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  • Fall – Planning Time for Seasonal Green

    Fall – Planning Time for Seasonal Green

    The idea of gardening in the fall or winter doesn’t seem too daunting if you live in California, Texas or maybe Florida.  But here in the Northeast, most people might ask, “What’s the point?” A lot of people see the fall and winter as a time to just pack it up until spring.  Surprisingly however,…

  • Fall Events Around the Great Sacandaga Lake

    Fall Events Around the Great Sacandaga Lake

    Autumn is here! The trees are bursting into color, and everywhere you turn you find apple cider and apple pie. As we trade our warm, sunny days of summer for crisp, cool breezes and fiery landscapes, we have plenty of fall events to look forward to this season! Warm up with a bowl of soup…

  • GSLBA Dam Tie-Up 2011

    GSLBA Dam Tie-Up 2011

    Every year, the Great Sacandaga Lake Business Association (GSLBA) hosts a boat tie-up at the Conklingville Dam. This popular event draws hundreds of people, and it’s always a lot of fun. Music for this year’s event was provided by Scott Price. The 4th Annual Dam Tie-Up will take place on August 11th, 2012. View the…

  • The Camp Hatchet – Adirondack MVP

    The Camp Hatchet – Adirondack MVP

    While most campers and hikers consider the weight of most hatchets to be a major downside when considering the tool, when taking into consideration all the things it can do it becomes obvious the weight is well worth it. The humble hatchet gets passed over almost every time though. “Oh, it’s too heavy,” they say.…

  • August 2011 Events Highlights

    August 2011 Events Highlights

    Here’s a preview of the major events going on in August. I’m going to include the last weekend in July as well, since there’s a ton of things going on. You can click on each event for more details, and don’t forget to check out our Events Calendar regularly for a complete list of events!…

  • Camping 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Roughin’ It

    Camping 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Roughin’ It

    Have you been thinking about getting away for a weekend with family or friends for a great camping adventure? Maybe you’re hesitant because you feel unprepared and inexperienced. Well I’m going to show you just how easy it can be to head out camping – even if you’ve never done it before. Prepare Yourself for…

  • Sacandaga Camping Checklist

    Sacandaga Camping Checklist

    Preparation is the key to making any camping trip successful, so we came up with a list of equipment and supplies for you to use as a guide when packing for your vacation. We’ve also included some useful reminders that will save you from a lot of frustrating situations. Packing List for Camping Shelter No…

  • Farmers Markets – A Treasure of Local Goods!

    Farmers Markets – A Treasure of Local Goods!

    Ah the great tradition returns!  Fresh, locally grown produce, hard-to-find items and unique gifts & treasures are something we all miss about the warmer months!  Here in the Sacandaga area we are very fortunate to have a long history of family owned farms that produce everything from sun ripened strawberries to sweet ears of corn. …

  • Memorial Day – A Weekend of Remembrance

    Memorial Day – A Weekend of Remembrance

    Most Americans take a break from the daily grind to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend by spending quality time with their families, whether it is a day out on the lake, barbecuing in their back yards or simply enjoying the sun and a day off.   With all the fun, good food and time off,…

  • Special Campground Rules for Memorial Day Weekend

    Special Campground Rules for Memorial Day Weekend

    For those of you going camping this Memorial Day weekend, please be aware of special campground rules that are observed at the DEC-operated campgrounds. The Memorial Day campground registration policies, which have been in effect the past several years, include: Only registered campers will be allowed into DEC campground facilities between 8 p.m. and 8…