By Tim Schmitt, Niagara Gazette, link to original article
I’m sure there’s irony in the fact that two places synonymous with congestion — the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge and the Tuesday in the Park stage at Artpark — are linked by one of the most surprisingly peaceful and picturesque trails in Niagara County.
Under the direction of one of [...]
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Posted in Buffalo, Rail-trail, Trail Building, Western NY, tagged new york, ny, allegany state park, parks & trails new york, cattaraugus county, Erie County, Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad, Western New York Snowmobile Club, McGee Trail, Niagara Greenway on July 11, 2008 | No Comments »
By Elmer Ploetz, link to original Buffalo news article
Proponents of turning the Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad line into a multiuse trail through Orchard Park and points south are attempting to be proactive. They’re gathering support for the proposed trail even though the tracks have yet to be abandoned by the parent company, Genesee &Wyoming [...]
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Anybody who enjoys spin classes at their local gym can join the “Minutes to Miles” 200 mile virtual spin tour to promote physical activity as a complement to cancer recovery and to raise money to support wellness programs. Click here for details.
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Here’s an account reported by the Olean Times Herald about hikers rescued from Zoar Valley. Zoar is a gorgeous place, but as this story shows, mother nature can have a nasty side:
Nine hikers stranded overnight on a ledge by fast-rising floodwaters in Zoar Valley were rescued by helicopter this morning.
The hikers, who were not immediately [...]
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Saturday “Intro to Kayaking” Classes
This is a great starter class held every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon. There is a maximum of 5 persons/class so registration is required.
The class covers:
* kayak definitions & lingo
* basic water safety
* basic strokes
* wet exits and re-entry
* and much more!
Cost $55/person. Call 716-763-2266 to register.
Advanced [...]
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From the grandeur of Niagara Falls to small tucked-away towns, whatever your interest, you find it in Western New York. “WESTERN NEW YORK: An Explorer’s Guide: From Niagara Falls and Southern Ontario to the Western Edge of the Finger Lakes” (The Countryman Press, June 2008), is the only guidebook that focuses specifically on the [...]
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The weather is warming.
The daylight hours are getting longer. So……
It’s time to start our popular Wednesday Paddle Nights.
We paddle the “outlet” of Chautauqua Lake from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It is a great way to relax and end a busy day. If you need a kayak or canoe the fee is [...]
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Posted in Waterfalls, Western NY, tagged new york, ny, Zoar Valley, skinny dip falls, barebutt falls, Chautauqua Creek, Chautauqua Gorge, bare buns falls, skinny dip, nudists, nudism on April 22, 2008 | 3 Comments »
There’s something about waterfalls that brings out our primal instincts. Why else would so many local waterfalls be called Barebutt Falls, Bare Buns Falls and Skinny Dip Falls? It’s hard to stand near one of these tumbling waters and not peel off your clothes to frolic in the froth like one of our cave dwelling [...]
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Posted in Hiking, Western NY, tagged hike, Hiking, new york, Rochester, Syracuse, Finger Lakes Trail, ny, Ithaca, Buffalo, adk, club, trail club, foothills, cayuga, triple cities, bullthistle, chenango, husdon, binghamton on April 14, 2008 | No Comments »
Here’s a list of hiking clubs that maintain sections of the Finger Lakes Trail. Join the one nearest to you to find others who like to hike and maybe join them on a trail maintenance day. Our trails can use all the help they can get.
Buffalo Area:
ADK Niagara Frontier Chapter http://www.adk-nfc.org
Foothills Trail Club [...]
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Posted in Conservation, Education / skills, Kayaking, Paddling, Western NY, tagged new york, Paddling, kayak, ny, Kayaking, Western NY, evergreen outfitters, seminar, earth day, leave no trace on April 4, 2008 | No Comments »
The earth has been good to us, so now is our time to learn a little more about being good to it. Please call Evergreen Outfitters (Ashville, NY) at 716-763-2266 to register for the following seminars:
Leave No Trace Saturday, April 19
“Take only photos, leave only foot prints.” Leave No Trace is a set [...]
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