A long-time devotee of the organization, Ms. Lewellen serves as secretary to CR2T and was moved to write this book when she undertook the task of refurbishing, replacing, and repainting some of the signs which bear the trail segments’ namesakes. In the preface of the book, she writes, “My aim is for you to enjoy and be enriched by these profiles of the people for whom our various trails are named or credited in our trail signage. The next time you enter one of our trails and see the sign, if you wish, well now you know.”

The publication highlights the lives of each of these folks and sheds insights into who they are and how they relate to Chautauqua County trail history. It also gives credit to the early impassioned trailblazers who worked so hard throughout the early 1990s and beyond. A history of the organization is included.

She is offering the books for donations to her beloved, all-volunteer Chautauqua Rails to Trails. 100 percent of the proceeds go to the organization and not to the author.

Donations can be made in-person, through check, or online with a credit card. 

If you donate in-person, the amount for one book with cash or check is $27.95. Credit card donations can be made in-person for the amount of $29.42 per book. 

Donations for a book, with shipping being included, can also be made by mailing a check made out to Chautauqua Rails to Trails for $32.82. Checks can be sent to Wendy Lewellen in care of Chautauqua Rails to Trails at 4456 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, NY 14712. 

You can also donate through our website at chaurtt.org/donate with using a credit card for $34.29 with shipping being included.

Thank you for your support!