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	New York State Parks :: Letchworth State Park
		Letchworth State Park celebrated its centennial throughout the season in 2006.
		Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 feet in some places--surrounded by lush forests.
		It is located in the middle of Letchworth State Park at the entrance to the Highbanks Camping Area.
	nysparks.state.ny.us /parks/info.asp?parkID=12 (544 words)

	Letchworth State Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Letchworth State Park is a state park located 35 miles (56 km) south of Rochester, New York.
		The park covers roughly 23 square miles (60 km²) of land along the Genesee River.
		Within the park there are three large waterfalls on the river and perhaps as many as 50 waterfalls found on tributaries that flow into it.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Letchworth_State_Park (410 words)

	About...
		Letchworth State Park, with some of the most magnificent scenery in the United States, comprises 14,350 acres along the Genesee River in Western New York State.
		The region's rich heritage of the Seneca Indians is well-documented in the park with displays, a restored Seneca Council House and the grave of Mary Jemison.
		Letchworth State Park is the largest and most diverse park of nine state facilities in the Genesee State Park and Recreation Region, one of eleven park regions administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
	www.letchworthpark.com /About....htm (254 words)

	Western New York Travel Guide: Letchworth State Park
		Letchworth's legends echo in the thunder of the falls.
		Their spirits are said to live today in the elusive white deer of Letchworth State Park, a 17-mile stretch of grey-green canyon.
		Letchworth Park's many legends echo in the thunder of the falls.
	www.westernny.com /letch.html (395 words)

	Official Site of Livingston County New York Tourism - Letchworth State Park
		Letchworth State Park is one of our region's crown jewels.
		The museum displays exhibits on the evolution of the park, the lift of William Pryor Letchworth, and sits adjacent to his home, now the Glen Iris Inn.
		Letchworth State Park can be seen while driving through its scenic roads, on horseback, rafting down the mighty Genesee of floating in a hot air balloon high above the gorge.
	www.fingerlakeswest.com /letchworth.html (340 words)

	Letchworth State Park
		One might divide the park into three manageable birding zones: the east side of the gorge, consisting of old farmland and grasslands along River Road; the west side of the gorge, which consists of the brushy, shrubby north end; and the flora/faunally rich, maturely forested south end.
		Adjacent to the park is Livingston County Park.
		The descriptions/maps to the Letchworth State Park is sponsored by NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
	www.home.eznet.net /~kfox/wny/sites/letch.htm (3093 words)

	Letchworth State Park -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Letchworth State Park is a (Click link for more info and facts about state park) state park located 35 miles (56 km) south of Rochester, New York.
		The park is roughly 15 miles (24 km) long and can be entered from Mt. Morris, Perry, Castile, or Portageville.
		The highest (A steep descent of the water of a river) waterfall in (A Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies) New York State is located in the park.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/le/letchworth_state_park.htm (433 words)

	GORP - Letchworth State Park - The West is the Best
		Letchworth State Park is a hiker's mecca, both for serious trekkers or casual walkers making a first visit to the park.
		William Pryor Letchworth, a wealthy hardware merchant from Buffalo, came to this area in the late 1800s in search of land for a summer home, and was immediately smitten with the spectacular beauty of the Genesee Gorge and its three falls.
		The state has added to the original holding with land purchases that have brought the park to its present size of 14,350 acres, running from Mount Morris in the north to the hamlet of Portageville in the south.
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	Sue Lebrecht: Adventure Writer, Columnist, Author
		Letchworth is a 17-mile-long (27-km-long) state park that encompasses both sides of a 600-foot-deep (180-metre-deep) gorge carved by the snaking Genesee River.
		The park offers more than a dozen marked and mapped multi-use trails of varying difficulty--from a flat railbed to a technical gully--for a total of 20 miles (32 km) of track on both sides of the gorge.
		Letchworth is the one of only two spots in all of New York where mountain bikers can legally ride on the incredible FLT, a long-distance hiking trail that streaks across the state and has five extensive branch lines.
	www.lebrecht.com /books/mtbSampleNY.html (758 words)

	Letchworth State Park in Western New York
		Letchworth State Park comprises 14,350 acres of scenic magnificence along 17 miles of the Genesee River, 35 miles South of Rochester, New York and 55 miles East of Buffalo, New York.
		Letchworth offers nature, history and performing arts programs, guided walks and tours, bike tours, mountain biking, summer lecture series, camper recreation programs, whitewater rafting, canoeing and kayaking, hot air ballooning, and horseback rides.
		Letchworth would develop the Glen Iris Inn and the grounds into a picturesque setting that is now the centerpiece of Letchworth state Park.
	www.allwny.com /letchworth.html (992 words)

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		Letchworth State Park, Grand Canyon of the East 585-237-5040.
		The mission of Letchworth Central School is to prepare each student for the challenges of his staff, students, and community.
		Explore the fascinating history of Letchworth State Park including the stories of William Pryor Letchworth, Mary Jemison, and the Glen Iris Inn To explore the wonderful world of.
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	Letchworth State Park
		Letchworth developed the Glen Iris estate into the picturesque setting that is the centerpiece of Letchworth State Park.
		Letchworth such as stone tools and pottery, early photographs of the park and displays that tell of the evolution of Mr.
		Letchworth as part of his ongoing endeavors to preserve the Seneca culture.
	www.geocities.com /scanman94/letchworth/letchworth.html (931 words)

	Wyoming, University of -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		It is the ninth largest state, with an area of 97,809 square miles (253,326 square kilometres).
		Her novels reached a wide audience in the United States and were praised for their story lines and characters that reflected with energy and fervor the lives of contemporary African Americans.
		The natural grandeur of the 44th state in the Union was further recognized in 1906 with the designation of the first national monument in the United...
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	Snowmobile Ride in Letchworth State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Letchworth State Park is located about 35 miles south of Rochester, NY.
		The Genesee River gorge is often referred to as the Grand Canyon of the east and runs right through the middle of the park.
		During the winter months, the park roads are closed to all traffic except snowmobiles.
	www.dootalk.com /Letchworth_Jan04_02.htm (201 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Letchworth State Park at Epinions.com
		Letchworth State Park is a great destination for a hearty, nature-loving traveler who has a day to devote to the exploration of some of the park's 14,000+ acres.
		What's best about Letchworth's falls is that they can be seen at the end of many a trail, of which there are 26 in all inside the park.
		Letchworth offers a variety of entertainment options other than hiking, biking and swimming - horseback riding, hot air balloon rides, fishing and camping are also activities that the I-Love-New-Yorker can enjoy during their stay.
	www.epinions.com /content_30633201284 (593 words)

	Wildernet - Letchworth State Park
		Park amenities are some of the finest in the state.
		Attractions - Letchworth State Park is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern United States.
		Letchworth offers nature, history and performing arts programs, guided walks and tours, a summer lecture series, whitewater rafting, kayaking and hot air ballooning.
	www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=NYSPLH&CU_ID=1 (620 words)

	Genealogy Information for William Pryor Letchworth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		William Pryor Letchworth's great-grandparents immigrated from England to Philadelphia in the mid-1760's with their four children.
		William Pryor Letchworth moved to Buffalo, NY in 1848 and with Pascal P. Pratt established the firm of Pratt and Letchworth, a saddlery hardware and malleable iron business.
		Letchworth deeded his land to the State of New York as a public park.
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	Letchworth State Park - Western New York Hikes
		Letchworth State Park is known by many as "the Grand Canyon of the East".
		It is a straight 7 miles, not a loop, so you will need two vehicles parked at each end, unless you have the time and energy for a 14-mile round-trip.
		Learn the Legends at Letchworth State Park -- The legend of Mon-a-sha-sha, a young Seneca bride who perished, with her child, in Letchworth Gorge.
	www.wnyhikes.com /letchworth/letchworth-state-park.php (260 words)

	Table of Contents
		Nestled in the heart of the Genesee Valley of Western New York is a special place called Letchworth State Park.
		When you visit the Park you can marvel at the natural beauty, experience fine dining at the Glen Iris, or spend the day enjoying the many recreational opportunities.
		It is not affiliated with Letchworth State Park, the Genesee State Park Region, or New York State.
	www.letchworthparkhistory.com /table.html (475 words)

	Veteran's Memorial Park
		The Park serves as a memorial to those who have served our country in uniform during times of conflict, both on the battlefield and on the home-front.
		One of the first decisions was to finance the park construction as much as possible through the sale of the memorial bricks.
		The new Mount Morris Veterans Park is a testament to what can be done in a small village, without the necessity of public funds, to honor veterans and to educate citizens regarding the sacrifices of those who have served, are serving, and who will serve their country in the armed forces.
	www.villageofmountmorris.com /veterans_park.htm (1636 words)

	Letchworth Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Letchworth State Park is sometimes called the "Grand Canyon of the East." Although the nickname exaggerates its scale, this 22-mile long segment of the Genesee River is nonetheless a place of great scenic beauty.
		The park is named for William Pryor Letchworth, who purchased the core of the park to preserve it.
		One focuses on Letchworth's waterfalls, the other visits Letchworth in the winter.
	jboyd.net /Letchworth.html (290 words)

	Letchworth State Park
		Western New York is known for its beauty and tranquility, and Letchworth State park offers visitors plenty of both.
		The 14,350-acre park features over 70 miles of hiking trails that wind their way through the lush forests and to the top of several scenic peaks.
		Letchworth State Park is located just 20 miles south of Rochester at exit 7 of I-390.
	www.rlrouse.com /letchworth-state-park.html (174 words)

	Horseback Trail Rides at Letchworth State Park
		Enjoy a peaceful view of Letchworth State Park in the saddle of a well trained horse, and a guide that will help you enjoy your visit.
		Letchworth State Park has beautiful trails that await you with an experienced guide that just might lead you into a herd of wild deer, or what ever wildlife that may wander through the park at that time of riding.
		Whether you are a novice, or an experienced rider, you are guaranteed a great ride within Letchworth State Park, with Wolcott Farms 4 Seasons of Fun.
	www.wolcottfarms.com /trailrides.htm (473 words)

	ReserveAmerica - Welcome!
		Cabin in Loop E is closed for the period from 09/18/2005 to 05/18/2006 No interior water at Cabin Area C and no interior water at Cabin Area A and B after October 22, 2005.
		Renters of Cabin Areas A, B, D and E in the South End of Letchworth MUST arrive by 6 pm Weekdays and 7pm Weekends.
		Letchworth is located in Western New York, 35 miles south of Rochester.
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	Letchworth State Park : Introduction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Letchworth State Park (Overview of Letchworth State Park)
		You can get up close and personal with the falls just by driving through the park; for an even closer view, go hiking along some of the 66 miles of trails.
		Stick to the southern end; as the park moves north the land flattens out and isn't that interesting or dramatic.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=3471&catID=3471010001 (131 words)

	Florida Division of Recreation and Parks
		The Florida Park Service, managed under the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, was a finalist in the National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal award in 1997, and won the Gold Medal in 1999.
		Florida’s state park system is one of the largest in the country with 160 parks spanning more than 723,000 acres and 100 miles of sandy white beach.
		Florida's state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by this and future generations through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to...
	www.dep.state.fl.us /parks (599 words)

	Letchworth State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Letchwork State Park is sometimes referred to as the Grand Canyon of the East.
		He built an estate called Glen Iris Inn which he deeded to New York State in 1907 to make sure it was available to the public rather than commercial use.
		The Letchworth Gorge was formed during the Ice Age when glaciers melted and formed a great lake.
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	Letchworth State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Called the "Grand Canyon of the East", the area is bisected by the Genesee River, which cuts three dramatic gorges through the park, revealing the geologic history of the underlying rock.
		The park itself is approximately 15 miles long and 2 miles wide, with three waterfalls of 70-100 feet each, a 550 foot deep gorge, and a 6-mile-long canyon.
		Because the park is a popular recreation site (1 million annual visitors), there is the potential for negative impacts to bird populations from recreation development and overuse,so this also should be monitored.
	www.audubon.org /chapter/ny/ny/iba/letchworth.html (362 words)

	GORP - The West is the Best - Letchworth State Park - The Gorge Trail
		Running alongside the stone wall by the parking area is a footpath, which is the midpoint of the Gorge Trail.
		At the bottom of the hill, as you enter the parking area, the Gorge Trail crosses the road and enters the wooded area.
		It proceeds along the west side of the river to a second parking and picnic area a short distance away.
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	Letchworth State Park - August 1969
		While nowhere near as spectacular as its namesake, the gorge at the heart of the park is fairly impressive.
		One of the most interesting things about the park is three waterfalls on the Genesee River, each with decidedly different settings and shapes.
		William Pryor Letchworth, for whom the park is named, had built his home overlooking the Middle Falls.
	www.billcotter.com /places/letchworth.htm (337 words)

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