Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day

Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day

Old Forge, NY – National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD), powered by U.S. Travel Association, is January 25, 2022, and encourages Americans to plan their vacation days for the entire year at the start of the year. After nearly two years of pandemic stress and fatigue, NPVD is an opportunity for Americans to look aheadContinue reading →

16th Annual Aloha Summer Kick-Off at Old Forge Camping Resort

16th Annual Aloha Summer Kick-Off at Old Forge Camping Resort

OLD FORGE, NY… Old Forge Camping Resort is starting off the summer camping season with their 16th Annual Aloha Summer Kickoff Weekend on Friday June 11th and Saturday June 12th. This Hawaiian-themed weekend will encourage campers to dress in grass skirts, Hawaiian shirts and leis. Old Forge Camping Resort will also carry luau supplies inContinue reading →

Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day with Water Safari Resort

Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day with Water Safari Resort

Old Forge, NY – As part of National Plan for Vacation on January 26, Water Safari Resort is offering a special offer. Buy $200 in Vacation Splash Cash and get a $20 bonus splash cash card free. National Plan for Vacation Day takes place during the last Tuesday in January as a day to encourageContinue reading →

Explore the many miles of groomed snowmobile trails Old Forge and Inlet has to offer through some of the most pristine scenery in New York!

Explore the many miles of groomed snowmobile trails Old Forge and Inlet has to offer through some of the most pristine scenery in New York!

Inlet is the gateway to the Moose River Recreation Area, a 34-mile corridor of state-owned land that is groomed each day and connects with trails in Indian Lake. It is referred to as a snowmobile highway. The Town of Inlet/Webb system winds through forests goes around lakes and climbs along mountains on well-marked and groomedContinue reading →

Starting a Campfire that Lasts: The Basics

Starting a Campfire that Lasts: The Basics

Sitting around the campfire is a tradition as old as time. Whether you’re drying clothes, making light for your camp, or cooking, nothing dampens the mood quite like your fire going out. Well no more, here is a simple ‘how to build,’ simple ‘how to maintain’ – way to keep your campfire blazing! Materials: Firepit–Continue reading →

Car-ride Checklist

Car rides with the whole family can be a little stressful if you don’t have the right things with you. So, here’s a checklist that will keep the kids busy and your mind at ease! First, let’s go over the car-ride essentials Of course, you always want to have your license and registration with youContinue reading →

Tips on Kayaking Safely

Tips on Kayaking Safely

Want to have a fun and safe kayaking adventure? That’s easy, just follow these few tips! Weather Conditions Before you leave for your kayaking adventure, make sure to check the weather conditions. You should even be checking the weather while kayaking. If a storm is coming, then plan to go another day. If you areContinue reading →

How to Make the Most of Camping in Old Forge

How to Make the Most of Camping in Old Forge

Old Forge is the place to be this summer. Whether you want to camp outside in a tent or keep warm in a cottage or cabin, Old Forge Camping Resort has it all. If you are a true camper and want to have the full camping experience then Old Forge Camping Resort is perfect forContinue reading →

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Campers [That make Camping Fun!]

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Campers [That make Camping Fun!]

Spend More Time Unplugged: So many of us want to connect with nature and disconnect from the constant noise of everyday life. While it is nice to have access to our phones “in case of emergency,” if spending more time unplugged is a goal for 2020, take a camping trip! This is the perfect opportunityContinue reading →

The Only Year-Round Camping in Old Forge

The Only Year-Round Camping in Old Forge

Imagine a clear blue sky with the sun shining down on you in the early morning of your first-day camping. You take a deep breath and enjoy the crisp winter air that surrounds you. Old Forge Camping Resort is the only campground in Old Forge that is open year-round. That means the freedom you feelContinue reading →

What goes on during the winter at Water Safari?

It’s fun to think about the snow piled up on the water rides and little forest creatures finding a winter wonderland among the characters on Storybook Lane, but what really happens during the winter at Water Safari? Well, it’s all about preparation for the next Summer season! The year-round staff pulls together to see whatContinue reading →

Between Season Scramble

Between Season Scramble

When the foliage starts to turn, the air becomes chillier and summer is now in the rearview mirror. It’s time for Old Forge Camping Resort to change gears and start preparing for autumn. The end of Labor Day weekend marks the start of our preparation season in which we have a week and a halfContinue reading →

Enchanted Forest Water Safari Ranked in Top 5 Water Parks in the US

Enchanted Forest Water Safari Ranked in Top 5 Water Parks in the US

OLD FORGE, NY — Enchanted Forest Water Safari (EFWS) part of Water Safari Resort has been named as a winner in the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Attractions Awards as one of the top 25 water parks in the United States for the sixth year in a row. Based on an algorithm that takes into accountContinue reading →

All Trails & Fun Start HERE!

Not sure where to go on your next family trip? Head north of course! Old Forge has many activities and attractions for people to enjoy during their trip to the Adirondacks. When you’re looking for fun and exciting activities to do with the entire family, look no further than Old Forge. All trails and funContinue reading →

The Center of The Circle of Adventure

The vacation was made to be a time for you to relax, have fun, and go on adventures where you will make memories that will last a lifetime. So, if you want to stay somewhere where everything you could ever dream of doing while on vacation surrounds you, then we have the perfect place forContinue reading →

Best Places in the Area for Winter Family Fun in Old Forge

Old Forge, New York is the snowmobile capital of the east! Old Forge Camping Resort and Water’s Edge Inn have direct access to the groomed snowmobile trails and offer a discount for all NYSSA members. Old Forge’s proximity to the Tug Hill Plateau, which regularly accumulates 300 inches of snow per year, makes the OldContinue reading →

Fall Camping

  Ahh, fall…the terrible heat of the summer is behind us and now is the perfect time to head out to nature and go camping amidst the beautiful natural palette of foliage. While you won’t encounter the stifling heat and humidity, you do need to be prepared for sometimes sudden drops in temperature. Follow someContinue reading →

Weekend Getaway Guide

Old Forge New York is one of the greatest day-trip destinations in the Northeast, but why stop there? With so much to experience, you can easily make it a weekend. Still not to your liking? Consider the Water’s Edge Inn, the premier lodging destination in Old Forge with guest rooms and luxury suites. After aContinue reading →

White Water Rafting and Other Spring Activities

Take a deep breath, now exhale slowly – Ahhh, Spring, the weather is warmer, and the snow is gone. But wait, that means no more skiing and snowmobiling…what is there for a person to do? In Old Forge, a change of seasons merely means changing from one exciting activity to another. The outdoors is callingContinue reading →

Novice, Intermediate, Expert? What Kind of Skier are You?

If you gracefully glide down a mountain with the dexterity of a gazelle or you spend most of the time falling on your back, we can help you figure out what your skiing skill level is. For those of you in-between, you can determine your skill level with these basic guidelines. Beginner  • You areContinue reading →