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Every Body OUTDOORS

Outdoors for

IN CORTLAND COUNTY, ACCESS IS Whether you’re here for an easy walk in the woods, a quiet spot
PART OF THE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE, to fish, or a day that’s a little more adventurous, you’ll find a
NOT AN AFTERTHOUGHT. few go-to places that make it easier to say “yes” to fresh air.

Whether you’re in the mood for a day on the slopes, a peaceful fishing ACCESIBLE VENUES ACROSS CORTLAND COUNTY
spot, or a quiet walk in the woods, you’ll find it’s easy to get outside and get Winter adventures are possible through Greek Peak
going to places that make saying yes to fresh air feel effortless. Mountain Resort’s Adaptive Snowsports and
A great place to start is Lime Hollow Nature Center, where “let’s go for a ARISE & Ski at Labrador Mountain and Song Mountain,
walk” can truly mean everyone goes. Their Trails For All, first created in helping guests experience the slopes using adaptive
1996 and expanded with the help of community volunteers in 2009, features equipment and trained volunteer support.
a 1/3-mile wheelchair-accessible path with gentle grades, bridges, and scenic Learn more at skicny.com.
woodland overlooks that feel like a real trail experience. For a quieter outdoor afternoon, Casterline Pond offers an
Lime Hollow continues to push access forward. Their Accessible Trail links accessible fishing platform that lets anglers get close to the
to an observation deck and the Eric Kroot Art Trail, while the nature center’s water without a long walk.
Action TrackChair program opens even more of the forest to visitors. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
These all-terrain wheelchairs—free to use and offered in both left- and right-
handed models—allow people to explore trails that might otherwise be out of
reach. It’s one of the most unique outdoor experiences in Cortland County.
Reservations can be made at limehollow.org.
Lime Hollow also hosts Women in the Woods, a welcoming series of outdoor
programs designed to help women connect with nature, try new skills, and
spend time outside in a supportive environment.

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