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Avoid the Winter Blues
![Telestock Day- PC: Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/Telestock-02.jpg?itok=MqrX2vt7)
Check out the events happening around the Enchanted Mountains in February!
Cattaraugus County Geology Trail
Many people are surprised to hear of the natural wonders that can be found less than an hour south of the great Niagara Falls in the quiet, rural Cattaraugus County. Rock cities, ancient glacial valleys, vertical-cliffed gorges, and continental divides are just a few of the sights one may see on a day trip through the area.
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!
Autumn is Wonder-fall 2010
![Autumn is Wonder-fall](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/blog_autumn_wonderfall_0.jpg?itok=vgL2-qG5)
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.
So Much Diversity this Weekend
Father's Day Chicken BBQ Train Ride
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Fall-Foliage-image-1-1.jpg?itok=A28DluTK)
Rock City Park is Open
![Rock City Park in Olean, NY](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/DA1R9228.jpg?itok=lnMF3uJ_)
Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2023
![Santa Claus Lane Parade in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/16426084_10155012908159252_7883790989064457937_n.jpg?itok=5WGM508Z)
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.
Below is a video that highlights the 2016 parade, from the Olean Times Herald, produced by Adam Miller.
Santa Express Train Ride 2023
![Santa and Mrs. Claus on the train ride](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Santa%20Express%20Train%20Ride.jpg?itok=TAhHHt5F)
Join us on a fun and festive Christmas train ride where the kids get to meet Santa! He might even have gifts for all the boys and girls!
All trips have an on-board cash sale concession.
Times of Train Rides:
- Train departs at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm on each day
Happy Holidays! Purchase your tickets!
Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Great Valley Firehall
![Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Firehall in Great Valley](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/400768291_7294595173884381_3478999887487594783_n.jpg?itok=IZsOG-kJ)
Grab your Christmas list and meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Kids will receive a special treat from Santa.
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66th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
![Bird banding at Allegany Nature Pilgrimage](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/cedar%20waxwing%20banding.jpg?itok=adhCS7cx)
S.T.A.R.S. Annual Model Warbirds Over Cuba
![Model Aircraft at STARS Event](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/5.jpg?itok=LhJhnETb)
An Adventure on the Ellicottville Bike Trails
![On MTB looking up HV trail](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/mtb_looking_up_trail_at_hv-2010.jpg?itok=-WTffsdQ)
The blog was created after the adventure in 2010.
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See the Gingerbread North Union Street Display at the TCAC
![Arts Council as a Gingerbread house](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-12/405104376_10232077253053419_2258966667369381923_n.jpg?itok=PYkwgJqh)
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.