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Glens Falls ..........................................................................................................5 Warrensburg ....................................................................................................6 Lake George .....................................................................................................8 Chestertown ................................................................................................. 10 Pottersville ...................................................................................................... 12 Schroon Lake................................................................................................ 14 Ticonderoga...........................................................................................16-17 Hague ................................................................................................................ 22 Crown Point .................................................................................................. 25 Moriah ........................................................................................................28-29 North Creek ................................................................................................... 32 Indian Lake..................................................................................................... 34 Minerva/Newcomb ................................................................................. 35 Long Lake ....................................................................................................... 36 Camping in the Region......................................................................... 37 Published By: Denton Publications Inc 102 Montcalm Street, Suite 2 Ticonderoga, NY 12883 (518) 585-9173 Fax: 585-9175 Email: ads@denpubs.com

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Visit Glens Falls for its Art, Culture

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hile many know Glens Falls now-a-days as the home of Sacramento Kings guard, BYU and Glens Falls High standout Jimmer Fredette, the city is also home to many artistic programs, including professional theaters and production companies.

The Hyde Collection, the Crandall Public Library and Folklife Center, the World Awareness Children’s Museum, Historical Museum and Wood Theatre will feature events throughout the fall.

For more information on Glens Falls events and activities, visit the website www.adirondackchamber.org.

Where to Go •What to Do •What to See The Chapman Historical Museum The Chapman Historical Museum, located in downtown Glens Falls, is the restored Victorian home of the DeLong family and features 19th century Adirondack photographs of Seneca Ray Stoddard, exhibits about the history of the Glens Falls area, a research archive and gift shop. Exhibits include Stoddard’s Natural Views, The DeLong House and Early Queensbury Photos. The museum is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and from noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 793-2831 or visit the website chapmanmuseum.org.

Charles R. Wood Theatre The Charles R. Wood Theatre is a well recognized year-round home for the performing arts in the region. It is a 30,000-square-foot facility in downtown Glens Falls with A 300seat theater, which is fully ADA compliant, and includes state-of-the-art lighting and sound packages. Suited for theater, dance, music, film and presentations. The theater will host several performances this fall, including Gone With the Wind, Fair and Tony DeSare Home for the Holidays. For more information, call 798-9663, email mail@woodtheater.org or visit www.woodtheater.org.

The Hyde Collection The Hyde Collection Art Museum, Historic House and Gardens was founded by Louis and Charlotte Hyde and offers, “a world-class group of works that span almost 6,000 years of art history from antiquity to the present… acquired during a 50 year period of avid and highly informed collecting.” The museum is open 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 792-1761 or visit the website www.hydecollection.org.

Crandall Public Library The Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls is also home to the Center for Folklife, History & Cultural Programs. The Folklife Center is an award-winning program created in 1993 to research and present the cultural traditions of the upper Hudson Valley and southern Adirondacks through research, documentation, special collections, public programs, gallery and educational services. The Folklife Gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as other times that the library is open. The Albert W. Fowler Research Center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until noon and 1 to 4 p.m. (Tuesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. as well). For more information, call 792-6508.

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Enjoy historic Warrensburg this fall

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he Town of Warrensburg is located in the southeast part of Warren County along the beautiful and historic Schroon River. Right off Interstate 87, Warrensburg is known as the Gateway to the Adirondacks.

The Town of Warrensburg was first settled near Warrensburg village around 1790 and was established in 1813 by a division of the

original Town of Thurman.

For fall visitors this town offers many seasonal themed attractions such a walk through the past in the “Grave Yard Walks,” a fun farmers market festival dedicated to the history, preparations of garlic and the “World’s Largest Garage Sale” for all shopping needs and all the things you don’t need but want.

Where to Go •What to Do •What to See Graveyard Walks The Graveyard Walks, which will be held Oct. 18, 25, at 7 p.m., bring personalities of the past back to life as Warrensburg Historical Society actors represent the men and women who built the community. There are two after dark ‘walks’ through the cemetery on consecutive Friday nights, each followed by a dessert social. The walks will be held Oct. 18 and the 25 at 7 p.m. Spaces fill up quickly and those who dare the walk through the history of town are asked to reserve their spots ahead of time. The dessert social of “Dinner with the Dead” is a tablecloth dinner that is accompanied by costumed actors who interact with guests. For more information contact the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce at (518) 623-2161.

Garlic Festival The Garlic Festival, to be held on Oct. 11 from 3 to 6 p.m., features locally grown garlic, horticulture, folklore, recipes, sampling, recipe contests, crafts, live music, at the Riverfront Farmers Market, River St., Warrensburg. At the event vendors will be selling many varieties of locally grown garlic both to grow and for seasoning. Information on how to grow garlic will be provided by Master Gardeners of Warren County Cooperative Extension, recipe handouts for cooking the clove and folklore, medicinal traditions of garlic will be shared. Contests will be held with prizes awarded for the best foods featuring garlic in the following categories: appetizer, soups, pasta, entrees, vegetables, and dessert.

Entertainment is to include live music in the Gazebo.

World’s Largest Garage Sale At the Warrensburg Worlds Largest Garage Sale Oct. 5-6, people will find everything — from antiques, collectibles, tools, hardware, sporting goods, hard-to-find items, old and new toys, vintage clothing, handmade crafts, and just about anything they can imagine. The main street has the most vendors from all over the country, usually selling antiques and clearing out their inventory of products with very good buys. Side streets are individual garage sales, the kind antique dealers love to find as treasures are more likely to be found by a resident than a savvy street vendor. The Garage Sale officially starts Saturday - but many start early Friday across the region and many “official” garage sale booths in Warrensburg open Friday at 5 p.m. Call the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce at (518) 623-2161 or visit www.warrensburgchamber.com.

Thurman Fall Farm Tour In the small hamlet of Thurman just outside Warrensburg, a half-dozen local farms open up for visitors on Oct. 12 for the Thurman Fall Farm Tour. The event showcases those here who nurture the land and work to coax a living from it. During the visit people can see: Nettle Meadow Farm, a gourmet goat cheese producer that’s won national acclaim; see Whitefields’ Farm, a former dude ranch that now raises poultry and vegetables naturally, and visit a quilt show at the town hall, or savor the chicken barbecue cooked up by firefighters. For full event schedule, map and detailed tour information go to www.ThurmanStation.org or call (518) 623-9595.

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Living the life this fall in Lake George

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s motorists travel by Lake George village on I-87, they are greeted with the dotted landscape of the village’s shops, parks, Fort William Henry and steamboats in the bay of

picturesque Lake George. See a variety of shops to buy souvenirs, beach gear and ample dining opportunities. Learn more at www.visitlakegeorge.com.

Where to Go •What to Do •What to See Prospect Mountain To gain a panoramic view of Lake George and the surrounding mountains, take the 2-mile hike to the summit of the 2,030-foot Prospect Mountain, or drive up the 5-mile road. See the ruins of the old cabin railway. Picnic facilities and restrooms are available on the summit. Directions: In Lake George Village, turn west from Route 9 onto Montcalm St. Proceed five blocks to Cooper St. and turn right. Turn left onto West St. and turn left again onto Smith St. Follow the elevated walkway that crosses over the Northway to get to the trailhead. The vehicle entrance is on Route 9.

Lake George Oktoberfest Last year, several local folks dreamed up the idea to block off the main drag in Lake George Village and host a full-scale Oktoberfest. Featuring robust locally-brewed craft beer on tap streetside, rousing German music that prompted people to dance, European and local crafts, German foods, children’s activities — hula hoop contests and pumpkin painting — and fireworks. The event, which featured the ambiance of a street fair, was an instant hit —many thousands of people from all over crammed the street and sidewalks, enjoying a massive party. This year’s edition, expanded to include more offerings including pony rides and a petting zoo, is set for Oct. 11-13.

Fort William Henry is Spooktacular Fort William Henry, located off of Canada Street and in the heart of Lake George village, is a great place to hunt for ghosts. Explore the fort by candlelight and learn about some of the spirits that still call the fort home. The ghost tours run nightly through late October. There’s a family-friendly edition at 7 p.m. and an adults-only version at 9 p.m. during which the incidences of paranormal activity and ongoing investigations are reviewed in detail. Join in and see why various paranormal investigators from around the nation have such high regard for The Fort. For details, see: fortwilliamhenry.com or call (518) 668-5471.

Cruise Lake George Take a tour of the “Queen of American Lakes” aboard one of the Lake George Steamboat Company’s three steamboats. From the dock on 57 Beach Road, the Minne-Ha-Ha, the Mohican and the Lac du Saint Sacrement embark on tours that range in length from one hour to two-and-ahalf hours. Fall cruises run from Sept. 4 to Oct. 21, noon to 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit lakegeorgesteamboat.com or call 668-5777 or 1-800-553-BOAT to make reservations. The Lake George Steamboat Company offers a variety of cruises.

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Get back to nature in Chestertown

isitors of Chestertown are greeted with a sign that reads “Chestertown, Home of the White House Christmas tree in 1964.” Rightly nicknamed the ‘Crossroads of the Adirondacks’ for its location between the Hudson River, the Schroon River and its proximity to Loon Lake, Friends Lake and Brant Lake, Chestertown is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts.

Visitors will first notice the tall beautiful trees that line the road-

way that foreshadow the beauty of the trails and environment here.

The town, situated between three lakes, the beautiful Adirondacks and many long valleys, offers ample outdoor activities for visitors to take advantage of. Swimming, boating, fishing, and a vast amount of ATV trails exist here. There is sure to be something for any outdoor enthusiast or anyone who wants some quiet and relaxing vacation time to do here.

Where to Go •What to Do •What to See Annual Pug Parade For lovers of smushed canine faces and curled tails the 14th Annual Pug Parade & Party will be held Oct. 20. Pug lovers will be flocking to Chestertown for the event, dressing their furry friends for a parade held at the Dynamite Hill Recreation Area off Route 8. Participants and spectators will not only be given an opportunity to enjoy a colorful parade put on by the lap dogs but a variety of vendors will offer shopping opportunities as well as food and beverages. Registration for the parade will begin at 9 a.m. and the parade will begin at 1 p.m. Events will continue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attend and see why people from all over the Northeast U.S. are drawn to Chestertown to participate.

Chestertown Historical Museum The Town of Chester Museum of Local History is located on the second floor of the Municipal Center on Main Street. Inside there is an “Eclectic Mix of Days Gone By” for visitors to experience. The museum houses documents, pictures, tools of the time and gives a glimpse of the town’s once thriving lumber industry and ice cutting. The local museum stands as a testament of the area’s rich history and can show visitors to the Adirondacks a look into the life of people who have lived and thrived here without modern technology.

Circle B Ranch Open all year round and with many opportunities to learn and have fun, the Circle B Ranch is a good place for riders of all ability levels. The ranch, located at 771 Potterbrook Road, has been owned by the Boggia family since 1961. It is set on over 500 acres of trails, fields and forests and offers visitors opportunities for either horse drawn carriage rides or saddle rides through the beautiful Adirondacks. With over 25 horses, cattle and other animals, visitors can engage in the animal’s everyday care and learn about the nature of the animals temperament as well as learn to ride. For more information or to schedule a ride call (518) 494-4888, or go to www.circlebranch.net.

Duck Race The Brant Lake Duck Race will be held on Oct. 12 with fun family-oriented activities leading up to the race. The event features participants placing the plastic ducks into a sluiceway at upper dam of Mill Pond. The ducks then will race to be the first to cross the finish line down stream. The festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with a pancake breakfast the at the nearby Brant Lake firehouse, and followed by a pumpkin painting contest for the whole family sponsored by the Friends of the Horicon Library. The family fun activities will lead up to the duck race at noon. For more information, call 494-2722.

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Caves & model railroads in Pottersville

ne of the major hamlets in the Warren County town of Chester is Pottersville, home of the Natural Stone Bridge and Caves and Railroads on Parade.

This community also features access to Schroon Lake and the Schroon River at the 49-car boat launch on County Route 62. The hamlet

of Adirondack on the eastern shore of Schroon Lake is a short drive away. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pottersville region.

For more information, contact the North Warren Chamber of Commerce at (518) 494-2722 or online at www.northwarren.com.

Where to Go •What to Do •What to See Natural Stone Bridge and Caves The massive stone bridge arch — the largest marble cave entrance in the east — dominates this spectacular display of ancient Adirondack geology from rock over one billion years old..

While the Adventure Tours wrapup in August, the caves are still a compelling place to visit in the fall, combining a backdrop of brilliant fall colors with the scenic natural attraction.

Located at 535 Stone Bridge Road in Pottersville. Summer hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., May 25 - June 16; 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., June 17 - Sept. 5; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sept. 6 - Oct. 10. Call (518) 494-2283 or visit online at www.stonebridge and caves.com.

Railroads on Parade To take a break from the average and instead discover the extraordinary, Railroads on Parade model train museum in Pottersville pulls visitors into a world of imagination and train travel. The museum, located at 7903 State Rte. 9 in Pottersville, features over 50 trains and trolleys, hundreds of miniature buildings, animations, neon signs, computerized day-night lighting, amazing scenery, backdrops and huge train and steamboat graphics. This world-class, million-dollar exhibit of model trains and miniature cities and villages is a great family, senior and group destination. One of the many displays there comprised the acclaimed Citibank Christmas train display. The museum is open Sunday through Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $12.50 for adults, $10.50 for seniors and $6.50 for children.

Kids Adventure Course For children age 7 - 11 the kids course offers a chance to learn about climbing skills on a lower impact course designed for beginners. The course is also based on height and is ideal for kids who are 4 foot 7 inches and taller. The children’s course is slightly lower to the ground and is designed to teach kids how to safely climb and maneuver through the suspended course. Course Manager, Jason Pitsas, said the children’s course is designed to encourage the climbers to elevate to a half course. For visitors, it can be a great opportunity to do something that kids might not be able to do anywhere else.

The cost is $25 for children’s course, $35 for the Junior course, and $45 for adult course.

For information about the Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course call (518) 494-7200 or visit www.adirondackextreme.com.

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Schroon Lake is home to many fall events

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chroon Lake is nestled in the foothills of the High Peaks, in the eastern portion of the Adirondack Park. Known for its summer activities, the community is also home to a number of major fall events, including the acclaimed Adirondack Distance Festival. The distance festival attracts more than 1,000 runners to the

community every September.

Schroon Lake is also known for its outdoor recreation opportunities — hiking, kayaking, boating, cycling and more. Central in the community is its namesake, the 9-mile long, pristine Schroon Lake.

Where to Go •What to Do •What to See One-Eye Classic The sixth annual One-Eye Classic cycling event will be held Sept. 15 in Schroon Lake. Held in honor of the late Lance Gregson, the One-Eye Classic features bike rides ranging from three to 43 miles and includes a pot luck picnic, music, raffles and more. For information go online at www. schroonlakecycling.com

Adirondack Distance Festival The 17th annual Adirondack Distance Festival will be held Sept. 21 and 22.

The Adirondack Distance Festival includes a full marathon, a marathon relay, a half marathon, 10-kilometer race, 5-kilometer race and children’s race. The marathon, marathon relay and half marathon will be contested Sunday, Sept. 22, with the other events Saturday, Sept.

21. The marathon course is a Boston qualifier, USATF certified course and is billed as “probably the most beautiful 26 miles and 385 yards you will ever run.” To register or for more information visit www.adirondackmarathon.org.

Schroon Beach The Schroon Lake Public Beach, located on Dock Street, offers swimming, picnicking and an awesome view of Schroon Lake. The public sandy beach is well groomed with plenty of beach area. The swimming area is spacious and there is a big float in the deep area for jumping and sunbathing. There is an area to picnic and a recreation area for basketball, tennis, and other activities very close by. Schroon Lake hamlet is just a block away with plenty of shops and places to eat. There is a public boat launch right next to the beach and room to dock a boat.

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Ticonderoga: History, commerce & beauty

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hen the hustle and bustle of summer quiets, Ticonderoga remains a community of history, commerce, beauty and more.

Located between Lake George and Lake Champlain, Ticonderoga provides recreational, educational and shopping opportunities for visitors and residents alike. Most of the town’s historical and cultural

sites — Fort Ticonderoga, the Heritage Museum, the Hancock House, the Downtown Gallery, the Ti Arts Gallery — remain open through the fall. For information on Ticonderoga contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce at 585-6619, “Like” the chamber on Facebook, follow TiconderogaADK on twitter or go online at www. ticonerogany.com

Where to Go •What to Do •What to See Fort Ticonderoga Fort Ticonderoga will return to its roots — literally — during its 104th season. The fort will focus on the events of 1755. That’s the year French soldiers began construction of Fort Carillon, today’s Fort Ticonderoga.

Fort Ticonderoga now features a specific year of its history each season. Last year it reflected 1775 and the year before 1759. Fort Ticonderoga has several new features this fall.

A new exhibit, “It would make a heart of stone melt — Sickness, Injury, and Medicine at Fort Ticonderoga,” looks at medicine at the 18th Century fort. A new interpretive trail winds around the Carillon Battlefield and offers guests an opportunity to explore. There is also a new canoe rental program that will allow people to see the fort from Lake Champlain. And Fort Ticonderoga will still have its traditional living history weekends, events, exhibits, gardens and its corn maze. Fort Ticonderoga will be open daily through Oct. 20 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $17.50 for adults, $14 for those 62 and older and $8 for children ages 5-12. Children 4 and younger are admitted free of charge. Friends of Fort Ticonderoga and Ticonderoga Resident Ambassador Pass holders are also admitted free. Ambassador Passes can be obtained at the entrance booth to the fort with proof of residency. For more information go online at www.FortTiconderoga. org or call 585-2821.

Brown’s Raid Re-enactment Fort Ticonderoga will host a re-enactment of Brown’s Raid Sept. 14 and 15. With Gen. John Burgoyne’s Army south at Saratoga in September of 1777, march with Col. John Brown and his militia men as they raid Ticonderoga, releasing prisoners, capturing supplies, and even turning British cannon on the terrified British and German garrison of Ticonderoga. In this two day battle re-enactment, experience this determined American raid on this British outpost in an old French fort!

Heritage, Harvest & Horse Fest Fort Ticonderoga will celebrate the sights, sounds, and tastes of fall on Saturday, Sept. 28, with a Heritage, Harvest & Horse Festival. Experience the power and thunder of hooves through demonstrations of equestrian sports and working horses; take part in family-fun activities including sack races; and explore the splendor of the Fort Ti’s King’s Garden at the harvest market. The day will not be complete without a visit to Fort Ticonderoga’s highly acclaimed Heroic Maze: A Corn Maze Adventure where visitors explore the six acre corn maze designed in the shape of the Fort and find their way through the maze by selecting the correct answers to clues connected to the Fort’s history.

Garrison Ghost Tours Spend an intimate evening exploring Fort Ticonderoga’s past as the museum staff guides people through the fort recounting the many unexplained events experience by staff and visitors over the past 100 years during Garrison Ghost Tours Oct. 18 and 25. Site opens at 7:30 p.m. and the tour will promptly begin at 8 pm. Tour duration is approximately 90 minutes. Advanced reservations are required. Tickets are $25 a person. This tour is not handicap accessible or appropriate for those who have difficulty walking. All sales are final, no exchanges or refunds. This is a rain or shine event. For information and reservations call 518-585-2821.

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There is plenty to see and do this fall in Ti Hancock House The Hancock House, which serves as home to the Ticonderoga Historical Society, will offer a new exhibit this summer. “Threads from the Past� will look at ladies fashion from the Civil War to the 1970s. The exhibit will be available during regular hours Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hancock House, a gift to The New York State Historical Association from native son and philanthropist Horace Moses, is located at the Liberty Monument at the intersection of Wicker and Montcalm streets. It is also home to several exhibits highlighting community history. The Hancock House Museum and Research Library was dedicated in 1926. There are interesting and exciting exhibits on all four floors of the Hancock House. The modern library houses a large collection of regional material on civic, social and economic elements and also has one of the largest collections of genealogical resource materials in the region. For more information contact Robin at 585-7868 or tihistory@verizon.net

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Local farm gears up for fall activities MINERVA- It’s about that time at It’s About Thyme Farm in Olmstedville. Steve and Diane Colletti, owners of It’s About Thyme Farm, have their 150 acre farm ready for the Fall season with produce and mums for sale, “pick your own pumpkins” opportunities and much more.

The family owned and operated farm is a certified garden center and has been providing local communities with much more than a place to find a pretty flower or two. It’s About Thyme is open May through October and offers school programs as well as private parties, while selling perennials, herbs, fresh produce and much more. The farm also offers the only “pick your own beds”, full of fresh vegetables herbs and flowers. Every year the Colletti family makes additions to the already vast offerings; check out the Little Halloween Shop where you can find everything you need to decorate for Fall. “Everyone comes and says how happy they are to have this in our area” said Mrs. Colletti. The farm boasts the largest pumpkin patch in the eastern Adirondacks and has picking available daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Sept. 6th through Oct. 30.

Free hayrides Saturday & Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the Scarecrow Trail. Saturday & Sunday feature free cider and doughnuts to those who come to visit the farm. “Pumpkin picking is a wonderful way to spend a fall day while enjoying the Adirondack Fall Foliage” said Mrs. Colletti.

The farm is located at 32 Smith Road and can be contacted at tel: 518251-5297 or http://itsaboutthymefarm.com.

For more information on what Minerva has to offer during Fall, visit http://www.townofminerva.com.

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Hague is a beautiful treasure on Lake George

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he town of Hague, a once thriving industrial town for Graphite mining, is now a beautiful treasure on the northern end of Lake George full of hiking, camping, boating and other outdoor opportunities.

Just south of Ticonderoga on Lake George, Hague has been a popular resort community since the late 1800’s.

During the fall months, the town has many outdoor activities to offer visitors and comes alive, allowing a quiet escape for visitors and friendly locals to visit with.

This is a great family destination with plenty of places to enjoy the water and land.

Where to Go •What to Do •What to See Hague on Lake George Hague has a long and proud history. During the French and Indian War Sabbath Day Point was used a landing place in 1758 for British armies en route to attack the French at Fort Carillon and again in 1759 when General Jeffery Amherst finally succeeded in capturing Fort Carillon. It was then renamed Fort Ticonderoga.

During the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin twice encamped there traveling to and from Canada as an emissary of the Continental Congress in an unsuccessful attempt to have Canada join the Colonies in the revolution. Hague was first settled around 1796. It was originally part of the town of Bolton and was created in 1807 as the town of Rochester. In 1808 it changed its name to Hague. As years passed Hague became a tourist destination, attracting attention for his location on Lake George — and its monster. In 1904 the waters of Hague bay were home of the Lake George Monster, a creation of Harry Watrous as a practical joke. Hague remains a vibrant, year-round community. It hosts the annual Hague Winter Weekend each February, the Hague Arts Fair in August and Oktoberfest in September.

Hague Oktoberfest The annual Hague Oktoberfest will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20 and 21. More than 1,200 people are expected to attend.

The event is a celebration of German heritage, food and music. It features a craft fair along with live entertainment and, of course, German beer.

Proceeds from the 2013 Oktoberfest event will support local programs to benefit children and youth in the area.

Silver Bay YMCA The Silver Bay Association is a century-old YMCA conference and training center situated on a 700-acre campus on the western shore of Lake George in Hague.

As a conference and training center, Silver Bay hosts more than 300 groups each year offering an inspirational setting for meetings that will bring your conference, reunion or retreat participants closer together in an atmosphere of learning and growing.

As a membership organization comprised of 1,500 families from the local community and throughout the northeast and around the world, Silver Bay offers a place for all seasons. As a member of Silver Bay, you can swim and paddle on one of the cleanest lakes in the world; hike many groomed trails, relax on the Inn porch in their famous rockers; or warm yourself in front of one of many fireplaces after a vigorous snowshoe around campus in the winter.

Programs available at Silver Bay include archery, crafts, literary arts, music, hiking, nature classes, tennis, shuffleboard, horseshoes, swimming, canoeing, watercolor classes and many fitness activities.

The Silver Bay Association can be reached at 543-8833.

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Maze by Moonlight

SHAINE T. PORTER

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Fort Ticonderoga will host the “Heroic Corn Maze Adventure by Moonlight” Sept. 21 and Oct. 19.

Explore the 6-acre corn maze using your flashlight as a guide and under the light of the full moon. The mysteries of the night surround you as you search for hidden stations in the maze to complete our Archeology Quest in the Corn game! The event takes place from 8 – 11 p.m. Admission is $10 per person.

Lonergan’s Red Barn Antiques An Adirondack Destination For over 60 years Open Daily Memorial Day Thru Columbus Day

Lake Champlain & Lake George Memorabilia

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Crown Point offers an abundance of opportunities

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id you know Crown Point is the birthplace of the electrical age? Or that it was key fortress in the French & Indian War? That it played a key role in the American Revolution and the Civil War?

Crown Point is a community of history and more. Located on the shore of Lake Champlain, it offers an abundance of recreational opportunities. Fore more information contact the Crown Point Chamber of Commerce at www.crownpointny.com

Where to Go •What to Do •What to See Crown Point Historic Site The Crown Point State Historic Site museum is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday. It is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Admission to handicap-accessible museum is $4 for adults and $3 for senior citizens. The museum offers a pair of new programs in 2013, “Eye of the Storm: Crown Point’s Role in the Struggle for North America” and “Raids, Redoubts, Redcoats, and Ruins.” After the museum experience, interested guests are led by a trained history interpreter through the ruins of French-built Fort St. Frédéric (1734-59) and the ruins of Crown Point’s vast British fort (1759-73).”

Some staff members are fluent in French to assist the site’s visitors from eastern Canada. The museum also sells books, postcards, a variety of souvenirs and shirts.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees 179 state parks and 35 historic sites, including the Crown Point State Historic Site. For more information about the agency, call 474-0456 or visit www.nysparks.com.

Crown Point State Historic Site is administered for the agency by the Saratoga – Capital District region.

Penfield Museum Located in the Crown Point hamlet of Ironville, the Penfield Museum is the former home of Allen Penfield and reflects the 19th Century when mining dominated the regional economy. It is also the birthplace of the electrical age. There will be two special events at the museum this fall. AppleFolkFest will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It will feature a craft fair, flea market, chili, hot dogs and apple desserts. The annual Haunted Homestead will be held Oct. 25, 26 and 27. No children younger than age 10 are allowed.

Crown Point iron was an indispensable product for the North in the Civil, War. Iron from Crown Point was used to construct the battleship Monitor. The museum contains samples of iron ore along with pictures of the mines in operation. Rooms in the museum are furnished with original pieces once belonging to the Penfield family.

Other historic furniture is also on display. Ironville was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The homes along the main street were all constructed in the early 19th Century.

Those buildings, besides the museum, include the Harwood House, a church, a parsonage, a boarding house and homes and barns that have been in use for 150 years and longer.

Lake Champlain Bridge The drive across the Lake Champlain Bridge is more than scenic. It’s historic.

That’s why the managers of the Crown Point State Historic Site and the Chimney Point (Vt.) Historic Site have decided to join forces for a guided walk across the span that links the two sites and states.

The event will begin at the Crown Point State Historic Site museum at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept.

29. The cost is $6 for adults and includes admission to the Chimney Point and Crown Point museums. Children younger than age 13 will be free. The tour is expected to take about two hours. People wear a hat and bring a camera and/or binoculars.

The Chimney Point museum has a new exhibit highlighting recent archeological findings. The Crown Point museum offers an audiovisual presentation on the site’s history.

For information call the Crown Point State Historic Site at 597-3666.

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Quaker Worship

HAGUE BAPTIST CHURCH Sundays Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

We Hope You’ll Join Us! Ticonderoga Quaker Worship Group Visitors & Seekers Always Welcome

9830 Graphite Mountain Road (Route 8)

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Meeting for Worship 4:00 Sunday Home of Mary Glazer and Mark Moss 144 Lake George Ave Ticonderoga, NY

First Congregational Church P.O. Box 532, Park Avenue Crown Point, New York 12928

SERVICE: Sunday 9:30 A.M. Christ Centered Family Oriented Second Blessings Thrift Store Tue., Thurs. & Sat. 10 - 2:00 PM

Rev. David C. Hirtle, Pastor Rev. Gregg Trask, Assoc. www.brickchurchonline.com • 518-597-3398

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If you are visiting our area this fall, we invite you to visit one of our local church services CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS ANGLO-CATHOLIC FAMILY OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF ALBANY 3764 MAIN STREET WARRENSBURG, NEW YORK 12885

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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Located at 50 Mohican Street Lake George • (518) 668-2046

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Moriah is perfect for those who love water

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he town of Moriah and village of Port Henry are located on the shore of Lake Champlain, the sixth-largest lake in the United States. With miles of shoreline, the community is perfect for those who enjoy being on the water and those who love being near it.

But there’s more. Moriah offers golf, hiking, fishing, shopping, din-

ing...you name it. For information contact the Town of Moriah Chamber of Commerce at 250-1050 or go online at www.porthenrymoriah.com

Where to Go •What to Do •What to See Tracy Road Motorcycle Ride With more than 50 curves in a 7.5 mile stretch of road, the Tracy Road in Moriah is a prime destination for motorcycle enthusiasts. People can even see the ride online at www.youtube. Souvenir decals and t-shirts are available at participating merchants to mark the ride. For information call the Moriah Chamber of Commerce at 250-1050.

Labor Day Celebration Summer will close with Moriah’s annual town parade and festival held during Labor Day weekend Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Festivities will include fireworks, town parade, sport competitions, games, child amusements and rides. For information call the Moriah Chamber of Commerce at 250-1050 or go online at www.porthenrymoriah.com

Cheney Mountain The Cheney Mountain Trail opened in the fall of 2011 and has become a popular hiking trail. More than 750 people from across the United States and from three countries have registered at the base of the trail and estimates are more than 1,500 people have used it.

The trail is about two miles round-trip with a moderately-easy climb to the summit. For more information, go to www.champlainareatrails.com Other good trails in the DEC system are Belfrey Mountian, Crowfoot Pond and Hammond Pond.

Moriah Iron Center Museum The Moriah Iron Center Museum, located at Park Place, adjacent to the Moriah town hall, gives visitors a glimpse at the iron ore mining and railroad industries when they flourished in the community. It’s open to the public Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday noon to 2 p.m. and Thursday, Friday and Saturday noon to 3 p.m. It is also open by appointment by calling 546-4165.

Besides an exhibition area, the museum has an office, an upstairs research area, rest rooms and a gift shop. Outside the museum building, a locomotive, iron ore car and caboose are on display on a length of track.

A highlight of the museum is a scale diorama of the circa 1960 Republic Steel mine yard in Mineville. Visitors to the museum experience the exhibit as if they are miners entering the yard from the change house.

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Visit Moriah for plenty of fall activities Architecture Tour Moriah is home to a unique architectural history financed by the iron ore wealth of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Take a walking tour of the village. For information call the Moriah Chamber of Commerce at 250-1050 or go online at www.porthenrymoriah.com/living-here/about/historicbuildings.

Terminal Pier Get your coffee to go and venture down to the terminal pier in Port Henry to catch the sunrise as it climbs out from behind the Green Mountains. Once the sun is up you are in a perfect position to drop a line and land one of those famous Lake Champlain bass. The pier is on Dock Lane, Port Henry.

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“A Dining Experience That Rivals The Great Outdoors”...

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Pastries • Fresh Baked Breads Birthday Cakes Exquisite Wedding Cakes North Country’s Best Eclair!

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North Creek: Train, arts, the great outdoors

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he Warren County hamlet of North Creek grew into a resort town after the Adirondack Railroad was built here from Saratoga Springs in 1871 by Dr. Thomas C. Durant. And now, thanks to the Saratoga & North Creek Railway, it is witnessing resurgence of train travelers.

From cultural attractions and Main Street shopping to outdoor recreation and fine dining, North Creek is re-establishing itself as one of the premier resort villages of the Adirondack Park.

Learn more from the Gore Mountain Region Chamber of Commerce at (518) 251-2612 or www.gorechamber.com.

Where to Go •What to Do •What to See North Creek Train Station The North Creek train station — home to the North Creek Depot Museum and the Saratoga and North Creek Railway — was built in 1874 and is listed on the state and national registers of historic places. Learn about the community’s history at the North Creek Depot Museum. Call (518) 2515842 or visit online at www.northcreekdepotmuseum.com. Take a trip on the Saratoga and North Creek Railway with on-time service at nine stations. The full length dome cars are equipped with kitchens allowing for exceptional on-board dining prepared fresh to order. Call (877) 726-7245 or visit online at www.sncrr.com.

Gore Mountain Ski Center The Gore Mountain Ski Center offers a variety of activities for families in the fall, including hiking and mountain biking trails, a climbing wall and gondola rides to view the fall foliage in all its splendor. The gondola is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily until Sept. 1 and Saturday-Sunday from Sept. 7 to Oct. 13. Gore offers a number of other events in the fall including a downhill mountain biking camp on Sept. 14 and a Carl Heilman II Photography Camp on Sept. 21. The 5K Leaf Cruncher Run will be contested on Sept. 28, and the Gore Mountain Harvest Fest with free admission will take place Oct. 12-13 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be no lack of activities during the two-day fest, from local artisans and vendors to live entertainment all weekend. Gore Mountain is located at 793 Peaceful Valley Road in North Creek. Call (518) 2512411 or visit online at www.goremountain.com.

Tannery Pond Community Center Dedicated in 2002, the Tannery Pond Community Center on Main Street in North Creek features musical and theatrical performances and is home of the Gore Mountain Region Chamber of Commerce and the Widlund Gallery. The building serves the community by providing educational, cultural, recreational and social opportunities for people of all ages.

The Tannery Pond Community Center is open when the flag is out. Learn more online at www.tpcca.org.

Barton Garnet Mine Tours The Barton family welcomes you to the Barton Garnet Mine Tours in North River. The attraction is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. after Labor Day to Oct. 13. Tours leave on the hour, so visitors can turn around and go back into the mine with a tour guide. Tours start at the Gore Mountain Mineral Shop. In their own cars, people follow a tour guide to the site of the garnet mines. The Barton Garnet Mine Tour is located on the Barton Mines Road in North River. Call (518) 251-2706 or visit online at www.garnetminetours.com.

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Indian Lake: An outdoorsman’s paradise

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he town of Indian Lake includes the hamlets of Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake and is widely known for its cultural centers, wildlife watching, museums and wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, including golf, boating, fishing, whitewater rafting, hiking and camping.

Popular events include the Adirondack Antiques Weekend, Adirondack Museum’s Rustic Fair and Great Adirondack Moose Festival.

Learn more by contacting the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce at (518) 648-5112 or online at www.indian-lake.com.

Where to Go •What to Do •What to See Great Adirondack Moose Festival The Great Adirondack Moose Festival is designed to offer a purely Adirondack experience during a community wide event, featuring a host of Adirondack style and moose-themed family fun activities. The festival, which takes place Sept. 28-29, will include wilderness-guided hikes, a scenic driving tour of Moose River Plains, fly-fishing casting demonstrations, Indian Lake Museum Open House, crafters and vendors under the Big Moose Tent, Old Fashion Turkey Shoot and back by popular demand — the Moose Calling Contest. Moose-related games such as count the moose scat contest are among the kids’ activities. Call (518) 648-5112 or (518) 648-5636 or visit www.indian-lake.com.

Adirondack Museum The Adirondack Museum, accredited by the American Association of Museums, offers 65,000 square feet of exciting exhibitions housed in 22 modern and historic buildings. Visitors can explore how people have lived, worked, traveled, and played in the Adirondacks from the 19th century up to today. The Adirondack Museum is located on Routes 28/30 in Blue Mountain Lake and is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 19. For more information, call (518) 352-7311 or visit online at www.adirondackmuseum.org.

Adirondack Mountains Antiques Show The antiques show will include an autumn weekend of antiques and art in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains Sept. 18-22. Surround yourself with an incredible selection of rustic art, camp furniture, hunting and fishing antiques, taxidermy, antlers and more — all with the backdrop of the Adirondack Mountains during its most colorful season. More than 20 vendors hail from New York, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Enjoy friendly North Country hospitality. Antiques vendors will be located throughout the town of Indian Lake. The festival is co-sponsored by the Town of Indian Lake. Call (518) 648-5112 or visit www.ADKantiques.com.

Indian Lake Theater Indian Lake’s 250-seat historic Main Street theater is once again a vibrant part of this community, offering a variety of special events, concerts and movies. The 1938 structure has shown films for seven decades, a favorite rainy-day activity for visitors and popular gathering place for teens. This fall, it will help host the Adirondack Moose Festival. It is open every weekend throughout the year for movies. Thursday nights are Arthouse Thursdays. For more information, call (518) 648-5950 or visit online at www.indianlaketheater.org.

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Minerva/Newcomb in the heart of the park

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he towns of Minerva and Newcomb offer visitors a chance to enjoy the Adirondack Park in the great outdoors, learning about the natural and human history of this region and taking part in a variety of recreational activities in the woods and on the water. Hike to a Great Camp or historic fire tower, see a ghost town,

explore nature at the Adirondack Interpretive Center or simply relax on the beach.

For more information, contact the town of Minerva at (518) 2512869 or www.townofminerva.us or the town of Newcomb at (518) 582-3211 or www.newcombny.com.

Where to Go •What to Do •What to See Teddy Roosevelt Days, Sept. 6-8 The town’s favorite president will be celebrated as the annual Teddy Roosevelt Weekend returns Sept. 6-8. The theme this year is “Teddy Roosevelt and Trains.” As vice president, Roosevelt was hiking Mount Marcy when he received news that President William McKinley was dying after being shot the week prior. He then embarked on his famous night-time ride to the nearest train station, in North Creek, before heading to Buffalo to take the oath of office as the 26th president. The local connection to the illustrious president is memorialized with a busy weekend of activities around Newcomb. Breakfast, dinners and lunches to benefit the local school, a golf tournament and tours of local landmarks, like the ghost town of Adirondac and the Huntington Forest and Lodge will keep the town buzzing all weekend long. A detailed schedule of events can be found on www.newcombny.com.

High Peaks Golf Course The High Peaks Golf Course is located on Santanoni Drive just off Route 28N in Newcomb. It is a challenging 2,575 yard, par 33 municipal 9 -hole course. The course has four sets of tees for all ages. It is laid out with four par 4, four par 3, and one par 5 holes. This course features beautiful fairways with spectacular views of the High Peaks, elevated sloping greens, creatively placed bunkers and natural hazards. In the fall, the gorgeous foliage of Mount Marcy stands in contrast to the perfectly manicured fairways. To find out more, call 582-2300 or visit www.highpeaksgolf.com.

Great Camp Santanoni The 12,500-acre Santanoni Preserve is home to the Santanoni Lodge, built 1892-93 and owned at that time by Robert C. Pruyn, a prominent Albany banker and businessman. Great Camp Santanoni, now owned by New York state and incorporated into the State Forest Preserve, is open to the public. Santanoni is located on Route 28N. In the summer, visitors can walk, bike or ride horses 4.7 miles into the camp or take advantage of wagon rides, which run from early May through November. Contact Dave O’Donnell for more information at (518) 582-2360.

Adirondack Interpretive Center The Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) is located on State Route 28N in the town of Newcomb.

Managed by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, the AIC offers public programs, events, speaker series, courses and other activities throughout the year to the public and school groups. AIC programs provide people with opportunities to learn directly from ESF faculty and staff members and guest experts. The facility offers more than 3 miles of trails are open yearround, dawn until dusk. The building is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday year-round.

Call (518) 582-2000 or visit www.esf.edu/aic.

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Enjoy some rest & relaxation in Long Lake

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he town of Long Lake, in the heart of the Adirondack Park, includes the two historic hamlets of Long Lake and Raquette Lake.

As a base camp for day trips or backcountry adventures, Long Lake offers lake cabin rentals, lake cottages, authentic lodging, hik-

ing, paddling, camping, boating, fishing and just plain relaxing.

And the town’s many summer events offer something for the entire family. Learn more from the Town of Long Lake Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism at (518) 624-3077 or online at www. mylonglake.com.

Where to Go •What to Do •What to See Adirondack Canoe Classic The 90-Miler canoe race stretches from Old Forge to Saranac Lake Sept. 6-8. Day Two begins on private land at Bissell’s field at the end of the Endion Road about 2.5 miles south of the Long Lake Bridge. Paddlers go under the bridge, offering a prime view of the competition from the bridge. The finish line is at the cedar tree in Riverside Park in Saranac Lake. The athletes race year after year in this grueling test of strength and endurance. The race is limited to 275 boats.

Buttermilk Falls One of the most scenic picnic and swimming spots in the Adirondack Park is Buttermilk Falls near the hamlet of Long Lake. Enjoy the cascades of the Raquette River as it makes its way toward Long Lake. The trailhead for the falls is on the right side of the North Point Road, 2.1 miles from Route 28N/30. There is a small sign marking the entrance at a parking area. It is a short 0.3-mile walk to the falls.

Pumpkin Smash Oct. 12 will be a sad day for pumpkins, but a smashing show for everyone else. At the Great American Pumpkin Drop, local fire department volunteers ride a crane, dropping gourds for explosive effect. Pumpkins are judged for most impressive wreck, and some are stuffed with fun surprises.

The Pumpkin Drop, which starts at 2 p.m., is part of the Harvest Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town Hall, with food and craft vendors and lots of family fun activities including a bounce house and Kid Zone. For information on Long Lake activities, visit www.mylonglake.com.

The ultimate for leaf peepers The Long Lake/Raquette Lake region offers some of the most spectacular change of scenery during autumn anywhere in the Adirondacks. The oaks, maples, beeches and other hardwood trees turn from green to a brilliant red, yellow and orange that mix with the green of spruce and balsam trees offering breathtaking vistas. It is a time to pack the family in the car to enjoy a bug-free picnic and take home great memories along with tons of superb photographs. Peak color in the Long Lake and Raquette Lake areas tends to happen a bit earlier than the rest of the Adirondacks, around mid September. Enjoy the trip into Long Lake from Newcomb along Route 28N then continue on to Blue Mountain and Raquette for the ultimate fall foliage experience.

For more information, contact the Town of Long Lake Parks & Recreation Department at 6243077 or online at www.mylonglake.com.

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Camping opportunities abound this fall There are a number of camping options for residents and visitors in the Adirondack region, from backcountry overnights in lean-tos and tents to state and private campgrounds where tents lives side-by-side with cabins, pop-up campers and large mobile campers requiring hookups.

Learn more at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website at www.dec.ny.gov or the Campground Owners of New York at www.nycampgrounds.com.

Camp Orenda at 90 Armstrong Road in Johnsburg is an all-inclusive outdoor retreat on 40 acres of lush backcountry, rolling hills and along a pristine mountain brook. Accommodations feature four canvas cabins fitted with camping amenities. Orenda works with each guest to develop customized itineraries based on their activity preferences and provides a variety of options including hiking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, yoga, rock-climbing, whitewater rafting, and fun activities for kids such as arts & crafts and basic camping skills. Guests will enjoy savory fireside meals daily, educational outdoor seminars and stargazing at night. Call (347) 287-7359 or visit www.camporenda.com.

Rancho Pines Campground at 2854 Schroon River Road in Chestertown is on the Schroon River and boasts 54 campsites. The facility boasts full hookups with 30 amps electric, clean restrooms and hot showers. There is a game room. There are fire rings at every site. Go river tubing or take a leisurely paddle boat ride on the Schroon River from the campground’s canoe launch site. On-site recreational activities include an in-ground swimming pool, fishing, boating, river tubing on the Schroon River, horseshoes, bocce courts, a playground, a recreation hall, basketball and volleyball. Call (518) 494-3645 or visit www.ranchopines.com.

Blue Ridge Falls Campsite in North Hudson offers 40 full hookups sites, 21 with water and electricity only, 10 with water only, and five without any hookups. With 15 amp electrical receptacles, air conditioners and heaters are allowed, for a fee. Pull-a-long trailers are available for rent. Tent camping is offered.

Group tent sites are available. Pets are allowed. Facilities include: flush toilets, hot showers, sewage disposal, laundry, public phone, tables and fire rings. There is a full service store. Recreational amenities include: recreation hall/rec room, swimming pool, playground, picnic area, horseshoes, basketball, volleyball, badminton, arcade game room, pond fishing, beach area, boating, canoe rental, and hiking trails.

Call (518) 532-7863.

The Tin Teepee Family Campground at 144 Bean Road in Brant Lake is located on a 125-acre parcel with a 40-acre pond, miles of hiking trails and four-wheeler trails. There are 48 large full hookup campsites with 50 amp electric service, septic, water and cable. There are plenty of onsite activities throughout the week for the entire family. Facilities include an outdoor pool, boat rentals, movie nights, and board games to borrow. The campground is pet-friendly. Call (518) 494-5555 or visit www. tinteepeecampground.com.

Minerva Lake Campsites is a town-owned facility on beautiful Minerva Lake that offers scenic views, comfortable isolated sites, tennis courts, basketball courts, concession stand, restroom facilities, as well as Donnelly Beach. Also enjoy the two-stage playground equipment, one for tots and one for older children. A public boat launch can also be utilized for non-motorized boats. Each site offers a fire pit, picnic table, and water access is available in several locations. Call (518) 251-2869 or visit www.townofminerva.us.

Riverside Pines Campsites & Cabins at 1 Carl Turner Road in Chestertown is located on the Schroon River and features primitive tent sites, tent sites with electric, pop-up sites, RV sites and several rental units.

There are tables and fire rings at each site. Facilities include boat rentals, a swimming beach, flush toilets, hot showers, laundry, camp store, game room, tennis courts, horseshoe, bocce, a creative playground, a restaurant and snack bar and Wi-Fi. It is pet-friendly. Call (518) 494-2280 or visit www.riverside pines.com.

Brookwood RV Resort at 133 Route 9N State Road in Ticonderoga offers sites suitable for trailers or motorhomes with double slide outs. There is room for RVs up to 43 feet long. Full hookups are at 78 sites.

Sites come with a 30 or 50 amp electrical service. There are tent sites with platforms. Sites have a fire ring and picnic table. Cabins and cottages are available. Activities include basketball, volleyball, canoe and kayak rentals and a playground. Call (518) 585-4462 or visit www.brookwoodrvresort.com.

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