Lighthouses: Beacons of Fire Lighthouses have a long and illustrious history dating back to Greek and Roman times. Back then it was just a fire on a raised platform, but the concept remains today. Somewhere around the turn of the 18th century, lighthouses went from raised … [Read more...]
Jamestown Audubon Nature Center
Audubon History Have you ever visited the Audubon? Few of the younger generation are aware of just how long the study of ecology and the movement for the preservation of the environment has been going on. One of its most important forefathers was James Audubon. Born in 1785, … [Read more...]
Western New York Snowshoe, Who Knew?
Enjoying the great outdoors is an American pastime like baseball and barbecues. There’s nothing like venturing into nature and becoming one with our inner caveman. If you’re in Western New York there’s no better way to experience the wild than snowshoeing. Unlike skiing or … [Read more...]
Western New York Ski Preview 2016 & 2017
Winter sure has its downsides. It’s cold, dark, and summer is as far away as can be. Thankfully winter does have an ace in the hole: skiing. All that cold and snow has to be put to use, and the best use is flying down a hill in one of Western New York’s best ski … [Read more...]
Western New York Snowmobile Preview 2016 & 2017
Snowmobile Season is Here! New York State, with its boundless space and varied terrain, is home to over 10,000 miles of well cared for and safe snowmobiling trails. If you’re thinking of a snowmobile trip in New York State, the snowmobileapp is a good first step. The app is a … [Read more...]
