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Great Lakes Seaway Trail Outdoor Storyteller Signs
Along the 518 mile Great Lakes Seaway Trail route, 100 outdoor storyteller signs describe the history, natural resources, cultural sites and experiences found only along this America’s Byway. The signs are color-coded by theme. Below see a small sampling of the storytellers awaiting your visit as you travel the Great Lakes Seaway Trail. To view the interactive map featuring the locations of each storyteller sign, please click here.
Along the 518 mile Great Lakes Seaway Trail route, 100 outdoor storyteller signs describe the history, natural resources, cultural sites and experiences found only along this America’s Byway. The signs are color-coded by theme. Below see a small sampling of the storytellers awaiting your visit as you travel the Great Lakes Seaway Trail. To view the interactive map featuring the locations of each storyteller sign, please click here.
 Natural HistoryThe green storytellers highlight the unique natural history of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail. Islands, sand dunes, beautiful parks, and wildlife are among the featured highlights. With a visit to these storyteller signs you can learn: - How the Thousand Islands were formed and how they're different from the islands in eastern Lake Ontario - The history of the Eastern Lake Ontario Dunes & Wetlands Area - Where to discover a wildlife oasis in Rochester's Seneca Park  - And much more! Follow the byway to view all 18 signs in the "Birding the Great Lakes Seaway Trail" series that features the region’s unique birds and birdwatching areas. |
 Maritime HeritageThe blue storyteller signs highlight the maritime heritage of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail. Shipwrecks, lake ports, scuba diving sites, prehistoric fishing camps, lakeside resorts, and shipbuilding are among the featured items in these signs. With a visit to these storyteller signs you can: - Explore the waterfront village of Clayton on a walking tour - Discover the freshwater fishing capital on Lake Erie - Learn why Irondequoit Bay was the gateway to the North American continent - Discover the many shipwrecks found in the fresh waters off of New York and Pennsylvania - And much more! |
 HistoryThe brown storyteller signs highlight the history of a young American nation. The Great Lakes Seaway Trail region was a crucial battleground during the French & Indian War and the War of 1812. Look for the signs in these series that tell of the forts found here and the battles fought along our fresh waters.   Other highlights are: -How the Eisenhower Lock works -The growth of early trade on Sodus Bay -The transportation hub of Mayville Station -And much more! |
 Cultural HeritageThe red storyteller signs highlight the cultural heritage of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail. Native American culture, majestic castles, the Underground Railroad, a World War II Safe Haven, the Erie Canal, and influential people are among the features in these signs. With a visit to these storyteller signs you can: - Discover the story of George Boldt and the restoration of his Heart Island castle in the 1000 Islands - Learn about the growth of the Buffalo Zoo - See the work of renown landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead - Visit the headquarters of the suffragist movement at the Susan B. Anthony House - And much more! |
 LighthousesThe gray storyteller signs feature many of the lighthouses found along the Seaway Trail. Look for storyteller signs at these lighthouses (from west to east): - Erie's Land Lighthouse, Erie, PA - Historic Dunkirk Lighthouse, Dunkirk, NY - Buffalo Main Light, Buffalo, NY - Old Fort Niagara Lighthouse, Youngstown, NY - Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse, Rochester, NY - Old Sodus Lighthouse, Sodus Point, NY - Selkirk Lighthouse, Port Ontario, NY - Tibbetts Point Lighthouse, Cape Vincent, NY |
 Coastal AgricultureThe gold storyteller sign in Freeport Beach, PA highlights an important agricultural aspect of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail. The first, and currently only, sign in the agriculture series describes the conditions that make this region ideal for grape growing. |
 ArchitectureThe purple storyteller signs highlight the unique architecture found along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail. Beautiful parks, fisheries, cobblestones, historic towns and villages, and works of Frank Lloyd Wright are featured in these storyteller signs. With a visit to these storyteller signs you can: -Learn about cobblestone construction -Learn about Frederick Law Olmsted's vision for the Buffalo Parks -View firsthand Frank Lloyd Wright's masterwork at Graycliff -Discover 19th century residential architecture in Pultneyville -And much more! |
| To view the interactive map featuring the locations of every storyteller sign found along the trail, please click here. |