Author: SL Staff

  • DEC Advises Backcountry Visitors of Winter Conditions Throughout Most of the Adirondacks

    DEC Advises Backcountry Visitors of Winter Conditions Throughout Most of the Adirondacks

    The recent snowstorm provided great conditions for winter outdoor recreation in the Adirondack backcountry the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reports today. Backcountry visitors should be prepared with proper clothing and equipment for snow, ice and cold to ensure a safe and enjoyable winter experience. “Now that snows have arrived in the…

  • Six Mile Waterworks Free Fishing Event to Kick Off Trout Season

    Six Mile Waterworks Free Fishing Event to Kick Off Trout Season

    And so it begins… On Monday, April 1st at 10 a.m., the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will stock Six Mile Waterworks with nearly 2,000 catch-able size rainbow trout during a Free Fishing Event to kick off the 2013 fresh water fishing season. In addition, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens will make an…

  • 2012 Sets A New Record For Hunting Safety In New York

    2012 Sets A New Record For Hunting Safety In New York

    The 2012 New York hunting season had the lowest number of hunting-related shooting incidents on record, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. As the tradition of hunting continues, with numerous and expanding opportunities for sportsmen and sportswomen to go afield, hunting in New York continues to be safely…

  • Get 5¢ off per Gallon of Fuel from Smith and Sons

    Get 5 cents off per gallon of fuel, now through February from Smith and Sons Fuels, Inc. Print or mention this coupon on Sacandagalife.com (not valid with any other promotions, offer expires 2/28/13)

  • Smith and Sons Fuels, Inc.

    Smith and Sons Fuels, Inc.

    Located in Mayfield, NY Smith & Sons Fuels is known for quality fuels, friendly service, and competitive pricing. We sell uls (#2) heating oil and kerosene to residents in Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, and Montgomery counties (C.O.D.). We offer automatic deliveries, prepayment plans, and 24/7 emergency run-out deliveries. Please call for pricing as prices change daily…

  • Dive Into the Icy Waters with Local Polar Bears!

    Dive Into the Icy Waters with Local Polar Bears!

    Okay, so…not real polar bears. In this case we mean those denizens of winter insanity known as the Polar Bear Clubs! Yeah, so, here’s a phenomenon that has always been something of a mystery to us: diving into freezing waters in the middle of the Adirondack winter…for fun!?!?  Seriously folks, what’s up what that? Organizers…

  • Dam Tie-Up 2012

    Dam Tie-Up 2012

    The Dam Tie-Up at the Conklingville Dam has become one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer on the Great Sacandaga Lake. I had such a good time at this year’s Dam Tie-Up, hosted by the GSLBA and organized by the VP and his wife, Jeff and Shannon Gray. Thank you both for…

  • Fun on the Lake – Summer 2012

    Fun on the Lake – Summer 2012

    Do you have a photo that you would like to share? Email it to photos@sacandagalife.com and we will post it in our gallery! Jetskiing with Skyler, Mieleigh & Ruby Photos by Gladys Gail Jumping In! Waterskiing on the Great Sacandaga Photo by Joe Pawloski

  • Sacandaga Sunsets

    Sacandaga Sunsets

    We have received a ton of stunning sunset photos from our website visitors and Facebook fans! Thank you all for sharing these gorgeous images with the Great Sacandaga Lake community! If you would like to submit your own photos, please send them to photos@sacandagalife.com. Dock Sunset Photo by Kathleen Hinkaty Summer Solstice on Sacandaga Photo…

  • Win a FREE Case of Wine From Route 30 Wine & Liquor

    Win a FREE Case of Wine From Route 30 Wine & Liquor

    Celebrate Summer with a store sampler from Route 30 Wine & Liquor Depot! Enter to win this FREE case of wine today! The prize includes 6 unique wines for you to try. Host a wine tasting event with your friends… or just keep it for yourself! The Drawing will be held on Friday, August 3rd…