LETCHWORTH STATE PARK - The Civilian Conservation Corps celebrates 85-years in Letchworth State Park on August 4th with a variety of tours, ceremonies and tributes to honor their legacy. According to a press release from Tom Cook and the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation 85-years ago an estimated 3,000 unemployed men had a chance to earn money by doing work in the Park. The day includes a variety of activities … [Read more...]
Grand Bridge Fitting for the ‘Grand Canyon of the East’ Celebrates Official Opening
LETCHWORTH STATE PARK — The replacement bridge across the Genesee River Gorge in Letchworth State Park also known as the 'Grand Canyon of the East' is now complete, allowing the Norfolk Southern Railway to continue to run while preserving a picturesque view and legacy. The $75 million project started in December of 2017 and was celebrated today with a ceremony in Letchworth State Park. The single-track bridge was constructed just to the south … [Read more...]
WATCH: Demo Team Posts Videos of Blasting Letchworth Trestle
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The demolition company tasked with gracefully taking down the ancient trestle over the Upper Falls in Letchworth State Park posted two videos showing the job up close. Onlookers like frequent park visitor Ken Wallace posted distant shots of the blasting. “It was a sobering moment that was replaced by a whole new look above the Upper Falls. For the first time I saw the new arch bridge in all its glory standing alone,” … [Read more...]
WATCH: Final Letchworth Trestle Tower Falls to Explosives
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Explosives demolished the final 'tower' that once supported the famous iron trestle over the upper falls Tuesday morning. One of the park's most frequent visitors, Ken Wallace, was there to record the moment. "It was a sobering moment that was replaced by a whole new look above the Upper Falls. For the first time I saw the new arch bridge in all its glory standing alone," posted Wallace. "The old trestle will be greatly … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: ‘Sun-Day’ Cup of Coffee With Ken Wallace
GENESEO —For our second episode of 'Sun-Day Cup of Coffee' we invited Letchworth State Park lover Ken Wallace to the Genesee Valley Motors Sun room for a casual conversation about about Letchworth State Park and why he is so captivated by this gem. … [Read more...]
Hunter Tags ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Letchworth Park Bear
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Just before Monday's snow melted, one of Letchworth State Park's most devoted hunters was watching for deer in the dense hemlocks along a steep backwoods ridge that leads straight down to the Genesee River. It was the second-to-last day of muzzleloader season. He had already taken a nice buck the opening day of gun season and another in October, during archery season, so he and a few others were deep in the Letchworth woods … [Read more...]
Vegas Shooting Increases ‘SWAT’ Presence at Letchworth Craft Fair
CASTILE – A photo of special operations police personnel at the Letchworth Arts and Crafts Festival is turning heads but fortunately is no indication of a specific public threat. Facebook profile Jeff Kramarz posted the image to social media with the text, 'Snipers on a roof at the Letchworth Arts & Craft Festival. Welcome to the new normal in America.' A State Police Sergeant who asked not to be named confirmed a heavy presence of SORT … [Read more...]
Fingers Crossed for Clear Weather at Letchworth Arts and Crafts Show
NYLON – Skies should clear just in time for the opening of the outdoor Letchworth Arts and Crafts Show this weekend. The National Weather Service says that there could be thunderstorms Saturday morning up to the opening of the show at 10 a.m. then, showers are expected to taper off for a mostly sunny day with a high of 83. On Sunday, there is a chance of showers, mainly before 9 a.m. The rest of the day should be mostly sunny with a high … [Read more...]
Letchworth Park Police Rope Rescue Missing Dog
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A difficult rope rescue at Letchworth State Park ended happily for Skippy the dog, who went missing two days before. According to our news partner News10NBC, State Park Police Sgt. Ryan Clancy made the rope rescue after a Livingston County Sheriff's Office Unmanned Aerial Vehice (drone) safely showed the dog's location and size and let rescuers adjust the right harness. “This rescue is an important reminder of the … [Read more...]
Letchworth and WEC’s First Ever Live Wildlife Festival Launches May 27
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A gaggle of animal lovers are flocking to Letchworth's Humphrey Nature Center on Saturday to share their exotic friends with the curious public. For the first time ever, Letchworth State Park is partnering with the Wildlife Educators Coalition (WEC), a group of exotic animal owners and educators who are bringing over 60 species to the Nature Center, including monkeys, an alligator, a serval, a cockatoo, a rattlesnake, … [Read more...]
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