Awesome place to have a calm quiet hike. The history and rock formations are so cool.read more

Wow this is very unique! Not a safe or easy adventure. It's only a mile long, but if you choose to…read moreexplore any of the caves, it's a tiring experience!

Went to zoar last week and it was perfect! Trails were well marked and the shade coverage allowed…read morefor hiking in comfort. The water is at a perfect temperature so highly recommend bringing a bathing suit. Water can be deeper than your expect in places so be careful with dogs and children!

Great hiking trails so close to the city of Buffalo. We ventured out one of the weekends for a bit…read moreof nature time. We went out on multiple hikes and each of them was uniquely rewarding. The first trail that we did was called Holcomb pond trail. The hike was about 2 miles one way and was moderate with a few drops and inclines but it takes you through a bunch of pretty ponds on the way. The trail is not very well marked though so you might get lost on the way if you are not paying attention. There are colored marks on the trees to guide you. The second trail that we did was Deer luck conservation area which was a 3.2 mile round trip with great views of the river gorge and was an easy hike for us. This is the better one to start with if you are a beginner hiker. This trail was better marked too than the other one and was easy to follow. But watch out for snakes because even though we didn't see any (I was hoping not to), we passed a lot of people who mentioned seeing some on the trails. Zoar valley is huge and we didn't even go on the most popular trail 'the Valentine's flats' so I'm definitely making a trip back to cover that.

My family and I recently stayed at Camp Chautauqua and used Evergreen Outfitters to rent a tandem…read moreKayak and SUP for the day. They helped us pick out a variety of PFDs for our kids ranging from 3-10 yr. Not only is the quality of rentals excellent (better than any kayak/board rental i've ever used) but the staff is extremely friendly and generous! They were able to deliver and pickup our rentals which made things very easy for us. We thoroughly enjoyed going out on the lake several times and were able to take 2 adults and 5 kids out at once with just the tandem and SUP. Would definitely use for future family camping trips!

Oh no! They have been great for years but now, no answer, no signage, no email responses. They have…read moreour kayaks in winter storage. We have no idea when or where we can find them. They had opened a new shop in Mayville last spent but now that space is empty and no signage of where they went! Such nice family and great store but now???

Whether you want to go camping in a camper or a tent they have great sites. On the shore of lake…read moreErie. We live near there so we have the privilege of going down all seasons and enjoying the trails.

My parents camp a lot and have made this a regular place that they book because they love it so…read moremuch. My wife and I have visited each of the last two years. It's beautiful and perfectly relaxing. It offers amazing views of the sunset too!

This was a park that I walked in the winter. It's a nice trail definitely has tree trailer marks…read moreand has an easy parking lot. I'm a fan of this set of trials years round. Worth the drive.

My boyfriend and I checked this park out, as I stumbled upon it looking for parks close to the Eden…read moreCorn Festival. The park itself had various terrains, and different trails to follow, a little creek, which was a win for him, as he loves to search for fossils. The trails are color coded and well marked, with a convenient map when you start your adventure. Highly advised to make sure to wear bug spray, as we both were bit up alive without it. Overall, not crowded, little of an easy challenge for a hike, and very scenic.

The Rim Rock Overlook and Picnic Area offer spectacular views of the Kinzua Valley, the Allegheny…read moreReservoir, and the dam. It's comprised of a mountaintop series of huge sandstone boulders. The huge rocks are a lot of fun to climb about but beware of rattlesnakes. I was born in the Town of Kinzua which, despite the objections of the Seneca Indian Nation, which had a treaty signed by George Washington covering their sections of land for as long as the grass grew and the sun shined, was broken, and flooded. So, as striking as the view may be, you're looking at yet another despicable act of a broken treaty with an Indian Nation. For the view, 5 Yelp Stars, for its appalling background of perfidy, I'll let you decide. By the way, the lake is commonly known as Lake Perfidy by the indigenous Seneca people.

This is a beautiful area that overlooks the Allegheny Reservoir. You can park near Kinzua Beach and…read morehike up to the Rim Rock Overlook or you can drive up and park at the top and take a short walk to the overlook. There are a lot of large rocks and boulders that make for interesting exploration opportunities. There's a narrow staircase that cuts right through the rocks as part of the trail between the beach and the overlook. Whichever option you choose, the overlook is gorgeous and worth checking out the view!

Lovely trails with spectacular trees at this time of year. Playgrounds for children, plenty of…read moreparking, Watch for the deer, ground hogs and squirrels. Our dog loves the park as much as we do. He whimpers if we drive by and don't stop.

There was something very different during our visit yesterday. There were two groups of people who…read morehad no respect for our beautiful park or the people that enjoy it. One group (approximately seven people) was at the popular "point". They had all of their belongings, plastic containers, blankets, trash (including a hammock hanging between two trees) scattered in the entire area of the point - it looked like they were living there. It was a filthy mess. No one other than the people occupying the area could enjoy the spot; they had taken it over as if they owned it . The other group was out on the metal dock (north part of the peninsula). Three men had their fishing poles and other gear scattered at the end so no one else could walk there. ALL of these folks were likely illegals. They didn't understand English. I asked them if they caught any fish and wished them a good day; no one seemed to understand what I was saying. I don't care who I offend by pointing this out. If you came here from a (likely) third world country, assimilate, respect our standards and our citizens. We need don't need more deadbeat humans that don't give a crap. LPSP officials, please help?! Ps, there was a huge amount of trash at the picnic table near the north metal dock that some nasty human(s) left there. It's high time we start holding people accountable for their actions.

Oh what an amazing experience! We came to Buffalo for a music festival. Two of our favorite bands…read morewere playing on Sunday (Lord Huron & The Head and the Heart). This was actually my first real music festival and it wasnt really what I expected. We were able to secure really close spots for The Head and the Heart and even closer spots for the Headliner, Lord Huron. There were a ton of port o potties so there was never a wait despite the crowds. We were able to get out with no wait afterwards too. It was really well run. We had so much fun and I would definitely do it again.

Great spot for family pictures! They turned out amazing and so dreamy. There's so many good…read morelocations here to choose from.

This is a truly special place with so much to offer! Do you love visiting the beach and getting…read morewaves and sand without having to travel to the ocean? You can get that at Presque Isle. Do you love hiking and bird watching? That is there too. Historic lighthouses? Historic markers? Great lookout points? Those are all there too. They even have boat rides. This is a great place to spend time as a family, have a romantic date, hang out or get some exercise. The beaches have a variety of facilities and have different types of beach experiences depending on where you are. It is worth a drive to feel like you are getting a beach getaway closer to home. I highly recommend a visit here.

We have come dozens of times from out of state and really enjoy our visits every time…read more We enjoyed this years Discover Presque Isle event. Lots of activities to keep people engaged and show off the great asset that PI is to Erie. One thing they could do a bit better with this festival is communicating when events are changed/postponed/cancelled. The park itself is amazing and looks like the visitors and the staff take every good care of it.

The eternal flame is quite a sight to be seen in Boston Hills chestnut Ridge. It is a hiking…read morepleasure bring boots that are waterproof and a hiking stick.

Coming in the winter, did NOT know what to expect. Ok we came In mid March but it has still been…read morereally cold and snowy. I came with my son, and my parents in their 60s. They are able bodied but not fit so I had no idea what to expect. I feel like a lot of the reviews I could find through Yelp, Facebook, Reddit and all trails were very mixed. A lot of people saying it's easy, my kids can do it, current conditions are not very icy, you don't need spikes, etc. and then a lot of it's a moderate hike, if you can't easily walk up 100 stairs you should not do it, very slippery, wear spikes, etc. We all survived. Some of us slipped a little on the icy areas, one fell a few times but no injuries. There are a lot of railings and tree bark to hold onto near the icy or technical areas. I would recommend spikes if it's icy to get a better grip. My son and I are probably beginner to intermediate hikers. For us this was a moderate hike. For an avid hiker this would be an easy hike. Strictly talking in icy, wet, snowy conditions. During dry weather I assume it's much easier. Still very doable if you are not super active as my parents are not. It was a really cool sight at the end and very beautiful scenery with all the snow. We actually had a great time and I was really worried about not being prepared enough and someone getting hurt which wasn't the case thankfully