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 →

Winter Hiking Do’s & Don’ts

Why stop doing what you love because of the weather? The winter can be one of the best times to explore nature, but there’s a lot to prepare for in such a cold season. Being someone who can brave the frigid temperatures won’t cut it out here – it pays to be prepared for theContinue reading →

Old Forge Relaxation Under $50

Old Forge Relaxation Under $50 It’s been a rough week and you want to escape. The only problem is, with the added expense of school supplies, soccer cleats, and scout uniforms, you don’t have a lot of handy cash. No problem, head out to Old Forge and you can have a great time for underContinue reading →

Adirondack Life vs. City Life

There’s a never-ending debate on which type of environment is more desirable to be in—the city, or the countryside, or in our case, the Adirondack Mountains. Although there are some things that the city offers like abundant restaurants, sports arenas, and differentiated career opportunities, we’re confident that in the end, the ADK is a theContinue reading →

Top 5 reasons to Camp in Old Forge

Although it’s sad for most to see the summer months say goodbye, the start of school and chillier weather tells us that fall has finally arrived! Now, camping during ANY season is an amazing time, but fall camping presents some unique activities and scenery that we just can’t get the rest of the year. We’llContinue reading →

Hunting in the Adirondacks

While fall in the Adirondacks is synonymous with brilliant foliage, the autumn months also mean hunting season. Hunting is permitted on all state lands, giving hunters a considerable amount of geography for their sport. Be considerate of private lands and, as always, exercise safety and caution.   Fall Hunting Seasons   Bow Hunting Season ArcheryContinue reading →

Autumn In The Adirondacks – The Best Places To Leaf-Peep

As Fall bursts into the annual colorful display of reds, purples and yellows and the season give way to cooler air and crisp blue skies, the Adirondack Region boasts one of the finest fall foliage seasons. The region is rich in history, offers a variety of vistas and tempting dining options, which are uniquely the Adirondacks.Continue reading →

PLANTS TO AVOID WHILE HIKING IN OLD FORGE, NY

We work so hard to prepare when we go hiking – wearing the right gear, packing the first aid kit, spraying the correct bug spray, etc. add kids in the mix and our preparation is kicked into high gear. Knowing that you’re prepared will help make hiking safe and fun! Have you heard the rhymeContinue reading →