Six more weeks of winter?
Looks like winter has come back to Western New York once again! With Groundhog Day coming up this Sunday, many are wishing for an early spring and relief from the snow and record cold temperatures. However, the rest of us are hoping Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow and retreat back to his burrow, signifying six more weeks of winter to come. Regardless of whether spring arrives early or late this year, winter outdoor enthusiasts, including myself, will be getting out to enjoy the white fluffy stuff while we can. There are already plans being made for this upcoming weekend to get out on...
Read MoreSnowmobile Cell Phone Tour
This weekend is shaping up to be a great one for snowmobiling! While you are out, check out the “Nature at Your Fingertips” audio cell phone tour and listen in to learn something new about the areas you are riding through. The tour is free to use; and, all you have to do is call the number or scan the QR code to access audio information, pictures, and video links highlighting things from Hellbenders to a historic train wreck and more. Be on the lookout for our blue Snowy Owl signs scattered across the Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club trail system and take a moment to stop, listen...
Read MoreSnowmobile trails are open, enjoy our mobile tour!
Our winter trails cell phone tour is now online and fully operational and snowmobile trails are open! Whether you’re snowmobiling, hiking, birding, skiing, photographing or more you can enjoy our mobile tour. Look for these signs we erected on Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club trails like this now snow-covered one. Visit this page for more information on the tour, how it works, what it includes, and to view our generous sponsors.
Read MoreWinter trails cell phone tour signage erection
Here you see Rodney Sandberg, the Safety Coordinator of the Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club, and RTPI’s Conservation Technician Elyse Henshaw erecting signs for our winter trails cell phone tour in Stockton State Forest last month. Be sure to check out that page and find our signs to enjoy the mobile tour which opens this week along with snowmobile season when you’re enjoying Chautauqua County’s beautiful snowy season.
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