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All About Zoar Valley - A Western NY Gem - Information, pictures, links - hiking maps and more.

Gowanda, NY - Wikipedia Page -

Gowanda, NY - City-Data Page - Statistics and data about Gowanda.

Gowanda Online - GowandaOnline is an online community for and about the village of Gowanda, which is located in the western part New York State. Here you will find resources related to current day-to-day life as well as other information related to Gowanda and its residents both past and present.

Western NY Railroad Archive Gowanda Page

Zoar Valley Canoe & Rafting Company - For those who want to experience Western New York's hidden gem, white water rafting on the mighty Cattaraugus, through Zoar Valley, is the perfect springtime activity. You'll view rugged cliffs hundreds of feet high, waterfalls (both free falling and hidden by old growth stands of oak, hemlock and tulip), nesting bald eagles and you'll experience the finest white water west of the Adirondacks. The season runs from Mid-March through May and the ten mile trip takes approximately 2 to 4 hours to complete. For those who might want a milder version, a 6 mile run on the lower section of the river, is available.

Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area - NYS DEC Page - Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area is a 2,297 acre area located in Erie and Cattaraugus Counties and which adjoins the Cattaraugus Creek in an area featuring a canyon with steep walls. This Multiple Use Area was purchased under the 1960 Multiple Use Bond Act, with additional land deeded by Herbert F. Darling. Along with the canyon or gorge associated with Cattaraugus Creek the area features natural forests, small areas of plantations and an experimental chestnut plantation.

Zoar Valley Nature Society - The Zoar Valley Nature Society is a non-profit club with activities throughout the seasons in Zoar Valley.

Zoar Valley - John Stoneman's Zoar Valley site - many pictures and exploits of his various hikes in Zoar Valley

Zoar Valley Paddling Club

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