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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.
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.
New Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Opens 2018
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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.
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New Year's Eve Liquor Mile & 5K
Join Ellicottville Distillery as they celebrate the last day of 2023 with their annual "Liquor Mile" at on Sunday December 31st!
Distillery opens and registration for runners starts at 11am. Run starts at 12pm. It is $25 a runner to enter the 5k followed by the Liquor Mile which is $15. $35 fee if you are planning on doing both the 5K & Liquor Mile.
All proceeds will be donated to Oishei Children’s hospital.
After every quarter of a mile you get a miniature cocktail! 1 mile run + 4 drinks!
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!
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
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.
Rail Rider Jamboree Music Fest at Holiday Valley Resort 2024
![Rail Rider Jamboree at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Rail%20Rider%20Jamboree.jpg?itok=jMsovjKp)
Over 150 Old Order Amish Shops
There are over 150 Old Order Amish shops in New York's Amish Trail in an uncommercialized setting.
Visit either Explore Old Order Amish or AmishTrail.com for more information on the Old Order Amish.
Family Day at the Cattaraugus County Museum
![WNY Fiddle Kids](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/WNY%20FIDDLE%20KIDS.jpg?itok=uI2kbUTt)
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.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
![Santa waving during parade in Randolph](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/Randolphs%20Country%20Christmas.jpg?itok=iuBnB-7x)
It’s time to get into the Christmas Spirit! The Enchanted Mountains has many fun events that are perfect for friends and family of all ages, which start the day after Thanksgiving. Start planning your trip!
November 25th
Christmas in Ellicottville
The Reserve Presents: Summer Nights Festival!
The Reserve in Great Valley will be hosting a Summer Nights Festival from 4pm - 7pm on the following Sundays:
Victorian Christmas at The Olean Bartlett House 2023
Take a trip back in time with a Victorian Christmas at the Fannie Bartlett House in Olean, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Watch the Santa Claus Lane Parade before or after touring this beautifully restored mansion built in 1881 with 15 rooms, including a third-floor ballroom.
The historic house will be adorned with Christmas decorations during its annual open house on Friday from 6-9pm. There will be refreshments and raffle baskets, proceeds to benefit the Bartlett House.
Dummy Downhill at HoliMont
STARS 47th Annual Model Aircraft Fly-In
![STARS Fun Fly airshow](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/2.jpg?itok=UAMZsoUX)
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
![Santa waving during parade in Randolph](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/Randolphs%20Country%20Christmas.jpg?itok=iuBnB-7x)
It’s time to get into the Christmas Spirit! The Enchanted Mountains has fun events that are perfect for friends and family of all ages, which start the day after Thanksgiving. Start planning your trip!
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)