Find out where to rent gear here in Old Forge, NY! Old Forge welcomes visitors all year to enjoy the scenic outdoors and all the activities offered. There is something to do in every season. Make those cold winter months fly by with miles of trails for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, downhill or cross-country skiing, and ice fishing on those endless lakes. Making summer days stretch as long as possible with miles of rivers and lakes to venture on for boating, fishing, and jet skiing. Old Forge has amazing opportunities that are meant to be enjoyed by all no matter what!
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Ride Like a Local: Snowmobile trails of Old Forge
February 20th, 2019 by Katie WojdylaOld 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…
Grooming the Snowmobile Capital of the East
November 28th, 2018 by Katie WojdylaOld 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 Katie WojdylaThe 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 Katie WojdylaBy 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 is a Piece of Cake When You Are Prepared
August 3rd, 2018 by Katie WojdylaVacationing 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 Katie WojdylaIt’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 Katie WojdylaFor 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 Katie WojdylaMore 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…
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