing at New Albion Lake](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Fishing9.jpeg?itok=mksetR0X)
The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on 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!
Franklinville
The Town of Franklinville is an interior town, located in the northeast quadrant of the county.
OnoFest 2024
"Bah-maste" - Goat Yoga at Canticle Farm 2020
![Goat Yoga 2020](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/Goat-Yoga-2020.jpg?itok=7edDcy10)
Yoga is the best exercise to connect our mind, body and soul. It helps us get to our natural state allowing our minds to be at peace.
Where to Stay for the Eclipse
![Raccoon with Solar Eclipse Glasses on camping](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-02/scene-racoon-02.jpg?itok=UDUtaMzE)
Cattaraugus County Art Council Announces New Name in 2018!
![Tri-County Arts Council](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/arts_council.jpg?itok=d4gDnMQR)
The Cattaraugus County Arts Council is now officially the Tri-County Arts Council!
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!
U.S. Air Force Snocross National
![Snocross racing at Seneca Allegany Casino](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Tucker%20Hibbert.jpg?itok=Kg-WPgy4)
New Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Opens 2018
![New Cultural Center 2018](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/2018-new-cultural-center.jpg?itok=2_-zObK5)
Cultural Center on the Allegany Reservation preserves sacred artifacts, expands Native educational programs, features a 3-D printing lab and the first Longhouse built in two centuries.
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)
Two Locations in Cattaraugus County named in Top 10 Hidden Hidden Gems of WNY 2011
![Griffis and Rock City](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/201106-wny-aaa-gems_0.jpg?itok=_C-_4Yx9)
In 2011, an article written by Christine A. Smyczynski for the Member Connection, the magazine for AAA Members, two of the treasures of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County have been named in the top 10 Hidden Gems in Western New York by AAA.
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.