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St. Patrick’s Day – Get Your Irish On
March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day, the traditional Irish feast day which celebrates the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick, a fifth-century missionary (thought to be of English and possibly Scottish descent) who is responsible for the conversion of many pagan habitants of island we know as Ireland to Christianity. This feast day falls…
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State Ban On Residential Brush Burning Begins March 16
All residential brush burning is prohibited in smaller communities during the state’s historically high fire-risk period from March 16 through May 14, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens reminded New Yorkers today. “This time of year has the most risk of fires and the risk is even greater this year due to…
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DEC Advises Backcountry Visitors on Winter Conditions
We know a lot of you have been eager to get out and enjoy some winter activities this season, only to be disappointed with warm weather and rain. Now that we have a few inches of fresh powder, visitors to the Adirondack backcountry are reminded to take appropriate precautions when venturing out into the mountains.
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Ice Fishing
There are a lot of dedicated ice fishermen on the Great Sacandaga Lake, and no doubt its for the huge fish that can be bagged from the GSL’s icy waters. Thank you to everyone who has submitted photos of your catch to us. If you would like to submit your own photos, please send them…
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DEC Proposes Changes to Fishing Regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released the following proposed changes to freshwater fishing regulations. Lakes affected in our immediate area include Lake Pleasant and Sacandaga Lake (not to be confused with the Great Sacandaga Lake). DEC Announces Proposed Changes to Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations Changes to the current freshwater fishing regulations designed…
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New DEC Ice Fishing Regulations for 2012
As we plunge deeper into winter and the ice fishing season looms closer and closer, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) have updated their Ice Fishing Regulations for the 2012 season. Below you will find the press release from the DEC that covers the updates as well as some tips for successful ice…
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10 Tips for a Successful Thanksgiving
The time is here for turkey and all the wonderful side dishes, desserts, appetizers, college football and of course the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Thanksgiving is a great holiday, but it does require a decent amount of planning and preparation to be pulled off without a holiday melt down. Mom has been doing this for…
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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…
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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.…
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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…