CASTILE – The highly anticipated ribbon cutting at the Humphrey Nature Center will be postponed to an unknown date due to the tragedies that occurred in and around the park last weekend. Letchworth State Park officials said that the center will still open to the public on Monday, June 20, but they have changed the date of the official ribbon cutting. Park officials said that it may be a few days before the rescheduled date of the ribbon … [Read more...]
Colossal Black Rat Snake Spotted in Letchworth
CASTILE – Hikers in Letchworth State Park stumbled upon this exceptional specimen of New York State's longest snake. On May 26, Diana Hurlburt Haley uploaded a photo to Facebook of a massive black rat snake slithering away at the Great Bend Overlook in Letchworth State Park, and others were quick to comment on it. "That's a big sucker!" posted Heather Borden. "I'm glad that we have not came across any of them ourselves." According to the … [Read more...]
What to Know Before Your Drone Flies in Letchworth State Park
WATCH: Spectacular drone footage from a DJI Phantom 3 drone posted by EdiskradStudios. CASTILE – Drones are all the buzz these days, giving photographers and videographers new opportunities to get a never-before-seen bird's eye view of incredible scenery. In Livingston County, one naturally thinks of flying a drone over the gorgeous gorges in Letchworth State Park. Though some look like big toy helicopters, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), … [Read more...]
Police Identify Brockport Children Who Fell from Letchworth Waterfall
CASTILE – New York State Police identified the two young boys who fell with five other people from the lower falls at Letchworth State Park Saturday night. According to a press release from NYS Police in Warsaw, the two children are identified as Preston Giangregorio, 6 and his brother Dylan Giangregorio, 9. Preston's body was found on Sunday. The search continues for Dylan. On June 11, 2016, at 7 p.m., seven people went over the lower … [Read more...]
Search Continues for Boy Washed Over Letchworth State Park Waterfall
CASTILE — The search continues for a young boy who was among seven people washed over the Lower Falls at Letchworth State Park on Saturday. According to Letchworth State Park police, the body of one young boy was recovered and the search continues for another. If anyone has information on the incident or the second boy's whereabouts, please contact Letchworth Park Police at (585) 685-4692. Check back to the GeneseeSun.com for further … [Read more...]
Four People Reportedly Over Water Falls at Letchworth State Park
CASTILE — Several fire departments along with the State Police helicopter and the NYS Park Police are searching the water near the lower falls in Letchworth State Park. Initial reports say that four people fell from the falls. At least two victims have been flown to Strong Memorial Hospital, and two others have been rescued. The Wyoming County Sheriffs Office is also on scene. We will bring you updates as soon as they are … [Read more...]
Letchworth’s Nature Center to Open its Doors June 20
CASTILE – Letchworth State Park will soon cut the ribbon and open its much-anticipated Humphrey Nature Center. The Nature Center will formally open on Monday, June 20 at 1 p.m. at 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile as the culmination of work by the Park and by SUNY Geneseo, their partners in this endeavor. "This facility has been a project almost 40 years in the making, with many dedicated individuals donating their time and resources to make … [Read more...]
Ready to Pop, Pregnant Squirrel Captures the Hearts of Letchworth State Park
LETCHWORTH — Park lovers are going 'nuts' over a photo of a very pregnant squirrel photographed at Letchworth State Park. Ann Liberatore photographed the pregnant mother to be in the Park and shared the images on the facebook page, Letchworth State Lovers. The viral photo has generated over 500, likes , 76 shares and over 40 comments. The lady squirrel looks pregnant and ready to burst any moment. Squirrels can have up to two litters … [Read more...]
Letchworth’s Hidden ‘Dollar Blessing’ Reveals Growing Tradition in Park
CASTILE – A hiker in Letchworth State Park found more than a view of the gorge in coin-operated binoculars. He caught a peek into a heartwarming and growing tradition of hiding dollar bills with a blessing to cheer fellow inquisitive explorers. Hiker Ryan Livingston posted to Facebook on Tuesday that he had found a tightly rolled-up dollar bill stuffed in the binoculars with a little note, 'May your days be blessed and filled with much love, … [Read more...]