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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Kissing Bridge in Fall

Dirt bike and ATV racing at Kissing Bridge. A different prospective of where you typically see the mountains covered with snow.

Caves In WNY

WNY has many cave systems, some of which have never been explored. Some used for mining raw materials, and some used by Native Americans during the British War as hiding spots and retreats from the carnage that they experienced in a regular basis.

Where's your favorite cave system in WNY?

Ariel Photograph of Buffalo's Grain Mills & Sky Way

Pictures During The Filming of "Top Gear" TV Show in Buffalo, NY.

•Photo by Anthony Feuerstein

Monday, June 17, 2013

The Eternal Flame Natural Gas Lit Waterfall - Chestnut Ridge Park - NY State

Chestnut Ridge Park - Park Information


A great place for the family or those looking for a local hiking that's not only safe, but as beautiful, as beautiful can be! The one of a kind...Chestnut Ridge Park - Beautifully peaceful and abundant with wildlife and fun things to do all year round. 

Bicycling, Accessible Facilities, Hiking Trails, Picnic Areas, Cross-country skiing, Sledding, Snowmobiling, Tennis, Toboggan Chutes, Disc Golf and tons more. See below for more info on specific activities and fun things to do at Chestnut Ridge Park...


NY Attractions - Hiking Trails In WNY


Things To Do include: 

  • Walking
  • Various informal diamonds
  • Picnics & Cookouts 
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing 
  • Climbing/Repelling (at your own risk - knowledge of and/or certified for climbing a must?
  • 12 tennis courts
  • Sledding hill
  • Snowboarding
  • Toboggan chutes (2 towers, 4 chutes)
  • Cross country skiing
  • Playgrounds
  • 18-Hole Pro-Level Disc Golf Course ("Ravine at the Ridge").


Orchard Park, NY - Things To Do

Located only 15-20 minutes from downtown Buffalo, NY. Chestnut Ridge park offers picture perfect scenery with a plethora of hiking trails for, some easy, some not so easy. A great escape for adventurist seeking a quick thrill climb, or a fast repel down one of the many the steep ravines, or a free climb up one of the beautiful waterfalls. One of which has a natural gas lit flame right inside the waterfall, it's also commonly referred to or also known by the local folks as the (Eternal Flame) at Chestnut Ridge Park.

Even on weekdays you'll typically find between 5-10 cars when pulling up yo park (parking described below). For locals it's the perfect place to exercises and get active, along with connecting with and getting in tune with yourself and your surroundings. It's truly a magical place where people from all over the world come too and enjoy the natural beauties WNY has to offer. The "Eternal Flame" is one of the main attractions. 

Chestnut Ridge is a 1,213-acre park located in Orchard Park, New York.



Hiking WNY - Visit The Eternal Flame In Orchard Park, NY


Chestnut Ridge Park Shelter Informationhttp://www2.erie.gov/parks/index.php?q=chestnut-ridge-park-shelters

Map & Directions To Chestnut Ridge Park


Thursday, June 6, 2013

Blossom Rd. Waterfalls

A great place to fish, hike and canoe or kayak. Inflatable are OK here also.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Best Hiking and Fishing In WNY

If your looking for a great day's get away without having to travel too far you may want to consider visiting the Niagara Falls State Park area, in particular Devil's Hole. Especially if your looking to haul in a world record of a variety of some of the largest freshwater fish on earth.

Bass Fishing in The Lower Niagara - Catch 20-30 Fish Per Hour Minimum
















Species of fish in the lower Niagara River just to name a few are - a variety Salmon such as the massive King Salmon and many other Salmon species as well as Large Mouth Bass, Small Mouth Bass, Stripped Bass, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Steelhead Trout, Perch, Pike, and hundreds of other types of fish. Some of which are "world record fish" like the Trouts and Salmons.

Lower Niagara River Fishing - World Record Salt Water Fish
7lbs Stripped Bass - Fishing of Inflatable Kayak
Caught on Spinner Bate

















There's even sturgeon in the Lower Niagara River and plenty of them...sometimes even visible to the naked eye just hiking down the blissful and sometimes treacherous trails alongside the Niagara River. The Sturgeon fish/species is a pre-historic fish dating back to the dinosaur years and is one of the oldest living species on the planet...right here in our backyard for all WNY resident to relish and enjoy! : )


WNY - Things To Do - Outside Hiking and Fishing
Facing West Up The Lower Niagara River
















The area also has some great hiking for all levels. Ranging from easy to moderate. The total trail mileage is approx. 12.5 miles. The hike down Devils Hole's Staircase is very impressive with a historic stone staircase which is not recommended for those with heart conditions and/or not in decent physical shape. Very serene and peaceful. Great place for photographers or people who love exercise.


Lower Niagara River - Where The Niagara Falls Water Runs Rapid
Nature at It's Finest - Untouched by Man!



Monday, May 6, 2013