Summer Fun Guide (2022)

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GENESEE • LIVINGSTON • ORLEANS • WYOMING
MON-THUR 11AM TO 9PM

FRI & SAT 11AM TO 10PM
SUN 11AM TO 8PM
2 • June 2022 Summer Fun
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Summer’s almost here and mural festival that will bring
the time will be right for danc- to Livingston County an in-
ing, swimming, hiking, and ex- ternational collection of top
ploring all that the four-county muralists to create in the weeks
GLOW region has to offer. leading up to the festival.
Genesee, Livingston, Orleans
and Wyoming counties have
This section is the work of
staff writers, photographers,
BATAVIA Batavia Country Club
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limit our risks of the virus. That to this section through the sum-
should bode well for a summer mer to help you find fun things $29 person — 18 holes riding with lunch
that feels closer to the festi- to do. Keep an extra copy in
val-filled summer of 2019 than your car so you’ll always know • Discounts daily all summer when booked online at bataviacc.com
what we’ve experienced the what’s going on around town
past two years. and have ideas ready for those • SUMMER & FALL — small outing only — dates still available
Our annual summer guide is spur of the moment expedi-
a little bigger than last year with tions.
• Junior golf camps in July and August — info at bataviacc.com
a festival guide that features sig- Watch for a similarly-themed
nificantly more events than the fall guide after Labor Day. CLUBHOUSE OPEN TO PUBLIC FOR
past two summers. It should be noted that in-
Another staple of the section formation for this section was WEDDINGS, BANQUETS, ETC.
highlights places to go in the gathered in May and it was
GLOW region. printed last week. As summer
New are stories such as progresses, information includ-
“Chasing waterfalls,” which ed in this section could change.
shares some cool places to Remember to check for updates
enjoy beauty, and take time for as events get closer.
contemplation – or a picture. – Ben Beagle, regional editor
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These summer places can provide serenity and a view

By KORI SCIANDRA
ksciandra@batavianews.com
The sight of a waterfall is
captivating. It often provides
a sense of serenity and calm
when you may not even realize • Bulk Mulch
you’re seeking mindfulness or
peace within yourself. • Topsoil
The four-county GLOW Re-
gion offers plenty of opportu- • Play Sand
nity to take in the sites and the • Stone
beauty that waterfalls provide.
Bring along a pair of binoc- • Mushroom
ulars to enjoy the scenic route.
Pack a lunch and head out to PHOTO COURTESY OF INDIAN FALLS LOG CABIN RESTAURANT Compost
Indian Falls is a jagged and irregular waterfall on Tonawanda
explore the hidden treasures
Creek in the Pembroke hamlet of Indian Falls.
among us. Walkways • Retaining Walls • Hardscapes
Here are some suggest loca- town of Pembroke. The water- is notorious for accidents and
tions: fall sits outside of the Indian drownings that have occurred
• Landscape • Lawn Fertilization
Genesee County Falls Log Cabin Restaurant there over the years. • Trees & Shrubs • Pruning, Mulching
at 1227 Gilmore Road, Corfu, Parking can also be a prob-
Indian Falls, Gilmore Road, lem and two years ago the town
hamlet of Indian Falls in Pem- though the waterfall is on state
board instituted a temporary
broke land. The waterfall is accessible
parking ban for the summer. Be
Indian Falls is a 20 foot high year-round. mindful and respectful of area
jagged and irregular looking Those who view the waterfall residents.
waterfall on Tonawanda Creek are advised to stay out of the
See FALLS T6 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
in the hamlet of Indian Falls, water as that area of the creek
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Papermill Falls in Avon features water puring down shelves and
cracks across a 30-foot-wide waterfall.
waterfall.
Falls Holley Canal Falls, 1 Holley
Falls Park Rd., Holley
Greater Niagara Region
From T5
Camping & RV Park

Holley Canal Falls allows
you to enjoy a picnic and a day
Livingston County of fishing while taking in the
Papermill Falls, Papermill picturesque views. Sometimes
Park, Papermill Road, Avon just called Holley Falls, it is RV • Tent • Motorhome • Park Model Rentals
Papermill Falls is a site to actually a man-made waterfall
see with water pouring down that is part of the Erie Canal.
shelves and cracks across the
30-foot-wide waterfall. The
When the canal was widened in
the early 20th century, a water
30/50 Amp
closet viewpoint follows a short
trail from the parking lot off Pa-
overflow outlet was created
in Holley. Today, that water Pull Through & Back In Sites
plunges off a 35-foot sandstone
permill Road to the falls, where
you can stay at the base or head cliff into the east branch of San- City Water, Playground, Beach,
to the top. dy Creek. The falls in Holley’s
Stony Brook State Park,
Canal Park is visible from the Saltwater Pool, Laundry
road and parking area at the
Dansville, Steuben County
The park, which boasts three
end of Frisbee Terrace. Parking Activities, and more
is also available in the lot off of
large waterfalls and at least six East Avenue near Perry Street
smaller ones, is south of the where you can walk from Canal
village of Dansville, Livingston Park south to the glen.
County, off Route 36, and is in
the town of Dansville, Steuben Medina Falls, Medina
County. The falls feature classic Medina Falls is viewable
cascades, narrow channels, from the Erie Canal towpath
staircases, chutes and over- spring through fall. The creek
hangs. The main attractions are emerges from under the Erie
known as Lower, Middle, and Canal shortly before going over
Upper Falls. Lower Falls is the Medina Falls. The creek goes
first large falls visitors encoun- under the canal. The canal trail
ter. It is a picturesque 40-foot parking area is off of Horan
cascade that seems to fan out as Road. Alternative parking can
it falls. The Middle Falls drops be found along the loop in the
20 feet, but is large at the crest, State Street Park.
dropping in more gradual Wyoming County Located Between Buffalo & Rochester
steps. The Uppper Falls is the
largest, at 45 feet. Letchworth State Park
Among the most well-known
Orleans County features at Letchworth State For Reservations
Clarendon Falls, 4562 Holley Park are the Upper, Middle,
Byron Rd., Holley and Lower Falls. The paved www.sleepyhollowcamp.com
Clarendon Falls, though trail to the Upper Falls follows
the river upstream from Mid-
716.542.4336
small, offers a peaceful back-
drop for enjoying break by dle Falls, which is the largest
the water. Take a short walk of the three main waterfalls in
through the grass field from the the Park. Lower Falls, which is
parking area and get an up close
and more personal view of the See FALLS T8
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Falls descend toward the babbling
creek on the other side. Then
walk about a mile in the creek thelcn.com n Facebook.com/LivingstonCountyNews
From T6 before reaching the waterfall. Twitter: @TheLCN n YouTube: TheLCNvideo
This trail is not maintained.
about 2 miles downstream can Avoid hiking the creek shortly
be found by taking the trail to after heavy rain.
the right from the nearest park- Wiscoy Falls, near Rossburg
ing area to Lower Falls. This Wiscoy Falls is 7 miles south One of the Finest
also offers a pleasant view of the of Portageville and Letchworth
gorge. Facilities in the County
State Park. The waterfall can be Located at:
Warsaw Falls, Village Park, seen from the bridge over Wis-
89 Liberty St., Warsaw coy Creek. To get a better look, DAVIS’ COUNTRYSIDE MEADOWS
Warsaw Falls is an 80-foot take a short hike up the creek. GOLF COURSE
cascading waterfall. You can ac- The two main drops to the falls 11070 Perry Rd., Pavilion
cess Stony Creek at Warsaw Vil- are 15 feet high and 25 feet high. (585) 584-8450
lage Park. Park at the northeast Above Wiscoy Falls is a dam.
corner of the park, at the base of While there are trails on both
a sloping green hill. Following sides of the creek, the trails on www.dcmeadows.com
the clearing up the hill as it will the north side of the creek take
verge left. Take the forks that you closer to the falls. Banquets • Weddings • Meetings
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Here are some resources to help you
become a tourist in your own backyard:
n Orleans County Tourism Agency: ON THE GENESCENE. EVERY THURSDAY.
14016 Route 31 W, Albion; (585) 589-
n Genesee County Chamber of 3100; https://orleanscountytourism. Find coverage of GLOW region arts and culture every week in The Daily News.
Commerce: 8276 Park Rd., Batavia;
com/
(585) 343-7440; https://geneseeny.
com/. n Wyoming County Area Chamber
n Livingston County Tourism: 6 of Commerce and Tourism: 36 Center
Court St., Geneseo, (585) 519-6035; St., Suite A, Warsaw; (585) 786-0307;
https://www.visitlivco.com/. https://www.wycochamber.org/.
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Musicians keep Father’s Day tradition VISIT THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS ONLINE
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alive with Retro Jam and Reunion
A group of area musicians is
bringing back a Father’s Day
Warrior House in Middle-
port is an old farmhouse that
Father’s Day Jamboree that 2022 Summer
was part of the Stafford Fire-
tradition in Genesee County.
The group, which calls itself
has become a retreat for veter-
ans.
man’s Carnival. Program
“It’s the same event, just a
the Committee of Area Musi- Concert organizers are
cians, will host the Father’s promising good food, good
change in location,” said Wil- July 26-July 30
Day Retro Jam and Musician’s liam Pitcher of The Ghost Rid-
music, good friends, and good
Reunion on June 19 at the times. Families are encour- ers, and one of the organizers.
Oakfield Rod and Gun Club,
3199 Maltby Rd., Oakfield. The
rod and gun club is also a co-
aged to attend.
The jamboree-style concert
is similiar to the long-running
For more information on
Warrior House, go to www.
warriorhouseofwny.com.
History Heroes
host of the event. Open to children ages 7 -12
Bands scheduled to appear
include the Ghost Riders, Learn About the Fabulous 1950s;
Sounds Good, Front Porch
Pickers, Rock-a-Bully’s, Pros- 1950s Artifacts; Art Projects; Movies;
pect, The Double Image Band, Soda Fountain; Day of Play; Local History
Patrice & Friends, and “K”
Rick “Howe.” Howe will play
between sets, allowing for
For more information or to register your
continuous entertainment be- child, please contact,
tween bands. the Holland Land Office Museum at:
Food will be available for
purchase. Coolers will be
allowed. Those attending
should bring their own lawn
585-343-4727
chairs. hollandlandoffice@gmail.com
Admission to the concert is
free. Donations will be accept- Program Coordinator: Anne Marie Starowitz
ed for The Warrior House of
WNY, Inc., of Oakfield which Museum Director: Ryan Duffy
provides support to veterans.
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Children race to a pile of sneakers and other shows during one of the family games at a past York Leicester Field Days. The popular festival, a community celebration
around the Fourth of July holiday, is scheduled to return for the first time in three years this summer.
Summer is filled with festival fun

By KORI SCIANDRA pitalizations have been con- 11 in the area of Batavia’s City Featuring music by Groveland sional artists. Pottery making
ksciandra@batavianews.com sistently been lower and under Centre on Main Street. The Station, Thurlow and Prime- and firing demonstrations,
Summer is festival season in control. It’s still important to afternoon includes family ac- time Brass. The event is family kids’ activities, food, music,
the GLOW region and this year take precautions such as social tivities, food trucks and drag friendly with live music, craft Clay Olympics and more. For
sees a large slate of festivals distancing and washing your queen performances from vendors, local food, beer, wine information, call (585) 226-
planning to return. hands, and if you’re not feeling 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. On June 12, and spirits, art demos and 3030 or go to wnypottery.com.
The Oatka Festival in Le well stay away. drag bingo is scheduled for more. Entry is free. The event Veteran Fishing Clinic
Roy is on tap for July. So is the Here is a look at festivals noon and 2:30 p.m. at the Gen- is presented by the Genesee
York-Leicester Field Days. The that were planning to happen esee-Orleans Regional Arts Valley Council on the Arts. For June 18 • Vitale Park,
Avon Rotary Corn Festival is this summer (schedule is as of Council, 201 East Main St., information, go to gvartscoun- Lakeville
making a return in August. late May, the deadline for this Batavia. For a complete sched- cil.org/fare-and-ware. This month’s Veteran Fish-
Many more of our commu- special section, so it is still rec- ule and updates, go to www. ing Clinic will be aboard a
nity summer staples are also ommended to confirm infor- glowout.org.
WNY Pottery Festival boat, allowing participants
scheduled. mation as the event’s sched- June 18 and 19 • Avon to experience fishing out on
That means, you can likely uled date approaches):
Genesee Valley 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Avon Conesus Lake. Poles, bait and
find a festival of interest every Batavia Pride Festival Fare and Ware The festival, a juried, clay instruction will be provided.
weekend of the summer. June 11 • Mount Morris exclusive show, is scheduled No license required. Veterans
COVID remains a concern June 11 and 12 • Batavia The festival takes place from from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Studio and their families welcome.
across Genesee, Livingston, The final days of the Batavia 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Living- Sales Pottery, 5557 East Avon Due to the limited space, regis-
Orleans and Wyoming coun- Pride Festival are highlight- ston County Campus, Mur- Rd., Avon. The event consists
ties but active cases and hos- ed by a parade at 1 p.m. June ray Hill Drive, Mount Morris. of local and national profes- See FESTIVALS T14
ny this year’s festival. Featured

Festivals artist is TeeJay Dill. Erika Lalita
will be back with an extra-large
From T13 10x14 chalk masterpiece. Mu-
sic at Festival Plaza includes
tration is required. Register by Kelly’s Old Timers, round
emailing chipholtnaturecen- and square dances and clas-
ter@yahoo.com. sics, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.;
Live music with Elise Kelly
Juneteenth at Farmer’s Market stage on
June 19 • Mumford Borden Ave. from 10 a.m. to
Genesee Country Village & 12:30 p.m.; Creek Bend, blue-
Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., grass and humor from 10:45
will spotlight the events, ex- a.m. to 1:45 p.m.; and Skiffle
periences, and people fun- Minstrels, American Folk Tra-
damental to the collective ditional Trio from 1:30 to 4:15
understanding and apprecia- p.m. Freestyle chalking with
tion of freedom. Juneteenth is chalk supplied. Aspiring art-
considered the oldest celebra- ists, ages 6 to 9, should go to
tion of the end of enslavement the registration desk. Pop up
in the United States. Several dance performances by KM
guest interpreters will explore Dance Center. Tour de Perry
the community and lives of begins at 8 a.m. Perry Village,
Black Americans in Western Lake Street. For information,
New York at the time of eman- go to iloveperryny.com.
cipation. Admission. (585)
538-6822, www.gcv.org.
MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTOGRAPH
Warsaw resident Keagan Baker, left, holds his cousin, Matthew Cunningham of Batavia on the slides
Warsaw Valley Fest
at the 2021 Warsaw Fireman’s Carnival. Amy Cunningham, right, of Batavia holds her son Jacob July 13 to 15 • Warsaw
Jam in the Valley Cunningham. Visitors can enjoy down-
June 30 to July 2 • town Warsaw with town-wide
Varysburg The carnival sets up in the of the lake creating a ring of so enjoy the marching bands yard sales, craft show, music,
New York’s longest running Village Park, 89 Liberty St., fire. The night is highlighted and the grand parade. The day food and more. For informa-
country music festival con- Warsaw. The weekend will by fireworks displays. Public will feature a reading of the tion, go to warsawchamber.
tinues at Buffalo Hill Village feature Midway rides, chicken viewing at Vitale Park or Long Declaration of Independence. com/ .
Campgrounds, 1629 Route barbecue, a parade, live enter- Point Park. For updates, go to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission
20A, Varysburg. Performers in- tainment daily and fireworks conesusfest.com. applies. For information, go to Oatka Festival
clude Easton Corbin (June 30), on July 4. For updates, go to • Ring of Fire www.gcv.org, or call (585) 538- July 16 & 17 • Le Roy
Sam Hunt (July 1), Jake Owen warsawfiredepartment.com. 6822. Each year the Oatka Festival,
(July 2). For updates and ticket July 3 • Silver Lake in Perry which takes place on the banks
The Batavia Ramble Residences along the shore- Geneseo Rotary
information, go to Facebook. of the scenic Oatka Creek,
com/JamintheValley/, or call July 2 and 3 • Batavia line of Silver Lake light flares Summer Festival starts off with a gala musical
(585) 535-7447 The annual Ramble begins at 9:30 p.m. with fireworks at parade. Many local church-
July 8 and 9 • Geneseo
2 p.m. in Jackson Square be- 10 p.m. For information, call es and organizations provide
York Leicester Field Day Enjoy musical concerts,
tween Center and Jackson (585) 237-6310 . food choices and the contin-
entertainment, delicious
July 1 • Retsof streets, Batavia. The free event Fourth of July Lions Club food, arts and crafts vendors, uous entertainment is fami-
The community-sponsored includes craft vendors, food and petting zoo in the Village ly-oriented. Another highlight
event is scheduled from 7 to vendors, a designated kids’ Celebration of the Festival is the arts and
Park during this annual event.
11 p.m. on the grounds at York zone with rides and activi- July 4 • Lyndonville. Downtown businesses have crafts show overlooking Oat-
Central School, 2578 Genesee ties and lots of music. This is Events being preseted at 8 sidewalk sales. The event will ka Creek. Many classes and
St., Retsof, and features games, a family-friendly, communi- South Main St., Lynvonille, feature a 3-on-3 basketball families plan their reunions
music, prizes, refreshments, ty-based event that encour- include a multimedia crafts tournament, corn hole toss & to coincide with the weekend
free treats for youngsters, and ages everyone to stop out and show, parade at noon, bounce tournament. Friday’s featured and its “coming-home atmo-
one the largest fireworks dis- enjoy the sights and sounds houses, live music, and Lions concert will include FreeRide sphere.”
play in western New York be- of downtown Batavia and the Club old-fashioned chicken
ginning at dusk. barbecue. Entertainment and
uNPlugged-iN (bring your Conesus Lake Association
Ramble. own chair). The Teddy Bear
The event is handicapped activities all day. There will be Parade Teddy Bear Parade be- Arts and Crafts Show
accessible. Admission is free, 3rd of July Fireworks a firework display at 10 p.m. gins at St. Michael’s Episcopal July 16 & 17 • Geneseo
but donations will be grate- July 3 • Conesus Lake Rain date is July 5. Church, 23 Main St., at 11 a.m. The show takes place at
fully accepted at the gates and Originally an old Seneca
stands. No alcoholic beverag-
Independence Day Saturday, then marches to the Long Point Park, West Lake
Indian tradition, this Inde- Village Park. A free Skycoasters Road (Route 256) and Long
es, smoking, pets or outside pendence Day celebration is Celebration concert starts at 8 p.m. Satur- Point Road, Geneseo. Come
vendors are permitted on the the highlight of the summer July 4 • Mumford day in the park. For informa- see top-quality crafters includ-
school grounds. For informa- on Conesus Lake. When the Bring the whole family tion, go to • geneseorotary. ing jewelry, jams and jellies,
tion, call William Kane (585) Seneca Indians were the sole to Genesee Country Village com. pies, photography and more.
382-3460 or Norman Gates residents of Conesus Lake they and Museum, 1410 Flint Hill
Perry Chalk Art Festival Enjoy the entertainment, food
(585) 243-2536. would gather at fires around Rd., for a grand celebration court and chicken barbecue
Warsaw Firemen’s the lake to celebrate the beauty of America’s birth, complete July 9 • Downtown Perry on beautiful Conesus Lake.
and abundance of the lake. To- with games, picnics, contests, A full day of youth and adult Free admission and parking.
Fourth of July Carnival day, lake residents light flares and a ceremony to swear in chalk artistry, music and other
July 2 to 4 • Warsaw at 10 p.m. along the shoreline new United States citizens. Al- entertainment will accompa- See FESTIVALS T16
Lima Crossroads Blues

Festivals Festival
From T14 Aug. 4 to 7 • Lima
The festival features a town-
World War II wide parade, kids’ activities,
bounce house, pony rides, pet-
Weekend Train Ride ting zoo, old time jail, red race
July 16 & 17 • Arcade and food vendors. Paired will
Train rides hosted by Arcade a variety of performers. Artists
& Attica Railroad, 278 Main St., include Patti Parks Band, Lyin
run about three hours. At the Eyes, The Coupe De’ Villes,
halfway point, riders depart Grosh, Random Accents, Ayers
the train at Curriers Station Brothers, Nile Singers, The
where they can do a self-guid- Pete Griffith Group, Johnny
ed tour of the museum. Meet Rawls, The Devil’s Pension,
and talk to WWII reenactors, Bonfire – AC/DC Tribute.
and enjoy live demonstra- Rockin Johnny Burgin Band,
tions. Activities and conces- Dan Schmitt and The Shad-
sions are offered. Restrooms ows, Peter Karp Band, Kara
available. For information, go Grainger Band, Luca Foresta
to aarailroad.com, or call (585) & The Electrokings, Owen
492-3100. Eichensehr & Pat Harrington,
and Steve Grills & The Road-
Hemlock MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTOGRAPH masters.
‘Little World’s’ Fair Owen Collyer of Kendall relaxes with his hat wearing cow Emmy during the 2021 Orleans County 4-H The Rib Cook-Off will take
Fair in Albion. place Aug. 7 in the Lima Fire
July 19 to 23 • Hemlock Department parking lot across
This summer event at the Genesee County Fair Orleans County 4-H Fair the Exchange Street Arena, 230
Hemlock Fairgrounds, 7370 Exchange St., Attica. For infor-
Water St. (Route 15A), offers July 23 to 30 • Batavia July 25 to 30 • Albion mation, visit atticarodeo.com. See FESTIVALS T17
something for the whole fam- The Genesee County Fair, The Orleans County 4-H
ily: fun rides and midway, 5056 East Main Street Rd., Fair at the Orleans Coun-
Cincinnati Circus, petting Batavia, offers affordable fun ty Fairgrounds, 12690 Route
zoo, food stands, tractor pulls, for the whole family. For $5 31, Albion, includes midway,
demolition derby, harness per carload, visitors can enjoy stage entertainment, animals,
racing, horse pull, racing pigs, fair food, meet more than 700 4-H youth exhibits, grease pole
talent show, quilt show, and animals, and attend unique contests, special food nights,
monster trucks. Also check out events such as cowgirl cou- merchandise and food vend-
the many exhibits and demon- ture, demolition derby, tractor er booths. Admission applies.
strations. Bands scheduled pull, and stock car races. For information, go to www.
nightly. Admission. For infor- Civil War Living History orleans4-hfair.com or call
mation, go to hemlockfair.org, (585) 798-5191 or (585) 798-
or call (585) 367-3370. Weekend 4265.
Dansville Mural Festival July 23 to 24 • Mumford Anything That Floats
The weekend at Genesee
July 23 • Dansville Country Village and Museum, Regatta
Activities for this new fes- 1410 Flint HIll Rd., explores July 30 on Conesus Lake •
tival run noon to 5 p.m. along the complex history of how Lakeville
the village’s. Main Street. Mu-
ral is being created by Arlin
the fight to end slavery and
unite a nation affected life in
Build your own boat of re-
cycled materials and race oth-
Genesee All-Sports Camp
Graff. Meet the artists two days 19th-century New York, and er teams. Prizes, disc jockey,
earlier at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, its affects on modern society. food, and silent auction. For When: June 27-July 29 Monday- Friday
July 21 at Battle Street Brewery Admission applies. For infor- rules, check the website. Spon-
(tent). Professional chalk art- Where: Genesee Community College
mation, go to www.gcv.org or sored by Chip Holt Nature
ists will create from 11 a.m. to 4 call (585) 294-8280. Center. Event is staged at Vi- How Much: $150/Week +$10 early drop off late pick up
p.m. July 23. Artists are expect- tale Park, Lakeville. For regis-
ed to include Derek Crocker, Kingdom Bound tration details, go to chipholt- Age Group: Kindergarten – 6th Grade
Rebecca Crocker, Sonja Ol- July 24 to 27 • Darien Center naturecenter.org.
bert, and Melissa Gartz. Chil-
dren’s arts and crafts from
Christian music festival at
Attica Rodeo Pack a lunch and enjoy a day filled with sports
Six Flags Darien Lake, 9993 Al-
noon to 4 p.m. Musicians on legheny Rd. features speakers, Aug. 4 to 6 • Attica and outdoor activities, Swimming, crafts, and
Main from noon to 4:30 p.m. seminars, family fun and mu- Now in its 64th year, the ro- more. Daily Prizes and a Free T-shirt.
feature Connie & Henry, noon sic. This year’s lineup includes deo includes specialty acts and
to 1:30 p.m.; Michael Scott Skillet, Casting Crowns, Toby- events in bareback riding, sad-
Smith & Valley Rising, 1:30 to Mac, Matthew West, We Are dle bronc riding, steer wres- Contact Jeffery Reyngoudt with any Questions
3 p.m.; and Trevor Donlon, 2 Messengers, John Cooper, and tling, team roping, tie-down Phone: (585) 330-3593
to 4:30 p.m. For more details, Reggie Dabbs. Admission. For roping, barrel racing, break- Email: Jcreyngoudt@genesee.edu
visit dansvilleartworks.com/ information, go to www.king- away racing and, of course,
livco-walls-dansville-mu- dombound.org, or call (716) bull riding. Admission. Events
Register @ https://www.gccsportcamps.com/
ral-festival. 633-1117. take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Festivals friendly competition where

every runner’s time counts.
You choose the city closest to
From T16 your heart. More information
at www.metro10race.com.
from Fanatics. Check-in and Sign up at runsignup.com.
meat inspection from 7 to 9
a.m. For more information, go Germanfest
to limabluesfest.com .
Aug. 27 • Attica
Rock the Park Come celebrate all things
Aug. 6 • Albion German with food, music and
Bullard Park, East Avenue, entertainment for the entire
Albion • www.facebook.com/ family at Attica Veterans Me-
rockbullardpark morial Park, 129 Exchange St.,
Rock the Park is an annual Attica. In the past the festival
festival intended to raise funds has welcomed more than 500
for renovations to Bullard Park people. The event is hosted
in Albion. The festival is cen- by the Attica Lion’s Club. For
tered around an all-day con- information, go to www.atti-
cert and includes food, drink, calions.org.
crafts, raffles, and a beer tent.
Proceeds go towards renovat- Steampunk Festival
ing the park.
Aug. 27 • Albion
Empire State Antique MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTOGRAPH The event is planned for the
Nate Powell of Dansville competes during the steer wrestling event at the 2021 Attica Rodeo. Orleans County Fairgrounds,
Truck Association Show
12690 Route 31, Albion. Ste-
Aug. 6 to 7 • Alexander ampunk is a style of design and
The 2022 show is relocating fashion that combines histor-
to the WNY Gas & Steam Asso- ical elements with anachro-
ciation Grounds, 10294 Gillate nistic technological features
Rd., Alexander. For more in- inspired by science fiction.
formation, go to https://www. Festival details are to be an-
alexandersteamshow.com/. nounced. For information, go
Orleans County to oakeswinery.com/steam-
punk-festival.
Rotary Fishing Derby
Aug. 6 to 21 • Lake Ontario, Fiddlers Fair and Making
Orleans County
This longtime favorite of- Music Weekend
fers a $4,000 grand prize and Aug. 27 and 28 • Mumford
BEN BEAGLE/LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS FILE PHOTO
more than $10,000 in cash and More than 100 musicians
prizes. Lake Ontario waters Evan Hill of Avon gnaws on his ear of corn during the Avon
Rotary Corn Festival’s corn-eating contest in 2019. The festival is
may be heard throughout the
from the Niagara River to the grounds of Genesee Country
Genesee River are the eligible scheduled to return for the first time in two years this summer.
Village and Museum, 1410
waters for this trout and salm- nna Avenue, Mount Morris. kid zone and corn eating and DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. The
on derby. Go to www.rotary- The event features arts and cornhole contests. The popu- Hala the stilt walker is seen musicians will showcase folk
fishingderby.com or call (585) crafts, Italian and American lar beer garden will be expand- with Luna Walter at the 2018 music traditions and musical
589-5570. cuisines, musical entertain- ed and offer New York craft Steampunk Festival. stylings of 19th-century New
Wyoming County Fair ment. The children’s activity beers and cider. Parking and York state. Admission applies.
area includes bounce houses, admission are free. For infor- One of the largest hill climbs For information, go to www.
Aug. 12 to 19 • Pike face painting. Enjoy the spec- mation, go to avonrotary.com. in the country takes place gcv.org.
The Pike Fairgrounds, 70 tacular fireworks display set to at 10401 Poags Hole Rd., off
East Main St., Pike, offers a Springwater Community Route 36 in Dansville. Lots of
week’s worth of fun, including
music on Saturday night. For New York State
information, go to mountmor- Day Car Show vendors offering food, mer-
many daily activities such as risnyrotaryitalianfest.com. chandise and more. Admis- Festival of Balloons
exhibits, rides, horse shows, Aug. 14 • Springwater sion and parking fees apply.
home arts, flowers, farm ani- Avon Corn Festival Check out the classic car Sept. 2 to 4 • Dansville
Event takes place rain or shine. The festival begins with a
mals and products, great food show at Larry J. Canute Me-
Aug. 13 • Downtown Avon For more information, go to free balloon glow Thursday
and so much more. For a full morial Park, School Street,
The annual festival is pro- poagshole.com or call (585) from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Daily
schedule of events, go online Springwater. Show starts at 9
duced by Avon Rotary. The 335-9260. balloon flights (weather per-
to wyomingcountyfair.org/. a.m. Registration is from 9 a.m.
delightful festival opens at mitting) are scheduled for 6
to noon. Trophies are handed
Mount Morris Rotary 10 a.m. and concludes with a
out at 3 p.m. Free admission Metro 10 Race p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
free outdoor concert by The Saturday and Sunday, and 6
Italian Festival Skycoasters from 7:30 to 10:30
and parking. Aug. 19 • Orleans County a.m. Monday. Activities and
Aug. 12 to 14 • p.m. More than 100 arts and Poags Hole Professional The sixth annual Metro 10 launches take place at Dans-
Mount Morris crafts vendors are featured Motorcycle Hillclimb pits two unique running com- ville Municipal Airport; use
The family event takes place along with live entertainment, munities (Rochester and Buf-
at Bellamy Park on Lackawa- a variety of food vendors, a Aug. 14 • Dansville falo) against each other in a See FESTIVALS T19
Hemlock to host
blues music festival
HEMLOCK – “A Week-
end of Blues,” featuring eight
award-winning blues musicians,
is coming to Hemlock Fair-
grounds, 7370 Water St., from
June 17 to 19.
The festival is the second an-
nual music event to be staged at
the fairgrounds by Fanatics Pub
of Lima.
The lineup on Friday features:
n Cinnamon Jones, 7 p.m. Her body
of work reflects inspirate from gospel,
blues, jazz, pop, R&B, and soul.
n Miller and the Other Sinners, 9
p.m. Featuring David Mihcael Miller,
members of the Campbell Brothers
and a small ensemble of international-
ly known musicians.
The Saturday lineup is:
n Johnny Rawls, 1 p.m. A soul blues
singer, guitarist, arranger, songwriter
and record producer who has released
more than 15 albums. He has been Peter Noone headlines a double-bill at Batavia Downs featuring his band, Herman’s Hermits and the Grass Roots.
nominated many times for a Blues Mu-
sic Award and won Soul Blues Album of
the Year for “I’m Still Around.”
n King Solomon Hicks, 3 p.m. The
24-year-old guitarist’s album, “Har-
Batavia Downs keeps summer rockin’
lem,” is an 11-song salute to the mu- CONCERTS: Classic acts, tribute bands and southern rockers headline trackside shows
sicians he grew up with around Harlem.
n Sue Foley Band, 5 p.m. Foley is
a multi-award-winning musician with a By Brian Quinn leased seven studio albums. son, Dusty Hanvey, Larry some of DelGuidice’s origi-
long history of defying convention and bquinn@batavianews.com The Juno Award winning Nelson and Joe Dougherty nal work.
being a positive role model for aspiring, Ten Friday concerts are rockers will be performing played Batavia Downs last n Aug. 19, Dire Straits Ex-
young female musicians. set for the Pepsi Rockin’ the hits such as “One Thing” and summer. perience. With former Dire
The festival concludes Sunday Downs Summer Concert Se- “Paralyzer.” n July 22, Molly Hatchet. Straits member Chris White,
with: ries that begins in 2022 sea- n July 1, Get the Led Out. The southern rock legends this collection of profession-
n Tas Cru Band, noon. Cru is a shuf-
fle-swing-soul guitarist who is known son June 17. The group will perform the started in Jacksonville in al musicians will be playing
for reinventing his styles. “As you look up to this songs of Led Zeppelin, in- 1978. The band will perform all of Dire Straits’ major hits.
n Gary Hoey, 2 p.m. Boston na- year, we have scheduled 10 cluding “Black Dog,” “Immi- hits such as “Flirtin’ with Tickets for all concerts
tive has released 22 albums in styles shows and I think you’re grant Song,” and “Stairway to Disaster,” “Dreams I’ll Nev- are available at www.Bat-
from rock, surf, blues, holiday and going to agree with me, it’s, Heaven.” er See” and Whiskey Man.” aviaConcerts.com and via
soundtracks. by far, the best show lineup n July 8, Theory. Hailing Opening for them will be Eventbrite. Tickets are $15
n Joe Louis Walker Band, 4 p.m. A
Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four- that we’ve had,” Henry Wo- from Delta, British Columbia, American southern rock for general admission, $30
time Blues Music Award winner had jtaszek, president and CEO the band, also known as The- band Blackfoot, which will be for VIP, $50 for premium and
had a career that exceeds a half cen- of Batavia Downs Gaming & ory of a Deadman, has nine playing such hits as “Train, debuting this year, limited
tury. Hotel, said in revealing the top 10 hits on Billboard’s Hot Train” and “Highway Song.” tickets for $75 will guarantee
Food and beer trucks will be lineup last winter. Mainstream Rock Tracks, in- n July 29, 38 Special. a front-row spot. All tickets
available. The fairgrounds event Concerts take place out- cluding four No. 1 tracks in Formed in Jacksonville in can be redeemed at Player’s
center, a large, covered building, side – rain or shine – at Bata- “Bad Girlfriend,” “Lowlife,” 1974, 38 Special performs Club at any time in the three
will also have food, beer, wine, via Downs on the racetrack. “Rx (Medicate)” and “History arena-rock pop smashes days following the concert
seltzers, and hard cider available. Doors open around 4 p.m. of Violence.” such as “Hold On Loosely,” for $15 Free Play to be used
There are 200 campsites avail- and the headlining acts take n July 15, Herman’s Her- “Rockin’ Into the Night” and on one of Batavia Downs
able with water and power for the stage about 8:30 p.m. mits starring Peter Noone, “Caught Up in You.” Gaming’s gaming machines.
those who may wish to stay on The schedule: with The Grass Roots. Noone n Aug. 5, The Machine. Season tickets are also
site. For camping information,
n June 17, Tommy DeCar- achieved international fame Billed as America’s top Pink available for each level of
call (585) 367-3370 or go to hem-
lockfair.org. lo and Rudy Cardenas. De- as Herman, lead singer of the Floyd show, The Machine, ticket and include savings
Performances are rain or shine. Carlo, lead singer of Boston 1960s pop band Herman’s returns to the Batavia Downs off of individual tickets and
No outside food or beverages will since 2007, performs all of Hermits. His classic hits in- stage after drawing one of last higher Free Play vouchers.
be allowed at the event center Boston’s hits from the 1970s clude “I’m Into Something summer’s largest crowds. “This concert series has
and no pets will be allowed at the and 1980s, including “More Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve n Aug. 12, Mike Del- really grown into something
event center. Than a Feeling,” “Peace of Got A Lovely Daughter” and Guidice. Making his Batavia over the years,” Wojtaszek
Daily tickets are available for Mind” and “Hitch A Ride.” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am.” The Downs debut DelGuidice, said. “We’re very proud of
$10 on Friday and $40 for Sat- Cardenas, a season 6 “Amer- Grass Roots, which originat- is a recording artist/singer/ what we’ll be able to put on
urday or Sunday ($50 day of). A ican Idol” finalist, will open ed in the mid-’60s, charted songwriter who is currently the stage. We’re looking for-
weekend pass is available for $70 the show, performing a full with such hits as “Midnight on tour with Billy Joel. Del- ward to the best lineup that
($80 day of). Tickets are available set of Journey’s classic hits. Confessions,” “Let’s Live for Guidice and his band play we’ve ever had.”
through EventBrite. n June 24, Finger 11. The Today,” “Sooner or Later” all of Joel’s big hits. They will For more information, go
For event information, call Canadian rock band from and “Temptation Eyes.” The also perform renditions of to www.BataviaDownsGam-
(315) 573-2411. Burlington, Ontario, has re- current lineup of Mark Daw- other classic rock hits, plus ing.com.
3219 Drake Street Rd., Oak- on Sunday. Go to www.ap- Letchworth Arts and
Festivals field. Join the conversation
about Labor Daze 2022 on its
tors & Aero Gas Engines Cost
is $10 at the gate. Children 12
and under are free. For infor-
pleumpkin.com/index.htm.
Crafts Show and Sale
From T17 Facebook Page. mation, go to https://www.al- Downtown Batavia Oct. 8 to 10 (Columbus Day
exandersteamshow.com/. Wine Walk weekend) • Perry
the Maple Street entrance. Autumn in the Village Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Event highlights include arts
Western New York Gas and Oct 1 • Batavia
Oct. 8 and 9 and 10 a.m. to 4
and craft vendors, food court, Steam Engine Association Sept. 10 • Livonia Event hours are 4 to 8 p.m. p.m. Oct. 10 at Perry Village
tethered rides, entertainment, Festival hours are 11 a.m. in downtown Batavia. Regis-
Rally to 6 p.m. in downtown Livo- tration required. Must have
Park, 120 Lake St., Perry. More
rides and amusements for than 300 arts and crafts exhibi-
children, and a car show. Ad- Sept. 8 to 11 • Alexander nia. Families and folks of all valid NYS ID. For registration
ages may enjoy arts and crafts tors, food vendors and live en-
mission for adults, children Hosted at Western New information, go to downtown- tertainment. Go to artswyco.
vendors, food, music, free in-
younger than 12 years old ad- York Gas & Steam Association bataviany.com. org or call (585) 237-3517.
flatables for children, farm-
mitted for free. No pets (ser- Grounds, 10294 Gillate Rd., Al-
ers market, wine tasting, and
vice dogs allowed), coolers, exander. The annual rally is in
more. Call (585) 346-3100 .
alcohol or drones on grounds. its 55th year with antique trac-
For information, go to nysfob. tors, steam engines, log saw- Hop Harvest Festival
com or call (585) 335-8418. ing, gas engines, threshing, Sept. 10 • Mumford
tractor pulls, working models, At Genesee Country Village
Oakfield Labor Daze
Tune Up
woodworking, flea market, and Museum, 1410 Flint HIll
Sept. 3 to 5 • Oakfield food, live music, and a black- Rd., Mumford, you will be able
Enjoy three days of music, smith shop. This year the rally to tour one of the only working
food and fun in Triangle Park, will honor Waterloo Boy Trac- 19th-century breweries in the
United States. Also, hear the
museum’s costumed inter-
69
preters talk about harvesting
and processing fresh hops. Ad-
mission. For information, go
to gcv.org/events.
$ 95
+ Tax
AppleUmpkin Festival Excludes 1234YF
Sept. 24-25 • Wyoming
Enjoy one of the region’s
most famous arts and crafts
festivals, with more than 200
vendors, food, activities, en-
tertainment, and an antique www.upstatechevyofattica.com
show and sale. There’s a blue-
grass festival on Saturday and 36 Main St., Attica NY • 1-800-639-4446
THE DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTOGRAPH firemen’s chicken barbecue
From steam to gas there is a full range of tractors highlighted
at the Western New York Gas and Steam Engine Association’s
annual rally in Alexander.
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Tiny doors, home to fairies, fascinate in Dansville

By Jeanne Gridley “Fairy Doors of Dansville,” Adding to the magic of the The goals of these fairy door who come to find them.
Located in the business dis- each door is a unique creation fairy door trail, visitors will find creations are to spark imagi- This is a free and accessible
trict of historic Dansville, are of folk art that often reflects a beautiful life-size sculpture nation, creativity, and wonder,
27 little doors that seem to be the nature of its host’s busi- of a fairy seated on a crescent and to bring smiles to those See DOORS T21
home for a variety of fairies, ness or organization. For ex- moon, created by local artist
elves, and gnomes. ample, WDNY Radio’s door Deb McAfee. This sculpture
These magical folks may be is built into a 45 rpm record, is located on the sidewalk in
difficult to spy but their small while Homegrown Coffee front of the Dogwood Trading
doors are easy to find and are Bar’s little door is attached to a Company.
in place year-round for visitors burlap bag of coffee beans and The “Fairy Doors of Dans-
to discover. also features tiny chairs and ville” recently celebrated its
Known collectively as the pastries. The VAULT (vintage fifth birthday, The project has Pick Your Own
items) has a new door that has grown each year since it began • Strawberries
a steam punk flair to it, and An- in 2017.
gie’s Ice Cream Shoppe’s little Hundreds of visitors of all • Raspberries
door looks like it came straight ages have delighted in these • Apples
out of Candy Land. whimsical little doors. • Blueberries
• Christmas Trees
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Dansville’s ‘First Friday’ events bring community together

The Dansville First Friday p.m. ple to come and local businesses a few First Fridays so local res-
“mini festivals” were thought n Sept. 9: Kidding Around to promote their goods. Some idents can show off their hot
up by the events branch of the Downtown, 5 to 7 p.m. Note that businesses also stay open late rods.
Dansville Area Chamber of the September festival is not tak- for shoppers on “First Friday.” Information is also available
Commerce and were created to ing place on the first Friday due There are also cruise-ins for at dansvillechamber.com.
bring people together. to the New York State Festival of
Each year organizers add new Balloons taking place during the
themes and reboot successful first Friday of September.
themes. This year has featured n Oct. 7: Oktoberfest, 5 to 7
a “Rainboots and Umbrellas” p.m.
Wills • Trusts • Health Care Proxies
parade, a Law Enforcement Ap- Programs are also planned in • Power of Attorney • Probate
preciation event and a celebra- November and December.
tion of the village’s “Fairy Doors” Each First Friday includes • Real Estate • VA Pensions
trail. Upcoming First Friday crafts for kids, giveaways, shop-
themes include: ping, dining, vendors and other Elder Law
This tooth fairy-inspired fairy n July 1: Baseball, Mom & activities.
door can be found at Dansville Apple Pie. Activities are planned Events are listed on the Dans-
with emphasis on asset protection
Family Dental, 191 Main St., in Babcock Park beginning at 5 ville First Friday Facebook page, & crisis planning
Dansville. p.m. The Dansville Gliders base- @FirstFridayDansville.
ball team is scheduled to play. Organizers solicit vendors
n Aug. 5: Farm Days, 5 to 7 and interested informative peo-
Stephen M. Kelley, Esq.
Doors Attorney at Law
From T20
walking trail, and most of the 131 Main St. • Suite 7 - Side Entrance
doors are visible from the win- PO Box 278 • Geneseo, NY 14454
dow of their host’s location. PHONE 585-519-4387
Visitors will find an added FAX 585-519-4419
bonus in the trees of Pioneer
Park where there are many myattorney52@gmail.com
signs of the wee folks. The park
is located across the street
from the Dansville Historical
Society Museum, 14 Church
St., Dansville.
To guide you on your quest
to discover all the doors, you
may pick up a map at any of
the host locations, including
the tourist information area
in the entryway of the North
Dansville Town Hall, 14 Clara
Barton St. A Family Campground In A Park-like Setting
The Fairy Doors of Dansville
began with 16 doors and con- Big Rigs Welcome ◊ Groups Welcome
tinues to grow. Pull Thru’s ◊ Full Hookups ◊ Municipal Water
For more information about Pavilion ◊ Store ◊ LP Gas
the Fairy Doors of Dansville, Hiking Trail ◊ Bicycle Track ◊ Playground
visit its Facebook page at Fairy Sand Volleyball ◊ TWO Pools
Doors of Dansville or find the
project on Instagram @fairy-
Miniature Golf ◊ Arcade ◊ Wi-Fi
doorsofdansville.
The magic awaits you!
This project is supported
by the fairy door hosts, Dans-
ville ArtWorks, dedicated
supporters of creativity and
whimsy, and is made possible
with funds from the Statewide
Community Regrant, a regrant
program of the state Council
on the Arts with the support Within minutes to:
of the Office of the Governor Darien Lake Amusement Park Rte. 262,6749 Townline Rd.
and the state Legislature and Batavia Downs ◊ Buffalo Byron, NY 14422
administered locally by the Letchworth State Park ◊ Niagara Falls
Rochester Lilac Festival ◊ Rochester
(585) 548-9002
Genesee Valley Council on the
Arts. Niagara Falls ◊ Genesee Country Museum Between Exits 47 & 48
How to make camping more comfortable

Metro Creative Connection strategies to combine camp- work better for car camping, lug to and from the campsite or snack before bed will start
The call of the wild can ing and comfort. as these are heavier but also and they will be highly effec- the digestion process, which
be irresistible. Camping en- n Focus on a good night’s thicker and wider than the tive at keeping meat, fish and can warm your internal body
thusiasts often insist there’s rest. A good night’s rest can alternatives, providing more beverages cold during your temperature and make it easi-
nothing better than sleeping be elusive for novice and comfort and support. Bring trip. er to sleep comfortably.
beneath a star-filled sky, and experienced campers alike. along a pillow from home or n Increase your body n Spice things up. Food
anyone who’s experienced a Thankfully, campers can ex- an inflatable camp pillow for heat before going to bed. cooked over an open flame is
night under the stars would plore various options to make added comfort. Nighttime temperatures can undeniably delicious, but it’s
likely find it hard to argue that their nights out in the wild n Invest in a good cooler. dip even when camping in easy for campers to forget that
point. more conducive to sleep. The It’s easy to take food and bev- summertime. Few people such meals are made even
Comfort and camping are outdoor recreation experts erages for granted when plan- find it easy to fall asleep when better with spices. But foods
not exactly synonymous. at REI note that there are ning a camping trip. However, they’re cold, but a few sim- made around the campfire
In fact, many people look three types of sleeping pads: when camping for a weekend ple tricks can ensure you’re need not be bland. Spice bot-
forward to roughing it in the self-inflating, air and closed- or longer, a good cooler can warm and comfortable when tles are portable and don’t
wild and intentionally eschew cell foam. REI recommends ensure food and beverages it’s time to call it a night. REI take up much space. Salt and
comfort in an effort to create air pads or closed-cell pads stay cold without forcing recommends wearing long pepper are must-haves, but
what they feel is a more au- for backpackers, as these are campers to make routine ice underwear overnight and put- it’s easy for campers to tote
thentic camping experience. lightweight options that won’t runs. Lightweight coolers with ting on a fresh pair of clean, along additional favorite
But those who want the best make backpacking more thick walls and sufficient insu- dry socks before going to bed. spices to make mealtime that
of both worlds can try various difficult. Self-inflating pads lation won’t prove a chore to In addition, eating a light meal much more palatable.
We took a look and got hooked on

‘History Heroes’ SKYBROOK CAMPGROUND
to explore 1950s Camping specials, cabin and trailer rentals, weekend
activities, swimming pool, sm fish pond, playgrounds
BATAVIA – The Holland Land and much more. Give us a call and check out
Office Museum, 131 West Main skybrookcampground.com
St., is bringing back its History Nightly & Weekend campers are welcome. All just 5 miles
Heroes Summer Program. This off I-390 exit 4 or 5. Call or send for a 2022 brochure.
year’s theme is “History Rockin’
Around the Clock in the 1950s.” 10861 McCurdy Road, Dansville, NY 14437
The program runs 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. daily July 26 to 30. Par-
585-335-6880
ents may sign up children 7 to
12 years old. The cost is $25 per
day per child, with discounts
for siblings and museum mem-
bers.
Participants will get a glimpse
into what it was like to live in the
1950s through numerous arti-
facts from the museum, such
GUIDE TO LOCAL
as a Sylvania black-and-white
TV, telephones, a phonograph, CAMPGROUNDS
45 rpm records, and more. Also
on display will be typewriters,
cameras, a transistor radio,
ball-bearing roller skates, and
a skate key. The children will
compare what we had back then CAMP IN COMFORT THIS SEASON:
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WHAT IN THE MURAL?
Artists to create large-scale art across Livingston County

By BRENDAN MCDONOUGH murals debut each weekend
bmcdonough@livingstonnews.com in July, representing three
This summer a sea of color festivals each for a total of nine
will engulf Livingston County. festivals in all of Livingston
It is all part of the first coun- County’s village.
ty-wide mural festival that “The dedication times will
is planned throughout the be staggered ... but during that
month of July. there will be things happen-
Ten artists from around the ing around those dedication
globe will be arriving in the times. There is all kinds of
county weeks before the festi- art activities for kids, family
val to turn blank building walls activities, food, beverages, art
into colorful, large-scale pub- demonstrations, live music
lic art projects in nine villages. and each community is plan-
“The communities have ning it a little bit differently,”
been very involved and they Wadsworth said.
have been working since last Specific plans for each vil-
year to create a festival to lage are still being developed.
dedicate a mural in their town The schedule is expected to
on those three weekends” in be completed by June and
July, said Louise Wadsworth, will then be posted to the Eco-
downtown coordinator for nomic Development website
Livingston County Economic and its tourism website, Vis- LIIVNGSTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PHOTOGRAPH
Development. “That is pretty itLivCo.com. Murals are being created across Livingston County to inspire imaginations and community pride.
huge that we have the whole Wadsworth said the idea for with a public art consultant,
county working on creating the event came from seeing a
these festivals in each village, social media post about a mu- named Alex Hall, and if you
so each of those weekends will ral festival that another state look her up she did a festival
be having three festivals.” had done.
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Murals Visiting artists: Biographies of Livingston County’s mural artists

From T24 A capsule look at the artists featured in years in California working for a trompe
the Livingston County mural festival: l’oeil mural painter while developing her
own murals and canvas pieces. Penfold
in Indiana called, ‘Make your Ivan Roque: Ivan J. Roque is a will paint in the village of Lima. June 12
Cuban-American artist from Miami, Fla., to July 9.
own mural festival.’ That got with a passion for the concepts of birth,
our attention, when they did death, time, renewal and social dynam- Justin Suarez: Born on a family farm in
ics. He has a bachelor of arts degree upstate New York, Justin Suarez is an
that and we saw it on Face- in visual arts and is primarily a spray artist who brings together the rural and
book back in 2020. They did 11 paint and acrylic artist that has been the urban. Celebrating wildlife, he paints
doing murals internationally since 2010. flora and fauna flawlessly over concrete
murals in 11 counties,” Wad- Roque will paint in the village of Avon. and brick. With more than 18 years of
sworth said. “When we saw July 1 to 9. experience, he is able to capture the
that we were like ‘If they can majesty of the natural world through his
Tim Parsley: Tim Parsley is a public artist, explosive graphics and remarkable tech-
do 11 murals in 11 counties, educator, and professor of studio art at nique. Suarez will paint in the village of
the University of Saint Francis teaching Livonia. July 9 to 16.
then we can do 9 in one coun- courses in mural painting and public art.
ty, in different villages.’ “ He has created numerous large scale Ouizi: Louise Jones, aka 0uizi (née Chen),
Livingston County officials murals, nationally and internationally and was born and raised in Santa Monica,
utilizes references from American history LIVINGSTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PHOTOGRAPH Calif., and is best known for her large-
reached out to Hall and have in his work. Parsley will paint in the vil- scale floral mural installations, often
been working with her as a lage of Caledonia. June 25 to July 9. Max and Andy. Key Detail will paint in depicting site-specific plants and ani-
the village of Geneseo. July 2 to 16. mals. Her techniques are informed by
consultant for more than a Arlin Graff: Arlin Graff is Brazilian, with her education in drawing and print mak-
year, said Wadsworth. a distinct style that gives life to his Kacy Jackson: A Louisville native, Kacy ing, and an early introduction to Georgia
abstract creations, which seem to be Jackson is best known for his brightly O’Keeffe. 0uizi will paint in the village of
The Livingston County Mu- emerging from a digital work. Graff’s colored murals around Louisville, Ken- Mount Morris. July 14 to 23.
ral Festival is expected to have work represents a type of deconstruc- tucky, including one of legendary boxer
tionism, inspired by his childhood. His Muhammad Ali. He launched his own Matthew Mederer: A self-taught artist,
murals with images that peo- art can be found all over the globe, from business, The Art of Kacy, in 2017. Jack- Matthew Mederer, has been pushing
ple have not seen before. The Brazil to France. Graff will paint in the son will paint in the village of Leicester. boundaries and promoting original ideas
images will be created with a village of Dansville. July 9 to 23. June 30 to July 16. through his artwork for more than 20
years. His depth and breadth of styles,
more artistic representation, Key Detail: Internationally renowned Abigail Penfold: Abigail Penfold is a work- ranging from graffiti to realism, has
husband-wife team Andrei Krautsou and ing artist/painter from East Aurora who helped him realize an original body of
Wadsworth said. Julia Yu-Baba are mural artists who also primarily uses acrylics and oils. She work with a signature style combining
“We don’t want a picture of work with paintings and illustrations, cre- received a bachelor of fine arts degree, realism and optical illusions. Mederer
your historic courthouse on ating mural art for more than 20 years. concentrating in painting and drawing, will paint in the village of Nunda. July 2
They travel with their two young children, from SUNY Plattsburgh. She spent many to 23.
a building in your downtown
because they can just see
the courthouse. We need to artist who will be here the Wadsworth said a lucky few “When you come into the Chapel streets and featured
picture something more than longest as her mural will take people will be selected to work downtowns to see the murals historic people and places as it
that. So if you are surround- three to four weeks to com- alongside them. and the artists that are paint- told the community’s story.
ed by fields and forests, we
plete. She will be painting in “Another key component of ing, you can also walk around “To begin with everyone
don’t put fields and forest on
the village of Lima. this is that our locals are able and see all of these different was all scared that it was going
the wall because people can
Another will come at the to apply to be an apprentice to boards that are done by our lo- to be like downtown Roches-
already see that,” said Wad-
end of June, with the rest arriv- a mural artist,” she said. cal artists,” said Wadsworth. ter with graffiti but while it was
sworth.
ing in July. Apprentice artists must be Wadsworth said she hopes being painted you could just
To help create those images,
some of the nation’s top mu- They are very different art- 18 or older. The apprentice the felts will not only help to see how proud they were of
ral artists are being brought ists. Wadsworth said each has does not need to commit to inspire the next generation of their community from seeing
to Livingston County. The their own style of painting. being with the artist the whole artists but also help to cele- that mural,” Wadsworth said.
10 artists are Ivan J. Roque, a “Some are spray painting week, but the experience will brate Livingston County and “That is really part of it too,
Cuban-American artists from artists, which is a little bit of a provide “a chance to see how all that the area has to offer. that community pride. Now
Miami, Fla.; Tim Parsley, a faster process,” Wadsworth to scale up your work and “Like when that mural went people say ‘Oh, that mural in
public artist and professor of said. “It is kind of interesting what the materials are that art- up in Mount Morris, the first Mount Morris.’ It is known for
studio art at the University of to see them paint because ists like this use,” Wadsworth one by Shawn Dunwoody, the the mural.”
St. Francis; Arlin Graff, a Bra- it is not just stuff you get at said. community pride around that –––
Walmart, but stuff you get “We want to be able to train To learn more about the mural
zilian artist whose work can be has been tremendous,” Wad- festival or the apprentice program,
found all over the globe; Key from Germany with very fine our local artists to do the fu- sworth said of the mural that visit inspirationstrail.com or contact
Detail, the husband-wife team points.” ture murals,” she said. “This is debuted in 2019 at Main and Wadsworth at (585) 243-7124.
of Andrei Krautsou and Julia Wadsworth said each artists an investment in public art by
Yu-Baba; Kacy Jackson, cre- will also be talking to residents economic development be-
ator of brightly-colored mural
around his native Louisville,
in the community, which was
a requirement of them coming
cause we believe in the quality
of life is the most important
Green Harbor Campground Marina
Kentucky; Abigail Penfold, a to the festival. thing for recruiting visitors
working artist/painter from “Each artist is committed and residents.” Boat Launch • Docks • Full Hookups Throughout
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artist from Santa Monica, Ca- “So there will be an opportu- happen at the same time. The
lif., known for her large-scale nity for people to actually hear public art show, taking place
floral mural installations; and from the artists, their ideas, in all of the downtown areas
Matthew Mederer. what other art they do and of Livingston County, will
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‘Sidewalk Showcase’ set to debut in July

By BRENDAN MCDONOUGH county’s nine villages. missions for the project.
bmcdonough@livingstonnews.com Inspirations Trail is a The students’ works will be
Community members of all 90-mile route of public art dis- displayed in business store-
skill levels are being called up- plays that stretch the length fronts as part of the Sidewalk
on to show their artistic sides and breadth of Livingston Showcase. Students drew on
as part of this summer’s “Side- County. quotes or song lyrics to inspire
walk Showcase” across Living- “The idea is to get people to their artworks, which they
ston County. walk up and down the streets painted on 2-foot by 2-foot
“We are asking students in and get hope and be inspired,” wooden panels.
the school and local artists to said Wadsworth. “The ‘Sidewalk Showcase’
each paint a board that has Artists who registered allows visitors and locals to
some kind of inspirational by May 1 were provided a explore the nine villages of Liv-
message or quote,” said Louise 24-inch-by-24-inch-by-1.5- ingston County, spend time
Wadsworth, Downtown Coor- inch wood panel by Living- in downtown businesses they
dinator of Livingston County ston County Economic De- may not have visited before,
Economic Development. velopment. The wood panel and get inspired by messages
More than 100 works of art features a standard basswood of encouragement used by our
are expected to be displayed surface that resists splitting artists,” said Wadsworth.
in storefronts of all nine of and bubbling. It is cradled The Sidewalk Showcase,
the downtowns in Livingston with a highly stable solid pine first hosted in 2020, is a
County. frame that will not warp or self-guided art tour through
The event is in conjunction bend and can be used with any Livingston County’s down-
with the LivCo Walls Mural painting or drawing medium. town business districts.
Festival, that is planned during Both the surface and the frame For more information on
the month of July. The works are sanded on all sides for the Inspirations Trail and
are part of Livingston Coun- smoothness. Sidewalk Showcase, visit in-
ty’s Inspirations Trail, a public About a dozen Avon High spirationstrail.com or contact
AVON CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH art display that will showcase School students in Elizabeth Livingston County Economic
Mikaela Engstrom, a senior at Avon Central School, works on a work by amateur and profes- Patteson’s art classes recently Development at (585) 243-
piece for Livingston County’s “Sidewalk Showcase” in art class. sional artists in each of the wrapped up work on their sub- 7124.
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Letchworth State Park has seen record visitors through the pandemic. The massive park allows people to be spread out and explore both history and nature.
Oh, the places we can go ...

From expansive nature preserves and larly draws about 750,000 people annual- range of experiences from quiet engage-
state parks to educational museums and ly, but its vastness means you won’t feel ment to active exploration and adventure.
historic districts, the four-county GLOW crowded. The Park is home to many sites of inter-
region has a plethora of parks and attrac- The Glen Iris Inn and Restaurant, over- est to students of colonial times.
tions for summer activities or getaways. looking the Middle Falls, was home to Wil- A statue of Mary Jemison, “The White
The following pages include places to liam Pryor Letchworth. Woman of the Genesee” is near an Indian
explore and spend time outside in Gen- Facilities include picnic sites, camp- Council House and an authentic Seneca
esee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming sites, swimming pools, a museum, riv- Long House.
counties this summer. In addition to er rafting, balloon launches, historical The William Pryor Letchworth Muse-
some summer fun, you may also learn re-enactments, guided hikes, an October um houses a collection relating to the his-
about how the region has been shaped. craft show and other activities. tory of the Genesee Valley, as well as, ar-
It is recommended to confirm hours The Humphrey Nature Center offers cheological and natural history displays.
and programs in advance as things could year-round experiences for all ages. It Located in the Middle Falls Area of the
still change due to the COVID-19 pan- features interactive exhibits and pro- park near the Glen Iris Inn. Open from 10
demic. During the pandemic, public gramming that highlight the plants and a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days per week from
health officials have been encouraging animals, geology and river ecology of the May through October.
people to spend time outside. There are Genesee Valley. There’s also a butterfly A full schedule of events range from fes-
many options in the GLOW region, some garden, bird observation station and ma- tivals to lectures and guided walks.
popular and some hidden gems. ny trails. Information: (585) 493-3600, (585) 493-
New since last summer is the Autism 2760 or (585) 493-3616; parks.ny.gov.
Regional Nature Trail, popularly known as The FINGER LAKES TRAIL
ANT, an interactive trail designed to sup- This is New York’s longest continuous
LETCHWORTH STATE PARK port and encourage sensory perception, hiking trail system. MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO
Letchworth State Park and its “Grand while also providing enjoyable activities The Finger Lakes Trail Passport Hike Austin Kumro of Henrietta sits in a
Canyon of the East” is the jewel of the re- for visitors of all abilities and ages. The cuddle swing at Letchworth State Park’s
gion’s natural attractions. The park regu- trail loop features eight stations offering a See PLACES T28 newly-opened Autism Nature Trail.
through farmland, rolling hills,
Places and woods.
The trail begins at the Penn-
From T27 sylvania border in Allegany State
Park and extends north to meet
the Bruce Trail in Canada. The
system is a series of fun, easy southern section of the trail is
hikes designed to introduce you described as “rugged country,”
to the Finger Lakes Trail. The with hills up to 2,300 feet high
Finger Lakes Trail Hike No. 1 at and valleys as low as 1,300 feet.
Mount Morris Dam, is a 1.8-mile Around Darien Lakes State
round trip hike that starts at the Park, the trail is a fairly easy route
dam parking lot. During this through woods and farmlands,
short, easygoing hike, you will before entering a more devel-
see spectacular views of the oped area following field edges
gorge and Mount Morris Dam. and back roads. The trail is part
Finger Lakes Trail Pass- of the Finger Lakes Trail System.
ports Booklets are available at Information: www.foothill-
the Mount Morris Dam Visitor strailclub.org.
Center, 6103 Visitor Center Rd.,
Mount Morris. NEW YORK STATE BIRDING TRAIL
BENJAMIN GAJEWSKI/GENESEE VALLEY CONSERVANCY
Information: (585) 658-9320 The Gully Preserve in Wayland is the newest nature preserve managed by the Genesee Valley Two segments of the New
or fingerlakestrail.org. Conservancy. The preserve is in a mature hemlock forest and features several waterfalls and chutes.
York State Birding Trail have
opened in the GLOW region this
GENESEE VALLEY year. The Greater Niagara seg-
tle Mill Creek cutting through the
GREENWAY STATE PARK forested gully with its spectacu-
ment includes Genesee, Orleans
The Genesee Valley Gre- and Wyoming counties, and the
lar waterfalls.
enway State Park is a 90-mile Central-Finger Lakes segment,
Information: (585) 243-2190
open space corridor following includes Livingston County.
or geneseevalleyconservancy.
the route of the Genesee Val- The trail highlights the state’s
org.
ley Canal and the Pennsylva- world-class and range of birding
nia Railroad Rochester Branch SPRINGWATER TRAILS opportunities. When fully open,
from the Erie Canalway Trail in ORGANIZATION the trail will feature 180 birding
Rochester’s Genesee Valley Park The Springwater Trails Or- locations across the state.
to Cuba, Allegany County. The ganization plans hikes that take The Central-Finger Lakes
Greenway passes through wood- advantage of natural geograph- Birding Trail features 54 loca-
lands, wetlands, river and stream ical resources and surrounding tions in 15 counties. Livingston
valleys, rolling farmlands, steep beauty. The hikes are broken up DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTOGRAPH County is represented by the
gorges, and historic villages in into different skill levels so every- A family attempts to catch sight of two bald eagles from an Twin Cedars Environmental Ar-
16 towns in Monroe, Livingston, one can take advantage of what observation deck in the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge. ea, 6274 E. Avon-Lima Rd., Avon,
Wyoming, Allegany, and Cat- the area has to offer. The calen- and Hemlock-Canadice State
taraugus counties. dar of events can be found on the Information: (585) 948-5445, TONAWANDA WILDLIFE Forest, plus six trails in Letch-
Recreational activities include website springwatertrails.org. www.fws.gov/refuge/iroquois/ worth State Park.
MANAGEMENT AREA The Greater Niagara Birding
hiking, biking, cross country ski- Springwater Trails organize about.html.
ing or bird watching. Horseback volunteers to build and main- The Tonawanda Wildlife Trail includes 36 locations in five
OAK ORCHARD WILDLIFE Management Area is a 5,600-acre counties. Genesee County has
riding and snowmobiling is al- tain trails within the Springwa-
lowed in designated areas. ter area. Springwater Trails can MANAGEMENT AREA wildlife management area that John White Wildlife Manage-
Information: www.fogvg.org. be contacted by email to info@ Oak Orchard Wildlife Man- forms the western end of the Al- ment Area in Basom, Oak Or-
springwatertrails.org. agement Area is a 2,500-acre abama Swamps along with the chard and Tonawanda Wildlife
GENESEE VALLEY CONSERVANCY 11,000 acre Iroquois NWR and Management areas and the Iro-
IROQUOIS NATIONAL WILDLIFE wildlife management area in
The Genesee Valley Conser- 2,500-acre Oak Orchard WMA. quois National Wildlife Refuge.
the northwest part of Genesee
vancy is a nationally accredited REFUGE It is primarily within Niagara and Wyoming County includes Bea-
non-profit conservation orga- County, with a small northern
The refuge, which encom- portion in Orleans County. The Genesee counties, with a small ver Meadow Audubon Center in
nization working to protect the passes more than 10,000 acres, portion within Orleans County. North Java, Carlton Hill Multi-
habitat, open space and farm- WMA contains a mix of marsh,
serves primarily as a nesting, woodland and grasslands and Main habitats present are ple-Use Center in Dale, and the
land in the Genesee River water- feeding, resting and staging ar- wetland impoundments, grass- six Letchworth State Park trails.
shed. More than 17,800 acres of forms the eastern end of the Al-
eas for migratory waterfowl. The land fields and forested wet- The New York State Birding
natural habitat and productive abama swamps that extend west
habitats support about 266 spe- lands. The habitats support a Trail map is available at www.
farm and forest land have been to include Iroquois National ibirdny.org. The map provides
cies of birds, 42 species of mam- variety of birds, including several
conserved by the Conservancy mals, plus reptiles, fish, amphib- Wildlife Refuge and Tonawanda information on each site, includ-
Wildlife Management Area. rare species.
and private landowners. ians and insects. Bald eagles Includes overlook parking ing amenities, species likely to
The Conservancy leads guid- have maintained an active nest The main parking lot on Al- be seen, and directions. Addi-
bion Road provides an expan- lots, trails, and an accessible ob-
ed walks on protected farmland on the refuge since 1986. servation/hunting blind at end tional educational and interpre-
and wilderness areas in Living- Of the four trails that run sive view of the Goose Pond tive information is available.
impoundment which hosts of an accessible trail overlooking
ston County, with occasional through both Genesee and Or- a pond.
canoe excursions down the Gen- leans counties, two are known to waterfowl and shorebirds most GENESEE COUNTY
of the year and a view of a large Information: https://www.
esee River. be the best – Onondaga Nature dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24442.ht-
The organization owns na- grassland and purple martin ALABAMA
Trail (2.2 miles) and Swallow ml.
ture preserves open to the public Hollow Nature Trail (1.3 miles). houses. The observation tower ALABAMA MUSEUM
year-round for recreation and The trails are open year-round. overlooking Windmill Marsh THE CONSERVATION TRAIL The museum, 2218 Judge Rd.,
education. Its newest preserve is The visitor center is open provides viewing of waterfowl The 177-mile Conserva- resides in an old school house
the 20-acre Gully Preserve along from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and roosting wading birds. tion Trail offers a backpacking and features everything from a
Whiteman Gully Road in Way- through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 Information: https://www. adventure for explorers. The hammered dulcimer to Dr. Ne-
land. The property is a mature p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 1101 dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24442.ht- trail, which travels through
hemlock forest that features Lit- Casey Rd., Basom. ml. Darien Lakes State Park, crosses See PLACES T29
BATAVIA PEACE GARDEN

Places The Batavia Peace Garden,
131 West Main St., part of an in-
FIND HUNDREDS OF THINGS TO DO EVERY MONTH
From T28 ternational initiative, honors when you visit our online calendars at TheDailyNewsOnline.com and TheLCN.com
peace between nations and Bat-
al’s buggy. Part of the original avia’s history. Next to the Hol-
Basom post office is on display. land Land Office Museum, 131
West Main St. (585) 343-2387,
Through other artifacts visitors
will discover that Alabama used
to have three gun manufactur-
www.bataviapeacegarden.com.
CENTENNIAL PARK
Save The Date!
ers. Open noon to 3 p.m. the first
and third Sunday of the month
(except holidays), and by ap-
The park at 151 State St. is a
14-acre natural setting in the 32nd Annual
city. Site of several summer
pointment. Call (585) 948-9341. events, including the July 4 Pic-
ALEXANDER nic in the Park and the Batavia
Concert Band’s weekly summer
ALEXANDER MUSEUM concert series. (585) 345-6305.
The museum, 3350 Church DEWITT RECREATION AREA
St., is on the third floor of Al-
exander’s Town Hall, the only A former sand and gravel
three-story cobblestone town quarry has been turned into a
hall in the United States. Visi- public park at 115 Cedar St. with
tors will find items such as an old
phone, record players, typewrit-
er, and a collection of farm and
recreational opportunities in the
city of Batavia. The 64-acre park
offers hiking trails, picnic shel-
July 16 & 17, 2022 in LeRoy
ters, playground, walking path,
work tools. The museum is open
by appointment only. Contact fishing. There are four main
trails in the park – the longest is 1
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
the historian to schedule a tour,
(585) 591-1204. mile – and the majority lead you
around DeWitt Lake. www.co.
BASOM genesee.ny.us. (585) 345-6305.
JOHN WHITE WILDLIFE DWYER STADIUM
MANAGEMENT AREA The city-owned facility at 299
This 329-acre Wildlife Man- Bank St., Batavia, is home to the
agement Area, 1594 Judge Rd., Batavia Muckdogs, now a team
is managed to provide quality in the New York Perfect Game
grassland-habitat and attracts a Collegiate Baseball Leagues.
variety of grassland dependent Games are in June and July.
birds. Observation viewing blind – Schedule of home games
located on the pond at the north- appears on page 42.
west corner. https://www.dec. ELLICOTT TRAIL
ny.gov/outdoor/112246.html The 10-foot-wide, crushed
BATAVIA stone, multi-use, recreational
trail was created on 4.9 miles of
AUSTIN PARK old railroad beds, city streets,
The 6.7-acre park at 15 Jeffer- sidewalks, bike lanes and bridg-
son Ave. includes a large play- es. The trail connects recreation-
ground, backstop for softball al, historical and residential ar-
practice, large open field, spray eas and crosses the Tonawanda
park that is typically open from Creek. There are multiple access
Memorial Day to Labor Day, pa- points to the trail. Maps are avail-
vilion with electricity, picnic ta- able at the Chamber of Com-
bles and charcoal grill, and bath-
rooms. (585) 345-6305. See PLACES T30
Ducky
Der5bpm
Sun.
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Batavia native Jerry Reinhart, right, takes the field for the Batavia
Muckdogs during the team’s 2021 home opener.
East Bethany, is recognized as
Places the first county forest in New
York State, the park was estab-
From T29 lished in 1915. It features more
than 430 acres of forest, rolling
hills, 10 miles of trails (the lon-
merce Visitor Center, 8276 Park
Rd. Information is also available gest is 2.1 miles long), five ponds,
online at EllicottTrail.com. and a variety of wildlife, trees and
woodland plants. Programming
FARRALL PARK is regularly scheduled at the
This neighborhood park on park’s interpretive center. (585)
the city’s southside at 101-111 344-1122, www.co.genesee.
Otis St., Batavia, features tennis ny.us.
courts, a basketball half-court, ROLLING HILLS ASYLUM
playground, pavilion with elec-
tricity, picnic tables and charcoal The former Genesee County
grill. (585) 345-6305. home is an 18th-century car-
riage house turned paranor-
GENESEE-ORLEANS REGIONAL ARTS mal research center that offers
COUNCIL AND ghost-hunting tours. 11001
PLAY ME A TUNE: MUSIC GARDEN Bethany Center Rd., East Betha-
The Genesee-Orleans Region- ny. (585) 502-4066. www.rolling-
al Arts Council, 201 East Main St., hillsasylum.com.
Batavia, is dedicated to develop- DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTOGRAPH Elba
ing the cultural life of Genesee Hikers approach the first bridge on a hike through Genesee County Park.
and Orleans counties. The main ELBA MUSEUM
art gallery is at Seymour Place. park also features an inclusive Bergen Corfu The Elba Museum, Maple Av-
The Play Me A Tune Music playground, which was built for enue Extension, has a collection
Garden behind GO ART! fea- individuals of all physical abili- GODFREY’S POND PEMBROKE MUSEUM distributed through three build-
tures 18 different percussion in- ties. (585) 343-1729. Godfrey’s Pond has been A small museum inside the ings, including a museum build-
struments. Children – or for that LAMBERT PARK dubbed the “best kept secret Town of Pembroke Office, 145 ing, an original 1842 house and a
matter their parents – can make in Genesee County.” The pond Main Rd. (Route 5). One section reconstructed barn. The muse-
Lambert Park, 100 Verona
music in an outdoor environ- features fishing, boating, pic- is dedicated to the local fire de- um is filled with a collection of
ment. Explore garden from 11 Ave., is a neighborhood park
with horseshoe pit, playground, nicking, swimming, camping, partment, where you learn they home, farm and village life. The
a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, from playgrounds, and trap, rifle, pis- used to throw “glass water gre- 1842 house was moved to the site
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, from pavilion with electricity, picnic
tables and grill. (585) 345-6305. tol, and archery courses. P.O. nades” to fight fires more than a from across town. Open 2 to 4
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, and Box 217, Bergen, (585) 343-8390, century ago. Civil War buffs will p.m. Sundays, Memorial Day to
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. LIONS PARK www.godfreyspond.com. enjoy looking at a soldier’s hat Labor Day. (585) 757-9094.
(585) 343-9313, www.goart.org. Lions Park, 11 Wallace St., has and bullets. By appointment on-
HOLLAND LAND OFFICE MUSEUM horseshoe pits, pavilion with HARFORD HOUSE BARN & LIVERY
ly. Call (585) 599-4892, Ext. 9.
Le Roy
electricity, picnic tables and The museum, 7547 South
The historical museum, 131 Lake Rd., resides in the former Darien BUNNELL PARK
West Main St., is in a stone build- charcoal grill. (585) 345-6305.
1880 Harford Hotels Livery Sta- The park at 9299 Summit
ing built in 1810 from which MACARTHUR PARK bles in downtown Bergen. Inside DARIEN LAKES STATE PARK Street Rd. features a small play-
surveyors established the com- MacArthur Park, 252B State the barn are a handful of life-size Woodlands, ravines and ground, pavilion, and fields for
munities of Western New York. St., is adjacent to Dwyer Stadi- streams surround 12-acre Har- soccer, baseball or softball. The
tableaus depicting a blacksmith
The Museum offers thousands of um, 299 Bank St. MacArthur Park low Lake in this 1,845-acre state park was the result of a joint ef-
shop, a general store, school
artifacts pertaining to the histo- is a 21-acre park that serves as park. There are 154 campsites, a fort by the town and Le Roy Cen-
classroom and more. For infor-
ry of the region. One of the items the home to the Batavia Youth beach, playgrounds, horseback tral School District.
on display in the museum is the mation, call (585) 494-0080.
Bureau, T-Ball, and Batavia’s riding trails, picnic areas, fish- ENCHANTED FOREST ALPACAS
Medal of Honor received by Bat- youth baseball leagues. The park Byron ing and 10 miles of hiking trails.
avian Charles F. Rand, the first has five tennis courts and a play- Enchanted Forest Alpacas,
Angry Apple Disc Golf Course is 7477 Selden Road, Le Roy, is a
soldier to volunteer to the Civil ground. (585) 345-6305. BYRON MUSEUM an 18-hole-course that travels
War. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum, 6407 Townline fifth-generation farm that wel-
PALM ISLAND INDOOR WATER PARK through an old apple orchard. comes patrons to visit up close
Tuesday through Saturdays. Rd., is in an old church. South The park entrance is at 10475
There is a suggested donation of Water park inside Quality Inn Byron High School is well-rep- with alpacas. (585) 768-7219.
and Suites, 8250 Park Rd., Bata- Harlow Rd., Darien Center,
$2 for adults, $1 for children and resented with photographs and north of U.S. Route 20. (585) 547- JELL-O MUSEUM
$5 for families. (585) 343-4727, via. Paradise Plunge and Crazy yearbooks. Behind the church, is
Cobra are two 24-foot tall water 9242, www.nysparks.com. Celebrating “America’s Fa-
www.hollandlandoffice.com. a large annex dedicated to items vorite Dessert,” the museum at
KIBBE PARK
slides. Monsoon Lagoon is avail- typical of a farming communi- SIX FLAGS DARIEN LAKE
able for smaller children. Call for 23 East Main St., Le Roy, tells the
Kibbe Park, 105-111 Kibbe ty. Research room features local AMUSEMENT PARK story of the jiggly treat born in
availability. (585) 344-2100. history and newspapers. Open
Ave., Batavia, is an 11-acre creek The 1,200-acre theme park Le Roy. Call for hours. (585) 768-
side park with a softball field, PRINGLE PARK 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Memori- at 9993 Alleghany Rd. (Rt. 77), 7433, www.jellogallery.org.
basketball courts, tennis courts, Pringle Park, 14 Pringle Ave., al Day through Labor Day. Call Darien Center, offers nearly
(585) 548-9008.
LE ROY HOUSE
playground, pavilion with elec- is a small park with a playground 50 rides, including seven roller
and a basketball half-court. (585) coasters and water slides. New Mansion-turned-museum at
tricity, picnic tables and charcoal BERGEN SWAMP 23 East Main St. features more
grill. (585) 345-6305. 345-6305. Bergen Swamp, 6646 Hessen- this summer is the Wahoo Wave.
(585) 599-4641, www.darienlake. than 100 years of history, includ-
KIWANIS PARK WILLIAMS PARK thaler Road, Byron, is a wildlife ing Ingham University, the first
Williams Park, 101 Pearl St., is preserve home to 2,500 types of com.
Kiwanis Park, 3808 West Main American university for women;
Street Rd., is a tree-filled recre- the city’s largest park at 25 acres. plants, a variety of reptiles, birds East Bethany and the story of the 86,000-acre
ation area on the north bank of The park has softball field, tennis and 17 different types of soils Triangle Tract, a land deal that
the Tonawanda Creek including courts, basketball courts, deck with a range of pH that allows for GENESEE COUNTY PARK & FOREST was controlled by the LeRoy
a pavilion with restrooms, picnic hockey court, and walking trail. diversified vegetation. (585) 548- Genesee County Park & For-
tables, and tennis courts. The (585) 345-6305. 7304, www.bergen-swamp.org. est, 11095 Bethany Center Rd., See PLACES T31
founder Clara Barton in its chap-

Places ter number one location. (585)
335-3500.
From T30 DANSVILLE AREA HISTORICAL
SOCIETY MUSEUM
family. Many people enjoy remi- The local history museum at
niscing in the 1930s kitchen with 14 Church St. has exhibits show-
its “modern” conveniences and ing the history of southern Liv-
gadgets. The permanent exhibit ingston County. Open first and
“On the Road: A Century of Ruts, third Saturday of each month
Dust and Macadam” features from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by ap-
sleighs, carts, wagons, carriag- pointment. (585) 335-8090.
es and a 1908 Cadillac. Call for
hours. (585) 768-7433. FINGER LAKES SOARING CLUB
LE ROY BARN QUILT TRAIL The club at 3 Forbes Rd. was
formed to promote the sport of
Home base for the Le Roy soaring. Lessons and glider rides
Barn Quilt Trail is Le Roy House. available. April through October
The trail features hundreds of there is usually someone avail-
wooden panels – called “barn able each Saturday and Sunday
quilts” – on buildings around Le between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (585)
Roy. (585) 768-7433. 335-5849, www.flsc.org.
MILL STREET PARK KESHEQUA CREEK FALLS
A small park with playground BIG SPRINGS MUSEUM PHOTOGRAPH
along the Oatka Creek on Mill The entrance to the Caledonia’s Big Springs Museum as seen from Pioneer Street where the museum
TRAILHEAD
Street in the village. gardens are located. The 4.1-mile trail is accessible
on Union Corners Road, Dans-
THE RIDGE NY ville. Located near Groveland,
RECREATION AND CAMPING LIVINGSTON COUNTY ford, offers demonstrations and featuring local artifacts; plus a
re-enactments. Special events pavilion, playground and ball the trail offers pretty scenery
The recreation area, 8101 Avon throughout the summer explore field. along its route. Primarily used
Conlon Rd., features hiking, bik- local history and other themes. for hiking, the trail offers a view
ing, swimming, camping, and
GANEASOS HISTORY KEEPERS
AVON DRIVING PARK Adjacent nature center, with hik- of a waterfall and bird watching.
summer concerts. (585) 768- Operated by Conesus His- Leashed dogs welcome. For in-
Wooded park at 350 Spring St., ing trail. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
4883, www.the-ridgeny.com. torical Society at Ricky Greene formation, go to alltrails.com.
Avon has a playground, picnic Tuesday through Sunday. (585)
Memorial Park. To make an ap-
WILDWOOD PARK pavilion and ball fields. 538-6822, gcv.org. STONY BROOK STATE PARK
pointment. (585) 346-3130.
The park at 138 Munson Street DEC REGION 8 HEADQUARTERS CALEDONIA FISH HATCHERY The state park at 10820 Route
Ext. includes baseball fields, a CONESUS INLET FISH
Small lake, hiking trail. 6274 E. The first hatchery, 16 North 36, Dansville, Steuben County,
small basketball court, an arena Avon Lima Rd., East Avon. (585) St., Caledonia, is the oldest oper- & WILDLIFE AREA is a deep gorge with rugged cliffs
for “GaGa,” a playground game 226-2466, www.dec.ny.gov. ational fish hatchery in the west- The New York State Wildlife overlooking three waterfalls and
that combines dodging, striking, ern hemisphere. The hatchery Management Area covers 1,120 rock formations. Visitors can
running and jumping; tennis TWIN CEDARS acres, with wetlands, hiking hike the rim, gorge or nature
raises more than 800,000 trout
courts, municipal pool and pa- ENVIRONMENTAL AREA each year and stocks lakes and trails, fish viewing (walleye and trails, swim in the stream-fed
vilion. Spray park being built. Large pond and system of foot creeks throughout Western New northern pike spawning runs), pool, play tennis, and picnic.
Oakfield trails through wooded area adja- York. Open to the public seven nature trails, car-top boat ac- Pavilions, playground, camping
cent to DEC Region 8 Headquar- days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (585) cess, viewing platforms, scenic and food. (585) 335-8111.
LAMB FARMS INC. ters, 6274 E. Avon Lima Rd., East 538-6300, dec.ny.gov. vistas, birdwatching, hunting, WILLIAMS PARK
Lamb Farms Inc., 6880 Albi- Avon. Pond hosts large numbers MACKAY WILDLIFE PRESERVE fishing and trapping. This WMA
of migrating geese in spring and The park hosts summer con-
on Rd., Oakfield, offers free farm is in the town of Conesus on the
fall. The trails offer a variety of The 26-acre preserve on certs. Picnic tables along Mill
tours. (585) 948-5777. southern end of Conesus Lake.
migrating songbirds. For infor- Spring Street was the farm where Creek. At Washington and Clara
It is bound on the west by West
OAKFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY mation, (585) 732-6060. Marianna MacKay-Wilkes was Barton streets.
Swamp Road (Route 256), on
raised. In 1971, she and her fami-
& RESEARCH CENTER PAPER MILL PARK ly donated the land to the Village
the east by East Swamp Road, on Geneseo
The two-story house muse- Waterfall with picnic tables the south by Guiltner Road and
of Caledonia to be used as a wild- HIGHLAND PARK
um, 7 Maple Ave., features nu- and overlook on Paper Mill life preserve. Includes nature on the north by Conesus Lake.
merous photographs and min- Road, off Route 39. www.dec.ny.gov. The location of former Erie
trail and wheelchair accessible
ing equipment to tell the story Railroad Depot, moved from
of the importance of gypsum BOAT LAUNCH overlook, and two trails through Dansville Court Street to Highland Road.
A Genesee River boat launch woods. Open daylight hours.
mining in the town. Another BABCOCK PARK The park features a baseball
theme is the Native American in- is available on Routes 5 and 20 in BIG SPRINGS MUSEUM field, tennis courts, pavilion,
the village of Avon, hand launch. Local history museum at 3095 The village’s largest park
fluence on the town. Open noon playground and dog park.
Main St. houses three floors of features ball fields, tennis and
to 2 p.m. second Saturday of the AVON PRESERVATION INDIAN FORT NATURE PRESERVE
historical artifacts encompass- basketball courts, interpretive
month. Call (585) 948-5901.
AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY ing art, agriculture, textiles, fur- center and picnic facilities. The Accessed at 3432 Jones Bridge
Stafford The Museum at 23 Genesee St. niture, toys, photography and Morey Avenue park also hosts Rd. The property, managed by
is open 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays baseball games for the Dansville Genesee Valley Conservancy,
STAFFORD MUSEUM OF HISTORY military items. Open 1 to 4 p.m.
and Sundays. (585) 226-2425 x Sundays and 9 a.m. to noon Gliders of the New York Colle- consists of hiking trails, creeks, a
The museum in the Stafford 22, www.avonpreservation.org. giate Baseball League (For team pond, and access to the Genesee
Mondays. (585) 538-9880, big-
Town Hall, 8903 Route 237, Staf- info., go to glidersbaseball.com) . River. Wear boots and explore
ford. The Morganville Pottery Caledonia and Mumford springs-museum.org.
the waterfall, gorge, and Genesee
CLARA BARTON MUSEUM OF THE
collection, a type of pottery with
GENESEE COUNTRY Conesus River. Open daily dawn to dusk.
a distinct reddish hue from lo- AMERICAN RED CROSS (585) 243-2190, geneseevalley-
cally-excavated clay, is popular. VILLAGE AND MUSEUM RICKY GREENE MEMORIAL PARK The museum at 57 Elizabeth conservancy.com.
Open 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays and by The restored 19th century vil- The park at 6074 South Livo- St. is dedicated to the history of
appointment. (585) 343-1928. lage, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mum- nia Rd. has a Pioneer log cabin the American Red Cross and See PLACES T32
HERITAGE MUSEUM
Places A local history museum at the
Hemlock Fairgrounds, 7370 Fair
From T31 St., Hemlock, allows visitors to
step back in time with exhibits
JOHN W. CHANLER that highlight local history. Open
during the Fair and groups by
ISLAND PRESERVE appointment. (585) 367-3370,
The 40-acre nature preserve hemlockfair.org.
consists of an “island” of forest
surrounded by grassland fields. HEMLOCK LAKE BOAT LAUNCH
Hosts native grasses that serve The launch is at the northeast
as a habitat for birds and other corner of the lake off East Lake
wildlife in the 3.5-acre woodlot. Road. Hard surface ramp. Par-
Also, 1.3 miles of walking trails. allel parking on shoulder of East
The preserve was expanded by Lake Road. 16-foot boat/10 HP
17.5 acres in 2021. Access points: motor restriction.
8 Calvalry Drive and 213 Lima Leicester
Rd. Open daily sun-up and sun-
down. (585) 243-2190, genese- STARR PARK
evalleyconservancy.com. Park on Route 36 has picnic
LEDERER ART GALLERY pavilion, play equipment and
Located in Brodie Hall at ball fields.
SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, BOYD AND PARKER PARK
has exhibits from faculty, stu- The park at 3064 Cuylerville
dent, local and national artists. BRENDAN MCDONOUGH/LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS FILE PHOTOGRAPH Rd. (Route 36), Cuylerville, is the
(585) 245-5814. The Livingston County Veterans Monument off Route 63 in Groveland features 250 metal poppies site of the torture of two Revolu-
LIVINGSTON COUNTY created by veterans erected on a cement pad painted to resemble an American flag. tionary War Colonial officers by
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Native American soldiers and
SONYEA STATE FOREST British troops.
The museum at 30 Center Traveling through Groveland,
St. is housed in a cobblestone West Sparta, and Mount Morris, EMPIRE DRAGWAY
schoolhouse featuring artifacts the forest includes the Genesee The quarter-mile drag strip,
and displays from the county’s Valley Greenway State Park that 2011 New Rd., hosts events on
two-century history. The famed passes through the forest. There Fridays and Saturdays into Oc-
Big Tree has an exhibition space are two short spur trails that lead tober. (585) 382-3030, www.Em-
with interpretive panels that tell down to the water. One leads to pireDragway.com.
the story of the tree and its place the waterfall and one leads to Lima
in the formation of the Genesee Toadfest Point. The Forest backs
Valley. Thursdays and Sundays up to Groveland Correctional MARK TUBBS MEMORIAL PARK
from 2 to 5 p.m. through Oct. 31. Facility, therefore hikers should The park, 7384 Ziegler Drive,
(585) 243-9147, livingstoncoun- be aware of their location with- includes an enclosed pavilion,
tyhistoricalsociety.com. in the forest. https://www.dec. playground, paved trails for hik-
LONG POINT PARK ny.gov/lands/37457.html. ing, picnic area with grills. Trail
BENJAMIN GAJEWSKI/GENESEE VALLEY CONSERVANCY entrance is near southwest cor-
The park off West Lake Road,
Students conduct research at the John W. Chanler Island Preserve
Hemlock
Geneseo, provides public access ner of parking area.
to the lake, with playground, in Geneseo. The preserve is an “island” of forest surround by HEMLOCK-CANADICE STATE FOREST
grassland fields that serve as a habitat for birds and wildlife.
TENNIE BURTON MUSEUM
picnic tables, swimming with The property is adjacent to the The Lima Historical Society’s
lifeguards, museum and fishing. only totally undeveloped Fin- Tennie Burton Museum, 1850
Information, (585) 991-5000. es is at 4677 Lakeville-Grove- of a veteran – either the veteran
land Road, Geneseo. Explore the who created the piece, or in hon- ger Lake and covers about 6,684 Rochester St., is open from 2 to
NATIONAL WARPLANE MUSEUM castle, wizard’s den and more. or of a veteran. The poppies have acres. Fishing, hiking, nature 4 p.m. Sundays, June to end of
The historical aviation muse- This labor of love was started for study, boating, and hunting. No September. (585) 624-1050 Li-
been erected on a concrete pad
um at 3489 Big Tree Lane, Gen- the owner’s children and then swimming or camping allowed. maHistorical.org.
painted to resemble an Ameri-
eseo, houses vintage aircraft, opened to the public. It is on pri- The Bur Oak Trail, north of Hem-
armor and other pieces from
can flag near Route 63 at the Liv- lock Lake, and the Walnut Trail, Livonia
vate property so look for its vis- ingston County Highway Com-
around the world. The museum which encounters a couple deep
iting days and times on the Tree plex, 4389 Gypsy Lane. When ravines, cover a total of .75 miles.
BOWEN MEMORIAL PARK
moved a C-130 that saw service Creations In Geneseo Facebook viewed, the monument appears There is also the Northern and The park, 62 Main St., Livonia,
in Vietnam from the Smithso- page. (585) 243-1638. to be a flag furling in the breeze. Southern Hemlock Trails and has a playground, picnic shelter,
nian Institution to the museum
VILLAGE PARK Many poppies are designed to Willow Oak Trail, which offers ball fields for baseball, soccer
where it is being developed into
The park at Main and Park move in the wind. Parking is ad- an excellent view of the waterfall and basketball. and skateboard-
an exhibition. Open daily 10 a.m.
streets near the SUNY Geneseo jacent to the monument, which if you choose to hike on a day af- ing park. There is a covered pa-
to 4 p.m. through September.
campus has picnic tables, re- visitors are able to walk through ter a significant rainfall or snow- vilion for family picnics. For in-
SPENCER J. ROEMER ARBORETUM and explore up close. formation, call the Village Office
strooms, and summer concerts. melt. Willow Oak Trail in its en-
Located on the south side of tirety is 1.5 miles. Rob’s Trail was at (585) 346-3100.
SUNY Geneseo campus (follow Groveland REVOLUTIONARY WAR
built in 2008 in memory of Rob COMMUNITY PARK
signs on Route 20A), the arbo- AMBUSCADE PARK van der Stricht. Finally, Canadice A small park on Route 20A –
retum is a 20-acre natural area LIVINGSTON COUNTY The park at 5434 David Gray Lake Trail, highlights the western the address is 2 Big Tree St. – at
open to the public year-round. VETERANS MONUMENT Hill Rd., Groveland, has obelisk shore of Canadice Lake. It’s best
(585) 245-5448. the bottom of the hill leading to
The monument features 250 marking the site where British to park at parking lot on Purcell the village of Livonia. The park
TREE CREATIONS metal poppies created by veter- forces ambushed a Continen- Hill Road. hemlockandcanadi- contains a large play area for
A village of child-size tree ans and their family members. tal Army scout party. (585) 243- celakes.com or https://www.
houses connected by rope bridg- The poppies all feature the name 1750, www.groveland.ny.org, dec.ny.gov/lands/66521.html. See PLACES T33
north end of Hemlock Lake, Rix anyhistory.org. chipholtnaturecenter.org). (585) ponds, trails, picnic tables and
Places Hill Road. Features picnic facili-
ties, gazebo, and children’s play
VITALE PARK
Park is on Route 20A, Big Tree
346-3710.
Mount Morris
pavilions. The county has been
making improvements to the
From T32 area. Fishing is allowed, but no park in recent years, including
Road, Lakeville, at northern end
swimming and no dogs in the AL LORENZ PARK developing more walking trails
of the lake at the outlet. Summer
water. Pavilion may not be re- The park off Murray Hill and a large wooden playground.
children and a large covered pa- concerts at the gazebo on Sun-
served ahead of time but may be Drive, the Livingston County (585) 658-7510.
vilion. The park contains a sew- day nights. The park features
used on a first come, first served government campus, is a wood-
age dump station for Recreation- a Veteran’s Memorial Garden.
basis. ed county-operated park, with See PLACES T34
al Vehicles. Amenities include restrooms,
MAURICE F. SWEENEY MUSEUM benches, picnic tables, play-
CONESUS LAKE BOAT LAUNCH
Local history museum at 10 ground, fishing, docks, walking
Launches for pontoons, ski Commercial St., Livonia, is open trails, pavilions and grills. Hand
boats, fishing boats, canoes, year-round from 9 a.m. to noon boat launch. No swimming.
paddleboats and personal wa- and 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday and Fri- The park is also home to Chip
tercraft: day, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur- Holt Nature Center, which hosts
11105 Rt. 98 Alexander Road
– Hartson Point, 5030 East day. (585) 346-4579, www.livoni- educational programs (www. Attica, New York 14011
Lake Rd., Livonia.
– Pebble Beach Road: 1/4 mile 585.250.2704
south of Route 20A in Lakeville. Email: thevintagecowfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Hand launch.
– Sand Point: on Route 20A
in hamlet of Lakeville. Hand
launch. Proudly Twisting Pittsford Farms Dairy Old
FORREST L. VOSLER Fashioned Custard Ice Cream and
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK Scooping Gifford’s Premium Ice Cream.
At Big Tree and Main streets Try one of our Specialty Sundaes or a
in the village of Livonia, across Hand-Spun, Made-to-order Milkshake!
from West’s Shurfine. The pock- Hours: Greenhouse Mon-Sat 9-7pm, Sun 1-7pm
et park in named in honor of Li-
Ice Cream 1-9:30pm daily
vonia native and Congressional
Medal of Honor recipient For- Farm Store 1-9pm daily
rest “Woody” L Vosler and all Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
the men and women who have
served or are serving the country. www.thevintagecow.com
HEMLOCK LAKE PARK
A small public park on the
ranger-guided walking tours of TUSCARORA PARK Area on Linzy Road, eight miles Park, 7990 School St., Spring-
Places the dam. Visitors can sign up for
walking tours in-person at the
A playground, 8056 Main St.,
Mount Morris, that features ap-
west of Dansville, features 5,100
acres of woodlands, open mead-
water, has a pavilion, swing set,
playground, basketball court,
From T33 visitor center, but availability is paratus of every kind and a pavil- ows and diverse wildlife habitat. baseball field and borders
not guaranteed. Online reserva- ion in hamlet of Tuscarora, Hunting and fishing, trapping, Springwater Creek.
tions via www.recreation.gov/ hiking, cross country skiing, SPRINGWATER-WEBSTERS CROSSING
FRANCIS BELLAMY are recommended. Informa- Nunda bird watching, nature studies,
MEMORIAL PARK tion: (585) 658-4790, or online at horseback riding and picnick- HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
www.lrb.usace.army.mil.
NUNDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ing are among the available ac- The museum, 8130 Route 15,
The park, named for the writ-
er of the Pledge of Allegiance, is MILLS MANSION MUSEUM AND ROSE SHAVE GALLERY tivities. www.dec.ny.gov/out- Springwater, is open from 2 to 4
on Lackawanna Avenue. Park The museum, 24 Portage St., door/24443.html. p.m. the first and third Sundays
The 1836 home of the Mount of May through September.
has basketball and tennis courts, Nunda, has artifacts and displays
softball and baseball fields, pa-
Morris Historical Society, 14
representing 200 years of Nun- Springwater (585) 737-7345, www.townof-
Main St., was the residence of springwaterny.org.
vilions, gazebo, clubhouse and da history. The gallery displays LARRY J. CANUTE MEMORIAL PARK
Mount Morris founder Gen. Wil-
playground. (585) 658-4160. work of local artist Rose Shave.
liam A. Mills, and is on the Na- The Larry J. Canute Memorial See PLACES T35
GENESEE VALLEY COUNCIL Open April through October.
tional Register of Historic Places.
Call. (585) 465-0971 or (585) 476-
ON THE ARTS The home features 14 rooms,
2354.
The Livingston Arts Center, six fireplaces, an original bread
Sunnyside
oven and kitchen hearth. Open NUNDA KIWANIS PARK
4 Murray Hill Drive, is home of
the New Deal and Apartment June through November. (585) The park, 24 Portage St., has a
One gallieries operated by the 658-3292, www.mtmorrisny. playground for children.
com.
Genesee Valley Council on the Ossian
Arts. On the Livingston County
government campus, the site of
a former tuberculosis sanitari-
um. The buildings were adorned
MOUNT MORRIS
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
Park off Route 36 is a memo-
RATTLESNAKE HILL WILDLIFE
MANAGEMENT AREA
Cycle Sales
rial to those who served nation. The Wildlife Management SunnysideCycleSales.com
by federal sponsored art during
the Great Depression that now
rotates at the gallery. The arts SERVING YOU
center also presents classes, pro- SINCE 1968
grams, and exhibitions. (585)
243-6785, www.gvcaonline.org
10597 Main St. 585-591-1140
MOUNT MORRIS DAM AND WILLIAM Alexander, NY 1-888-344-0176
B. HOYT II VISITOR CENTER
Flood control structure, oper-
ated by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, features an interpre-
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WEST SPARTA TOWN PARK
The park is at adjacent to
the town hall at 8302 Kysor-
ville-Byersville Rd., Dansville.
There is a pavilion and picnic
tables. The park hosts a summer
concert series.
York
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The home of the York Histor-
ical Society, 2431 Dow Rd., was
the site of New York’s first com-
mercially-successful winery dat-
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for visitors 1 to 4 p.m. first Sun-
day of month, May through Oc-
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yorkny.org.
Buffalo, with 25 miles of natural historic one-room schoolhouse Holley Holley, which offers a nearby
Places wooded trails passing through
Medina, Albion and Holley.
with a variety of items on display.
By appointment. Call (585) 638-
HOLLEY CANAL FALLS
playground to take the children
to after enjoying the scenery. The
From T35 Hike or bike your way through Enjoy the view at Holley Ca-
trails as you enjoy the view of See PLACES T37
6371, ext. 104. nal Falls, 1 Holley Falls Park Rd.,
the bluebirds. For information,
an appearance and four wood go to https://eriecanalway.org
structures highlighting 19th or https://www.canals.ny.gov/
century agricultural implements trails/about.html.
and skilled trades. The museum
is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clarendon
Wednesday through Friday and CLARENDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY &
1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sun-
day. Admission. (585) 589-9013, FARWELL’S SETTLEMENT
www.cobblestonemuseum.org. Two buildings at 16426 Fourth
Section Rd., Clarendon, feature
THE ERIE CANALWAY TRAIL artifacts of local interest: a barn
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MEDINA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
the history of their community.
(585) 798-3006, historicmedina.
org.
From T36 Ontario State Parkway bridg- rine sales and repairs, gasoline, MEDINA RAILROAD MUSEUM
es and on the Seaway Trail. In- pump out stations, lodging and Medina Historical Society, 436
cludes 72 boat slips, picnic pavil- restaurants. (585) 589-3198. West Ave., Medina, maintains The state’s largest railroad and
14 mile out-and-back trail fea- annals and relics of Western New toy train museum, 530 West Ave.,
ions, fish cleaning station. (585)
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682-3641.
Medina York, especially the village of Me- Medina, features a 20-by-14-foot
around since 1918. The trail is dina and the towns of Shelby and
good for all skill levels. OAK ORCHARD HARBOR FORRESTEL FARM CAMP Ridgeway, educating people in See PLACES T40
HOLLEY DEPOT MUSEUM Oak Orchard Harbor on Point The camp, 4536 South Gravel
Breeze Road, Kent, offers a pleas- Rd., Medina, is an English horse-
The museum, Geddes Street
ant destination for day launch back riding camp for girls. Also
Extension (Holley Fountain
for the cruising sailor, power- offers fine art and textile arts,
Square), is home to the Mur- boater or sea kayaker. The tree- woodworking, riflery, fishing,
ray-Holley Historical Society. lined gorge, carved by the Oak archer, mountain biking, tennis,
The 1907 New York Central De- Orchard River, provides a scenic rocketry, baking, small animal
pot exhibits local artifacts of the
Erie Canal and railway eras, and
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752-0647, www.oakorchard- JAN’S SAH-DA-KO-NEE
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ORLEANS COUNTY MARINE PARK Stop in today to enjoy a delicious meal in a family friendly atmosphere!
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Places the entire trail that leads out to
rockledge and the beach. No
Cool off on a hot summer day
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pany C of the 130th NY Regt/1st
New York Dragoons in 1862.
(585) 591-2161 ADVENTURE CALLS OUTFITTERS
From T37 swimming, but 274 campsites, Arcade Village Park at the end of ATTICA PRISON PRESERVATION The outdoors company, 4
biking trails, fishing along the Grove Street. Features five huge Lower Falls Rd., Castile, wel-
lake front, picnic grounds, and water sprinklers. FOUNDATION & MUSEUM
model train display. Excursions comes patrons to take a rafting
playing fields. (585) 682-4888, The Attica Prison Preservation trip down the Genesee River
available. (585) 798-6106, www. BREEZY HILL ALPACAS Foundation & Museum, 668 Ex-
railroadmuseum.net. www.nysparks.com/parks/161/ through Letchworth State Park.
details/aspx. The farm, 7403 Northwoods change St., Attica, features arti-
Rd., Arcade, welcomes alpaca Enjoy more than 5 miles of scen-
MEDINA SANDSTONE HALL OF FAME facts from Attica Prison, one of
Since 2013, the Medina Sand- WYOMING COUNTY lovers to come enjoy a walk with the most famous prisons in the
ery during the adventure. (585)
an alpaca. It has family friend- 343-4710.
stone Society has selected out- WYOMING COUNTY world. Call (585) 708-4388.
standing examples of Medina ly alpacas, all are halter trained, BALLOONS OVER LETCHWORTH
Sandstone representing church- BARN QUILT TRAIL many are trained for 4-H youth Bennington Balloons Over Letchworth
es, homes, public buildings and The Wyoming County Barn obstacle course. Breezy Hill Al- provides hot air balloon rides
pacas has a variety of high qual- BENNINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
other architectural significant Quilt Trail began in 2016 thanks Discover the history of Ben- (Mon-Sat, May-Oct) with-
structures. The Hall of Fame is to the efforts of local citizens, ity fiber animals, yarn and alpaca in Letchworth State Park, the
clothing for sale. Hours are by nington by visiting their histor-
on display at Medina’s Visitor businesses and artisans seek- ical society and museum, 211 “Grand Canyon of the East.” For
Center in City Hall, 119 Park St. ing to introduce visitors to their appointment. (585) 492-3643. information, go to https://bal-
Clinton St., Cowlesville. Check
It is open by appointment and magnificent works of art. More LLAMA ADVENTURES out local artifacts spanning more
during special events. www. than 80 barn quilts are high- Visitors to Llama Adventures, See PLACES T41
than 200 years of history.
sandstonesociety.org lighted in this trail. Each quilt is 360 Park Rd., Arcade, will enjoy
unique, and has a name reflect- hands on educational expe-
Waterport ing its purpose and message.
For details, go to https://tinyurl.
riences learning about llama
types, uses, and training. Enjoy
SUPERIOR
LAKE ALICE WATERWAY
Built around 1920, Lake Alice com/4knvpu9h. the unique experience of hiking GARDEN DECOR
through the woods with a llama
was formed by damming Oak Arcade at your side. For information, call ALUMINUM CASTINGS
Orchard River and creating a (716) 393-5262. Small - Lifesize
long narrow lake. Recreation ARCADE & ATTICA RAILROAD
includes fishing, boating and The historic railroad, 278 Attica Animals • Statues • Birdbaths • Fountains
camping. A public boat launch is Main St., Arcade, allows you to • Mailboxes • Lampposts • Urns • Planters
at the intersection of Waterport step back in time on the state’s ATTICA HISTORICAL SOCIETY • Patio Furniture • Benches • Wall Decor
and Oak Orchard River roads. last steam train excursion. MUSEUM and more
LAKESIDE BEACH STATE PARK Themed trains include mur- Learn about Attica’s local his- Residential & Commerical
Anyone who loves disc golf der-mystery dinner theater, and tory and genealogy information,
a great train robbery. Children’s Custom Painting Available
is familiar with this state park artifacts, early 1900s furniture,
train available every other Friday including a complete Victorian Don Barone
at 13691 Roosevelt Highway,
Waterport, but many hikers are in July and August. (585) 492- parlor, clothing, Attica Prison 846 Main Rd. (Rt. 5) Pembroke, NY 14036
unaware of that this state park 3100, www.aarailroad.com. history and war memorabilia. 585-356-5169
has more than 4 miles of trails ARCADE HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Museum, 130 Main St., re- Email: superiorgardendecor@gmail.com
that provides a panoramic view Learn more about local histo- cently unveiled a restored Civil www.superiorgardendecor.com
of Lake Ontario along with sur- ry in and around Arcade at the War battle flag that from Com-
rounding farms and fruit or- Arcade Historical Society at Gib-
chards. Take the trail located by by House, 331 West Main St., Ar-
camping area G. You can park cade. Call (585) 492-4466.
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can be confusing. The area is kettle ponds, wetlands with a and cultural programs for more PERRY FIRE DEPARTMENT MUSEUM
Places comprised of abandoned farm-
land interspersed with scattered
boardwalk trail, wooded up-
lands, a hawk watch, an arbore-
than 40 years. The ACWC hosts
art exhibits, classes, workshops,
The Perry Fire Department
Museum, 120 Lake St., Perry,
From T40 small woodlots that provide a va- tum, and 8 miles of marked and concerts, and an acclaimed clas- features artifacts from more than
riety of habitat for many kinds of groomed trails. (585) 457-3228, sic film series. (585) 237-3517, 100 years of firefighting history.
wildlife. A hidden gem for birders www.buffaloaudubon.org. www.artswyco.org. (585) 237-6373.
loonsoverletchworth.com/ or and bikers. Park at lot on Bank
call (585) 493-3340. ROSE ACRES AUDUBON PRESERVE CHARCOAL CORRAL AND SILVER LAKE PERRY SPLASH PAD
Street Road between Moose
CASTILE HISTORICAL SOCIETY The preserve near Java Lake TWIN DRIVE-IN Cool off on a summer day by
Road and Casselberry Road.
and Torry Hill roads is an excel- A multi-faceted entertain- enjoying the splash pad in Perry
The Castile Historical House, This will provide you with a map
lent hidden spot for hiking. The ment complex, 7037 Chapman Village Park, 121 Lake St., Perry.
17 Park Road East, Castile, was kiosk along with access to mul-
preserve is operated by Buffalo Rd., Perry, features outdoor din- Featuring sprinklers, water fea-
built in the 1800s right after the tiple trailheads. For more infor-
Audubon Society and is open to ing, two drive-in movie theaters, tures, the Silver Lake Sea Serpent
Civil War, and in 1956 became mation, go to https://www.dec.
the public. It features mixed up- mini golf, concerts and cruise and outdoor family water fun.
a museum for local history. Call ny.gov/outdoor/82684.html.
land woods, a small stream, and nights. (585) 237-5270, www.
(585) 493-5370.
North Java a 5-acre beaver pond. charcoalcorral.com. See PLACES T43
Eagle Perry
BEAVER MEADOW
EAGLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM AUDUBON CENTER ARTS COUNCIL
Learn about the Town of Ea- The 324-acre nature preserve
gle’s history at the Eagle Histori- FOR WYOMING COUNTY
at 1610 Welch Rd., North Java,
cal Museum, 3388 Main St., Bliss. The non-profit at 31 South
features its namesake meadow
(585) 322-7319. Main St. has been providing arts
with associated ponds, glacial
Java Village
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room schoolhouse in Sheldon, hensive research library of rare

Places the museum, 3859 Main St.,
houses a collection of 19th and
maps, newspapers, thousands
of photographs and documents.
From T41 early 20th century artifacts and Most have been digitalized for
displays, and a wealth of gene- easy access. (585) 786-5240
PERRY PUBLIC BEACH alogy sources. (585) 457-3444 or WOLCOTT FARMS 4 SEASONS OF FUN
(716) 474-3156.
Along the shore of Silver Lake, Wolcott Farms, 4085 Quaker-
Perry Public Beach, 42 Walker Varysburg town Rd., is a beautiful equestri-
Rd., Perry, provides lovely views an center offering quality horses
and photographic opportunities HIDDEN VALLEY 4 sale, horseback riding lessons,
for visitors. It is a wonderful place ANIMAL ADVENTURE horse drawn sleigh rides, wagon
to bring a blanket and picnic, or More than 400 animals and rides. Also for sale are pure ma-
read a book and enjoy the lake. 30 different exotic species may ple products, gift baskets and gift
No lifeguards. No swimming. be seen at the family-run ani- certificates. (585) 786-3504.
PREHISTORIC WORLD mal park, 2887 Royce Rd. While VILLAGE PARK
Prehistoric World, 14 Lake St., Warsaw Falls staying in the comfort of your The park at 89 Liberty St., in-
is New York’s only reptile zoo vehicle, travel a 2.2-mile route to cludes a trail that leads to an
and dinosaur museum where Silver Lake WYOMING HISTORICAL see the animals as they roam in 80-foot waterfall.
visitors can interact with animals a beautiful setting. Safari tours
PIONEER ASSOCIATION start at 10 a.m. each day. (585) WARSAW GALLERY
and dinosaur themed activities. SILVER LAKE STATE PARK
Experience everything from The Wyoming Historical Pi- 535-4100, www.hiddenvalleyad- The Gallery, 60 North Main
The state park, 4229 West Lake oneer Association, 3727 Walker
live reptiles to fossils to Jurassic Rd., provides a boat launch. The venture.com. St., features photographs and
memorabilia. http://www.pre- Rd., Silver Lkae, is the longest paintings created by local artists.
area also has picnic facilities and Warsaw
historicworld.org/ or call (585) a comfort station, which is open running historical organization For information, call (585) 786-
356-3312. year-round. (585) 493-3600, in Wyoming County. The muse- 2925.
um houses several hundred ar-
WARSAW HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Portageville www.nysparks.com. The Warsaw Historical Soci- Wyoming
tifacts. There is an 1834 church,
SILVER LAKE INSTITUTE a one-room school house, and ety, 15 Perry Ave., is in the Seth
GENESEE FALLS BALLOON Religious-based organization Gates House, one of the most MIDDLEBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
log cabin on the Association
Genesee Falls Balloon, 6591 sponsoring music and arts pro- important historical buildings The Middlebury Historical
grounds. Annual events include
East Koy Rd., Portageville, offers grams. Features concerts, artist in Warsaw. Collections include Society, 22 South Academy St.,
the Pioneer Picnic in August.
hot air balloon tours of Letch- workshops, children’s activities, displays showcasing aspects of Wyoming, is inside the Middle-
(585) 237-2079
worth State Park. All rides are pri- and religious services at a lake- Warsaw life from the 1830s to the bury Academy. The Academy
vate and launch upwind of the side retreat, 46 Wesley Ave., Sil- Strykersville present. Special exhibits high- opened in 1817, and was the first
most scenic areas of the gorge. ver Lake. (585) 237-6639, www. light the Underground Railroad, academy of higher learning, at
https://balloonletchworth. silverlakeinstitute.blogspot. SHELDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY the Civil War and Suffrage move- that time, west of Canandaigua.
com/, or call (585) 380-2483. com. Constructed in 1891 as a two- ment. Also housed is a compre- (585) 495-6420.

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