Nantucket Sound or Buffalo?
This is a photo of Times Beach in Buffalo. Another one of Buffalo's hidden treasures, Times Beach is a nature preserve which (believe it or not) is located right down the road from The Pier. The Beach has evolved into a variety of habitats where over 230 bird species has been recorded. The site has been a significant stopover for migratory birds and home to 30 known resident species. Through the Times Beach Public Access Project, a collaborative effort was made to protect the area as one of Buffalo's natural waterfront sites for public enjoyment.
If you want to see it for yourself, follow the bike path from The Pier, which takes you towards the gated lighthouse entrance. You will notice an almost hidden pathway marked only by a small Times Beach access sign. There are a couple different paths that lead out to the preserve. One takes you past a Monarch butterfly garden and winds up at a blind that looks out over a marsh made of six-foot tall cattails.
There are historical markers and benches to rest upon. Don't forget to bring your binoculars, your bike (you have to lock it up before going down the path), and your kids. There is so much to see down there. The brick boat is in the harbor, the monarchs abound, the bike trail leads you out along the lake, and you can see a view of Buffalo that you never thought existed. Oh, and don't forget to pick up behind you.
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