CONY Magazine Contributor Wins Award from AGLOW
Bill Hilts, Jr. of Lockport, NY was recognized for his outstanding work as an outdoor media producer at the 65th annual meeting of the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) held in Gaylord, Michigan September 14-17, 2021. Hilts was awarded 1st place in the Best of Newspaper - Fishing category for his piece titled “Newfane Angler tries to preserve WNY Fishing History one lure at a time” that appeared in the Buffalo News on Nov. 8, 2020. Hilts also was awarded a 2nd place in the Best of
New York Campgrounds Offer Base Camps To Enjoy Fall Festivals and Fall Foliage Tours
Autumn is gradually making its way across New York, with cooler temperatures and fall colors gradually making their way across the state. “The colors typically peak first in the higher elevations of the Adirondacks and then gradually sweep across the state,” said Don Bennett, Jr., president and CEO of Campground Owners of New York, which hosts CampNewYork.com, the travel planning website. Many New York residents use campgrounds as base camps not only for fall foliage excursions, but to
CONY's President & CEO Named Tourism Executive of the Year
PITTSFORD, NY – Donald G. Bennett Jr., President & CEO of Campground Owners of New York is the recipient of the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association’s (NYSH&TA) 2021 Outstanding Tourism Executive of the Year award. Bennett was recognized at the Association’s 2021 Stars of the Industry Awards Luncheon/Day at the Races Fundraiser at The Rail at the 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course (Saratoga Springs, NY) on Wednesday, August 18. The program recognizes the exemplary professionalism and
Spruce Row Campground & RV Park fundraising weekend nets $7,800 for Camp Good Days and Special Times
Ithaca, New York — July 29, 2021— Tompkins County campground owner Scott Sherwood of Spruce Row Campground & RV Park in Ithaca, NY, announces his park raised $7,800 for Camp Good Days and Special Times during special fundraising events held July 23 – 25. Friends, family members and park guests participated in the activities. Sherwood and his campground hosted the Spruce Row Golf Tournament at the Trumansburg Golf Club, held a rock painting activity to send special messages to Camp Good Days, and conducted
HIdden Valley Camping Area holds check presentation ceremony for Camp Good Days
Chautauqua County campground owners Jessica and Mickey Spak of Hidden Valley Camping Area in Jamestown, NY, recently held a check presentation ceremony at their park to celebrate a major fundraising event for Camp Good Days and Special Times. James McCauley, Director of Community Initiatives for Camp Good Days, was on hand for the ceremony, as the Spaks announced their park had raised $9,286 in donations. Campers contributed $4,643 to the park's annual Brown Bag Auction, and the Spak family honored their
CONY Anticipates a Record Year as COVID-Weary Families Escape to the Great Outdoors
NEW YORK CAMPGROUND OPERATORS ANTICIPATE A RECORD YEAR AS COVID-WEARY FAMILIES ESCAPE TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS If you haven’t made campground reservations yet for spring, summer or even fall, you’d better make them soon because many New York campgrounds are reporting record levels of advance reservations this year. You may also want to consider having some weekday dates in mind when researching availability, since weekends are booking fast. “Some of our members are telling us
Camp New York and See NY's Waterfalls and Wildflowers
CAMPNEWYORK.COM IS A HANDY TRAVEL PLANNING RESOURCE FOR SPRING CAMPING TRIPS TO SEE NEW YORK’S WATERFALLS AND WILDFLOWERS As the weather warms up and spring makes it way across New York, the flow of water in the state’s many waterfalls will increase as wildflowers begin to bloom, providing beautiful scenery for day hikes and camping trips. One great resource to find waterfalls is I LOVE NEW YORK’s waterfalls page at https://www.iloveny.com/things-to-do/outdoor-adventures/waterfalls/, which
NY's Independent Campgrounds Continue to Add Campsites, Amenities and Attractions
NEW YORK’S INDEPENDENT CAMPGROUNDS CONTINUE TO ADD CAMPSITES, AMENITIES AND ATTRACTIONS Improvements range from new and upgraded RV sites to new swimming pools and rental cabins to major interactive water features with waterslides and water cannons Many independently owned campgrounds in New York have spent the past few months adding new amenities, installing new rental accommodations and making other improvements in preparation for the 2021 camping season. “It’s a good time to be in the
CONY Raises Over $750,000 for Camp Good Days in Past 10 Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE James R. McCauley, Jr. Camp Good Days (585) 624-5555jmccauley@campgooddays.org www.campgooddays.org Suzanne Hopkins Bixby Campground Owners of New York (585) 586-4360, Ext. 3suzanne@campnewyork.com CAMPGROUND OPERATORS IN NEW YORK HAVE PROVIDED CAMP GOOD DAYS WITH MORE THAN $750,000 IN SUPPORT OVER THE PAST DECADE Special fundraising activities for Camp Good Days are already being scheduled at campgrounds across New York When top officials
Camp Good Days Gives Children an Escape From The Trauma of Life-Threatening illnesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE James R. McCauley, Jr. Camp Good Days (585) 624-5555jmccauley@campgooddays.org www.campgooddays.org Suzanne Hopkins Bixby Campground Owners of New York (585) 586-4360, Ext. 3suzanne@campnewyork.com CAMP GOOD DAYS GIVES CHILDREN AN ESCAPE FROM THE TRAUMA OF HAVING A LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS The bonding that takes place between participants leads to enduring friendships that provide emotional support they can’t get outside their immediate
