Nature Attractions (12)
Nature abounds throughout Chautauqua County with trails, beaches, migration flyways, creeks, and a gorge that winds eight miles from Mayville to Lake Erie. Visit the French Creek Preserve, one of the most biologically diverse waterways in the northeast. Stand in awe of giant rock formations at Panama Rocks or kayak down meandering rivers and streams. Thermal currents and flyways along Lake Erie, heavily forested areas, wetlands and open fields provide ideal conditions for birders. Visit the Roger Tory Peterson Institute for wildlife art and photography exhibits and the Audubon Center south of Jamestown for year ‘round programs and nature store.
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Alison Wells Ney Trail
Thayer Road P. O. Box 151 Mayville
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NY 14757
716.483.2330
Part of the Rails to Trails System, with over a 5 mile segment begining at Bliss Road, and gently descends the Lake Erie Escarpment, and running north to Prospect Road and then to Thayer Road, offering vistas of Lake Erie.
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French Creek Preserve
Alder Bottom Road County Route 4 Sherman
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NY 14781
716.484.6442
Designated one of the Last Great Places by The Nature Conservancy. It showcases northeastern forests and streamside habitats with songbirds, ducks, grouse & wild turkey along with white-tail deer, cotton-tail rabbits and ground hogs
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Luensman Overview Park
Thayer Road Portland
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NY 14716
716.763.8928
A 70-acre overlook on a glacial ridge. Enjoy fabulous sunsets and view of Lake Erie, and on a clear day you can see the Canadian shore! Picnic pavilion & tables. Open mid-May through November 1 from 8:30 AM to Dusk.
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Marden E. Cobb Waterway Trail
Cassadaga & Conewango Creeks
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716.763.8928
Two flat water trails, over 25 miles each. The Cassadaga Creek runs from South Stockton to south of Falconer. The Conewango Creek runs from north of Kennedy to Kiantone. Both have parking and launch points, and lean-to campsite. Maps available.
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Ralph C. Sheldon Trail
Summerdale Road P. O. Box 151 Mayville
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NY 14757-0151
The Ralph C. Sheldon Jr. Trail begins at Titus Road, outside Sherman and continues 5.5 miles running north to Summerdale Rd. The Titus Road Section is wetlands and over 175 bird species have been identified there.
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