This month we are highlighting Evangola State Park in Irving, courtesy of Beth Courtney.

Evangola is one of Beth’s absolute favorite WNY destinations, especially in the summertime. It is only 45 minutes away from downtown buffalo and it features a beautiful state park on Lake Erie with a beautiful arc- shaped  sandy beach surrounded by trees and cliffs.   There’s also a large grassy area with pavilions for picnicking and  camping sites.

It’s the perfect getaway for swimming and relaxing and if you want to stay overnight, campgrounds rents out “yurts”  which are little framed structures with cots for sleeping and a fridge/microwave.  For kids (and big kids) there are baseball and soccer fields plus a Nature Center to explore and learn about the surrounding wildlife, etc.  It’s the perfect overnight getaway!

According to Beth, you should visit this destination if you need to “get away from it all” and spend some time just soaking up nature.  She always feels revived and renewed after spending a day at Evangola. If you visit, be sure to stick around for the sunset on the beach which is simply gorgeous!

Thanks for the tip, Beth!

What is your favorite WNY destination?