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Gowanda Area Historical Society Museum
Portville
Location
The Town of Portville is located in Cattaraugus County in the southwestern corner of New York State along the Pennyslvania border, locally referred to as the Southern Tier. Portville is 65 miles south of Buffalo and 90 miles south of Rochester.
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.
Archeology Dig at Canticle Farms
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Allegheny Valley Project (AVP) is back at Canticle Farm to continue its annual research into the history of the Allegheny River Valley.
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
Cattaraugus County Visitors' Map
First Day Bike Ride at Allegany State Park 2024
Next Level Mountain Biking will be leading a ride in the Red House area. Meet at the Administration Building at 11:00 am on January 1, 2024. The pace and the length of the ride will be moderate and be determined by the participants. Participants may split into different paced groups, if necessary. No one will be left behind. Fat tire bikes are suggested, given the range of conditions likely to be present, however, use your best judgement for the conditions of the day.
Enchanted Mountains Activities Guide
The Enchanted Mountains magazine (Activities Guide) is the official Activities Guide for Cattaraugus County in Western New York State!
Download our Enchanted Mountains Activities Guide.
Otto
Otto is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The name comes from Jacob S. Otto, an agent of the Holland Land Company.
Location
The Town of Otto lies on the northern border of the county.
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
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HoliMont Bike Park - Opening Day 2024
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Allegany
The Town and Village of Allegany, NY are situated along the Allegheny River among the heart of the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State.
Embrace the Sun: Summer Activities for a Memorable Season
Summer is here, and with it comes long, sunny days filled with endless possibilities. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a nature lover, or someone who enjoys relaxing with a good book, there’s a summer activity for everyone.
Activities You'll "Fall" in Love With
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The cool nights are setting in and the leaves are starting to change. We know what that means, the fall season is upon us. We put together a bucket list to help you get into the spirit and enjoy some of the fall experiences that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer!
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
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First NASCAR Points Champion from Northeast USA
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The very first NASCAR points champion from the Northeast part of the USA, Bill Rexford, began his career at the Pennyroyal Race Track in Leon, NY.
Bill is NASCAR's youngest Cup Champion and the 1950 NASCAR points champion, which was the second year of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
While the Pennyroyal Race Track in Leon is back to being a field you can learn more about the history of the Pennyroyal Race Track on HistoricPath.com
View a gallery of photos about the Pennyroyal Race Track
Learn more about Bill Rexford on Wikipedia
66th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
![Bird banding at Allegany Nature Pilgrimage](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/cedar%20waxwing%20banding.jpg?itok=adhCS7cx)
Summer Music Festival
![Summer Music Fest at Holiday Valley](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/SF%20STAGE%20AND%20AREA.jpg?itok=NDuLNpZc)
Persia
Location
Persia is a town in the northwest part of Cattaraugus County, New York.
Kids Mountain Bike Camp
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