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Best places to hike in Buffalo as summer winds down
9 mins read
  • Outdoors and Hiking
  • Sept26

Best places to hike in Buffalo as summer winds down

September 14, 2026September 13, 2026 Matt Volz0Tagged Catie Keller, Delaware Park, Freedom Park, Japanese Gardens, Outdoors and hiking, South Park, Tifft Nature Preserve, Wilkeson Pointe

As the summer winds down and the fall season draws near, Catie Keller looks at some of the top places in Buffalo to go for a hike.

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Buffalo hiking: Tick Prevention for WNY
6 mins read
  • Aug26
  • Outdoors and Hiking

Buffalo hiking: Tick Prevention for WNY

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 The Editor1Tagged hiking, ticks

If you’re outside in WNY, you need to be aware of ticks and the potential for Lyme disease. Catie Keller has some reminders.

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WNY Outdoors: Best Birdwatching Spots in WNY
7 mins read
  • Apr26
  • Outdoors and Hiking

WNY Outdoors: Best Birdwatching Spots in WNY

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 Anna Gagliano0Tagged Birdwatching, Buffalo Audubon, WNY hikes, WNY nature

Grab your binoculars! Birdwatching season is in full swing, and Catie Keller has all the best recommendations around WNY.

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WNY’s best natural spaces for a winter hike
6 mins read
  • Mar26
  • Outdoors and Hiking

WNY’s best natural spaces for a winter hike

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Anna Gagliano0Tagged Erie County parks, Outdoors and hiking, WNY hikes, WNY trails

Winter in our neck of the woods doesn’t have to feel so stagnant — shake things up and enjoy one of Catie Keller’s recommended parks and trails before the season is behind us!

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WNY Outdoors: In search of peaceful forest walks
5 mins read
  • Dec25
  • Outdoors and Hiking

WNY Outdoors: In search of peaceful forest walks

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025 The Editor0Tagged hiking, Stiglmeier

We’ve been waiting for the snow to melt, or at least melt a bit, to launch Catie Keller’s hiking column. Today is that day, at least outside the editor’s home in Erie County. So consider this a holiday gift … and consider a good hike today or tomorrow!)

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