Chautauqua's Wonder of Nature
Panama Rocks Park was established in 1885.
It has always been privately owned and operated.
NOTE:
AS OF OCTOBER 18, 2009
PANAMA ROCKS PARK CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
THE PARK IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME
WE ARE SCHEDULED TO REOPEN IN MID MAY, 2010
NEW!
Panama Rocks is on Facebook
The Park consists of 12 acres
Of an Erupted Paleozoic Seashore
Originating Over 300 Million Years Ago.
It is a Ridge of Quartz Conglomerate Rock,
Which was Carved and Shaped by a Glacier,
And is All Set Amid An Ancient Forest *
Escape From Civilization Awhile
Experience This Awe Inspiring Nature
An Enchanting World of Towering Rocks
Hundreds of Deep, Crevice Passageways
Cool, Cavernous Dens and Small Caves
Grotesque Roots Snake Down Rocks
Delicate Ferns and Mosses Abound
1 Mile Hiking Trail (Self-Guided)
Off-Trail Exploring Permitted
Great Outdoor Recreation
Fun For Kids of All Ages
"The most enjoyable hike we found was the Panama Rocks"
Buffalo News, Feature on Autumn Hiking in WNY (09/97)
* THE 'ANCIENT' FOREST
The forest at Panama Rocks has been recognized and included in
The Sierra Club Guide to the Ancient Forests of the Northeast.
There are 200 to 300 year old Hemlocks, and seven other species
of venerable trees, including beech, black cherry, red maple, and
sugar maple, some trees having diameters of over three feet.
The way that tree roots grow down and around the rocks
adds a special uniqueness and character to this forest.
![[PEEK 'N PEAK RESORT PHOTOS]](ball.gif)
GREAT PHOTOS OF PANAMA ROCKS
.... COURTESY OF PEEK 'N PEAK RESORT
ERIE TIMES NEWS
Feature Article on Panama Rocks
(July 2003)
GENERAL CONTENTS
e-mail = panamajoe@panamarocks.com
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COUNTERPOINT
Escape to a fun, relaxing, sub-tropical beach town.
FORT MYERS BEACH
AND THE LEE ISLAND COAST
Includes many links to interesting websites,
especially for naturalists and conservationists.
[ some great Sanibel & Captiva links, too ]
[Updated: Feb. 8, 2010.]