How a hiking community changed the weekends of a father and his autistic son By Joe Brown On December 17, 2023, I shared a few photos on the Hike WNY Facebook page from a recent hike with my 14-year-old son, Matthew, at Chestnut Ridge’s Eternal Flame Trail. It wasn’t a remarkable post. I mentioned that
Written by Becca WicherWith assistance from Joseph H. Joseph H. is a very nice gentleman who likes to go outside and hike, especially with his staff Becca, his mom and dad, and brother and sister. Joseph is also a power wheelchair user, which makes it very hard to go out hiking on many trails. Joseph’s
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In 2024, I’ve set an ambitious goal to read 52 books. For me, “reading” encompasses traditional books, eBooks on my Kindle, and audiobooks. I usually prefer reading non-fiction, as I find I retain more of the “boring stuff” when I see the words on the page. On the other hand, I love experiencing fiction through
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Hunters Creek Park (Sgt. Mark Rademacher Park) located in South Wales, NY is one of Erie County’s most beautiful and visited parks. Using the lower parking lot, hikers can access WNY Land Conservancy’s Mossy Point Preserve, one of the nicest places to visit in WNY. Unfortunately, it is one of the most challenging parks to
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Amazon Prime Day 2023 is July 11-12, 2023. Here are my top picks, all items I own and use. Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Straw Lid $49.95 $30.98 https://amzn.to/3KfH25F CamelBak Lobo Bike Hydration Backpack $100.00 $70.00 https://amzn.to/43sT3vi Go Time Gear Life Bivy Emergency Bivvy $29.99 $19.99 https://amzn.to/3NMVl2v Go Time Gear Life Tent Emergency Survival Shelter $19.99
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I bought my first pair of Altra Lone Peak 6 trail runners this past May. They were starting to show some signs of wear by Fall and I wanted to know “Are they not as durable as my previous brand?” or “Did I put on some extra miles this summer?” I turned to my Garmin
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Looking for the perfect gift for the outdoorsy person in your life? Our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide will give you ideas for the hiker, backpacker, or camper in your life. We have ideas ranging from stocking stuffers to big ticket items that are sure to make your outdoorsy person happy this year. Gift ideas as
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The original Secret Places: Scenic Treasures of Western New York and Southern Ontario by Bruce Kershner was the inspiration for many of my outdoor adventures and the WNY Hiking Challenge. However, much of the information was nearly 30 years old and needed to be updated. Not to mention the book has been out of print
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