Old Forge has year-round experiences that accommodate the thrill seeker in all of us! With seemingly endless snow activities, Old Forge offers nearly 500 miles of trails that are expertly maintained and groomed regularly, so there’s no need to worry about a fallen tree on these trails. Now with trails of that manner comes a…
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Grooming the Snowmobile Capital of the East
November 28th, 2018 by Experience Old ForgeOld Forge, New York, in the Adirondacks, one of the nation’s largest parks, is the snowmobile capital of the East and every season the town strives to prove it. To start with, there are hundreds of miles of snowmobile trail systems offering diverse riding. To keep the trails in tip-top shape there are two shifts…
McCauley Mountain
September 14th, 2018 by Experience Old ForgeThe summit of McCauley Mountain, opened in 1958, is at an altitude of 2,200 feet. The mountain features a 633-foot vertical drop, 21 ski trails of between 3,000-5,000 feet, two T-bar tows, two rope tows, and one double chairlift, making it one of the Northeast’s premier ski destinations. Wait, but you don’t ski? You can…
Top 5 Water Parks of Upstate New York- Number 1
August 31st, 2018 by Experience Old ForgeBy Guest Blogger: Eric Proper from “Proper Way to Travel” We’ve finally made it to our number one water park, a classic favorite and a top national water park as voted on by TripAdvisor readers. None other than the Enchanted Forest/Water Safari. Price per Adult: $=$20 or less, $$=$21-30, $$$=$31-40, $$$$=$41-50, $$$$$=$51 and up #1. Enchanted…
Vacationing with a toddler can be fun and exciting, not daunting. All you have to do is make sure you are prepared and have a plan in place before packing everyone in the car and going on your merry way. Here we have some tips on how to best prepare for your upcoming trip. Pack…
OLD FORGE, NY…Enchanted Forest Water Safari (EFWS) part of Water Safari Resort has been named as a winner in the 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Attractions awards as one of the top 25 water parks in the United States for the fifth year in a row. Based on an algorithm that takes into account both the…
How to have an Awesome Summer Vacation
June 6th, 2018 by Experience Old ForgeIt’s summer (finally). Time to get outside and have some fun with friends and family. Whatever your plans are, make this the best summer ever! Believe it or not, you don’t have to go broke enjoying the sunny season. Here are just a few suggestions: Play a sport with your friends. Nothing says outdoors like…
Why a family photo with Paul Bunyan is tradition.
June 2nd, 2018 by Experience Old ForgeFor more than a century, the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan has been the subject of thousands of exploits that are treasured among generations in the United States. It is said that he once dragged his ax across the Southwest and created the Grand Canyon. Americans have created thousands of folk stories about Bunyan making him…
Birding and Exploring in Old Forge
May 1st, 2018 by Experience Old ForgeMore than 100 species of bird, including boreal birds, birds of prey, perching birds and waterfowl call the Adirondacks home. Late spring/early summer is the best time for bird watching as when many species migrate back to the region at this time. Nesting season typically happens in June, and birds are known for quieting down…
A Perfect Spring Day in the Adirondacks
March 28th, 2018 by Experience Old ForgePeople always ask us- “What is a perfect day in the Adirondacks?” Well, we have the answer! A perfect spring day starts when you wake up at Water’s Edge Inn, Old Forge’s premier lodging destination, stand on your balcony, sip your coffee while looking at the lake then enjoy a leisurely complimentary continental breakfast before…