Nature & Outdoor Excursions

Whether you're looking to spend a few hours, a couple of days or an entire season at Lakeside Chautauqua, the 150th anniversary offers activities for all ages and interests.

Don't miss the year-round beauty of one of Erie, Pennsylvania's most picture-perfect destinations.

Embrace the lake effect with dozens of places to dine, shop and explore at this Western New York hot spot.

Get a closer look at art that matters at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown.

Head to the heart of Downtown Buffalo, New York, and discover five ways to spend time with the entire family.

With more than two dozen shops, bars and restaurants and several annual festivals and events, Ellicottville is a city filled with space for everyone to play. 

Our Great Lake is home to more than 50 lighthouses! Get the scoop on these fascinating landmarks and create your own tour.

A Magnolia Warbler perches in a tree.

From May 5 through May 14, the shores of Lake Erie light up with millions of birds in flight — and thousands of people who gather to see them.

Meet the talented professionals and hobbyists out there day after day — and sometimes at night — capturing the beauty of Lake Erie.