By Kate Bartlett     Spring into summer is a beautiful time of year in the Enchanted Mountain region. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy this area for various outdoor activities including hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, exploring giant rock formations and sculptures, golfing, fishing, white water rafting, white water kayaking and...

By Carol Fisher-Linn     Called “Decoration Day” into my adulthood, the day became “Memorial Day” in 1971. The first recognition of this day (as Decoration Day) was May 30,1868 at Arlington Cemetery by Ohio Rep. James A. Garfield, a former general and future U. S. President (and several times Great+...

By Kate Bartlett     Chautauqua is home to the new South County NFL Flag Football team playing at Southwestern Central School in Lakewood. The team has 225 registered male and female players ranging from 1st-8th grade, with 18 teams in total. As a part of the NFL League Experience, The...

By Kate Bartlett     May is Biking month and throughout Western New York, GObike is raising awareness and advocating for active mobility options. Founded in 2010, GObike works to ensure public space belongs to all people and accommodates all types of mobility. Their education programs focus on road safety, they...

By Darlene Brace      Pine Junction is a charming restaurant venue located in the picturesque countryside near Sherman and Findley Lake. Surrounded by rolling hills, it sits in a lovely clearing with a warm and rustic atmosphere, with fresh air and sunshine filtering through the trees. Since owners Lonnie...

By Kate Bartlett      Holiday Valley is looking to invest over 5 million dollars in resort improvements with funding from the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency. This amount is significantly greater than years prior, but speaks to the resorts long-term commitment to invest in the area’s economy.     According...

By Jonah Mann     The Happy Half Marathon buzzes with an infectious energy, a joyful anticipation setting it apart from races solely focused on speed. This event, true to its name, prioritizes fun and aims to create a memorable experience for every participant. We spoke with the enthusiastic race director,...

By Kate Bartlett       Founded in 2016, Erie PA based band Smilo and the Ghost has been playing festivals and venues in the area for over 9 years. They deliver hard-driving, old-time influenced folk-rock to crowds around the Northeast, and have opened for national acts including Dan + Shea...

By Doug Sitler      Entering its 56th year in East Otto, NY, the Griffis Sculpture Park has a lot of exciting things planned for the 2025 season. The park features over 250 large-scale sculptures dispersed throughout the forests, fields and ponds of the 450-acre park. Larry Griffis, Jr’s creation is...

By Kate Bartlett      The Hotel Lenhart, a major historic Chautauqua landmark in Bemus Point, is under new ownership of William and Jill Curry (Bemus Point Holdings, LLC).  After years of halted operations and closure, the efforts to redevelop and reopen this iconic building are finally underway.      Bill...

By Kate Bartlett     Healing For Heroes is a 501c3 legally recognized non-for-profit organization that supports disabled Veterans and the Veteran community. Their Disabled Veterans Retreat and Wooded Oasis, Inc.  provides a free, retreat-style stay on their nearly 30-acre property in Bemus Point as well as meals, programming and activities...

By Jonah Mann     Nestled in the scenic embrace of Western New York, the charming village of Ellicottville is gearing up to host its annual Happy Half Marathon this Saturday, May 10, 2025. This isn't just another race; it's an experience designed to inject fun and exhilaration into the world...

By Darlene Brace     It's an exciting public art initiative in which local artists have the opportunity to showcase their original artwork, which is recreated on colorful banners displayed throughout the downtown area. These vibrant banners give support to local artists while brightening our streets and bringing joy to everyone....

By Carol Fisher-Linn     Forget the Mother’s Day Flowers and candy. Take mom on a day trip. Always check if fur-friends are welcome. Some places may not allow, especially nature preserves. Niagara Falls from another angle. Niagara Falls is the dramatic apex of the free-flowing thundering waters of four of...

By Barbara Arnstein     This weekend and on Monday, millions of Americans and people around the world will be celebrating a victory over people who tried to take away the freedom of a country's citizens and install an emperor to rule over them. The battle they celebrate took place on...