The following comes from an information packet distributed by the park.

"Lake Erie State Park is located along the eastern shores of Lake Erie in the heart of Western New York's grape belt. Established in 1928, this 355-acre park features a shoreline of over three-quarters of a mile boardering the shallowest of the Great Lakes. High Bluffs overlooking Lake Erie privide a breathtaking view for the visitor to Lake Erie State Park."

"Day users can... enjoy the swimming, fishing, picnic areas, playgrounds, and hiking trails. The picnic area includes many tables and grills on a rolling lawn shaded by maple trees. Two main hiking trails, each about 1.5 miles in length provide level easy walking and biking. The day-use portion of park is also open throughout the winter for recreation activities such as cross-country skiing."

1. Background that the students should have
2. 1 Pre / Durring / Post Activity
3. pictures from there ...
4. artifacts that can be found from the site
5. safty precautions for this site.
6. Contact info for the site.
7. Equipment and materials that would be useful for the teacher and students to bring
8. Grade level (or range) for site and activities.
9. Optional reflection on the site.
10. Appropriate drass for the site.
11. Are meals avaiable on site, what meals can be brought?
12. Finally, activities for transition times.
13. my addition...
14. Resources available at this location...
15. Reasons students should come here, rather than visiting the school-yard:

The pictures I've taken, are located here.

Related Links

• NYS parks with a picture, brief description, and directions.

• Lake Erie State Park and other attractions in the town of Portland.

• Western New York Memories, including Lake Erie State Park. (Beware annoying advertising and pop-ups)

• County wide, background information provided by the county chamber of commerce.