2016-17 Southern Adirondacks Guide to the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor

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Saratoga North Creek Railway 7 

Town of Corinth 9 

Lake George 

Lake George Chamber of Commerce 11 

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Adirondack Brewery 12 

Christies on the Lake 14 

SJ Garcias 14 

Lake Geore Steamboat 15 

Moose Tooth Grill 16 

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Bolton Garden Center & Country Store 19 

The Indian Tepee Gift Shop 20 

Trees Adirondack Gifts & Book 20 

Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce 21 

Schroon Lake Bed & Breakfast 22 

Sticks & Stones Bistro & Bar 22 

Seagle Music Colony 22 

Paradox Brewery 22 

DeCesares 23 

Drake’s 23 

Schroon Lake Marina 23 

Strand 24 

Flanaga’s 24 

Vine & Barley/Towne Store 24 

Adirondack General Store 25 

Natural Stone Bridge & Caves 26 

Word of Life Ranch & Ranger Camp 27 

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Sweet Basils Restaurant 28 

Shirt Factory / Made Upstate 29 

Carl R’s Bar & Grill 30 

The Log Jam Restaurant 31 

Queensbury Tile and Spa 31 

Back Home Country Store 31 

Hops & Barley 31 

Town of Lake Luzerne 32 

Baileys Wine & Liquor 33 

Lazy River Tubing 34 

The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub 35 

Beaver Brooke Outfitters 35 

Town of Hadley 36 

Hadley Business Association 37 

The Town of Stony Creek 38 

Stony Creek Inn & Restaurant 39 

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The Town of Thurman 41 

Toad Hill Maple Farm 42 

Nettle Meadow Farm 42 

Thurman Maple Days 42 

Thurman Concert Series 43 

Saratoga & North Creek Railway 44 

Burlap & Beans 44 

Thurman Farm Tour 44 

Town of Warrensburg 46 

Hudson Headwater Health 47 

Warrensburgh Museum 48 

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Cronin’s Golf Resort 50 

Town of Chester 51 

Bullhouse Kitchen & Bar 53 

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Main Street ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant 54 

Circle B Ranch 55 

The Lazy Moose Garden Market 55 

The Town of Johnsburg 56 

North Creek / North River 

Tannery Pond Center 57 

Gore Mtn. Region Chamber of Commerce 58 

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The Summit at Gore Mountain 59 

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The Barking Spider 67 

Upper Hudson Blue Grass Festival 67 

Upper Hudson Trails 68 

Garnet Mine Tours 69 

J&J Brown Garnet Studio 69 

Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce 70 

Indian Lake Activities Department 71 

Kim’s Country Store 71 

Pine’s Country Store 71 

Abanakee Studios 72 

Marty’s Chilly Nights Restaurant 72 

Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts 73 

Adirondack Museum 74 

Long Lake Chamber of Commerce 75 

Adirondack Hotel 75 

Hoss’s Country Store 76 

Sagamore & Sail 76 

Town of Minerva 77 

Morningside Camps 78 

Mammy & Pops General Store 78 

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Welcome to our North Country, 

and the First Wilderness 

Heritage Corridor 

You will notice that the businesses and organizations participating 

in our guide represent small businesses, organizations 

and entrepreneurs. They are the strength of our economy, they 

hold our communities together, they work tirelessly to give 

you the very best in services. 

Each town, village, hamlet in this guide is unique because 

of its history and natural characteristics, each has a story to 

tell you. While you’re here relax, kick back, and enjoy the 

people of the North Country. 

Top 10 Reasons to Support Locally 

Owned Businesses 

1. Local Character and Prosperity –In an increasingly 

homogenized world, communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses 

and distinctive character have an economic advantage. 

2. Community Well-Being –Locally owned businesses build 

strong communities by sustaining vibrant town centers, linking neighbors in a 

web of economic and social relationships, and contributing to local causes. 

3. Local Decision-Making –Local ownership ensures that important 

decisions are made locally by people who live in the community and who will 

feel the impacts of those decisions. 

4. Keeping Dollars in the Local Economy –Compared to 

chain stores, locally owned businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue 

back into the local economy, enriching the whole community. 

5. Job and Wages –Locally owned businesses create more jobs locally 

and, in some sectors, provide better wages and benefits than chains do. 

6. Entrepreneurship –Entrepreneurship fuels America’s economic 

innovation and prosperity, and serves as a key means for families to move out of 

low-wage jobs and into the middle class. 

7. Public Benefits and Costs –Local stores in town centers 

require comparatively little infrastructure and make more efficient use of public 

services relative to big box stores and strip shopping malls. 

8. Environmental Sustainability –Local stores help to sustain 

vibrant, compact, walkable town centers-which in turn are essential to reducing 

sprawl, automobile use, habitat loss, and air and water pollution. 

9. Competition –A marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses 

is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term. 

10. Product Diversity –A multitude of small businesses, each 

selecting products based, not on a national sales plan, but on their own interests 

and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of 

product choices. 

We encourage you to use our printed magazine, our electronic 

magazines and our downloadable app as a map to 

Adirondack experiences. Learn our history, explore our lakes, 

rivers, mountains and historic landmarks. Enjoy our activities 

and discover the many small towns along our back roads and 

country highways – their hidden treasures will delight you. 

Welcome to the North Country, We’re happy you’re here! 


— About The Corridor — 

Established in 1999 as a way to boost tourism, the First Wilderness 

Heritage Corridor wasdesigned to highlight the attractions, 

events, outdoor activities and businesses along the railroad corridor 

between Saratoga Springs and North Creek. With a memorandum 

of understanding the railway spans two counties-;- Saratoga and 

Warren - and follows the Hudson River north as it did when it first 

opened as Thomas Durant’s Adirondack Railroad in 1871. 

There are currently two aspects of implementing the First 

Wilderness experience. First planners have to answer the question, 

“What can people do when they come here?”Then there is the 

physical side - the infrastructure - such as improving streetscapes, 

upgrading or building train stations, etc. 

The First Wilderness Corridor program is managed by the Warren 

County Planning Department with the County Planner, Wayne 

LaMothe, being the primary individual responsible for implementing 

the Corridor goals. LaMothe approaches the First Wilderness 

Heritage Corridor project with one goal in mind: enhancing the 

economic opportunities by creating a corridor wide tourism experience. 

“When it all comes down to it, it’s an economic development 

activity,” 

LaMothe said. “There’s no other reason for it. It is to enhance 

what the community has A) for itself and B) for the visitors that 

come here. Hopefully it’s a quality experience and through word of 

mouth and promotions, other people will follow.” 

Yet, in order to be successful, the corridor needs to be promoted 

as a whole, not by individual communities on a town-by-town basis. 

“The way for this to work is each town has to complement each 

other and not compete,” LaMothe said. Promotion of the Corridor 

focuses on coordinating efforts that will showcase each towns attributes 

and the Corridor to the potential tourism guest, educational 

media and trade magazine industry. 

Tourism promotion is designed on a regional approach by looking 

at the strengths of each community and designing day trips or 

vacations based on those activities. For example, Stony Creek golf 

course on the rail line; Hickory Ski Center in Warrensburg offers 

a different experience than Gore Mountain and is on the rail line; 

North Creek has a vibrant downtown, cross-country skiing at Garnet 

Hill Lodge, downhill skiing at Gore, and whitewater rafting on the 

Hudson River; and the Lake Hadley-Luzerne area has adventure 

sports like-horseback riding, rodeos, biking, hiking, canoeing, rafting 

and kayaking. But it’s that “First Wilderness” experience that 

sets this region apart. It was the first place where Americans realized 

that wilderness was going to be a distinguishing and permanent feature 

of their civilization. By the l880s, more had been written about 

the Adirondacks than any other wilderness area in America. In 1892, 

the Adirondack Park was created as the largest protected wilderness 

area east of the Mississippi. Since then, the Park has challenged 

each generation to define the role of wilderness in our increasingly 

urbanized civilization. The Saratoga-to-North Creek corridor helped 

establish the Adirondacks as the First Wilderness; therefore, it is the 

logical starting place for those wishing to explore the possibilities of 

the First Wilderness. 

Today there is a concerted effort to create an experience for the 

visitor that builds on the Adirondack way of life. There are numerous 

opportunities to explore the recreational trails and waterways. 

Guides are available to take the traveler to great fishing, hiking 

or boating places. The Adirondack Folk School in Lake Luzerne 

offers classes in a wide variety of Adirondack crafts and skills. And 

the communities of the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor invite all 

to experience the wilderness way of life. 

For more information, visit online at www.firstwilderness.com. 

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Discover the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor 

For Sweet Summer Fun and New Adventures 

Take it to the River... 

Take it to the Hudson. 

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Community Resource Contacts 

Stay in touch with our local promotional organizations so that they may assist with 

your future visit. Then share your discovery with family, friends, neighbors and business 

partners for a return trip. Here are a few ideas for your adventure “Along the Upper 

Hudson River from Saratoga to North Creek. 

Gore Mt. Chamber of Commerce: 518-251-2612 

Free Shuttle System, Gore Gondola Rides, River Water Sports, Zip Line, Race the Train Day, Depot 

Museums, Mountain Top B & B’s , Tannery Pond Community Center Concerts and Exhibits, Thursday 

Farmers Markets, Chocolate Factory, Hiking, Biking, Nature Trails, Unique Main Street Shopping, Garnet 

Mine Tours, Book Fair, Music by the River and Hudson River Bluegrass Festival. 

www.gorechamber.com www.visitnorthcreek.org info@goremountain.com 

North Warren Chamber of Commerce: 518-494-2722 

Railway Station Stop at Riparius, “Summer Fest & Fireworks July 9 and Veteran’s Memorial Salute, 

Pottersville Cave Tours, Museums, Summer Concerts, Wednesday Farmers Markets, Horican Day, Car Hops, 

Golf Course, Watersports, Horseback Riding, Rum Runners Weekend in September, and Annual Duck Derby. 

www.northwarren.com www.trilakesalliance.com info@northwarren.com 

Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce: 518-623-2161 

Golf Along the Hudson, Farmers Markets on Fridays, Warren County Youth Fair, Smoke Eaters Jamboree, 

Arts Festival, World’s Largest Garage Sale and Grave Yard Walks, Museum Exhibits & Educational 

Programs, Bandstand Concerts, Fish Hatchery and NEW Hackensack Hiking Trail. 

www.warrensburgchamber.com info@warrensburgchamber.com 

Thurman Station Association: 518-623-4881 

SPRING: Maple Days, Martin’s Lumber Wood’s Walk, Townwide Garage Sale and Cheese & Spirit Pairing. 

SNCRR Station Stop, North End Local Departures July and August, Summer Speaker Series, Goat Farm 

Tours, Historical Ghost Tour, Summer Concerts, Fall Farm Tours, and Christmas Bazaar. 

www.thurmanstation.org stationmaster@thurmanstation.com 

Stony Creek: 518-696-4563 

Railway Station at Stony Creek Ranch Resort, Library Programs, Stony Creek Mountain Festival Days & 

Timeline in August, Historic Museum, Townwide Garage Sale, Summer Concerts, Hiking, Biking, Fishing, 

Hunting and Campgrounds, Artisans, NYS Lumberjack Competition, and New Dean Homestead Museum 

and Nature Trail - Handicap Accessible. 

www.stonycreekchamber.com info@stonycreekchamber.com 

Hadley Business Association: 518-696-4947 

SNCRR Station Stop, Aquaponic Farm and 2016 Maple in April, Hiking, Biking and Fishing, Summer 

Concerts, River Rafting and Kayaking, History Tours and Fire Tower Hikes, Golf Along the Hudson, 

Townwide Garage Sale, Canoe Take-Out & Park, Historic Parabolic Bow Bridge, St. Nicholas German 

Dinner, and www.cycleadirondacks.com August 20-27, 2016. 

HadleyBusinessAssociation hadleyba2003@yahoo.com 

Lake Luzerne Chamber of Commerce: 518-696-3500 

Adventure Row for Horseback Riding, River Sports, Kayaking, Canoeing and Rafting. History Week July 

22-31, “Heroes & History Day” with a HOBO Picnic July 25, “Ranches, Rodeos & Wranglers,” Museum Tours 

including 1865 Schoolhouse and 1962 Pulp Mill, Library Book Fair & Festival, Summer Concerts, “Fall 

on the Hudson” – Sept. 26, and the New Pugs, Hugs & Pumpkins Party & Stroll, Adirondack Folk School 

Classes and don’t forget to stop at the Bridge of Hope over Rockwell Falls. 

www.lakeluzernechamber.org info@lakeluzernechamber.org 

Corinth Merchants Association: 518-654-2648 

July 4th Celebration, Parade & Fireworks, July 25 “Heroes & History Day” and Hometown Christmas Train 

in Dec., Pagenstetcher Park, Vacation Spot of All Seasons: Swimming, Boating, Fishing and Waterskiing, 

Concerts at the Barn, Town Wide Garage Sale, Home Town Christmas with Scenic Train Ride, Antiques, 

Artisans, Bakeries, Produce and Honey Farms, Music Shop, Paintball, Winery, with New Station Stop 

Planned. 

www.corinthmerchantsassociation.com corinthmerchantsassociation@yahoo.com 

Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce: 518-584-3255 

Amtrak Station Connects with the Northbound Scenic Train: SNCRR.com. History Abounds at the National 

Battlefield and Numerous Museums. Horse Racing and Casinos Year-Round, Garden and Walking Tours, 

NYS State Park, Performing Arts Center, Car Museum, Golf Courses, Farmers Markets, Ballet and Water 

Sports. 

www.saratoga.org www.discoversaratoga.org info@saratoga.org 

First Wilderness Information 

and Travel Resources 

Tel: 518-761-6409/518-696-7184 

Email: morinp@warrencountyny.gov. 

This advertisement was prepared with funding provided by the New York State Department of State under Title 11 of the 

Environmental Protection Fund. 

Photo Credit: Greg Klingler 


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Railway through the heart 

of the Adirondacks 

along a 56.5 mile stretch of the Hudson River 

between Saratoga Springs and North Creek, traversing 

through The First Wilderness Heritage Corridor. The 

railroad offers passengers service at five stations, two 

flag stops and a variety of tour options, from the unique 

dining experiences aboard The Pullman Table, day long 

adventures and fall foliage tours, and the family holiday favorite, 

The Polar Express. 

Relax in the glass-enclosed dome cars in Diamond Class or 

in the spacious coach 

seats, while you enjoy 

the spectacular 

vistas of the Upper 

Hudson River and 

the formidable Adirondack 

Mountains. 

The Saratoga & 

North Creek Railway 

is a great option for 

all ages, linking the cultural attractions of Saratoga Springs with 

the scenic natural beauty of the Adirondacks. In 2015, the Saratoga 

& North Creek Railway collaborated with the First Wilderness 

Heritage Corridor to provide its passengers with a new stepon-guide/interpreter 

on its spring-fall excursion trains. This guide 

continues to provide riders with current local information on town 

attractions. Touted as the true “Gateway to Great Adirondack Adventure,” 

the Saratoga & North Creek Railway invites passengers 

to explore more along its route through its new itinerary options. 

Ride to North Creek and spend the day exploring. Take the 

free shuttle to the historic garnet mines (summer) and prospect 

for chunks of the red stone. Hike the new town trails in the park, 

just hang yhur feet in the Hudson along the banks of the river. Let 

the free shuttle take you to Gore Mountain Ski Area (summer) to 

ride the gondola or play on one of their amusements. Browse the 

Main Street of this historic ski town, stop for lunch, ice cream or 

find that perfect balsam pillow in one of the many shops and visit 

the beloved “gift to the community” Tannery Pond Center enjoy 

its gallery, theater and information center. Come back to the gift 

shop at the train station and visit the North Creek Depot Museum 

for Adirondack and train history. 

During the fall 

months of September 

and October, upstate 

New York comes alive 

with color, boasting 

some of the most spectacular 

hues the eyes can 

imagine. Cast against 

the majestic peaks of the Adirondack Mountains, fall foliage rides 

aboard the Saratoga & North Creek Railway are of some of the 

best views in the Northeast! 

The Saratoga & North Creek Railway will once again offer its 

short-line service out of Thurman, the North End Local. Located 

nine miles west of Lake George, this short 50-minute train ride 


is scheduled to operate Fridays through Mondays, July 

through Labor Day, departing Thurman at 11:21am and 

2:15p.m. Take a round trip from North Creek departing 

at 1;00 p.m. and is the perfect complement to a nostalgic 

Lake George vacation. 

Savor the Adirondacks on the Rails 

Guests joining the Saratoga & North Creek Railway 

on our new The Pullman Table dining trains will be 

treated to exceptional food featuring ingredients sourced locally 

that reflect the flavor of the Adirondack region, and prepared by 

our expert Executive Chef, Evan Hume. Menu selections paired 

with wine selections from Fossil Stone Vineyards in Greenfield, 

NY and other rated wines from vineyards around the country. 

Seated in Style 

Guests who have selected Diamond Class will enjoy dining 

in our mid-century dome car with panoramic windows that allow 

unobstructed views of the peaceful passing landscape as our train 

travels through several Adirondack villages. Standard Class passengers 

are seated aboard fully restored vintage diner and lounge 

cars that are certain 

conversation starters! 

All guests aboard 

our lunch, dinner and 

brunch trains enjoy a 

freshly prepared meal 

by our onboard staff 

with white tablecloth 

service and beverages. 

The Pullman Table at the Saratoga & North Creek Railway is 

available starting July 5th running through summer and fall, and 

will feature ingredients prized by upscale, farm-to-table dining 

establishments. 

The Polar Express - A Family Holiday Tradition Beginning 

annually in late November and running through the end of December, 

the Saratoga & North Creek Railway 

comes alive with Christmas magic as the 

SNCR trains are transformed into the 

magical Polar Express. The Saratoga 

& North Creek’s Polar Express offers 

an amazing holiday experience the whole 

family can enjoy. Come in your pajamas 

and sip a steaming cup of hot chocolate 

served by singing and dancing elves, as you glide past the winter 

wonderlands. Munch on homemade cookies and meet Santa as he 

presents you with a special “first gift of Christmas” - all while you 

travel in comfort to the magical North Pole. Come and experience 

the joy of the holiday season aboard the Saratoga and North Creek 

Polar Express. Group rates available on most trains. 

The Saratoga & North Creek Railway is a unique option for 

parties, corporate outings, special events and fundraisers. With 

two dome cars able to seat 120 guests, multiple menu options, a 

full bar and seating for up to 540 passengers in Standard Class, 

our trains can easily host functions of varying sizes. Check SN- 

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Corinth, NY By Pam Morin 

Corinth, NY is an Upper Hudson River waterfront community, 

south of Hadley and Lake Luzerne and 15 minutes from Queensbury 

and Glens Falls, with three miles of flat water, allowing watersports 

to capture the hearts of both resident and summer visitors. 

These clean clear waters add to the centerpiece of this quaint town 

and village. 

To highlight this peaceful attraction, the community has created 

a wonderful series of parks that are conjoined by an easy stroll 

from the beach along the walkway allowing for family picnics, 

reunions and special events to be a common practice. The very 

popular Pagenstecher Park 

screams of adventure as its 

high rise picnic area hangs 

above sheer cliffs known as 

palisades. These are the only 

palisades on the 350 mile 

Hudson River besides those 

on the northern New Jersey 

shoreline banks just before 

entering in to the Atlantic Ocean. 

A park visitor in the Village walking along the river can also be 

very captivated by the extreme drop in elevation and the dramatic 

90 degree angle eastward that the river takes as it passes by the old 

pulp mill and heads to Queensbury and Glens Falls. 

In days gone by, the railway system spurred from the pulp mill 

and shirt factories in town to the main line as product was transported 

south to the metropolitan areas. Today, under agreement 

with NYS and part of the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor, plans 

are underway to move forward with recently chosen design for a 

new railroad station and trolley stop with an orientation kiosk and a 

sidewalk connection to the center of the Village. 

But while they wait, the passionate and patriotic folks of this 

community bond and show their strength often as they reach to restructure 

the economy on their way to reshaping the future years 

of the Town and Village. The military pride in Corinth in always 

accented and the Town Hall Veteran’s Memorial and Park are true 

examples of their heritage and history.. 

There is plenty to do in this community as the watersports top 

the chart, while special events, hunting, fishing, hiking , biking, 

snowshoeing and summer music concerts come in second. Above 

all, and taking first place would be the leisure world of camping 

in the Adirondack Mountains by the river or lake sweeps away the 

blues as the repeat fresh air lovers spend every minute they can 

get away to rejuvenate 

in the small community. 

The arrival of the 

railroad to Corinth was 

one of the big events in 

the history of the community. 

With it came the 

telegraph, and Corinth 

was brought hours nearer 

to the big world centers. 

The twenty-five miles to Hadley was completed by 1865, 

and the railroad began operating a train from Saratoga Springs 

through Corinth, and to Hadley. The building of the railroad has to 

be one of the more important historical events in the development 

and progress of the Town and Village of Corinth. 

Today the Saratoga North Creek Railway passes through what 

appears to be a wide open expanse, with only a lone sign to alert 

anyone to the planning that had been focused on this community. 

Train riders would not be alerted to the excitement and planning 

that has gone into the site redevelopment. 

Through a long process 

the vision committee 

and town fathers 

have selected a building 

design for their new 

train station which will 

replace the historic station that was taken down. 

Spruce Mountain Fire Tower 

is a 3.1 mile moderately trafficked 

out and back trail located near Porter 

Corners, NY and is good for all 

skill levels. The trail is primarily 

used for hiking and snowshoeing 

and is accessible from April until 

October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. 

Why is Corinth Known as the 

Snowshoe Capital of the World? 

While snowshoe racing has probably been around as long as 

there have been snowshoes, as an organized sport it is relatively 

new. The United States Snowshoe Association was founded by 

George Bosworth, an active Corinth Rotary member, in 1977 

to serve as a governing body for competitive snowshoeing and 

to bring attention to Corinth NY. “This organization is a private 

corporation who’s present director Candice Bosworth has 

Kirklind Mihalek 

directed the growth of this organization across the country and 

is working toward becoming 

an Eagle Scout. 

New York, which considers itself the Snowshoe Capital of 

internationally. The organization is headquartered in Corinth, 

As one of his projects he 

the World as a result”. states marketing and media director 

wanted to do something 

Michael Bucek. Similar organizations, such as the European 

to honor the Veterans of 

Snowshoe Committee and Japan’s Chikyu Network, exist in 

Corinth. On October 31, 

other countries and there is an international competitive level 

2015, he and six volunteers 

placed a walkway leading to the Honor Roll in front of the and the winter Special Olympics. However, they are not yet an 

as well. Snowshoe races are part of the Arctic Winter Games 

Town Hall. They also built a planter around the base and a stone Olympic event. 

pad where they placed a wrought iron bench. 

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Corinth – Snowshoe Capital of the World 

Corinth is a quaint little 

town in Saratoga County, 

Upstate New York. The Hudson 

River winds peacefully through 

Corinth, making it a favorite 

vacation spot for tourists of all 

seasons looking for a place that 

has swimming, boating, fishing, 

waterskiing, beautiful fall foliage, 

snow skiing, snowshoeing, and 

much more all centrally located. 

In the extreme southwestern 

corner of Corinth is the famous 

Mount McGregor, where Gen. 

Ulysses S. Grant died. 

The Hudson River 

Veterans Park 

Corinth is located on the banks 

of the Hudson River, in the 

foothills of the Adirondack 

Mountains. The surrounding 

lakes and streams, and 

woodlands provide beauty at 

every turn. Corinth boasts 

several small lakes, among the 

larger being Hunt, Efner and 

Jenny lakes. 

Winter offers visitors ice 

skating, sledding, ice fishing and 

downhill skiing seven minutes 

away at West Mountain. Corinth 

is also known as the snowshoe 

capital of the world. 

Planning is already underway 

for Corinth to celebrate its bicentennial 

in 2018. 

Independence 

Day parade 

Courtesy of Pam 

Morin 

Come enjoy the serenity of 

Corinth, and still be only 15 

minutes from all the fast paced 

attractions and entertainment 

offered in neighboring 

communities of Saratoga, Glens 

Falls, and Lake George. 

www.townofcorinthny.org 

Contact Supervisor Richard Lucia at rlucia@townofcorinthny.org or the Corinth Merchant 

Association at 518-654-2648 for further information. 



Plotted By: JUSTIN SANFORD 

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2016 First Wilderness Heritage 

Corridor & Partners 

“Let’s take it to the Hudson” 

By Pam Morin, First Wilderness 

New York State’s Adirondack Communities from Corinth to 

North Creek along the Upper Hudson River are known as the 

First Wilderness Heritage Corridor, www.firstwildermess.wordpress. 

com. These towns are not only linked by the Upper Hudson 

River but by the historic train tracks now used by the Saratoga & 

North Creek Railway. The intent of this project is about finding 

programs that will showcase and promote the 62-miles along the 

corridor. Created in 1999 the Corridor has 23 projects that are 

in the construction and planning phases and rapidly moving into 

reality. Residents and visitors have seen some real progress in the 

last year with many more advancing, such as each communities 

detailed management plan is now listed on the new website, additionally 

a strong teaching tool if you really want to take a BIG 

LOOK at what’s happening along the Hudson, such as: 

CORINTH: Multiple engineer designs for a NEW Corinth 

Railroad Station Site/Trolley Stop with Kiosk and sidewalk connection 

to the center of the Village are being presented for public 

comment. Meanwhile, planning stages do continue. The three 

miles of fiat water allow this toWn lots of watersport activity. 

Along the Hudson is a perfect way to describe the winding path 

from the riverside beach, to Jessup’s Landing. 

HADLEY:. The Hadley/Luzerne Station Stop is now enclosed 

and will be staffed for the 2016 summer season. NEW informational 

kiosks have been placed at the Depot as plans for continued 

streetscape construction continues. Hadley and nearby areas can 

bring you golfing near the river, rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, 

hiking, biking and swimming as well as shopping. Hadley is 

Home to a local winery, an aquaponic tilapia and lettuce 

farm and the historic 

Hadley Fire Tower. 

As the Hudson and 

Sacandaga Rivers meet 

here so do 4 Hudson River 

bridges within 1 mile of 

each other. The Parabolic 

Bow Bridge, the Bridge of 

Hope, the Scenic Train Trestle 

Bridge and the NYS Rt. 

9N. All together they capture the story of this community at the 

narrowest part of the 316 miles of Hudson River. DO not forget 

your cameras. 

LAKE LUZERNE: Plenty of new programs happening here. 

Two new classrooms were created at the Rockwell Harmon House 

to be available for NEW Adirondack Folk School offerings. This 

will allow the Folkschool to bring in more artists and offer more 

classes. Plans include enhancing the streetscapes while continuing 

to showcase the Bridge of Hope that connects Hadley and Luzerne. 

STONY CREEK: Town crews have completed the construction 

of a l.3-mile wheelchair accessible trail as part ofthe Francis 

Dean Farm Heritage Trails, a very special year round feature of the 

Dean Homestead Museum at 4 Murray Road in Stony Creek. The 

ADA-compliant trail is Phase 2 of the project includes building a 

trail system across the road, which is expected to be completed in 

2016, according to Stony Creek Supervisor Frank Thomas. Walking 

sticks and cameras welcome. Stony Creek’s Mountain Days 

Festival and the NYS Lumberjack Competition in August will 

take you back in time. 

THURMAN: Warren County Parks and Recreation Department 

crews have finished off the interior of this station stop and 

will be ready to host local artisans Thurman Showcases on Saturdays 

July and August. The SNCRR has relocated the food vending 

caboose to this site and this station serves as the departure 

point for the NorthEnd Local excursion service to North Creek. 

Cameras ready...you are next to the Hudson. Contact www.SN- 

CRR.com for schedule. 

CHESTER: The LA Group has designed a recreational plan, 

“The Chester Challenge” for ways to increase recreation and tourism 

possibilities in the Town of Chester and designed to connect 

hiking trails to Panther, Meade, Stewart, Kipp, Beckman, Stone 

Bridge and Caves’ Green and Catamount to the North Warren 

School’s Cougar and Chester Creek Trails. The Glens Falls Hospital’s 

has awarded this community project $37,000.00 to assist 

with equipment and promotion. The program known as Creating 

Healthy Places to Live, Work & Play supports community leaders 

and local governments in Warren and Washington County to 

design and implement policy, systems and environmental changes 

that create more opportunities for physical activity and healthful 

eating. This grant includes trailhead signs with rules and signs at 

the top of the mountains indicating where you are, and what you 

are looking at. 

NORTH CREEK: Multiple projects for the streetscape and a 

Riverfront Park in the works. Engineering work has been completed, 

and the design contract has been awarded to the LA Group. 

“We hope to really kick this into high gear,” Wayne LaMothe, 

Warren County Planning Director said. “It took us a year to get 

the contract approved by the state agency that grants the funds. 

For passengers or folks visiting the area the North Creek Business 

Alliance offers a FREE Shuttle for tours along Main Street, 

Gore Mt. and Garnet . The First Wilderness Step On Guide will 

share river maps and tour options upon arrival. SNCRR is offering 

limited tours of the historic North Creek Train Station Complex 

where one can learn the history of the station stop and how it was 

developed over the years. 

North Creek Riverfront Park 

& Historic Mundy Property 

PROPOSED DECIDUOUS TREES 

EXISTING BUILDINGS (BEYOND) 

Cameras are a must to capture the confluence of the Sacandaga 

River and the mighty Hudson to the South and Rockwell Falls to 

PARKING LOT AND SIDEWALK STAIRS WITH ACCESSIBLE 

STAIRS WITH 

OUTDOOR PLAZA SPACE 

OUTDOOR PAVILION 

SIDEWALK AND ON-STREET MAIN STREET 

HANDRAIL SIDEWALK 

HANDRAIL 

(20'-0" x 40'-0") 

PLAZA ENTRY PARKING LANE 

the North. 

10'-0" (WIDTH VARIES) 

8'-0" AVERAGE 

NOTE: 

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THIS CROSS SECTION SHOWS THE PROPOSED 

PLAZA WHEN VIEWED FROM THE WEST. REFER TO 

DECORATIVE PEDESTRIAN 

SCALE LIGHT FIXTURES 

INTERPRETIVE 

KIOSK 

STREET LIGHT ALTERNATIVE 

FLAGPOLE 

ORNAMENTAL 

CLOCK TOWER 

(BEYOND) 

FUTURE ACTION 

ITEM/RECOMMENDATION 

EXPLORE REPLACEMENT OF 

EXISTING COBRA HEAD LIGHT 

FIXTURE WITH DECORATIVE 

FIXTURE. ADDITIONAL FUNDING 

AND REGULATORY 

COORDINATION MAY BE 

REQUIRED. 

EXISTING UTILITY POLE 

EXISTING COBRA HEAD 

LIGHT FIXTURE 

DECORATIVE PEDESTRIAN 

SCALE LIGHT FIXTURE 

PLAN TITLED "MUNDY PARCEL IMPROVEMENTS" FOR 

LOCATION OF CROSS SECTIONAL VIEW, LABELED AS 

FOLLOWS: 

PLAZA SECTION A 

North Creek Main Street and Waterfront Final Enhancement Plan 

Town of Johnsburg, Warren County, New York October 2013 the LA group 

This document was prepared for the New 

York State Department of State Division of 

Coastal Resources with funds provided under 

Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund. 

DOS CONTRACT NO. C006982

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We’re thrilled to have the new 

Festival Commons at the Charles R. 

Wood Park in Lake George. 

This 2.5-acre venue is the ideal spot for music festivals, 

food festivals and everything in between. Located near the 

lake, this site offers not only a breathtaking outdoor space, but 

also a skateboard plaza, new restrooms, and a children’s adventure 

playground area and a nature trail! 

Below are some of the events we have this season at the 

new Festival Commons. Please note dates and events are subject 

to change. Check the website before planning your trip! 

June 25-26: Adirondack Wine and Food Festival 

July 8-10: King George Fishing Derby (registration only) 

Aug. 13-14: Second Annual British Invasion Weekend 

Aug. 18: The Budweiser Clydesdales 

Sept. 10-11: Adirondack National Car Show 

Sept. 24-25: American Music Festival, headlined by classic-rock band Blue 

Oyster Cult 

Sept. 30-Oct. 1: Adirondack Independence Music Festival 

Oct. 17, 18 and 19: Shrine Circus 

Oct. 21-23: Lake George Harvest Festival 

The Lake George region offers a variety of lodging, dining, 

shopping, attractions and events around a breathtaking 32- 

mile lake in the Adirondacks. 

Look for hotels, motels, campgrounds or other lodging that 

fits your search criteria on our website. The Lake George Region 

has it all from campsites to luxury hotels. 

You can also request information about specific types of 

lodging (e.g. pet friendly) on our website. You can also search 

for “rainy day activities” and “outdoor activities.” There are 

also plenty of natural wonders in our area and an abundance of 

hikes you can do for free. 

View our “Visitor’s Guide” online by scrolling to the bottom 

of www.lakegeorgechamber.com or request a hard copy 

via the website. Be sure to visit www.festivalcommons.com 

for updated information on these and other events at the venue 

this year. Find us on Facebook and on Instagram. 

When you come to Lake George, stop in and see us at one 

of these three friendly visitor centers! 

1 Beach Road (the corner of Beach Road and Canada Street) 

Lake George Village • 2176 State Route 9, Lake George 

Route I-87 North Rest Stop between exits 17 & 18 

Call us at (518) 668-5755. Interact with us us at https://www.facebook.com/ 

VisitLakeGeorge, on instagram at lakegeorgechamber and on Twitter at @visitlakegeorge. 


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Nice Liquid Since 1999! 

The Adirondack Pub & Brewery tapped their 

first keg in 1999. They have since grown to producing 

nearly 10,000 barrels of their handcrafted 

ales and lagers annually. With recently announced 

expansion plans, the brewery’s capacity will triple. 

Recently rated the #1 Brew Pub in the Northeast 

by the Brewer’s Association, an organization of 

more than 3,000 U.S. brewery members, Adirondack 

Brewery contributes its success to consistently 

producing quality beer brewed with local 

ingredients and bedrock spring water free from 

minerals and impurities. Adirondack Brewery 

brews over 30 unique beers annually including 

year-round, seasonal, and one-off offerings. “Our 

brewers have an excitement for their craft that is 

reflecting in their creativity and endless research in 

discovering new tastes and brewing techniques”, 

said owner John Carr. 

The Pub has recently completed its second 

floor expansion, creating more than 50 additional 

seats in an upstairs dining room, dubbed ‘The 

Barrel Room’. The Barrel Room serves as a yearround 

event space with rustic decor overlooking 

Lake George for guests to enjoy. In addition to The 

Barrel Room, Adirondack Brewery is nearing the 

launch date for its newest venture: High Peaks Distillery. 

Located next-door to the Brewery and local 


favorite, Caffe Vero, the company plans to produce whiskey. Adirondack 

Brewery’s soda line, Lake George Soda Works, plans to offer two more 

year-round handcrafted sodas to its portfolio. In addition to its famous 

Moose Wizz Root Beer, Lake George Soda Works will 

start to produce Very Berry Cherry and Au Pear Ginger 

this summer. 

Discover Adirondack Ale and Lake George Soda 

Works at supermarkets, beverage centers, bars, and 

restaurants throughout the Adirondack region and in 

over 40 New York State counties. Stop in at the Pub & 

Brewery located at 33 Canada Street in the southern end 

of the Lake George Village to enjoy lunch or dinner, 

sample their award winning ales, and take a brewery tour. 

The Pub is open at Noon, 7 days a week throughout the 

Summer. 


Lake George is Bicycle Friendly 

Residents and visitors to the Southern Adirondacks have discovered 

some great cycling. The Warren County Bikeway, a 10 

foot wide paved and landscaped County bike path was completed 

in 1978. This destination bike path begins in Lake George Village’s 

Westbrook Park and passes through 10.5 miles of Southern 

Adirondack scenery to Queensbury, where it passes over Quaker 

Road and links riders to the Feeder Canal System. Combined, the 

two bikeway system will offer visitors and residents twenty plus 

miles of “destination” bicycle riding opportunities. 

Historically, the path follows many of the old historic routes 

and transportation roads. The history of this military road is one 

of bloodshed. The road generally followed the present Route 9 

and turned toward Blind Rock, a site of Indian torture, burning 

of captives, and Indian encampment. 

In 1848 a plank road was laid by Glens 

Falls and Lake George Plank Road Co. 

It too followed the existing road plan. 

Two toll gates were set up along the 

way, the toll trip to Lake George cost 

a horse and rider about twelve cents. 

Stage coaches followed, and in the 1870’s passengers traveled 75 

minutes and paid $1.25 to bump along the worn road. 

Rail line followed electric trolleys and the ensuing automobiles 

dealt the final death knell to them all. The rail line was torn 

up the right of way sold in 1957. In September of 1977 Warren 

County began the process of creating a bike path on the D&H 

Railroad right-of-way. 

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As cycling has become more popular, the Warren County 

GIS Program has taken on the goal of creating a series of hiking 

and biking maps for Warren County. The maps are available for 

download on the program’s website (http://warrencountyny.gov/ 

gis/maps) and on the First Wilderness website (http://www.firstwilderness.com). 

Additional maps are added regularly. 

In addition, Warren County GIS offers two interactive map 

websites, the Community Map (http://gis-2.warrencountyny. 

gov/warrencountygis), which includes information on bicycling 

and other recreation opportunities throughout the County, and 

the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor Story Map (http://gis-2. 

warrencountyny.gov/shortlist/), which offers details about a variety 

of recreation and cultural opportunities throughout the First 

Wilderness region. 

Welcome to Lake George, whether you’ve come for a 

nice relaxing vacation or want to discover all the Adirondack 

region has to offer, what better way to experience the 

area than on a bicycle? You can challenge yourself and 

take a ride to the top of Prospect Mountain for a priceless 

view o the lake, a comfortable ride along the 10-mile-long 

paved bike trail through Lake George and Queensbury or 

take a nice leisurely ride around town. No matter what your guaranteed 

a great experience. 

At Lake George Bike Rentals helmets and locks are included 

with every bike rental and a major credit card is needed for security 

deposit. Delivery is free for al multiple day rentals with a 10 mile radius 

for Lake George Village. Visit their web site for pricing. Lake- 

GeorgeBikeRentals.com or ride@LakeGroegebikeRentals.com 


Mountain/Hybrid/Cruisers/Adults & Kids 

211 Canada Street, Lake George 

(next to House of Frankenstein) 

LakeGeorgeBikeRentals.com • 518.307.8673 


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NEW 

Cheese 

Board 

Located on Christie Lane • 518-668-2515 • Open Daily 11am- 3am • Dinner 5-10pm 

Handicap Accessible • Gluten Free (GF) and Vegetarian (V) 

www.christiesonthelake.com 

Open Daily at Noon for 

Lunch & Dinner 

All Your Vegetarian Favorites! 

Kids Menu Always Available. 

Sizzling Fajitas, Mexican Salads, 

Combo Platters, Juicy Steaks, 

Tender Chicken, Seafood, 

Fresh Burgers, Wraps 

DAILY SPECIALS: 

MON: Draft Night - $3 Drafts 

TUES: Ladies Night 

1/2 off apps & $4 Sangrias 

WED: Margarita Night 

Traditional $4, Flavored $5 

THURS: Fireworks Night 

FRI: Mexican Dinner Specials 

SUN: Wine Night - $4 a glass 

We carry over 90 different tequilas 

2 OUTSIDE 

DECKS! 

Gluten Free (GV) Vegetarian (V) 

Visa • MasterCard • Discover • American Express 

Take Out 

Available 



Celebrating 200 Years of 

Cruising The Past & Present 

In 2017, the Lake George Steamboat Company will be celebrating 

200 years of being in business, the longest continuously operated 

boat company in the world. We are planning many special events 

during the months of 2017, including special cruises, dock concerts, 

special mementos and drinks, and other occasions to celebrate 

our unique business, the community and other businesses of Lake 

George, and the Queen of American Lakes, Lake George. 

On April 15, 1817, the Lake George Steamboat Company was 

incorporated by the Legislature of the State of New York. Our young 

America was, in 1817, also busting out in relatively untroubled years 

following the conclusion of the War of 1812. The Louisiana Purchase 

had almost doubled the land area of the United States, Lewis and 

Clark had carried our Flag to the Pacific Ocean, James Monroe (the 

Fifth and last of the founding fathers to be elected President) had 

just taken the oath of office. Still living were Thomas Jefferson, John 

Adams, James Madison and Andrew Jackson (future President). Napoleon 

Bonaparte was living as a prisoner on the Island of St. Helena. 

The Lake George 

area, Ticonderoga and 

south to Lake George 

Village (then known as 

Caldwell), was familiar 

to the many soldiers who 

had fought in the French 

& Indian War and in the 

Revolutionary War. As more people came to this area, townships such 

as Hague and Bolton and Caldwell were formed. By 1819, Caldwell 

was estimated to have 500-600 people. 

As the 1800s went by, the rich and famous began coming from 

New York City and other cities on the East Coast to vacation and 

spend summers here on the Lake. Before the roads were built, people 

would arrive at the Steamboat Station (now our gift shop) on trains 

run by the Delaware and Hudson Railway, transfer to steamboats, and 

complete their journey further up the Lake to their homes or summer 

hotels. The Steamboats would also deliver mail and provisions 

to towns along the Lake. 

Fifteen ships have sailed for us throughout our 199-year history. 

You know about the three ships that sail for us right now, but you may 

not know about the 12 fine vessels that have sailed for us in previous 

years. The Steamboat company’s first boat was the “James Caldwell”, 

80’ long and 20’ wide, whose best speed was 4 mph. She was followed 

by the” Mountaineer”, the “William Caldwell”, the “John 

Jay”, the first “Minne Ha Ha”, the “Ganouskie”, the first “Horicon”, 

the first “Ticonderoga”, the first “Mohican”, the “Sagamore”, 

the second “Horicon”, 

and the second “Ticonderoga” 

(which went out 

of service in 1994). Currently 

sailing are the second 

“Mohican”, the second 

“Minne Ha Ha”, and 

the “Lac du Saint Sacrement”. 

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Lac du Saint Sacrement 

Luncheon & Dinner Cruises 

Sunday Prime Rib Dinner 

Special Theme Dinners 

Fireworks Cruise 


M.V. Mohican 

Paradise Bay & 

Islands of “Narrows” Cruises 

Full Lake Cruise 

Taco, BBQ, Pizza 

& Pasta Cruises 

57 Beach Road • Lake George, NY 

Information and Reservations • 518-668-5777, ext. 4 

LakeGeorgeSteamboat.com 

Sternwheel Steamboat 

Minne-Ha-Ha 

Daily One Hour 

Paddlewheel Cruises 

Friday Pirate’s Cruise 

& Moonlight Cruises 

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Great food~BBQ Ribs 

bloomin’ onions, awesome 

burgers, our homemade 

Root Beer; “MooseWizz,” and 

local craft beer. Kids menu, 

player piano, thunderstorms, 

critters, and a very cool staff! 

Lake George is Summer Fun! 

Summer is all about fun, action, and activities. A chance for 

parents and kids to unwind after the long school year. Kids agree 

there’s no better place than Lake George to make your summer 

vacation the best one yet! From the minute you arrive, it’s everywhere! 

FUN totally surrounds you. You haven’t even taken the 

car’s key out of the ignition when you watch 

your toddler trying to chew his way out 

of the car seat, while the older ones are 

bouncing up and down while scrambling 

to unbuckle their seat belts all the while pestering 

you to, “ Hurry up dad.” Yup. You are 

in Lake George where the big question is not, 

“I’m bored, what’s there to do?,” but rather, 

“What are we doing first?” 

We really don’t mean to boast, 

but we own braggin’ rights to: theme 

parks, roller coasters, loop-de-loops, tubing, 

go-karts, laser tag, paint-ball, water 

parks, miniature golf, boat cruises, 

parasail rides, penny arcades, a real 

fort and museum, trail rides, a honest 

to goodness real rodeo, zip-lines, 

tree rope course, train rides, rafting, haunted 

house, lots of shops with neat stuff, special events, 

water skiin .g, wake boarding, boat rentals, scuba diving, 

and believe it or not, the summer home of Frankenstein 

and his gang of gory ghouls! There’s also plenty of free activities; 

fishing, swimming family events, hiking and camping! Oh 


my! Maybe you better add a few more days to your vacation so 

you can enjoy it all! Even when it rains we will never let Mother 

Nature rain on your parade, there’s lots of indoor activities to keep 

boredom at bay. Our hotels and motels are kid-friendly with many 

offering family budget sensitive rates, kids-eat-for-free on-site 

dining, large rooms, children pools, game rooms and computer 

access. Lake front accommodation feature rowboats, kayaks 

and paddle boats~all equipped with child-sized life 

jackets. Most restaurants offer a child’s menu 

and fun activities for children. 

One of the villages newest restaurant additions 

is the Moose Tooth Grill, located on Canada 

Street at the northern end of the village right after 

Shepard’s Park, on the opposite side of the street. 

The Moose Tooth Grill caters “moosely” to children 

and has created a fantasy forest dining 

atmosphere complete with critters, trees, sound 

effects, animation, a booming thunder and lighting 

storm, waterfalls, player piano, games, and 

friendly wait staff. Their menu offers both mama 

and papa moose selections as well as a baby 

moose menu. Mature moose, bears, and foxes 

will enjoy the separate bar area featuring twelve 

selections of draft beer. Come on in for some 

great food and fun for the entire pack. Make 

sure to have dinner at the Moose Tooth Grill on 

Thursday nights, grab some ice cream and caramel 

corn, then wander down to the shoreline to view the 

weekly summer fireworks extravaganza, a Lake George 

Village summer tradition. 


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10% OFF Early Bird Specials 4-5 pm 

Full Breakfast Menu Available 

Breakfast specials served from 7:30 am 

518.668.3862 

4 Hill Drive Route 9N 

½ mile north of Lake George Village 

Celebrating 39 years of service 

Credit cards accepted 

Real home cooking 

from old Family Recipes 

Full Dinner Menu and NEW nightly Chef 

Specials includes our “All You Can Eat” soup 

and salad bar, real mashed potatoes, 

homemade gravy, bread & vegetables. 

Turkey & Dressing (nightly) 

New, healthy menu options 

Dinner served from 4:00 pm 

Cocktails Available • Take out no extra charge 

Order one of Grandma’s Pies or Cakes to go! 

Call in an order of your favorite or stop by for availability. 

Children’s menu 

“To-Go Lunches” 

menu on 

Facebook 


Covered Porch Dining 

with Lake Views! 

The Fire Tower Challenge 

Whether it’s the view from the summit or from the tower--or the experiences in route-- 

”fire tower fever” grips you right away and there’s no turning back. The Glens Falls-Saratoga 

Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) created the Fire Tower Challenge to encourage 

hikers to appreciate fire towers, their history and the peaks where they are located. 

What is the Fire Tower Challenge? 

The Fire Tower Challenge began with the publication of the guidebook, ‘Views from on 

High: Fire Tower Trails in the Adirondacks and Catskills’ by John P. (Jack) Freeman. The 

Challenge hikes are described in detail, along with a fascinating essay describing the history 

of Forest Preserve fire towers by noted historic preservationist Wesley H. Haynes. The book 

is published by the ADK Mountain Club. 

To buy Views from on High call 1-800-395-8080 (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Mon through 

Sat.), visit the Club’s Lake George or Heart Lake facilities or purchase online from the ADK 

Mountain Club Online Store, It is also available from bookstores and outdoor retailers. In 

North Creek, Hudson River Trading Company typically carries the book. You don’t need to 

be a member of ADK to take part in the Challenge. 

Rules of the Fire Tower Challenge: 

To complete the Challenge and receive the official full-color patch, 

hikers must climb and document, by date, ascents of at least 23 fire 

tower summits: 18 of 23 Adirondack Park summits and all 5 Catskill 

Park summits. Climbing each tower itself is not required, nor in fact 

recommended, for those towers that have not been restored for safe 

public use. 

The mountain should have a standing fire tower on the date of 

your ascent. Two of the Adirondack towers described in Views from 

on High have been removed—see list on reverse. When registering 

the dates of your climb, be sure to use extra sheets of paper to describe 

details of interest: weather, wildlife sightings, your impressions, your 

companions - and whatever else caught your attention. We really want 

you to share your experiences with us, so please be expressive. 

Send the Summit list and additional pages - name and address 

on each - along with a check for $3.00 per patch. (Kids 15 and under 

are free.) 

Make checks payable to “ADK Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter” and 

send to: Fire Tower Challenge • Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter 

Adirondack Mountain Club P.O. Box 2314, Glens Falls, NY 12801 


BOLTON LANDING 

ON LAKE GEORGE 

Today, Diamond Point and the village of Bolton Landing 

offer vacationers and residents alike a myriad of recreational opportunities. 

Sailing, boating, diving, swimming, fishing, tennis and other 

activities can be enjoyed while overlooking the lake and mountains. 

While these activities are open to all today, the area has a rich history as 

the playground of the rich and famous. Many of homes along the Bolton 

Road’s “Millionaire’s Row” survive to this day. 

During the golden era of the 1800s, the area was populated with summer 

estates and hotels offering a sophisticated summer experience for the 

wealthy vacationer who traveled by rail, stagecoach and lake steamer to relax 

in the cool mountain air at the shores of this impressive lake. 

One of the earliest 

accommodations was 

Mohican Point, erected 

in 1800 to serve travelers. 

In 1856 the tavern 

was sold and upgraded, 

opening as a hotel called 

the Mohican House. 

It managed to cater to 

an affluent clientele in 

spite of the fact that it 

was smaller and had fewer amenities than hotels like the 600- 

room Fort William Henry in Lake George Village. Bolton Chamber of 

Commerce. 

www.BoltonChamber.com 

Up Yonda Farm, a 

Regional Treasure 

Discover the natural beauty of the Adirondacks 

in Bolton Landing. Up Yonda Farm offers 

73 acres with a spectacular view overlooking 

Lake George. Public nature programs on a variety of topics are presented 

year round. Natural history exhibits featuring a diorama with native 

mammals and birds are housed in the museum. Watch for wildlife outdoors 

as you hike along one of our woodland trails. There are perennial 

gardens, including a butterfly garden from June to September. 

The auditorium was the first building renovation at Up Yonda Farm. 

This barn was formerly used to house chickens for an egg business operated 

by Alice and John Scott. The exterior looks much the same as it 

did fifty years ago. Today, the interior is comfortable 

while retaining the look 

and feel of an old barn. It is 

the starting point for most of 

our nature programs. Rustic 

features combine with more 

modern elements to create a 

unique environment for presentations. 

Nature photography 

and other regional exhibits 

support the Adirondack 

theme. Honey bees can be 

seen up close in an observation 

hive during the summer months. Web: www.UpYondaFarm.com. 

Up Yonda Farm is operated by Warren County Parks, Recreation 

& Railroad. Fax: 518-644-3824 Up Yonda Farm: PO Box 1453 Bolton 

Landing, NY 12814 

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Bolton Garden Center & Country Store, LLC 

NY State Maple Syrup • Rustic Furniture • Perennials • Local Honey • Red Cedar Benches • Adirondack Rugs 

Specialty Soaps • Candles • Local History Books • Gorgeous Combination Baskets & Patio Pots 


Polywood 

Outdoor 

Furniture 

Rustic 

Furniture 

Martha’s Ice creaM sandwIches 

all Flavors 

Works of Wood & Nature 

• Adirondack Home Furnishings 

• Tate’s Gluten-Free Cookies 

• Stonewall Gourmet Sauces, Jams & Jellies 

• New Arsenic-Free Outdoor Amish Furniture 

• Whitley’s Peanuts & Cashews 

• Bird Houses • Polywood Outdoor Furniture 

• Folding Adirondack Chairs 

• Adirondack Carved Bears 

• Locally grown, hardy perennials 

Hot Dogs • Hamburgers 

Tomato Cucumber Wraps 

Fresh squeezed Lemonade and Limeades 

Tomato Mozzarella Paninis 

Beef Slider Specials • Chips 

Oscar’s cheeses & selected meats 

Food on Friday Saturday and Sunday only 

Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing 

Open 9-5 • 7 Days • 518-644-3455 

Dog-friendly and Dog Section 

with dog treats! 


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The Indian Tepee Gift Shop 

Bolton Landing – 

Gateway to the Islands 

Bolton Landing, a small resort community on beautiful Lake 

George offers a wonderful vacation destination. Two public 

parks directly on the lake feature beaches, playgrounds, tennis 

courts, boat docking and summer concerts. Up Yonda Farm offers 

nature programs throughout the year and hiking trails Bolton 

Walk away with a good deal! 

ON THE LARGEST SELECTIONS OF FINE 

FOOTWEAR IN THE ADIRONDACKS 

MINNETONKA 

• Moccasins • Sandals • Sheepskin Slippers • 

An Old-Fashioned Country Store Celebrating Over 50 Years! 

Is many shops under one roof and we invite you to step back in time to 

experience the charm of an old-fashioned country store, specializing in 

decorative accessories for the home and garden. Your senses will be tempted 

with the aroma of Adirondack balsam, scented candles, 

and the sweet tastes of fudge, jams, jellies & maple syrup. 

Chocolates by Adirondack Candy Man 

Handcrafted Indian artifacts and pottery are our specialties, Adirondack 

memorabilia abound with nautical wares, unique ornaments and jolly Santas. 

4964 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing 

518.644.9672 • We Ship Anywhere! 

Landing’s historical attractions include the Marcella 

Sembrich Opera and the Veteran’s War Memorial Park. 

Lake George is famous for its water quality, its forested 

shorelines, and its many beautiful islands Most are state owned 

and available for camping or a relaxing picnic. Bolton Landing 

– Gateway to the Islands – provides easy access to the islands 

from any one of the marinas. 

Our many hotels, resorts and cottages welcome you! We 

invite you to have fun fishing, swimming, and boating. Take 

your family for a hiking adventure or golf at our world famous 

golf course. Enjoy a romantic dinner for two or a wonderful family 

meal in one of our restaurants and, before you leave, shop 

for that perfect memento to remind you of your Adirondack 

vacation. In the fall, view the cascade of colors splashed across 

pristine Adirondack mountainsides. For the holiday season Main 

Street is beautifully decorated. For skiing, snowmobiling, snow 

shoeing, or ice fishing take advantage of our central location. 

Come to Bolton Landing for a day, a week, or a lifetime. We 

invite you to enjoy all that we have to offer! 



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518-532-7675 

The Schroon Lake Region is easy to get to and close to everything. 

With convenient access directly from the I-87 Northway, 

Schroon Lake is midway between Lake George and Lake Placid 

and within easy driving distance of 100’s of the best Adirondack 

attractions. Nestled in the southeastern tier of the Adirondacks, 

the Schroon Lake Region features scenic mountain landscapes, 

endless outdoor adventures and exciting activities and entertainment, 

all complemented by the natural flair of a classic lakeside 

community. 

Schroon Lake Village itself features a host of family-friendly 

amenities including shops and restaurants on our quaint mainstreet, 

a beautiful 9-hole golf course with stunning views, all 

highlighted by an expansive lakeside town park which includes 

tennis and basketball courts, a boat launch and docks, and a large 

beach hailed as one of the best in the Adirondacks. If calming 

pursuits are what you are after, visit our yoga and meditation studio 

on Main St for a class or schedule a massage. 

The Schroon Lake Region is situated between two wilderness 

tracts. Of course, the centerpiece of all summer activities is pristine 

9-mile Schroon Lake itself. Whether enjoying it by sailboat, 

motorboat, canoe or kayak, you’ll want to be on 

the water whenever possible. If you prefer the 

mountains and forests, you can explore the hundreds 

of trails in and around the region. You may 

want to start with a quick hike up Mt. Severance 

just north of the village, which affords a beautiful 

view of Schroon Lake and is great short hike for 

beginners or whole families 

Similarly, the Schroon Lake Arts Council presents a variety of 

musical events at the Boathouse Theater. On Mondays, don’t miss 

the popular Open Mike Night; on Wednesdays during the summer, 

gather for family Square Dancing in the Town Park. Catch 

a film at the old-fashioned movie theater or visit one of the noted 

historic sites in the region—the Schroon-North Hudson Historical 

Society is great resource for historical information and holds several 

presentations throughout the year. Cultural highlights of the 

summer season include the Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks, 

annual Arts and Crafts Fair in July, the Adirondack Folk Festival 

in August and of course, our amazing Adirondack Marathon in 

September. 

A few other unique attractions in the area are Natural Stone 

Bridge and Caves, which features the largest cave entrance in the 

east, the Adirondack Buffalo Company where you can see live 

bison, or for an afternoon of family fun, visitors can now purchase 

a day pass to enjoy the amenities at the Yogi Bear Jelly Stone 

Camp-Resort at Paradise Pines. 

Depending on what amenities you’re seeking, Schroon Lake 

offers an array of lodging options to complement your Adirondack 

adventure. From cozy bed & breakfasts, affordable 

family friendly motels, cabins and lodges, 

to private rentals and campgrounds, the Town of 

Schroon Lake can accommodate you. 

With its long history as a family resort, the 

area retains its old-fashioned feel. Free from the 

hype of typical tourist meccas, Schroon Lake 

has a timeless charm and authentic quality distinguishing 

it from other vacation destinations. 

Schroon Lake features a superior selection 

of cultural venues, the renowned Seagle Music 

The small community has preserved its wholesome 

character, offering visitors a pure Adirondack experience. 

Colony, outstanding professional operas, musicals and concerts. 


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Wood Fired Bistro & Bar featuring authentic 

Neapolitan style pizza, steaks, chicken, 

fresh seafood, pastas, salads, gluten free 

and vegetarian options. Dine alfresco on our 

dog friendly patio by the fire pit or fireside in 

our handcrafted lodge. Our exquisite handmade 

cherry bar serves up the best in local craft 

drafts, fine wines and made to order cocktails. 

TASTING ROOM OPEN ALL YEAR 

WWW.PARADOXBREWERY.COM 

(518) 351.5036 154 Rt. 9 Schroon Lake, NY 


739 US Rte. 9, Schroon Lake 

518-532-WOOD - Open 7 days/week year-round 

adirondacksticksandstones.com 


Everything you need 

to get out on the 

water for a day, 

a weekend or 

a season! 

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We are a boat launch facility for all motor boats, 

canoes, rowboats and offer a Pro Shop with 

wakeboards and waterskis. 

Gas 

Repair & Service 

Boat Supplies 

Dock Rentals 

Boat Sales 

Dock Sales 

Motor Sales 

Winter Storage 

31 Marina Road, Schroon Lake, NY 

518-532-7884 • SchroonLakeMarina.com 

Check our Facebook page for 

current hours and specials. 

Drake’s 

Restaurant & Motel 

Seafood Fest 

every Wednesday 

Lobster • Clams • Crab Clusters • Scallops 

Haddock • Italian Specialties and Steaks 

Open Monday – Sunday @ 4 pm 

Motel 

affordable, modern lodging 

Family / Deluxe suites • Cabin 

Standard / Queen / Double guest room 

Walking distance to Schroon Lake village 

Catering available 

518-532-9040 

1299 U.S. Route 9 

Schroon Lake, NY 12870 

Pool onsite 

518-532-7481 



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Flanagan’s Pub & Grill 

Full Lunch & Dinner Menu: 

Outstanding Wings ♣ Pizzas ♣ Burgers & Kids Menu ♣ Seafood 

Steak ♣ Vegetarian Dishes & More 

Beverages: 

Large Selection of Local Craft Beers ♣ Frozen Drinks 

Full Bar ♣ Join Us for Cocktails on Our Smoking Deck! 

Open Year-Round, Daily @ 12 Noon 

TVs ♣ Pool Table ♣ Video Games ♣ Jukebox ♣ Wifi 

1067 Main St., Schroon Lake ♣ 518-532-9096 (Take-Outs) 

www.flanaganspubandgrill.com 



adirondack 

This 160+ year old Adirondack 

General Store can be found at the 

end of East Shore Drive. A trip 

worth taking, this old fashioned 

general store is chocked full of 

blankets, Adirondack furniture, 

crafts, custom designed clothing, 

fishing tackle and gift items. You’ll 

find a deli and comfortable seating 

to enjoy home cooked meals 

for breakfast and lunch. At right is 

their beautiful new deck. 

OUTDOOR DECK & SOFT ICE CREAM 

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Maureen and Robert, owners of the Adirondack General 

Store, are maintaining the store’s familiar attractions—breakfast, 

lunch, groceries, and gifts. Residents of the Adirondack community 

gather at this warm-hearted 

hub while seasonal visitors consider 

it a must-see. As part of their personal 

touch to the classic general store, 

Maureen and Robert are expanding 

the menu, extending their hours, and 

providing daily specials. The store 

supports local artisans’ work and continues 

to supply postcards, souvenirs, 

seasonal toys, and more. Follow the 

Facebook page and Twitter account for 

specials and upcoming events. 

Breakfast & lunch 

served daily 

Homebaked goods 

Take-out & catering 

Authentic Since 1855 

NEW MENU ITEMS AND DAILY SPECIALS 

Full deli with Boar’s 

Head Meats 

Gifts, groceries, 

seasonal toys 

Owners: Maureen & Robert Diaz 

899 East Shore Drive • Adirondack, NY 12808 

www.ADKgeneralstore.com • 518-494-4408 

schroon lake 

Schroon Lake Annual Events 

4th of July Spectacular –July 4 

Starting at 9am...Patriotic Run, Chicken BBQ, Concerts, 

Bounce Houses, Face Painting… we have it all. At 6pm is our 

Annual Parade on Main Street, followed by a Patriotic Concert at 

the Beach and Fireworks over the lake at Dark. 

Arts & Crafts Fair–July 16 • Town Park • 10am-4pm 

Adirondack Shindig–August 13 5pm to 8pm 

Adirondack, NY. Music, food, and friends! 

Adirondack Folk Festival –August 14 • Town Park 

Noon-5pm. 

Farmers Market – Mondays • Starting June 27th – Aug 29. 

9am-1pm at Schroon Lake Town Hall. 

Historical Schroon Lake Boat Tours–July 5 – August 16 

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11am 

Reservations Required, $12 per person, no children under 

the age of 6. For more information, please call the Schroon Lake 

Chamber of Commerce at (518) 532-7675. 

Square Dances – Wednesdays • July & August, 7pm 

at Schroon Lake Town Park 

Arts/Crafters Market – Thursdays • June 30- Sept. 1st 

at Schroon Lake Town Hall Parking Lot • 9am – 1pm. 

Word of Life Concerts – Thursdays 

Garage Sale in the Park–September 3rd • 9am-3pm 

Live Music at Jack Wyrtzen Center, WOL Bible Institute, 

Annual Labor Day Street Dance–September 3rd • 7-9pm 

Pottersville, NY. For more information: call (800) 965-7177 

Adirondack Distance Festival–September 24 & 25 

Seagle Music Colony Performances • www.seaglecolony.org 

Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration–December 10 • 5pm 

June 18 – August 21st. Oscar Seagle Memorial Theatre 

Ongoing Summer Events 

Rodeo – Fridays 

Word of Life Ranch hosts free and family friendly Rodeos on 

Arts Council Concerts at The Boat House Theatre 

Friday evenings during July & August. Petting Zoo fun at 7:30pm, 

Jam Sessions start Mondays in June at 7pm 

Rodeo at 8:30pm 

Concerts beginning in July. 

www.schroonlakearts.com • (518) 532-9259 

For more information on Schroon Lake Events, please visit 


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EXPERIENCE THE SPIRIT OF THE WEST AT THE RANCH! 

Experience the spirit of the west at The Ranch - a place where kids can be kids and 

imagination runs wild. With a multitude of fun activities, there is never a dull moment 

for kids grades 1-5 at The Ranch. 

Top off the experience with a horse-bucking rodeo! Open to the public, our 

Family Fun Night and Rodeo are FREE every Friday in July and August starting at 

7pm! With tons of activities for the whole family, it is an event you won’t want to miss! 

wol.org/ranch 

of God) and later described 

in Morse’s Geography of 

1790, the stone bridge has captivated 

visitors for over 200 years. Take 

a walking stick, map, and camera 

and set out on a self-guided, aboveground, 

natural stone step nature 

trail and experience up-close the 

many unique rock features, such 

as potholes, grottos, and waterfalls. 

Descend into lighted surface caves 

with raging waterfalls or tranquil 

dark pools. Try an “Adventure 

Tour” for those willing to crawl 

and get a bit dirty, ending with a 


The massive 

stone bridge 

arch - the largest 

marble cave 

entrance in the 

East - dominates 

this spectacular 

display 

of Adirondack 

geology. Originally 

named 

Ponte de 

Dios (Bridge 

float through 

Garnet Cave. 

An extensive 

Rock Shop 

offers many 

fine crystals, 

gems, 

f o s s i l s , 

b o o k e n d s 

& geodes. 

A d d i - 

tional activities 

include: 

gemstone mining, gold 

rush mine, crystal quest mine, 

climbing walls, 18-hole disc 

golf course, fish feeding, jewelry 

making, decorating walking 

sticks or uncovering ancient 

bones in the dino dig. Food service 

includes a snack bar at the 

caves facility and over 40 flavors 

of soft ice-cream at the 

Rt. 9 Stone Bridge Ice Cream 

Stand. Cabins available for rent 

May-Oct. Snowshoe trails (14+ 

miles) & tours Dec-March. 


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Made in the USA, Shop Locally, Small Business Saturday, Made in NY, Locally Crafted 

Words we hear regularly, proclaimed by retailers and business 

supporters. As the world becomes more globalized, conscientious 

shoppers are realizing that if we want to have strong growth in our 

country we have to support businesses in the USA. Talented entrepreneurs 

and artisans are coming to that table with labels and merchandising 

and drawing attention to the uniqueness of the locally 

crafted market. In the Southern Adirondacks there are a number of 

shops where you will find this theology. 

Hadley’s; Some Favorite Things Gallery offers the works of 

over 40 talented local artisans offering one of a kind hand-crafted 

gifts. Thursdays, this summer, the large deck will be the hot spot for 

fresh produce and local services from 9:30 to 1pm. Greens, grass 

fed beef, eggs, flowers fruit, quilting fabric strawberries, massages 

and lots more. For hours and directions visit the galleries Facebook 

page. 

Lake Luzerne’s Adirondack Folk School offers both a gift shop 

and more than 200 classes throughout the year in arts and crafts that 

are distinct to the region. For more information and a schedule of 

classes www.AdirondackFolkSchool.org 

Indian Lake’s; Abanakee Studios, you will find some of the finest 

regional artwork in their Rookery Gallery. Along with featured 

work, there is also a collection of framed and unframed prints available. 

Their web site lists all class times and descriptions. 

Glens Falls; The Shirt Factory, a historic factory building has 

been an organic space since opening in 1999. Today it is home to 

almost 100 working artists in addition to locally owned shops and 

service related businesses that complement the art vibe that imbues 

the building. Glens Falls; Made in Upstate NY, A new store coming 

to the Shirt Factory will carry items exclusively made in upstate 

New York, will include a wide variety of traditionally made craft 

items. The goal of the store is not only to retail these items made 

upstate, but also to showcase the artisans behind the items, through 

background stories in the shop as well as online and through special 

events throughout the year that invite some of the artisans to the 

building for special informational and sale events 

Chestertown’s; Rustic Charm New York is an Adirondack 

artist co-op. The shop carries beautiful lamps and botanical 

lampshades by Teresa Breuer of Northeast Living Lights who 

also teaches classes to create your own lampshades and night 

lights. Paul Breuer has a wonderful display of jewelry including 

Keum Boo, copper and semi-precious stones. Paul also offers 

classes in jewelry making. Wilfred Charbonneau, a world renowned 

antler artist has an exquisite display of one of a kind antler 

art including carved antlers, jewelry, and other specialty items. 

Jessica Phillips of Rustic Charm Pottery provides classes on slab 

rolled hand built pottery to create your own work of art. Sessions 

are provided for both children and adults and include all supplies 

and firing in the kiln. 

North Creek: Poiema & The Vault offer All natural soaps, organic 

tea, jewelry, linens, accessories, fine art Classes and workshops 

offered go to their facebook page or https://poiemaandthevault. 

wordpress.com/upcoming-events/ for a schedule of art classes. 

So make the time to discover all that our Southern Adirondacks 

region has to offer. You’ll be glad you did! You will be supporting 

the local economy and encouraging entrepreneurs and craftspeople. 

Menu Sampling 

Early Bird Specials 3:00 to 6:00 

(Including Kids Menu) 

In House Only 7 Days a Week 

Stuffed Pork Chops 

Stuffed Shrimp 

Baked Boston Scrod 

Chicken Parmigiana 

Broiled Salmon 

Schnitzel Cordon Bleu 

Plus Salad Bar and Potato $16.95 

Great Kids Menu 

SweetBasilQueensbury.com 

Proud member of the AWA 

(Adirondack Wedding Association) 

Dinner Menu Sampling 

Full menu boasts over 100 entree choices! 

Broiled Atlantic Salmon $21.95 

Eggplant Parmigiana $16.95 

12oz Angus Top Sirloin starting at $16.95 

14oz Prime Rib $25.95 

Surf & Turf 

Baked Shrimp with NY Strip or Filet Mignon $36.95 

Seafood 

Twin Broiled Lobster Tails $36.95 

Broiled Sea Scallops $24.95 

Pasta 

Fresh Eggplant Parm with Tomato Sauce $16.95 

Chicken Scarpelle $18.95 

Zuppa di Pesce $44.95 

Lobster Tail, Shrimp, Sea Scallops, Calimari served Fra Diablo 

Eggplant Rollatine $17.95 

All entrees include a 35 item salad bar 

Lunch Specials starting at $6.50, 

Lunch Served 11:30 to 3:00 

Dinner; 3:00 to 9:00:pm 

Reservations always appreciated 

Fast free delivery in local area 

Featuring New Talent 

Sweet Basic Comedy Club 

Sept–June; Call for details 

Saturday Nights 

Dinner & Show $38.00 

Show Only $15 

518.792.5300 

1012 Rte 9 Queensbury NY 

1 mile south of the Great Escape, 

4 miles south of Lake George 



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a building full of creative, passionate individuals, it’s an experience unlike any other! 

discover our history...take a class...treat yourself...buy a gift...make a new friend or two... 

Grand Opening Saturday, June 25, 2016 10am-5pm 

Located at the Shirt Factory in Glens Falls 

21 Cooper St, Studio 101B 

madeupstateny.com 



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Carl ’s 

Bar & Grill 

Just off Exit 18 of I-87 • West Glens Falls 

793•7676 

2 lb St. Louis Baby Back Ribs $24.95 

1 lb St. Louis Baby Back Ribs $17.95 

1 lb St. Louis Baby Back Ribs & Chicken $22.95 

Appetizer SpeciAltieS 

Buffalo Shrimp ......... 10.50 

Buffalo Chicken Sliders 8.95 

Chicken Fingers .........9.50 

Buffalo Chicken Wings 10.50 

Stuffed Jalapenos .......9.95 

Mexi-Skins .............. 10.50 

NEW “puB pretzelS” 

Kid’s Meals 

$6.95 


$8.95 

Buffalo Chicken Pizza .. 12.95 

Cowboy Pizza ............ 12.95 

Big Easy Pizza ............ 12.95 

Mexican Pizza ............ 12.95 

all menu prices & items subject to change 

entreeS: Available after 4pm 

• All entrees include rolls and fresh tossed salad or soup • 

Sizzle Steak ............................. 17.95 

Top Sirloin (8 oz.) ......................16.95 

NY Sirloin (12 oz.) ......................18.95 

Stuffed Chicken Breast ................14.95 

Chicken Sierra .......................... 13.95 

Blackened Ahi Tuna ....................17.95 

Roast Breast of Turkey ................13.95 

Fantastic 

Wings! 

For Kids 10 & under 

Saturday – Sunday 

open for breakfast at 7 am 

Monday-Thursday 

open at 11am for lunch 

Open for late dinner & cocktails 

Wednesday Night Special 

Tortilla Pizza – $8.99 

1/3 the Calories • 50% More Fun! 

Saturday Night Rib Special $16.95 

1 lb. Ribs with FF and Cole Slaw 

MexicAn 

NEW Envuelto 11.95 

Chorizo sausage, jalapenos, melted 

Jack & Cheddar cheeses wrapped 

in a 13” flour tortilla and served 

with a side of rice and refired 

beans. 

Mexican Pizza...11.95 

Burrito .......... 10.95 

Chimichanga ... 10.95 

Tacos ............ 10.95 

$ 

4.00 

Margaritas 

All Day-Every Day! 

MArgAritAS 

SAlAdS 

Carl R’s Chef Salad ............. 11.95 

Cashew Chicken Salad ........ 12.95 

Buffalo Chicken Salad .... 12.95 

Chicken Oriental Salad ......12.95 

BurgerS & SAndwicheS 

Cheeseburger .............. 10.50 

Buffalo Burger ............. 12.95 

Bacon Burger ............... 10.95 

Mushroom Burger ......... 10.95 

Reuben ...................... 11.50 

Your 

“Go-To” Favorite 

when you’re craving the best 

American/Mexican 

& St. Louis Baby Back Ribs 

pAStA 

Quesadilla ...... 11.95 

Sizzling Fajitas 

Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, Chicken & 

Steak Combo & C Steak & Shrimp 

Combo ..........13.95-15.95 

Taco Salad ...... 11.95 

Baja Tacos ...... 12.95 

Aztec Pie ....... 13.95 

Frozen Margarita ................. 4.00 Guervo Golden Margarita ....... 8.95 

Strawberry, Raspberry, Banana, Shaunarita ......................... 7.95 

Mango Pomegranate Margarita 7.95 Plus many more... 

NEW! 

Blue Ox Salad ................. 12.95 

Chicken Fiesta Salad ........ 12.95 

Caesar Cajun Chicken Salad 11.95 

Ahi Tuna Salad ................ 14.95 

Carl R’s Chicken Philly...11.50 

French Dip .................11.25 

Buffalo Chicken Wrap .... 9.95 

Fajita Chicken Wrap ...... 9.95 

Carl R’s Sliced Steak .....11.95 

3 Cheese Penne Pasta .... 12.95 Chicken Louisiana........14.95 


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Country Store 

47+ Local Artisans & Authors 

Fine Arts • Ceramics • Furniture Gifts • Home Decor 

Jewelry • Maple Products • Old Fashion Candy Quilts 

Stone Sculptures • Table Top Pottery • Wood Carvings 

and so much more. 

The 

North Country’s largest 

selection of rustic and 

country curtains, rods, 

& tie-backs. 

Real Wood, Custom made cabinetry 

to your specs. Primitive to Rustic. 

Coffee Tables, Accent Tables & Cupboards. 

Meet the 

builders 

Open Mon.–Sat. 10am–7pm • Sun. Noon–5pm 

797 Route 9, Queensbury (next to Radio Shack) 

518-793-8793 • BackHomeStylesforLiving.com 



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Lake Luzerne Chamber of Commerce 

539 Lake Avenue, PO Box 370, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 

info@lakeluzernechamber.org 

www.lakeluzernechamber.org (518) 696-3500 

www.firstwilderness.com (518) 761-6409 Ext 1 

Painting by Lynn Benevento 

“Take it to the Hudson”...Take it to Lake Luzerne, NY 

Just 11 miles from Lake George Village on Rt. 9N South. 

Lake Luzerne’s centerpiece is the Bridge of Hope that showcases one of the 

narrowest points along the 315 miles of the mighty Hudson River and focuses on the 

amazing Rockwell Falls to the North and the confluence of joining the Sacandaga 

River to the South. Cameras a must. 

We invite you to visit our “Adventure Row “ where your choices are many and 

waiting your discovery, including a variety of watersport activities for all ages, 

horseback riding, BBQ and Rodeo, hiking, biking and boating. Enjoy a pet friendly 

sidewalk stroll through our quaint village for shopping with antiques and art, 

lodging and dining. Stop by our 4 local history museums, play a little tennis, 

sign up for a folk school class, or just plain relax at the Harmon Rockwell and 

Pavilion Parks for evening concerts and ice cream. Add on a scenic train ride or 

hike to nearby Hadley Mt. Fire Tower. By the way, we are year-round so you can 

snowmobile, snowshoe, snow tube and ice fish. Maps and brochures available. 

Thursday Concerts 

July 7-August 18 

Craft Show & Book Sale 

July 16 

Cowboy Weekend 

July 22-24 

Heroes & History Day 

July 30 

Cycle Adirondacks 

August 20-27 

Pug Party 

September 25 



Where Friends and Waters Meet 

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Come to Lake Luzerne, just eleven miles south of Lake George Village. 

Here, the Hudson River squeezes into a narrow gorge, tumbling 

over the dramatic Rockwell Falls. Water from the Great Sacandaga Reservoir 

joins the river in a flurry of white water. Further downstream, the 

river widens into “The Bay,” a stretch of water broad enough for water 

skiing. For those who seek quiet water, a chain of four beautiful lakes offer 

fishing, camping and boating with two public swimming beaches on 

Lake Luzerne itself. 

Lake 

Luzerne has 

catered to visitors 

since President 

Grant came to the 

area for rest and 

recreation after 

the Civil War. The 

grand old hotels of 

that day have given 

way to modern 

inns and restaurants 

while new tennis and 

basketball courts, 

miniature golf and 

four local history 

museums, along with 

summer concerts and 

craft shows, offer a 

variety of family fun. 

Nearby, Lake Luzerne 

Music camp 

attracts world-class 

musicians. In winter, 

snowmobilers can ride over 200 miles of forest trails. Signs for the “Dude 

Ranch Trail” hearken back to the days after World War II, when the old 

logging camps found new life as Dude Ranches. The Rodeo is still going 

strong after more than 50 years and several stables along Route 9N still 

offer horseback riding. 

With over 250 classes, there’s plenty to explore, discover and create! 

51 Main Street 

Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 

581-696-2400 

www.adirondackfolkschool.org 

Peaceful August Morning. 

Painting of Rockwell Falls (formerly Little Jessup Falls) courtesy 

of Lynn Benevanto. 

Just north of the Hope Bridge 

across the 

Hudson to 

Hadley is 

the most 

narrow point 

of the entire 

Hudson River, 

Rockwell 

Falls south 

of the bridge 

the Sacandaga 

and the 

Hudson River 

meet (confluence) 

allowing 

flat water to Corinth. Seasonal railway service along the First Wilderness 

Heritage Corridor continues May to October from the Hadley/Lake Luzerne 

station stop on Rockwell Street. 

Wine & Liquor Tastings 4-7 on Saturdays 

Offering 5% Veteran Discount 

Summer hours (beginning Memorial Day 

weekend): Mon–Sat 10-10, Sun 12-8 

Off-season hours (after Columbus Day 

weekend): 10 am - 9 pm Mon–Sat, Sun 12-8 

Bailey’s Wine & Liquors 

107 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne 

518-403-4150 



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LAZY RIVER TUBING 

RAFTING & TUBING 

#1 IN FAMILY FUN! 

BEST RATES IN THE AREA! 

River rentals: Water shoes, water guns 

& floating cooler carriers 

The Lazy Lynx Float 

Take a tube or raft for a 2.5 – 3 hour long lazy river adventure. 

Trips daily at 10:00, 11:30, 1:15 & 2:45 

*All trips include guide, equipment, transportation, and instruction. 

*Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. 

*Trip times may vary depending on river conditions. 

When are we open? 

Spring: May – June (weekends) 

Summer: June – September (every 

day) 

Fall: September – October (weekends 

including Columbus Day) 

Directions 

From exit 21 off I-87 (Lake George), take Route 

9N South for approximately 7 miles toward 

Lake Luzerne. Our building is on the right. Look 

for the sign with the Cool Tubing Turtle!!! 

We are only 5 minutes from Lake George! 

A great outdoor 

Adirondack adventure 

for everyone! 

Book online today! 

518-696-6133 

www.ADKTUBING.com 

877 Lake Avenue (Rt. 9N) 

Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 



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Live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights 

Custom catering available (pick-up or on-site) 

Come see what all the talk is about! A gem in Lake Vanare 

“Don’t tell me this town ain’t got no heart! 

You just gotta poke around!” 

Full menu and event schedule on website • Featuring Live team trivia and Bar Bingo with music and prizes! 

Outdoor patio seating • Open year-round • The Horn is a favorite place for locals year-round — that must mean something! 

Affordable, hearty menu features house-made potato chips, 

Reubens, burgers, wraps, 

nachos, steaks, wings, 

salads, quesadillas 

Glycol Chill draft system (coldest beer around) 

Featuring locally crafted beers 

Only 4 minutes from the Northway—Exit 21 

Located on a snowmobile trail 

$3.95: a dozen steamed clams every Friday 

518-696-5655 

1379 Lake Ave. Lake Luzerne, NY 

www.thelonghornrestaurantandpub.com 

Canoe & 

Kayak Center 

Thurman, NY 

Whitewater rafting for ages 5 and up 

Sacandaga River 

3 trips daily: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm 

Hit the water this summer! 

Raft, canoe, tube, and kayak with Beaver Brook. 

Join us for a river trip this summer and have the 

time of your life. Nobody does river fun better than 

Beaver Brook Outfitters! 

Give us a shout for more info. 

888-454-8433 ● www.BeaverBrook.net 

Whitewater rafting on the 

Hudson River Gorge 

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays 



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Hadley – Where Friends and Rivers Meet 

Nestled at the confluence of the mighty Hudson River and the great Sacandaga 

River, only 15 minutes from Lake George, you’ll find some of the most scenic and 

recreational opportunities in northern New York’s Saratoga County. 

This 1885 landmark parabolic Bow Bridge is fun to drive over, but the best view comes from the windows of the Saratoga & 

North Creek Railway as it crosses the trestle over the Sacandaga River. 

Relaxing overlooking the Sacandaga at the confluence of 

the Hudson River 

Picnic area 

Hadley 

What a beautiful place to… 

Visit 

Breathe fresh air 

Unwind 

Make friends 

Learn 

Fall in love 

Work hard 

Build 

Raise a family 

Play 

Get dirty 

Cool off 

Eat well 

Climb 

Rest 

Pray 

Things to do and see 

Mountain Climbing 

Restored Hadley Fire Tower 

Camping and Boating 

Biking 

Parks for Picnicking 

Rockwell Falls 

Historic Bow Bridge 

Rafting 

Kayaking & Tubing 

Fishing and Hunting 

Trails & Canoe Takeout 

Tennis and Basketball Courts 

Golfing 

Artist Studios 

Train Station and Scenic Rides 

Snowmobiling 

Events & festivals 

Hadley Mountain Fire Tower summit elevation: 2675 

feet 

Lil’sugar Dust-off Car Show the last Saturday of April 

Contact: Supervisor Arthur “Mo” Wright: 518-696-4797 

www.townofhadley.net | supervisorwright@townofhadley.org 

Hadley Business Association: Sue Wilder: 518-696-4947 

Facebook.com / Hadley Business Association | hadleyba2003@yahoo.com 

Music in the Park 

Cycle Adirondack 

Townwide Garage Sale 

Maple in April Festival 

Lil’ sugar Dust-off Car Show 

Steven Z. Madison Co-ed 

Softball Tournament 

Holiday on the Hudson 

Market Place Thursdays 



town of hadley 

From the mountains to the rivers and across the bridges earns 

Hadley the phrase “where friends and rivers meet”. The Bridge of 

Hope which spans the Hudson River from Lake Luzerne to Hadley 

is the narrowest spot of the Hudson River causing it tumble and fall 

from the rock ledges creating Rockwell Falls. [insert photo of falls]. 

For generations the force of water has provided water-power to operate 

lumber, paper, and grist mills along its banks. The southern view 

from the Bridge of Hope is where the Sacandaga River roars in from 

the west to join the mighty Hudson River from the east. [caption for 

confluence photo] 

For years the Sacandaga 

River ran wild as it twisted 

and turned for miles from Edinburgh 

to the confluence of 

the Hudson River at Hadley 

causing floods in downstate 

Albany & Troy. The Sacandaga 

needed to be tamed and 

the upper Hudson kept constant. 

In 1913 when Albany 

found themselves knee deep 

in water and mud from flooding it was determined to build a reservoir 

to control the water. The flooding of the Sacandaga River created a 

29-mile long Great Sacandaga Lake and two power plants, one with a 

capacity of 30,000 kilowatts”. ‘The Great Sacandaga Lake reservoir’ 

is a major influence on our town as it spills into the Sacandaga River 

to make the best whitewater in New York State. The control of the 

water makes for a perfect spot for kayakers and tubers to play on the 

water. For the safety of wildwater riders a siren is activated in three 

locations along the Sacandaga shore to alert those in the water that 

the water is rising. 

The Hadley Mountain Fire Tower affords 

a spectacular view of the Hudson and Sacandaga 

Valleys and beyond as shown in this 

photo by Jim “Jungle” Mosher. [insert photo 

of Sacandaga valley] A two-mile trail leads to 

the tower where a summit steward will spend 

the majority of the summer engaging and telling 

hikers about the unique history and characteristics 

of the Adirondack Park and Hadley 

Mountain Fire Tower. 

The 1885 historic parabolic Bow Bridge 

was rescued from demolition and restored to 

use in 2006. It’s fun to drive over, but the best view comes from the 

windows of the Saratoga & North Creek Railway as they cross the 

trestle over the Sacandaga River. [insert train photo on trestle] 

Nineteenth-century tourists came by train to enjoy the wilderness’ 

natural resources, and to take pleasure in the grand hotels which once 

lined our streets. After the loggers ran river drives, which ended in 

the 1930s the old logging camps found new lives as dude ranches 

following World War II. 

Families love this new kind of vacation that brought a sense of the 

Wild West to the edge of the Adirondack wilderness. Today, families 

may still arrive to Hadley by the Saratoga and North Creek Railway, 

or enjoy a scenic train ride along the Hudson River. 

Hadley is a community of cottage industries, one of which is 

the newly established year-round artists’ gallery featuring over 40 

local artisans producing art in wood, clay, stained glass, fiber and 


Hadley BUSINeSS aSSOCIaTION 

When you buy from a family owned business, you are not helping 

a CEO buy a third vacation home. 

• You are helping a little girl get dance lessons • a little boy 

get his team jersey • a mom put food on the table • dad pay a 

mortgage, or a student pay for college. – Anonymous 

Please support our local businesses! Paid for by the Hadley Business Association. 

A Gathering of Local Artisans 

315 Old Corinth Road, Hadley 

Next door to Hadley Post Office 

518-696-9930 

This summer featuring 

Market place thursdays 

Fresh Produce & Local Services 

9:30am –1:00pm 

Greens, Grass Fed Beef, Eggs, Flowers, Fruit, 

Quilting Fabric, Strawberries, Massages & more! 

fine art. Everything at Some 

Favorite Things GALLERY is 

unique, one-of-a-kind art from 

some of the most talented artists 

in the north county. Of course, 

the bass wood, hand carved, and 

painted fish by Darryl Bradt of 

Lake Luzerne Don’t Get Away, 

and the snowshoes with the 

stained glass inserts of local adventures 

and nature Made-Just- 

For-You by Sarah Moore will 

grace any décor. Dan Randall of 

Hadley has repurposed old covered 

bridge timbers and beaver 

gnawed poplar wood as benches, 

pencil holders, and desk top bookends, and Hillary Cooper-Kenny 

of Crazy As A Loom Weaving Studio has hand woven placemats, 

sock rugs and sweet seat cushions, plus mohair woven, hand dyed 

wraps. You’ll find some of your favorite things at the gallery. 

Adirondack Aquaponics is a fresh produce farm, where the combination 

of aquaculture (raising Tilapia fish) and hydroponics to raise 

plants of lettuce whose roots are nourished in highly-filtered nutrientrich 

water, provides fresh produce to local markets. Thursdays during 

July and August a Market Place of local produce and services will 

open on the deck of Some Favorite Things GALLERY (next door to 

the Hadley Post Office). (insert shop local photo) 

The Hadley community continues to invite visitors to enjoy the 

many outdoor recreational sports, shops, historic sites and scenic 

train rides. Hadley is a place where friends and rivers meet. 


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Stony Creek – The Road to 

a Friendly Town is Never Long 

The “Biggest Little Town” in 

NY State has more than thirty 

thousand acres of Forest Preserve 

waiting for hikers, hunters and 

campers. Fresh mountain streams 

feed into Stony Creek and the 

Hudson River, where native brook 

trout seek out the fisherman’s lure. 

Horseback riding trails wend their 

way through the woods, providing 

spectacular views of the southern 

Adirondacks. 

At the heart of Stony Creek, 

the 4 Corners, also known as 

Creek Center, offers great food, 

entertainment and basic amenities. 

Choose from a range of prices and 

features at local campgrounds, 

guesthouses, inns, and lodges. 

Along the winding roads, look for 

natural mountain water springs 

to quench your thirst. Bring your 

family to a campground on Stony 

Creek, or enjoy the public park for 

a cook-out next to the old fashioned 

swimming hole. Truly a place to 

get away, Stony Creek boasts fresh 

mountain air and a quiet reprieve. 

The town celebrates its heritage 

through the annual Stony Creek 

Mountain Days Festival the first 

full weekend in August. Music in 

the Park is offered Tuesday evenings 

in July and August. Visit the 

information lean-to at Creek Center 

and take a free map of the area for 

a self-guided driving tour, locating 

trail heads, boat launches, or any of 

the local cemeteries dating to the 

Civil War. Remember, the road to a 

friendly town is never long. 

stonycreekny.com 

Stony Creek train platform 

Courtesy of Laurie Arnheiter 

Capture the spirit of 

adventure among friends. 

Courtesy of Sue Catana 

Lens Lake offers access to pristine waters for fishing and a silent retreat. 

Courtesy of Barbara Brooks 

Making memories on the Dean Farm Hiking Trail 

Courtesy of Pam Morin 

The Town of Stony Creek is in the 

southwest part of Warren County 

and is named for a stream that flows 

through it and is a main tributary 

directly to the Hudson. The town 

was first settled in 1795 and then 

incorporated in 1853 enclosing 82.4 

square miles. Known to many where 

“the road to a friendly town is never 

long.” The east town line is marked 

by the Hudson River and the west 

town line is the border of Hamilton 

County. The newly constructed 

railway pavilion is located at the 

Stony Creek Ranch Resort where 

scenic train operations are seasonal. 

Tracks run parallel with the Hudson 

River from the North Creek to the 

City of Saratoga. Folks can then 

transfer to Amtrak and continue 

around the world. 

The Hudson River Watershed 

All Warren County townships have a 

portion of their land that drains into 

the Upper Hudson River. 

Stony Creek is one of 4 towns to 

have all of its land in the Hudson 

River Watershed. Stony Creek the 

stream, drains nearly 50% of that 

land mass. A few of the waters that 

form Stony Creek are Lens Lake, 

Roaring Branch, Smears Creek, 

Willis Creek and Kenyontown 

Creek. Stony Creek merges into 

the Hudson, south of the old 

Stony Creek Station on the 

Warrensburg Road. 

– Warren County Soil & Water 

Stony Creek Town Hall 

Location: 52 Hadley Road 

Mailing address: P.O. Box 96, Stony Creek, NY 12878 

Telephone: 518-696-3575 | Supervisor: Frank E. Thomas 



STONY CREEK –Stony Creek is about halfway between 

Saratoga Springs and North Creek, the southern and northern terminal 

of the Saratoga & North Creek Railway. 

Once the train 

tracks get to the 

town of Corinth – a 

southern gateway 

of the Adirondack 

Park – they essentially 

follow 

the Hudson 

River to North 

Creek. This section 

of the Park is 

known as the First 

Wilderness Heritage 

Corridor. With the support of Warren County Department 

of Planning and Community Development Director 

Wayne LaMothe, towns such as Stony Creek have 

been able secure funding to create infrastructure projects 

that help promote the Corridor to tourists. 

“The train runs along the river through town here,” said Stony 

Creek Town Supervisor Frank Thomas. “We just need to link our 

center here with the train, and that’s part of the First Wilderness. 

Wayne’s done a great job with that. The county and the towns 

have benefitted greatly from the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor. 

The main project in Stony Creek has been the creation of 

a trail system around the Dean Homestead Museum at 4 Murray 

Road. In the 1990s, about 10 acres of the old Dean farm on 

the west side of Murray Road (the creek side) was deeded to the 

Stony Creek Historical Association for a museum, and 217 acres 

on the east side of the 

road was deeded to 

the SUNY-ESF Foundation. 

Officially called 

the Francis Dean 

Farm Heritage Trails, 

town leaders have 

been working on the 

trail system since 2008. Thanks to an application filed by Warren 

County in 2010, the town secured state grant money for the 

project – a 50-50 matching grant, with the town and state each 

contributing $220,000. Phase 1 was the establishment of a 1.3- 

mile wheelchair trail around the museum. 

“That part of the project was probably the most intense because 

it had the most wetlands, bridges and stone dust to get the 

proper inclines,” Thomas said, adding that they were constructing 

boardwalks through the wetlands. Since beginning the trail 

system the town has jumped through a lot of bureaucratic hoops 

secureing permits from the state Adirondack Park Agency, Army 

Corps of Engineers, state Office of Parks, Recreation & Historical 

Preservation, and the state Department of Environmental Conservation. 

STONY CREEK INN 

& RESTAURANT 

www.StonyCreekInn.net 

 

518-696-2394 

Restaurant - Bar - Hotel 

Daily Full Menu Includes: 

Lite Fare • Seafood • Steaks • Prime Rib • Surf n’ Turf 

A HOT LITTLE ROAD HOUSE 

Top Bands, Jazz, Blues, Rock & Country 

Summer ~ FridayS 7 pm & every Sunday 7 pm 

OpeN MAY thru NOVeMBer 

Only 20 min. from Lake George, 15 min. from Warrensburg, 

25 min. from North Creek and 30 min from Glens Falls 

Construction began on Phase 1 of the project in 2012. This 

NY STATE LUMBERJACK COMPETITIONS 

ADA-compliant trail system, located on the Stony Creek side 

Sunday ONLY 11:00 AM until approximately 4:30 PM 

of the Murray Road, has now been completed. “That’s in con- 

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Weekly Specials 

Thursdays – Open at 4pm: 

$5 & $10 Menu 

Fridays: 2 for $35 Dinners 

NY Strip/Prime Rib/ 

Surf & Turf 

Saturdays: 

Soup or salad 

included with dinner 

Sundays: Mexican Menu 5-10 pm 

Closed Mon, Tue & Wed • Open Thurs at 4pm • Fri–Sun Open at Noon 

Festival Mountain Days August 5 - 7 2016 

2016 13th Annual Stony Creek Mountain Days Festival 

Friday night kick off with music by BANDALERO at 7:00 

pm in the Green Meadows Park Pavilion!! 

Friday Night Listen to the music and get some good eats 

from the local organization’s food booths on the field! 

Saturday 8/6/16 Town-Wide Garage Sale - 9-5 

SCAVENGER HUNT SATURDAY ONLY! 

Mountain Festival starts at 11 a.m. on the Town Field 

(Green Meadow Park) 

Interactive Norseland (Viking) Encampment 

All Kids Activities are Free! Free Bounce House , Free 

SnoCones, Free Games and more! 

Saturday and Sunday 

* Living World Ecology - the infamous Dean Davis with 

reptiles of all kinds! 

* Titus Grondahl - Wandmaster 

* Exploring—Creepy Crawlies in the Creek 

* Interactive Norsemen Demonstrations 

* FREE-PHOTOBOOTH! 

Big Fez & the Surfmatics Concert under pavilion at 7:30pm

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Tavern 16 

A treasured landmark since 1994, this uniquely decorated 

tavern has been welcoming guests with witty conversations, 

traditional & craft beers, a great pool table and a hops covered 

porch perfect for cold beer on a hot summer day. 

Enter as strangers, leave as friends. 

Open daily at 2 pm 

Stony Creek Concerts In The Park 

Every Tuesday Night at 7 pm 

July – August 2016 – Rain or Shine – Bring a Lawn Chair 

You’re invited! 5:30pm Tuesdays to a cookout before the concert at Tavern 16 

16 Warrensburg Rd., Stony Creek • (518) 696-5949 

junction with the 

Historical Association 

because 

they were left the 

house and the area 

right around the 

house,” Thomas 

said. “Actually 

the trailhead and 

parking lot starts 

on the Historical 

Association property.” 

The wheelchair-accessible 

trail leads visitors through open meadows and 

woodlands and ends at an overlook on Stony Creek. The town 

then hired a graphic designer to create a collection of 11 interpretive 

signs describing the flora and fauna of the property. “I guess 

I would have to give credit to the Department of Environmental 

Conservation for that,” Thomas said. “Part of this money that the 

town is spending on these signs was an environmental betterment 

project in which the town and the department came to an agreement 

as part of a settlement for a fuel tank violation. They were 

willing to do something like that. We had to pay the fine anyway.” 

Phase 2 features 4 miles of trails on the east side of Murray 

Road “There’s a big meadow and a lot of bridges and mountains,” 

Thomas said. “They’ll be more your basic hiking trails 

“The intent was to get people to come to Stony Creek,” Thomas 

said. 

Concerts in the Park 

The Kick Off Of The Town Of Stony Creek Music In The 

Park Stony Creek Town Park Every Tuesday Night at 7:00pm 

July 5th - August 30th 2016 Rain or Shine Bring A Lawn Chair. 

Located At Stony Creek Town Park Corner Of Lanfear And Harrisburg 

Roads. For More Information, Please Contact Hank Soto 

At 696-5949 

7/5/16 - Randy Rollman 

7/12/16 - The Bluebillies • Unique blend of country, bluegrass 

and folk music with traditional style, sound and spirit. The Bluebillies 

were complete and perform together today with all the joy 

and simpatico that only a “family band” can produce 

7/19/16 - - Mark & Loren • Their unique style of guitar playing 

is largely built upon the thumb-picking techniques pioneered 

by guitar greats Merle Travis and Chet Atkins, and their songs 

feature Lorens superb vocals with some beautiful harmonies from 

Mark. Guitar playing like you’ve never heard before! 

7/26/16 - Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters - are one of the top 

acts that seamlessly blend country music and bluegrass into an 

acoustic style that is refreshing and entertaining.” --Maverick 

Magazine 

8/2/16 - Stony Creek Band - For over 40 years, the Stony 

Creek Band has been one of the most enduringly popular musical 

groups in the northeastern United States. The Stony Creek Band 

has thrilled generations of fans with its high energy blend of rock, 

folk, country and bluegrass. 


8/9/16 - The Lustre Kings - The Lustre Kings’ front man, 

Mark Gamsjager, “remembers when “rock ‘n’ roll” actually used 

to signify something,” raved The Beat about the band’s live show, 

“and his band sounds like it just left Sun Studios yesterday.” 

8/16/16 - Upstate Bluegrass Band - The Upstate Bluegrass 

Band is a locally-based and locally active group of some of the 

best Bluegrass and acoustic musicians from Kingston to Montreal, 

all the band members contribute lead and harmony vocals! 

8/23/16 - Starline Rhythm Boys - “The trio croons old-fashioned 

country songs 

with pining vocals 

and retro NashBakersfield 

feel to 

them.“If you’re a 

fan of classic country 

and honky tonk 

music with elements 

of rockabilly, 

boogie woogie, 

bluegrass, western 

swing and 

hillbilly blues.” 

8/30/16 - 

Smokey Green 


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Town of Thurman – Where Nature is a Way of Life 

The roads leading into 

Thurman twist and wind 

along rivers once choked with 

logs bound for the mills. Their 

serpentine course compels 

you to slow down, step back 

from daily cares, and enjoy the 

mountain vistas. Today, instead 

of logs, the river may carry a raft 

full of revelers or the solitary 

canoeist or kayaker. It laps 

around the feet of a fisherman 

angling to fill his supper skillet 

or a swimmer finding respite 

from summer’s heat. The historic 

D&H tracks also shadow the 

river’s course, wending their way 

toward Thurman Station and 

points south. 

Meander down a country 

road, stopping to attend one 

of our many annual events, or 

linger longer at a cozy riverside 

bed and breakfast or scenic 

campground. You’ll be glad 

you drove the extra mile to 

Thurman, where nature is a way 

of life. 

Hike the Crane Mountain 

trail from Thurman clear 

up to heaven. 

Courtesy of Helen Masterson 

Pike and Bass are 

extremely plentiful in 

the many ponds and 

lakes of the Adirondacks. 

Courtesy of Stephen Buckbee 

Thurman sugarmakers 

welcome the 

sweet promise of 

spring and open their 

sugar house doors to 

visitors each year. 

Courtesy of Amy Drexel 

The Hudson River in 

Thurman affords hours of fun 

to water sports enthusiasts. 

Courtesy of James Swedberg 

thurman-ny.com | thurmannyevents.com 

Thick forests blanket the hills 

of Thurman – more logs for the 

mills, and a haven for songbirds 

and other wildlife. Licensed 

guides can lead you to abundant 

deer, bear and wild turkeys. 

In summer the wooded trails 

invite hikers, horseback riders 

and rock climbers. Fall brings 

tourists seeking the glorious 

autumn colors, Thurman’s 

Fall Farm Tour and hunting. 

Winter’s snow bears impressions 

of snowshoes, cross-country skis 

and snowmobiles. As winter 

fades, spring’s sweet promise rises 

in the maples, and the town’s 

maple producers (including the 

four largest in Warren County), 

welcome guests at their sugar 

houses for three weekends, 

demonstrating the age-old art 

of making syrup and other 

confections. In summer music 

of weekly open-air concerts 

resounds within the natural 

outdoor auditorium at Veterans’ 

Memorial Field. Summer also 

brings the chance for a leisurely 

train ride on the North End 

Local that runs to North Creek 

twice daily Friday through 

Monday, July 1-September 5 this 

year. Also enjoy free Saturday 

noon tours at our local goat and 

sheep dairy, followed by cheesesampling 

and shopping. 

This ad is made possible with help from the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor, and funding 

through the NYS Department of State under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund. 



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TOAD HILL 

Maple Farm 

Nettle Meadow 

Farm and Artisan Cheese 

Maple goods galore 

& souvenir apparel items – 

great for gifts! 

Shop online or call for an 

appointment to visit. 

Online orders at www.ToadHillMaple.com 

518.623.4744 ~ 151 Charles Old Rd., Athol, NY 12810 

Visit the animals and taste internationally-acclaimed cheese 

at Nettle Meadow Goat and Sheep Dairy 

Open 10 – 4 Daily 

Free Tours and Tasting every Saturday at noon 

484 S. Johnsburg Rd., Thurman 

Nettle Meadow’s Kunik ® 

and Apple Cider Fromage 

Frais each won gold at 

the 2016 World Cheese 

Championship 

THURMAN MAPLE DAYS: 2017 

Cherishing our heritage, one sweet drop at a time 

March 11-12, 18-19 & 25-26, 1 0 am-4 pm 

Self-guide to 7 unique sites, all within a half hour of Lake George Village 

Maps: ThurmanMapleDays.com 

» Valley Road Maple Farm (serving pancakes 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day) 

» Toad Hill Maple Farm 

» Martin’s Lumber & Lucyann’s 

» Peru Llama Farm 

» Nettle Meadow Farm 

» Hidden Hollow Maple Farm 

» Adirondack Gold Maple Farm 

March 11 only: Old-Fashioned Maple Sugar Party 

Town Hall 

Thurman Maple Days has been made possible by Warren County occupancy taxes, 

help from the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor, and funding through the NYS 

Department of State under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund. 



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JULY 

EVENTS 

THURMAN 

July 4th 

Marty Wendell 

Rockabilly, Pop, Gospel 

FREE 

2016 

Concerts in the Park 

Veteran’s Memorial Field, 311 Athol Road, Athol, NY 

Playground, Kid Tunes Most Weeks, Open Library 2 Weeks 

Mondays, 7-9 P.m., Under Cover 

August 1st 

Stony Creek 

Band 

American Roots 

AUGUST 

July 11th 

The String 

Dusters 

Bluegrass Done Right! 

July 18th 

Big Fez 

Classic ‘60s Surf 

July 25th 

Ed Lowman 

& Co. 

Family Dancing! 

Made possible, in part, by funds from NYSCA, a state 

agency administered locally through LARAC, and by 

Warren Co. Occupancy tax funds granted by Thurman. 

August 8th 

Annie & 

The Hedonists 

Blues, Swing, Bluesy Country 

August 15th 

The Bluebillies 

Traditional Bluegrass & Folk 

August 22nd 

Brass & Blues 

Delta Blues, Jazz 

August 29th 

The Lustre 

Kings 

Old-Time Rock & Roll 


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SARATOGA & NORTH CREEK RAILWAY 

EXCURSION TRAINS 

Scenic rides run select days in 

Spring, Summer and Fall 

THE NORTH END LOCAL 

Perfect for Lake George Visitors 

- Runs July through September 

Burlap 

and 

BEAMS 

Dinner and Excursion Trains 

Summer-Fall | Saratoga Springs, New York 

New American Cuisine 

Departing Saratoga Springs, New York 

Reserve and enjoy July through October 

Lunch and Dinner | 11:30am and 6:00pm 

Menus highlighting ingredients prized by establishments embracing 

the farm-to-table philosophy, paired with craft beer, wine and spirits 

sourced locally – giving guests a true taste of the Adirondacks. 

Reserve Your Table 

Excursion Booking 

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Burlap and Beams can help you plan your special event at this 

historic homestead in Thurman, NY, where the charming barn 

venue comes in a close second to the exquisite mountain views. 

Burlap & Beams is a historic farm located in the heart of the 

southern Adirondack Mountains. With breathtaking views 

and a babbling brook, this is the venue for all of your most 

cherished occasions. Specializing in unique and elegant 

barn-style weddings. 

burlapandbeams.com 

adirondack@burlapandbeams.com | 518-366-6694 

Thurman – Cultivating a Heritage of 

Living off the Land 

Thurman has forever romanced her land and 

waterways. Hardy settlers cleared fields to pasture 

animals and grow crops. They harnessed creeks 

to power mills for grinding grist or sawing wood 

from thickly forested hills. The woods offered not 

only building materials, but wild game and maple 

sap, while streams and rivers supplied fresh water, 

fish, furs and transportation. 

The love affair lingers, with many in Thurman 

still seeking sustenance from nature’s abundance, 

and sharing their experience with vacationers. The 

Glen Lodge, a charming B&B, perches beside the Hudson, where 

fishermen still cast. Kayakers and rafters, patrons of Wild Waters 

Outdoor Center and Beaver Brook Outfitters, ply paddles. Many 

produce pure and natural foods, like Nettle Meadow Farm’s internationally-acclaimed 

gourmet cheeses made from sheep, goat 

and cow milk, and Whitefields’ Farm’s plump pork, poultry, fresh 

eggs and garden goods. 

Thurman boasts the four largest commercial maple producers 

in Warren County. Hidden Hollow Maple Farm is operated 

by three generations of the Wallace family, and currently boasts 

the highest number of taps of the four. Valley Road Maple Farm 

makes syrup from a sugarbush worked for over 100 years by the 

Combs family. Adirondack Gold Maple Farm claims the title for 

tapping trees owned by the Kenyon family for generations reaching 

back to the late 1800s. Toad Hill Maple Farm, worked by one 


Galusha family for over 40 years, in 2010 won a USDA REAP 

grant to help them build and equip a brand new energy-efficient 

facility. These maple producers make an extensive product line 

that includes syrup, sugar, cream, popcorn, peanuts and candies. 

Many in Thurman cut the vigorously growing 

forests, for lumber, like Martin’s Lumber and 

Northern Hardwoods, to make rustic furniture at 

Adirondack Ambiance, or for fuel or paper. They 

all celebrate their harvests during annual festivals. 

Mountainside Adventures introduces climbers to 

rocky mountain slopes in town. 

Most of Thurman’s businesses are cottage industries 

with no “store-fronts” to boast of their goods 

and services. Numerous folks work in the building trade, offering 

everything from custom carpentry to either log cabin homes or 

traditional “stick built” houses to meet the growing need market 

for second homes and vacation camps. 

Others operate heavy equipment 

to build and grade roads or excavate. 

Got a gravel road? Hire someone for 

gravel driveway re-surfacing. Many 

ply the traditional Adirondack trade 

of logging, but with increased attention 

to sustainability of this valuable 

resource. There are bakers who take 

their wares to farmers’ markets, seamstresses 

relied on for custom sewing 

jobs, house painters, lawn care 


specialists, and auto mechanics – including the long-established 

Pendell Hollow Garage. A new company, Thurman Farm Tours, 

attracts motor coach groups to town to learn about our agrarian 

operations. 

Artisans hide out in our hills – painters like George Searing and 

Anne Rohe, rustic furniture craftsmen like Al Rohe. Add to the mix 

silversmiths, weavers, authors, beadmakers and quilters. An annual 

fall show displays the fine handiwork of the quilt-makers. 

Special events throughout the year attract visitors to Thurman: 

Maple Days, Martin’s Lumber Woods Walk, Nettle Meadow’s 

Cheese and Spirits Pairing, Fall Farm Tour, Country Christmas 

Bazaar, and the annual Townwide Sale. 

Summer is celebrated with an open 

air concert series at Veterans’ Memorial 

Field, next to the town hall. Each Monday 

evening in July and August, rain or 

shine, music resounds from the surrounding 

hills, entertaining guests under the 

town pavilion and tent, and the younger 

set playing on the adjacent playground. 

Local organizations take turns manning a 

concession stand, serving summer comfort 

food dished up with a side order of 

banter. The menu of music is varied, 

ranging from bluegrass to blues, ’60s surf tunes and ’50s rockabilly 

to American roots. The blacktop “dance floor” will showcase 

concer-goers cutting the rug with the lindy, the twist, waltzes, 

square dances and contra dances. Each group of performers will 

add to their playlist a special tune or two to engage children in 

the audience. Kids also are invited to access library books during 

some concerts. The final concert of the summer will be concluded 

with a fireworks display. The concert series is made possible, in 

part, with grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and 

Warren County occupancy tax money granted by Thurman. 

July and August also offer visitors and locals alike the chance 

to take a leisurely round-trip ride from Thurman to North Creek 

aboard the North End Local, offered by the Saratoga and North 

Creek Railway twice a day each Friday through Monday through 

Labor Day. Enjoy the gentle rocking of the train as it glides along 

the Hudson, and savor a cup of coffee or glass of wine as you travel. 

To the uninformed, Thurman might seem 

to be a quiet residential community with 

not much to offer and little to do, but don’t 

be fooled. Look harder. Skilled men and 

women offer a multitude of products and 

services, and community organizations 

create varied activities for young and old. 

Find out what Thurman has to offer you. 

Event and concert details can be found 

at ThurmanNYEvents.com, and if you 

need the skills or products of our artisans, 

home improvement 

folks, loggers or food 

producers, just request information from our 

local business group, ThurmanStation.org. 

Connect to special events 

and festivals >> 

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The Thurman Fall Farm Tour is made 

possible by Warren County occupancy 

taxes, help from the First Wilderness 

Heritage Corridor, and funding 

through the NYS Department of State 

under Title 11 of the Environmental 

Protection Fund. 

Scarecrow 

contest 



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Warrensburg – Gateway to the Adirondacks 

Come back to a simpler time, where handsome Victorian era homes 

intermingle with later period residences along tree-lined streets, Nestled 

in the Adirondack foothills along the Schroon River, Warrensburg is just 10 

minutes north of Lake George and 20 minutes south of North Creek. 

Outdoor recreation year-round 

• Hike or ski nature trails. 

• Canoeing, kayaking or tubing. 

• Play 18 holes of golf in a riverside 

setting. 

• Climb Hackensack Mt., an easy hike 

right in town. 

• Cool off at Echo Lake, our public 

bathing beach. 

• Play tennis at free town courts. 

• Fish for rainbow, brown and 

brookies. 

• Downhill ski at Hickory or Gore 

Mt. 

• Enjoy groomed snowmobile trails. 

• Relax in one of our many parks. 

Antiquing and shopping 

• Antiques – we’re the Antiques 

Capital. 

• Adirondack furnishings, jewelry and 

quality crafts. 

• Garage sales weekends May to 

October 

• World’s Largest Garage Sale (believe 

it!) the weekend prior to Columbus 

Day Weekend. 

History 

• Historic Mills District with 

three riverside parks provides a 

picturesque link to its past. 

• Over 400 properties on National 

and State Historic Register 

• Walking and Driving tours at 

WarrensburgHeritageTrail.org 

• Warrensburgh Museum of Local 

History – from Glacial to Global 

Camping, lodging and dining 

• Campgrounds - riverside or lakeside 

• Bed and breakfasts, from elegant 

Victorian mansions to charming 

restored farmhouses. 

• Dude ranches – rides and rodeos! 

• Motels offer reasonable 

accommodations 

• Dining from fine gourmet in 

historic buildings to simple 

hometown cooking. 

Historic postcard photo of the 

Warrensburg Bandstand 

Courtesy of Warrensburgh Museum of Local History 

Warrensburg mural 

Courtesy of Steve Parisi 

Fall colors on the Hudson River 

Courtesy of Greg Klingler 

Veterans Park Monument and Gazebo 

Courtesy of Greg Klingler 

www.WarrensburgNY.us 

Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce 

Winter Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Summer Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m 

3728 Main Street, Warrensburg, NY 12885 

Phone: (518) 623-2161 

Fax: (518) 623-2184 

Warrensburg Town Hall 

Town Hall Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 to 4:30 

Closed Saturday & Sunday 

3797 Main Street, Warrensburg, NY 12885 

Phone: 518.623.9511 

Town Supervisor Kevin B Geraghty 



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Urgent 

Care. 

We’re Here For You, 

Close To Home. 

Walk-ins 

Welcome! 

Open every day 

and most evenings. 

Health Center on 

Broad Street 

100 Broad Street 

Glens Falls, NY 

(518) 792-2223 

For pains, sprains, fevers, coughs, scrapes and 

sniffles, urgent care is available every day and 

most evenings. Walk-ins are always welcome—no 

appointment necessary. Ask about our financial 

assistance programs. 

Warrensburg 

Health Center 


Warrensburg, NY 

(518) 623-2844 

Make a Healthy Connection Online: www.hhhn.org 

Urgent Care, Primary Care and More! 

Right here in the Adirondacks and 

Lake George/Glens Falls Area 

We’re here for you. Close to home. Whether you need health 

care in the Glens Falls area or in a community further north, keep 

your eyes out and your mobile devices pointed to a Hudson Headwaters 

health center – we are sure to be nearby. 

We are a not-for-profit network of 17 community health center 

offices providing care to visitors and residents of more than 5,000 

square miles of the Adirondack/Lake George/Glens Falls region, 

plus the Champlain area near the Canadian border. Some 110,000 

people in our communities use Hudson Headwaters’ health centers, 

and we expect more than 330,000 patient visits in 2016. 

As a Federally Qualified Health 

Center, we provide care to everyone in 

our communities, regardless of income or 

insurance. In addition to comprehensive 

primary care (including pediatrics and 

OB/GYN), Hudson Headwaters offers behavioral 

health, palliative care, dentistry 

(in Warrensburg), diagnostic imaging, 

lab tests and some specialty care services 

such as cardiology, orthopedics, podiatry, 

nephrology, rheumatology and more. 

Two of our health centers -- the Warrensburg 

Health Center and Health Center 

on Broad Street in Glens Falls -- provide 

Urgent Care (and “walk in” care without 


appointment) -- seven days a 

week and most evenings. The 

Warrensburg Health Center 

also offers urgent care on 

Saturday evenings. 

We’re a Patient-Centered 

Medical Home! Each Hudson 

Headwaters’ Health Center has 

been recognized by the National 

Committee on Quality 

Assurance (NCQA) as meeting standards for being a Patient-Centered 

Medical Home -- a team-based approach to providing primary 

care. The NCQA seal of approval assures high-quality care. 

In the Glens Falls area, residents and visitors are served by six 

health center offices – in Fort Edward, South Glens Falls/Moreau, 

two in Glens Falls (on Broad Street 

and North Country Obstetrics & Gynecology 

on South Street), and three 

in Queensbury (Queensbury Family 

Health, and West Mountain Health 

Services 1 & 2). In the north country, 

care is available at health centers 

in Bolton, Champlain, Chestertown, 

Indian Lake, Moriah, North Creek, 

Schroon Lake, Ticonderoga, and Warrensburg. 

For more information about our 

health centers, providers, or services, 

visit us on the web: www.hhhn.org or 

find us on Facebook! 


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Expect the unexpected! 

WARRENSBURG, NEW YORK, the town between two rivers, 

where handsome Victorian-era homes line tree-lined streets, 

and where local retail shops, businesses and civic organizations 

serve a year-round community of caring people. 

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Warrensburgh Museum of Local History 

The story of 

an Adirondack 

Mountain town and 

its people, from 

glacial to global, 

told chronologically 

in pictures, 

narrative and 

artifacts. 

Year-round: 

Wed. 12-4 pm, Sun. 1-3 pm 

Plus June-Sept.: Sat. 11-3 pm 

Free admission - Fully accessible. 

3754 Main Street, 

Warrensburg NY 12885 

518-623-2928 

www.whs12885.org 

Makers of Fine Smoked Meat & Cheese for Over 65 Years 

Smoked meats 

Smoked cheese 

22 Raymond Lane | Warrensburg, NY 12885 

800-627-3431 | 8am - 6pm, 7 days a week 

Gift boxes 

At Oscar’s the customer is a friend, we treat friends like family! 

Providing our customers with the highest quality products 

available in a “family style” atmosphere is what we are all about. 

www.oscarsadksmokehouse.com 

Spend a day in Warrensburg, and you’ll 

want to stay forever! 

Get outdoors! Both the 

Schroon and Hudson rivers 

offer canoeing, kayaking 

and tubing through rapids 

and calm waters, and fishing, 

stocked annually, for 

the angler. You can also 

hike or ski nature trails 

along the Hudson River or 

at Pack Demonstration Forest. Play golf at Cronin’s in a beautiful 

mountain riverside setting. Marvel at the views from Hackensack 

Mountain, an easy hike starting right in town. Relax in in our 

parks. Or work up a sweat on our public tennis courts. Cool off 

at Echo Lake, our public bathing beach. In winter enjoy groomed 

snowmobile trails through field and forest or downhill skiing at 

Hickory or nearby Gore Mountain. 

Warrensburg 

has over 

400 properties 

on the 

National and 

State Historic 

R e g i s t e r s . 

Four walking 

tours and two 

driving tours 

help visitors 

discover them. The Historic Mills District provides picturesque 

links to the past, made accessible from three riverside parks. 

(www.WarrensburgHeritageTrail.org) 

Antique and Adirondack furnishings shops continue to serve 

the quests of shoppers. Garage sales abound. The annual World’s 

Largest Garage Sale (believe it!) happens the weekend prior to 

Columbus Day Weekend. 



Founded at the turn of the 19th century along the Schroon River 

where a 70-foot-drop in 3 miles offered opportunity for three 

dams. Tanneries, sawmills, grist mills, a woolen mill and, later, 

shirt and pants manufacture, provided hundreds of jobs. At the 

turn of the 20th century the town boasted of municipal water and 

sewer systems, and even electric streetlights. It was among the 

first towns in the area to offer a free high school education to 

all residents when the Warrensburgh Academy was converted, by 

popular vote in 1888, to the Union Free School. A trolley line 

provided cheap access to towns and cities to the south, and the 

populace and industry was soon serviced by a major railroad line, 

the Delaware & Hudson. You can learn all about it the Warrensburgh 

Museum of Local History, with its two 72-foot long murals. 

Among its native sons 

was Floyd Bennett, the pilot 

who flew Commander 

Byrd to the North Pole, who 

was awarded the Medal of 

Honor, the nation’s highest 

military award. U. S. Congressman 

Louis Emerson 

was born and bred in Warrensburg, 

as was his brother, 

NY State Senator James 

Emerson, a long-term and 

influential legislator who 

helped create the New York 

State highway system in the 

early part of the 20th century. 

Warrensburg has always been hospitable to travelers and visitors 

from its earliest days when numerous hotels lined its streets. 

Vacationers seeking a respite from hot cities found Warrensburg 

quiet bucolic ways and mountain scenery a tonic from hectic lives. 

Warrensburg continues that tradition, with several bed-and-breakfasts, 

from elegant Victorian to charming farmhouses and lodges, 

dude ranches and several motels 

and campgrounds. Fine gourmet 

dining in historic buildings, and 

hometown cooking in traditional 

diner settings draw visitors from 

far and wide. 

Warrensburg is easily accessed 

via Interstate I-87 (Adirondack 

Northway Exit 23) or by public 

transit: Adirondack Trailways 

buses stop several times daily in 

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With lodging located along the Hudson River, stay and play packages, driving range, putting green, 

swimming pool, restaurant and game room, Cronin’s is the area’s only “tee-side” golf destination. 

Our full service restaurant and bar offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus catering for large groups. 

“The Oasis,” located at the 6th and the12th, will keep you refreshed while being challenged on our 

top-rated, “along the Hudson,” 18-hole course. After you play a round, relax with friends on our 

deck, for drinks, good conversation, and great views. Make your next tee time at Cronin’s! 

18 holes, Par 70 

Putting Green • Driving Range 

Club Rentals • Resident Pro 

Riding Carts • Pro Shop 

the Golf Resort 

on the Hudson 

Golf Course Road, Warrensburg 

518-623-9336 

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Located just seven miles north of Lake George Village in 

Warrensburg, Cronin’s Golf Resort offers an 18-hole, 6,121 

yard, Par 70 course that is one of the most scenic golf courses 

in the area. The entire golf course runs along the upper Hudson 

River, making for an enjoyable round of golf with a spectacular 

Adirondack backdrop. 

What’s new this season? Meet your friends and make new 

friends! Happy Hour will return from 5 to 9pm and pub fare 

will be served. Dine on the Edge, the resort’s outdoor deck, on 

comfortable Telescope Casual furniture and wait for the music 

to begin. Regional musicians and animated DJ’s will keep you 

entertained into the night. 

Cronin’s offers you Pub Fare every night. You can spend the 

day on the course and dine overlooking the spectacular scenery of this course or you 

can stop in to visit and dine with friends. Not a golfer? Then the new pool area is for 

you! Available for both the overnight and day use guests. Enjoy a good book, a swim 

and a cocktail by the pool while you wait for your golfing enthusiast. 

Today, the resort is open from April 1 through October 

31, daily from 6 a.m. to dark. Rental carts are available, 

and here’s a big pro shop for all your golfing needs. In 

addition to the regular course, Cronin’s has a driving 

range for practice. Lessons are available as well. Cronin’s 

offers daily lunches and continental breakfasts. The 

cocktail lounge stays open until around 11 p.m. nightly 

and is open to the public. For those who want to stay 

where they golf, the resort has housekeeping cottages and 

motel unit’s on-site. 

The resort can accommodate golf outings of up to 

120 people. Tournaments feature dinner and drinks for 

all participants. If golfing is your passion, while you’re 

in the area be sure to drop by Cronin’s Golf Resort 

in Warrensburg, and find out why it’s been one of the 

locals’ favorite places to golf for over 50 years. Make the 

Cronin’s family golf tradition your new tradition! 

6/6/10 8:41 PM 

Stay & Play 

1-2-3 Bedroom 

Housekeeping Cottages. 

Only a chip shot from the first tee! 

Steps from the Hudson River. 

Partner Golfing? Hang out at our pool with 

a book, a meal and a cocktail! 



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TOWN OF CHESTER – SATISFY YOUR WANDERLUST 

Those wishing to climb 

neighboring mountains 

and enjoy summers by the 

pristine waters of Adirondack 

lakes and streams will be 

intrigued by the Town of 

Chester area. It is a haven 

for sports enthusiasts, with 

skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, 

hiking, ice fishing, swimming 

and much more available 

right outside your door. 

Hike the Chester Challenge 

with many easy hiking trails 

that are geared for those 

who want to get great views 

with moderate effort. The 

Challenge is comprised 

of 10 hiking and nature 

trails through wetlands 

and nearby mountains. 

The following make up 

the Chester Challenge: 

Catamount and Green Hill, 

Kipp Mountain, the Cougar 

Trail, the Caroline Fish Trail, 

Stewart Mountain, Meade 

and Beckman Mountains, the 

Chester Creek Trails and the 

Palmer Pond Trail. Hike six 

trails and earn the Chester 

Challenge patch & pin! 

Chestertown Farmer’s Market every Wednesday throughout the 

summer months on the lawn of the Chester Municipal Center 

Courtesy of Nancy Austin 

Riding at Circle B Ranch 


View from Kipp Mountain overlooking Loon Lake 


Kayaker on the 

Schroon River 


The area is welcoming with 

four seasons of fun, including 

a lively spring awakening, 

beautiful fall colors, and 

engaging winter and summer 

activities. If you are interested 

in exploring the area, a 

variety of restaurants, small 

shops, museums and friendly 

accommodations are available 

to satisfy your wanderlust. 

Two hamlets — Chestertown 

and Pottersville have a deep 

history in the settlement of 

the Adirondacks, and an active 

historical society in the area 

keeps the unique history of 

this area alive. Privately owned 

cottages as well as motels and 

lakeside accommodations 

welcome tourists and locally 

owned restaurants provide a 

diversion from the hectic life 

of more populated areas to the 

south, as they have for over a 

hundred years. 

While you are climbing 

mountains, relaxing by clear 

brooks, or visiting our quaint 

towns, be prepared to be 

thrilled as you become a part 

of this beautiful area that 

surrounds you. 

townofchesterny.org 

North Warren Chamber of Commerce 

PO Box 490 

3 Dynamite Hill 

Chestertown, NY 12817 

Telephone: (518) 494-2722 

Chester Municipal Center 

6307 State Route 9 

PO Box 423 

Chestertown, New York 12817 

Telephone: (518) 494-2711 

Town Supervisor: Craig Leggett 



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CELEBRATING 

REGIONAL CREATIVITY IN 3 ART GALLERIES 

art in CHESTERTOWN 

6378 St Rte 9 • THU FRI SAT SUN 11–5 

art in GLENS FALLS 

NCA at THE SHIRT FACTORY 

Suite 114 • 71 Lawrence Street 

THU FRI SAT 11–5 

2nd FLOOR GALLERY City Hall 

42 Ridge Street • MON–FRI 9–4 

Free ART PARTY Gatherings 

Exhibit Schedules on web site: 

NorthCountryARTS.org 


The Town of Chester is preparing a townwide recreation plan to develop 

a network of interconnected trails and recreational facilities. The 

Chester Townwide Recreation Plan is an economic development initiative 

that taps outdoor recreation and heritage tourism strategies by increasing 

the public’s awareness of the remarkable variety and quality of the recreation 

trails and facilities in the town and region. Optimizing the Town’s 

recreational assets will help improve the quality of life for residents and 

expand visitor opportunities. The Recreation Plan builds on the recreation 

and heritage tourism framework known as First Wilderness Heritage Corridor. 

First Wilderness is an inter municipal revitalization strategy for the 

nine communities along the Upper Hudson River corridor and adjacent 

Delaware & Hudson rail line in Saratoga and Warren counties. The focus 

of First Wilderness is to have Adirondack Park communities complement 

rather than compete with each other and to use the unifying elements of the 

Hudson River and railroad to tie their future’s together. 

Local recreational needs have shifted to a resident and visitor population 

that is significantly more active and interested in the outdoors. The 

residential base is comprised of an increasing number of active retirees 

that are middle class, healthy and utilizing Chestertown as their home base. 

This group requires trail resources that range from easy to moderately challenging 

that are available on a year round basis. 

The Recreation Plan aims to enhance this image and trademark recreation 

as one of the primary reasons for visiting Chestertown. One strategy 

to enhance the public’s interest in trails is to create a continuous trail 

system that connects Dynamite Hill to a trail network that leads to the 22 

mountain peaks throughout the Town. It would be a public hiking and biking 

network comprised of a network of existing paths, trails, and on street 

bicycle routes that connect existing trail hubs and provide connections 

between recreation sites, community parks, attractions, services, business 

districts, and land and water access points . 

The trail system will provide the visitor various levels of difficulty and 

types of terrain. The concept would include the development of a challenge 

program for people of all abilities to learn about and take advantage of opportunities 

for. 

It will seek to integrate bikeway design into all main road improvements 

and make all public transportation “bike and family friendly.” It will 

incorporate elements of the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor heritage 

tourism through the themes to convey the historic, environmental, and 

other “stories” related to the regions. 

The project is being funded by the New York State Department of State 

through the Environmental 

Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Matching 

funds are being provided by the 

Town of Chester and Warren County Planning Department, which is 

overseeing the project. The project consultant is the LA Group of Saratoga 

Springs of State through the Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront 

Revitalization Program. 


Tri-Lakes Business Alliance 

The Tri-Lakes Business Alliance was formed in December of 

2011 by a group of business owners and private citizens who wanted 

to bring commerce and life back into our towns. Serving the Brant 

Lake, Loon Lake, Friends Lake and southern Schroon Lake communities, 

the TLBA is a very informal, no-nonsense group of people 

who care about the community and bring their ideas to meetings every 

other week. The key to the Alliance’s success is that when the 

group hears a good idea, it quickly becomes a reality, as is evident in 

the functions we have organized and succeeded with past years. The 

Chestertown Farmers’ Market, Rum Runners Weekend, The Brant 

Lake Winter Carnival, An Adirondack Woof Stock, A Taste of the 

Tri-Lakes, and bi-monthly summer Car Hops are some of our larger 

successes, and they are also constantly working on a revival of the 

Historic Carrol Theatre, art shows, group tour packages and other 

great ideas. 

Business Owners, private citizens and seasonal residents are all 

welcome to attend our meetings, and attendance is never mandatory! 

There are only two rules: 1) Only one person speaks at a time and 2) 

Meetings last for only one hour. Meetings are held every other Friday 

at 9AM at the Panther Mt. Inn and if you can just help out once in 

a while, or if you have a new idea 

that you’d like us to pursue, we’d 

love to have you join our group. 

Rum Runners Weekend 

The 4th annual Rum Runners 

Weekend is coming to Chestertown 

on September 15, 16 & 17. 

Travel back to 1920 as Vintage 

The Tri-Lakes Business Alliance is a not-for-profit 

organization of business owners and residents 

in the Towns of Chester and Horicon working 

together to bring fun exciting events and other 

improvements to our communities. 

www.trilakesalliance.com 

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Join us for Dinner 

Entrees range from $10-$36 

Tues: Burger Nite 

Wednesday: Mexican Nite 

Thurs: Trivia (excluding July & August) 

Happy Hour Daily from 5-6pm 

with buy 1,Get 1 Drafts, Domestic Bottles, 

Well Drinks and House Wines. 

Delicious Soups & Chilis • Fresh Salads 

Unique Starters Including: 

“Guacamole for Two” made table side 

Bacon Wrapped Dates • Wings • Clams 

Chile Rellenos • Corn Bread and More! 

Steaks • Seafood • Chicken • Burgers 

Fully Stocked Bar 

(518) 494-8027 

6369 Rte 9, 

Chestertown NY 

Open Daily at 4pm 

from July 1 - Columbus Day 

then closed Sunday & Monday 

www.bullhousekitchenandbar.com 



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Local craft 

brews, wines & 

other favorites 

hudsonhollowhops.com 

5064 State Route 8 | Chestertown, NY 

518-494-4141 

Relaxed 

dining with 

daily specials 

Early bird 

specials: 

4–5:30 pm 

Cars, Gangsters, Flappers, Jazz music and more turn the town into 

an era of the past. A weekend long 1920’s themed Scavenger Hunt 

begins that will run all weekend, followed on Friday night by a Vintage 

Car Rally through Loon Lake (OP Fredericks), Pottersville (The 

Black Bear) and Brant Lake (The Hub) as local “Federal Agents” 

search for the notorious bootlegger Wesley & his sidekick Giselle! 

Later in the evening stop by a classic Speak-Easy @ the Panther Mt. 

Pub with Jazz Bands & Charleston Practice! 

On Saturday at 11AM, watch the Classic Antique Car Chase over 

Landon Hill followed by Babe Ruth Baseball where your little hitter 

can try for a home run complete with popcorn, peanuts & Cracker 

Jacks, and a free Carnival for the kids. Later that afternoon, watch a 

Live Vaudeville Show at the Carol Theatre, enjoy $19.25 Restaurants 

Specials throughout town and end the evening at the Panther Mt. Pub 

Speakeasy with more Jazz and the Charleston Finals! 

Chestertown’s Rum Runners Weekend won the Adirondack Park 

Agency’s “Best Off Season Event” for 2014 and has proven to be 

fun for all ages. Wear your 1920’s themed costume to fit in with the 

crowds, polish off your antique car and join in the festivities! This 

event is sponsored by the TLBA and you can 

visit www.trilakesalliance.com or LIKE the 

TLBA on Face Book for more information! 

Chestertown Farmers Market 

The Chestertown Farmers Market is held 

every Wednesday from 10AM to 2PM mid- 

June to mid-September on the front lawn of 

the Chester Town Hall. With over 40 vendors, 

this event has had over 1,000 people pass 

through the gates on a summer day. Live local 

main street 

ice cream parlor 

& restaurant 

~ Old fashioned Ice Cream Parlor 

~ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 

~ We grow our own produce! 

~ Unique Gifts 

& Clothing 

~ Open 7 Days 

a week 


518-494-7940 

6339 Main St. (exit 25 off I-87) 

www.mainstreeticecreamparlor.com 

8 am to 9pm – Exciting New Menu 


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6499 State Rte 8 

Brant Lake, NY 12815 

518-494-4039-ph 

518-494-2141-fax 

Old Fashion General Store 

“Come experience the Adirondacks of yesteryear” 

Garden Center • General Store • Gourmet 

Ice Cream • Deli • Hardware • Kids 

ADK Gifts and so much more! 

music by many of the Adirondack’s best performers, fresh vegetables, 

cheeses, wines, meats, baked items, fresh fish, organic grains, honey, 

maple syrup, pickles and locally grown herbs and micro-greens are 

available weekly and local artisans offer handmade wooden bowls, 

cutting boards, Adirondack furniture, soaps, oils, pottery, jewelry and 

more. The Market has developed into quit a social event as many 

tend to stay for hours, having lunch with a Walk Away Taco, a great 

fish fry sandwich, crepes, soups and deserts! Local 

Farms, Local Food, Local People! 

An Adirondack Woof Stock 

A Weekend of Peace, Paws & Music! 

Get out your tie-dye and go back to 1969 on 

june 17-18 in Chestertown, NY (just 20 minutes 

north of Lake George). 

Come see the Hudson Valley Dock Dogs and 

let your dog take a dive! Good at frisbee? Join the Beantown disc 

dog competitions or let your dog try the doggie fun zone lure chasing 

course. Adopt a pet from North Shore Animal League & Adirondack 

Save-a-Stray, watch the police canine demonstrations, attend 

the blessing of the animals or try out in the my dog has talent show! 

Vendors, food and music all day both days! Saturday night visit woof 

stock revisited on the mill pond in Brant Lake with live music, light 

show, vendors, food, and glow in the dark beach balls and frisbees in 

the pond along with a burn your bra for charity bonfire. 

Great fun for the whole family and your canine companions - it’s 

guaranteed to be the best day of your dog’s life! 

Brant Lake Winter Carnival 

Ready for some family fun? Bring your skates and sleds to the 4th 

Annual Brant Lake Winter Carnival on Saturday, February 25th from 


www.thelazymoosegardenmarket.com 

11 am to dusk! Watch fun 

events like snowshoe softball 

games, broom ball tournaments, 

a vintage snowmobile 

display and the famous 

out house race… or try your 

hand at curling with the lake 

placid curling club… throw a pan at the ladies fry pan toss, play some 

ice bowling and join in the broom ball games! To register your out 

house or broom ball team, or for more information, call #494-3016. 

All the events for the Brant Lake Winter Carnival will happen right 

off Jimbo’s Club at the point on Brant Lake. Admission is free with 

fireworks at dusk. Dress warm and plan now to bring your crew to 

the Brant Lake Winter Carnival on Saturday, February 25th. Whether 

you spectate or participate, it’s guarantied to be a great time for all 

ages. Presented by the TLBA. Find out more by visiting TLBA on 

Facebook! 

Carol Theatre 

The TLBA continues to bring arts and entertainment 

by organizing musical concerts and event in 

the historic carol theatre in the center of Chestertown. 

(Can you put the attached schedule of events 

under this? 

St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

Being held March 11th, 2017, put on your green 

and enjoy a classic small town parade at just the 

time of year where people are yearning to get out of the house an 

get together. Located in downtown Chestertown with bagpipers, high 

school bands, decorative floats, bounce houses, food and fire trucks! 

Taste of the Tri-Lakes and Memory Tree Lighting 


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JOHNSBURG – RIVERS, RAILS, TEDDY, 

TREASURES & TRAILS 

Johnsburg lies at the heart of the 

Adirondacks, where the rails came 

to an end over a century ago. Teddy 

Roosevelt rode through the wilderness 

to catch a train when he learned that 

the death of McKinley had made him 

President. Inside Gore Mountain lies a 

treasure trove of garnet, which visitors 

can dig for themselves on a Garnet 

Mine Tour. Trails run everywhere: 

down the face of Gore Mountain 

and throughout the Siamese Ponds 

Wilderness Area. 

Every one of the six hamlets in town 

has its own appeal. Johnsburg came 

first in 1790. North River grew up 

around the garnet mining industry. 

Bakers Mills hosted famous summer 

visitors like Rudolf Valentino. 

Wevertown’s historic homes cluster 

about the cemetery where the town’s 

founder, John Thurman, is buried. 

North Creek has restored the historic 

Depot as a museum, with interpretive 

exhibits to tell the local stories. 

No matter what the season, there’s 

always a reason to visit the Town of 

Johnsburg. Winter is a wonderland 

of downhill and cross-country skiing, 

snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing 

and back country skiing. Gore 

Mountain makes snow with Hudson 

River water all winter long. Spring 

run-off fills the river with whitewater, 

and the rafting season continues 

throughout the summer and fall, with 

trips for all ages and abilities. Recently, 

Iowa Pacific Holdings became the new 

scenic train operator with excursions 

from North Creek to Saratoga 

connecting to Amtrak and beyond. 

Themed events, ski packages, gondola 

rides and free shuttle system wait your 

arrival. 

johnsburgny.com 

Whitewater rafting on the mighty Hudson River, Spring, Summer & Fall. 

Courtesy of Jim Swedberg 

V.P. Theordore 

Roosevelt learned 

of his Presidency, 

in the early hours 

of September 14, 

1901, on the 

platforms of 

the North Creek 

Train Station. 

Courtesy of North Creek 

Depot Museum 

Scenic Train Rides along the 

majestic Hudson River. 

Courtesy of Upper Hudson River Railroad 

Gore Mountain’s 

Hudson River snowmaking 

system offers skiing in fall, 

winter, and spring. 

Courtesy of Shawn Holes 

The Town of Johnsburg was formed 

April 16, 1805 from the town of 

Thurman. In 1788 John Thurman, 

a wealthy New York City merchant, 

bought from the state government 

25,200 acres of Township #12 of 

the Totten and Crossfield Purchase. 

The first clearing took place about 

1790 on Elm Hill, located one 

mile south of today’s hamlet of 

Johnsburg. This name was taken 

from Thurman’s given name and was 

spelled Johnsburgh until 1893. With 

the arrival of the railroad, which 

parallels the Hudson River from 

Tawahus to Saratoga transportation 

was revolutionized and North Creek 

developed into the main business 

center for the township. Garnet 

mining continues today by the Barton 

Mines Corp., who supplied the corner 

stone to the 911 Freedom Tower. On 

June 10, 2011, Iowa Pacific became 

the new scenic train operator with 

hopes of adding the capability of 

freight. Owners look forward to 

revitalizing the tracks to Tahawus. 

The Hudson River Watershed 

All Warren County townships have a 

portion of their land that drains into 

the Upper Hudson River. 

The geographically largest town 

in Warren County is entirely in 

the Hudson River Watershed. An 

abundance of streams flow to the 

Hudson River, Mill Creek and 

North Creek as examples, while 

from the Siamese Ponds Wilderness, 

the beginnings of the East Branch 

of the Sacandaga River form. If you 

don’t know, the Great Sacandaga’s 

waters enter the Hudson River at the 

boundary of Hadley and Lake Luzerne. 

– Warren County Soil & Water 

Town of Johnsburg 

Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm 


North Creek NY 12853 

(518) 251-2421 

Town Supervisor: Ron Vanselow 



johnsburg 

The Historic Town of Jonsburg is a four-season Adirondack destination 

located along the Hudson River and surrounding NY’s premier ski 

destination—Gore Mountain. You can trace the Town of Johnsburg’s 

history back to hearty settlers who made a living logging, mining and 

running tanneries. Today, the Town of Johnsburg is a lively oasis and 

perfect jumping off spot to explore the Adirondacks. 

Year round, visitors will enjoy exploring the seven Hamlets that make 

up the town—Wevertown, Riparius, Sodom, Garnet Lake, Bakers Mills, 

North River and North Creek. North Creek is the most visible Town of 

Johnsburg hamlet due to its Main Street with quaint shops, restaurants 

and a historic train station with service to Saratoga. The Tannery Pond 

Community Center in North Creek offers theater, concerts and gallery 

displays. 

In winter, thousands of skiers trek to Gore Mountain which offers the 

largest vertical drop in the eastern US. The spring thaw releases Maple 

sap and the chance to see area Sugar Houses producing real Maple syrup. 

The spring also brings migrating birds back to the forests and birdwatchers 

flock to the area. Adventure seekers also flock to the area for the 

white water rafting and kayaking on the Hudson River. 

Summer brings warm days and cool nights to the region and campers, 

hikers, boaters and other vacationers who find the Town of Johnsburg is 

the perfect Adirondack location. Changing leaf colors transforms the 

Town of Johnsburg into a fall foliage destination. Visitors can take the 

Gore Mountain gondola and view the fall splendor throughout the Adirondacks. 

For more information about the Town of Johnsburg, visit www.gorechamber.com 

or call 518-251-2612. 

www.tannerypondcenter.org 

“Jack and the Beanstalk” 

Seagle Colony’s Children’s Opera 

July 12, 10 AM 

“the Best of Broadway” 

Adirondack Lakes Summer Theatre Festival 

July 16, 7:30 PM 

reBecca kelly Ballet 

Adirondack theme program 

July 24: 3 PM 

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Tannery Pond Community Center provides 

educational, cultural, recreational and social 

opportunities for all ages. 

lake GeorGe Music festival 

Piano Mania! 

August 21: 1 PM 

eMilio solla Quintet Bien sur! 

Latin:tango and salsa 

October 7: 7:30 PM 

holiday celeBration 

December 3: 7 PM; December 4: 2 PM 

Widlund Gallery Imaginative Spirit This art glass 

was designed and created in 1991 by Arthur Carrara 

(1914-1995), architect of Chicago & Whitewater, 

WI for the entrance to “The Organic Tradition,” an 

architectural exhibition in Chicago’s Terra Museum 

of American Art. It is a gift to the Tannery Pond 

Community Center from Will & Nan Hudnot Clarkson. 

June 29, 2002 


woody Pines 

Roots Music, Ragtime, Country Blues, Viperbilly 

Swing 

December 28: 7:30 PM 

tannery Pond community center 

228 Main Street – Box 54, North Creek, NY 12853 

518 251-2505 • director@tannerypondcenter.org 


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Whitewater Rafting | Hiking | Paddling | Mountain Biking | Downhill Skiing | Tubing 

XC Skiing | Nature Watching | Scenic Train Rides | Garnet Mine Tours | Festivals | Concerts 

Art | Unique Shopping | Great Restaurants | Diverse Lodging 

Hooper Mine 

Garnet mining is an important 

part of the history of the Gore 

Mountain region. And, a few minutes 

north of North Creek, are several 

abandoned garnet mines. One 

abandoned mine, Hooper Mine 

near Garnet Hill Lodge, is a perfect 

hike for families with young children or adults who aren’t up for a 

prolonged adventure. The hike to the mine is a short one and is a 

great place to explore ADK mining history. 

The hike starts at the Garnet Hill Lodge Adventure (ski/bike) 

Center’s parking lot in North River. From there it’s a few hundred 

vertical feet up, on an old road that ends at a great outcropping of 

rock overlooking Thirteenth Lake. The trail is very well marked but 

the Garnet Hill staff will give you a map if you need one. Once in 

the mine, you can take home any garnet rock you find. 

The garnet from North River is prized for the way it fractures, 

making it very valuable for abrasives like sandpaper. In 1878, the 

Barton family began mining on the backside of Gore Mountain. 

Twenty years later, Frank Hooper started his mining operation here, 

near Balm of Gilead Mountain. Barton’s new mining site on Ruby 

Mountain can be seen from the top of the old mine. 

To find the Hooper Mine Trail, travel north out of North Creek 

on Rt. 28. In North River, turn left onto Thirteenth Lake Rd, following 

the signs to Garnet Hill Lodge. You’ll be making a left hand 

turn to reach the Lodge off of Thirteenth Lake Rd., but then when 

you get into Garnet Hill’s property, follow the signs to their Adventure 

Center by bearing right. The Hooper Mine trail head starts 

a few hundred feet from the Adventure Center. If the Adventure 


Center is not open, there is a map to the mines posted on the side of 

the building. 

Peaked 

Mountain 

Peaked is a modest sized 

mountain located northwest 

of Thirteenth Lake that offers 

great 360 degree views 

of the surrounding forest, 

lakes, hills and mountains. 

The trailhead is at the parking lot for public access to Thirteenth 

Lake which is reached by taking Thirteenth Lake Road off of Route 

28 north of North Creek. 

For the start of the trip, you have two options. You can hike the 

trail that runs beside Thirteenth Lake or, in the summer, you can canoe 

or kayak the first stretch (just beyond the boulders on the shoreline 

near where a creek comes down into the lake). In the winter, 

you can walk across the lake on snowshoes when the lake is frozen. 

After 0.8 miles along the lake, the trail turns away from Thirteenth 

Lake and follows a stream valley with a gentle grade. In an 

additional two miles, the trail reaches the shore of Peaked Mountain 

Pond, a small pond at the base of the steepest portion of the mountain. 

Note, due to the animal activity in the pond, watch out for 

leeches! 

On the far side of the pond, the final ascent begins and climbs 

steeply with a gain of 675 feet in about a half mile. It is a rocky 

scramble up the top of Peaked, but once you summit the mountain, 

take time to savor the 360 degree view of the ADKs. 


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Homemade Soups, Gourmet Sandwiches, 

Muffins, Pies, Cakes, Cookies & More! 

Eat in or take out 

All cakes, fillings and butter creams are made from scratch 

using real butter, pure extracts, natural cocoa, fresh eggs & cream. 

And, we make decadent Custom Wedding Cakes 

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260 Main Street, North Creek, NY • 518-251-5959 

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Exceptional 

Lodging in the 

Adirondacks 

264 Main St. North Creek, NY 12853 

518.251.2451 

Sure we’re located in the heart of all 

Adirondack Mountain activities including skiing, 

we really can’t blame it if you decide to stay inside. 

located within the town of North Creek featuring~ 

Gas wood stoves, Private Jacuzzis, Great Room,WiFi, 

Game tables,walk to restaurants & shops, 1 mile from 

ROLL OUT OF BED AND GO 

RAFTING, FISHING or SKIING! 

adirondackalpinelodge.com 

Adirondack Spirits 

Fine Wines 

& Liquors 

You’re invited to our 

Wine Tastings 

Every Saturday 

from 2pm–6pm 

Enjoy a Free Sample of our 

Wine of the Week 

Join our 

Customer Loyalty 

Program for Monthly Discounts! 

Red Tag Discounts 

Offering even more savings! 

10% OFF 

Any wine by the case 

Mix and Match 

Your favorite brand 

name liquors at 

warehouse prices! 

Chilled wines 

available 

A 

lways 

personal 

service 

Monday–Thursday 9:30–8pm 

Friday & Saturday 9:30–9pm 

July and August, Sundays 12–6pm 

Main St., North Creek, NY 

Next to Tops Grocery 

All credit cards accepted 

518-251-3898 

AdirondackSpirits@frontiernet.net 



Dillon Hill 

INN & CABINS 

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Cozy rooms & cabins on a beautiful, quiet property 

Make a reservation today: 518-251-2912 

www.DillonHill.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rail Bike Operation to Start 

this Summer out of North Creek 

Station 

Renegade Railriders is pleased to announce that they are partnering 

with the Saratoga & North Creek Railway to operate recreational rail 

bikes in the summer of 2017 out of North Creek. “We are really excited 

to launch this exceptionally fun family activity and open up a stretch of 

track that hasn’t been accessible to the general public for decades.” said 

Robert Harte of Renegade Railriders. For the summer of 2016 Renegade 

Railriders will offer demonstrations of their rail bikes on specific weekends; 

however, the official launch will be in the spring of 2017. 

Harte, along with partner Gustaf Kamp, began Renegade Railriders 

with the desire to have people experience the rails in the Adirondack High 

Peaks in a completely different way. Gus has loved exploring the rails and 

nature since he was a young boy and believes rail biking provides a great 

opportunity for people of all abilities to experience railroading and the 

outdoors from a fascinating perspective. “We took a test run recently and 

we were cruising down the Boreas (River) and I looked at Rob and said 

that our riders are going to be amazed.” 

Renegade Railrider customers will begin their journey from North 

Creek deep into the woods near Moose Pond Club Road. Once there, our 

riders will strap into the comfortable seats of a sleek, new Renegade Railrider. 

These rail bikes are not the first to be designed or built in America 

– that has occurred since the 1880’s yet Gus and codesigner David Young 

have revolutionized them for the unique needs of the North American rail 

market. 

Two guides will escort the riders down from the confluence of 

Vanderwhacker Creek and the Boreas River, eventually gliding across the 


railway’s Hudson River bridge. This leisurely ride on the tracks weaves 

through the pristine forests of Essex and Hamilton Counties without leaving 

a trace. The allrail tour is three hours of backwoods adventure from 

start to finish. 

“Basically, the run is all downhill with incredible natural vistas,” 

says Harte, “and when you travel over the Hudson River trestle for the 

first time and see the river stretch out in both directions for miles into 

the mountains it feels like you’re in a fairytale.” If you would like more 

information call Renegade Railriders at (518) 2612007. 

The company’s plans include a five year lease agreement with Saratoga 

& North Creek Railway pending final reviews of their operations 

with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). “We are confident the 

whole experience from start to finish is something that people will never 

forget.” said Kamp. 


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Anything but Ordinary! 

An Adirondack regional museum housed in the 

historic 1872 train depot. 

Watch for 2016 Fun-Raisers 

Hudson River Townhomes 

The Historic Dr. Lee House 

Scan 

code to 

learn 

more 

5 Railroad Place, North Creek, NY 

Museum is open Sat. & Sun., in June 

Open Fri.-Sun. July 4 – October 10 12–3:30 

Call 251-5842 for information about private tours 

www.northcreekdepotmuseum.com 

If these platforms could talk! 

Admission is free, donations sincerely appreciated. 

For more information about the museum call 518-251-5842 

 

Buy 1 Pound of Fudge, Get ½ Pound FREE 

Fresh Fudge 

Soft Serve Ice Cream 

Adirondack Sweets 

Maple Products 

Novelty Candy 

Jelly Belly 

Cold Drinks 

276 Main Street, North Creek, NY • 518-260-3251 

MooseMudFudge.com 

Former Military Owned and Operated! 


A sweet, new shop in 

downtown North Creek, 

with an old-time feel. 

We make our own fresh 

fudge on site in a variety 

of fl avors. 

Stop in today for your 

FREE FUDGE SAMPLE 

and take advantage of our 

Buy 1 Pound, 

Get ½ Pound FREE 

Special! 

Two Bedrooms include: 

• Serta Plush Queen Mattresses 

• Arts & Crafts Furniture 

• Custom Made Bedding & Window Treatments 

• All linens and Quoizel Lighting 

Gourmet Kitchen includes: 

• High End Appliances 

• Custom Hand built Mission Cabinets 

• Custom Concrete Counter tops 

• Wood floors, Keurig & espresso coffee maker 

New ceramic bath complete with linens and Butlers 

Pantry with new Samsung stackable washer & dryer. 

The Reading Room is filled with Adirondack Books, 

Puzzles & Games plus TV and Dish Network. 

Chair and 1/2 opens to single pull-out sleeper. 

Leather Morris Chairs & Fireplace in Living Area. 

Interior Design & Furnishings by Adirondack Interiors & 

Abode Home Furnishings 

For More Information and to see our YouTube Video 

of the townhome go to 

www.HudsonRiverTradingCo.com 

or call at 518.251.4461. 

Ask for Laurie Prescott Arnheiter. 


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Located in an historic bank, Poiema 

and the Vault, is a unique shop reflecting 

the owner’s interpretation of beauty 

and interior design. Through a carefully 

curated inventory, the shop carries locally 

made as well as items from all over the 

world. We try to bridge the gap between 

trendy and classic to encompass what is 

timeless, whimsical, and lovely. Poiema, 

from the Greek, means ‘work of art’ or 

‘work of one’s hand.’ 

ALL NATURAL SOAPS 

ORGANIC TEA 

JEWELRY • LINENS 

WOMEN’S ACCESSORIES CLOTHING• FINE ART 

Find classes & workshops listed on 

Facebook 

Everyone loves an outlet! 

And now you can browse in the newest outlet at 290 Main Street in North Creek! 

You will find lots of “on sale” treasures, from rustic furniture that needs some TLC, to hightech 

resort clothing, to over-runs and discontinued items. Great brands are what Hudson 

River Trading Co. is known for, and now you can shop from 20–40% off MSRP. 

Footwear by: 

Dansko • Sanita • Eastland 

Bear Paw • Jambu • Teva 

Resort Clothing by: 

Woolrich • Royal Robbins 

White Sierra • Life is Good 

Not Your Daughters Jeans 

Nomadic Traders • Isis 

Open daily at 9:30 am 

Housewares, books, accessories, & lots lots more 

Visit our original store while you’re here, featuring over 6,000 square feet of shopping pleasures. 

www.HudsonRiverTradingCo.com • 518-251-4461 



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Don’t stay near the mountain. 

Stay on the mountain. 

Ski Bowl Village 

at Gore Mountain 

Single Family Homes ∞ Winter and Summer Rentals 

For Sale and Rent ∞ 2–5 Bedroom Townhouses 

Adjacent to the Hudson Triple and Ski Bowl Park 

79 Ski Bowl Road, North Creek, NY 

Ski-in / 

Ski-out 

518-Ski-Bowl (518-754-2695) 

www.SkiBowlVillage.com 



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SKY-HIGH 

ADVENTURES 

Reach new heights this summer at Gore 

Mountain! Pick between a wide selection of 

activities that range from chill to thrill. 

For zero-sweat panoramas, the scenic 

Northwoods Gondola will whisk you to the top 

of stunning Bear Mountain. Visit the observation 

deck and labyrinth for great photos. 

Catch big air on the bungee trampoline, 

get vertical on the rock wall, and navigate 

the inflatable obstacle course. Top off 

your mini golf and disc golf games with ice 

cream, a cold one, or a tasty lunch from 

the Open Pit Grille. 

Adrenaline junkies will love our downhill 

mountain biking trails and skills park. Bike 

camps teach new and intermediate riders 

ages 10+ techniques and tricks. 

Pick up a new hobby during our artistic 

workshops in photography on September 

17th or basket weaving on September 24th. 

Sign up for the 5K Leaf Cruncher on 

October 1st and don’t miss the free, family 

fun Harvest Fest October 8th and 9th! 

RUMOR HAS IT... 

SKI Magazine recently presented Gore 

Mountain with the prestigious Golden 

Eagle award, the most esteemed 

recognition for overall environmental 

excellence by a ski area. Read about our 

exciting 15,000-panel solar power project 

and other green initiatives online. 

Don’t miss the season pass price 

deadline! Adult season passes are 

available from just $399 until August 12th. 

The 16/17 season will debut our new Nordic 

trail system at the North Creek Ski Bowl 

equipped with lighting, grooming, and 

snowmaking. All season passes and lift 

tickets will include access to this new terrain! 

THE OFF-SEASON IS ON! 

Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 4pm 

July 23 - October 9 

(518) 251-2411 

North Creek, NY 

GOREMOUNTAIN.COM 



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Lawn & Garden Supplies 

Electrical Supplies • Pre-built Stairs 

Hardware • Lumber • Plywood 

Insulation • Mason Supplies 

Household Supplies 

Custom Roof Trusses 

Kitchen & Bath Design 

Pre-finished Paneling 

Rental Equipment 

Treated Lumber • Roofing • Paint 

Sheetrock • Screen Repair 

Floor Coverings • Plumbing Fixtures 

Windows & Doors 

Propane Tank Refill 



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For those late-night snackers: Burgers, Soups, & Salads 

Full Bar • Local Breweries • Blackboard Specials 

We’ll serve you the burger your 

doctor doesn’t want you to have! 

THE BARKING SPIDER 

518.251.9911 • 302 Main St., North Creek, NY 

Music By The River Series 2016 

The annual summer Music by the River free concert series 

begins this year on Saturday July 16. Summer concerts will take 

place at Riverfront Park on Railroad Place on the banks of the 

Hudson River from 6-9pm on July 16 & 30, and August 13 & 27. 

Bring chairs, blankets, coolers or whatever you need for an evening 

of great music. Music by the River is sponsored by the North 

Creek Business Alliance with help from Town Of Johnsburg Occupancy 

Tax. 

July 16th–Mojo Dawgs • The Mojo Dawg are modern Blues 

on the edge of rock featuring strong vocals, powerhouse guitar 

and a rhythm section providing hip shaking grooves. 

July 30th–Stony Creek Band • For over 40 years, the Stony 

Creek Band has been one of the most enduringly popular musical 

groups in the northeastern United States. The Stony Creek Band 

has thrilled generations of fans with its high energy blend of rock, 

folk, country and bluegrass. 

August 13–Cold Chocolate • Cold Chocolate is a fresh and 

exciting Americana band with a unique sound that fuses bluegrass 

and folk with a dash of funk. With original tunes and technical 

prowess, this trio from Boston is mesmerizing audiences with guitar, 

upright bass, percussion, and three-part harmony. 

August 8th–Lazy Suns • If you took the Flying Burrito Brothers, 

the Beatles, Townes Van Zandt, Tom Petty, Hank Williams 

and put them all together in a stewing pot to simmer you would 

have the Lazy Suns. 

Marc and Rick played together in the Tern Rounders. Rick 

knew Jeff from their days in Coal Palace Kings. Some of the guys 

played with Nick in the Sidewinders. 

All the guys knew Ed from the 

Ed Jahn Band. Coming together in 

2010, but no strangers to the stage 

or wide audiences, the Lazy Suns 

features five seasoned musicians 

and singer-songwriters who have 

spent most of their lives performing 

all over the United States. 



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20km Trails 

Designed 

Just for Mt. 

Biking! 

Mt. Bike! 

Ski Bowl Park | North Creek 

Hike The Schaffer Trail up to Gore Mt. - waterfalls, 

and beautiful views. Maps/Info VisitNorthCreek.com 

Bike The new Ski Bowl Park Trails - Flow trials for 

all ability levels! Maps/Video UpperHudsonTrails.org 

Backcountry Ski Trails including Raymond 

Brook Trail and the “Ride Up - Ski Down” Shuttle 

Bus - North Creek Business Alliance 

VisitNorthCreek.com | UpperHudsonTrails.org 


Ski Bowl Park Trail 

System 2016 

k1 Mile From 

Gore Mt! 

The Ski Bowl Park in North Creek is a four season destination. 

In the spring, summer and fall it is the starting point for 15 miles of 

hiking trails and 15 Kilometers of single track mtn. bike trails. In the 

winter the Park is operated by Gore Mtn. Ski Center which runs two 

lifts, the Hudson Chair and the Village Lift, to service great terrain 

and connect with the rest of Gore Mtn.’s alpine ski center. In addition 

to alpine skiing Gore Mtn. Ski Center makes snow and grooms trails 

for Nordic Skiing in the Bowl. The Park’s trail system also connects 

to 10 miles of “ride up, ski down” backcountry ski trails that have 

shuttle service provided by the North Creek Business Alliance on 

snowy weekends in the winter. Snowshoeing is available on the Ski 

Bowl Loop and Ski Bowl Connector trails. 

For the snowless six months of the 

year bikers and hikers have access to 

some incredible experiences. Don’t 

worry about getting lost the trail system 

has kiosks with large maps at the 

entrances and you-are-here maps at 

key locations on the Ski Bowl Loop 

and color coded trail markers on each 

trail. 

Bikers - Have 15 Kilometers of single track riding designed 

to give the intermediate and experts a variety of challenging experiences. 

1. Ski Bowl Loop Trail is the single track multi use trail that allows 

you access to the bike specific trails up on the mountain 

and to Main Street by 

way of the underpass on 

the Carol Thomas Trail 

to a cold beer and dinner 

in town. 

2. Trails Hoot and Alternative 

provide classic flowing 

single track with rock rides and 

lots of alternative lines. 

3. Heart Brake requires the 

technical expertise and physical fitness that old school experts enjoy. 

4. The Long Trail is the newest addition to the system and has 

the banks, rollers, tree gaps and momentum drops to make it your 

favorite ride. 

5. Ski Bowl Connector Trail climbs up to the Lower Raymond 

Brook Trail, with Lower Raymond Brook being a very fast expert 

downhill trail ending at the Rt. 28 trailhead which means 

you should ride down the north end of main street to get some 

cold hydration after the thrilling decent. 

6. On-the-Rocks is a sessions 

trail that has many technical 

rock riding challenges 

which insures you won’t 

ride it all the first time. 

7. Snakes Tongue Natural 

Terrain Park trails Mo 

and Curly have the momentum 

drops and high 

banked turns that will up your 

adrenalin level. 

8. New trail and upgrades are being added each year to give riders 

more riding and challenges. 

Hikers–Have 15 miles of trail to experience beautiful waterfalls, 

views and micro environment. 

1. The Schaefer Trail leads to beautiful streamside experiences 

of the waterfalls on Roaring Brook, which got its name for a 

reason, mountain view at the Reservoir and historic experience 

of walking through Ive’s Dam which was the hub of the 1930’s 

“ride up, ski down” trails. From Ive’s Dam you climb to the 

summit of Gore Mtn. to experience one of the best views of the 

southern Adirondacks. 

2. The Rabbit Pond Trail allows a nice loop walk when combined 

with the Schaefer Trail below the Reservoir and Ski Bowl Connector 

below the Raymond Brook Trail. 

3. The Ski Bowl Connector Trail is a easy uphill stroll which follow 

along the outlet of Rabbit Pond for a good portion of its 

length and then gives a good view of a large beaver pond before 

meeting up with the Raymond Brook Trail. 

4. The Raymond Brook Trail leads you up into the mountains 

on the backcountry ski trail. It is a little rough but will lead 

you to the Siamese Ponds Wilderness and Garnet Hill once 

you cross the Barton Mines Road. 

VisitNorthCreek.org 


Garnet History 

The Town of Johnsburg enjoyed a “garnet-rush” 

starting back in 1878 when Henry Hudson Barton came to North 

Creek in search of a better abrasive. Miners, prospectors and 

geologists explored the mountains of Johnsburg and adjacent 

Indian Lake. The target of their search was the rich deposits of 

garnet commonly knows as the “Adirondack Ruby” the official 

NYS gem stone. Like the diamond, garnet can serve dual roles. 

If it is a clear, uncracked crystal, it can be faceted to produce a 

beautiful gem stone, if imperfect, garnet can make an excellent 

industrial abrasive. With the help of local people, Barton found 

an outstanding source of garnet on Gore Mountain. 

After Barton’s visit, garnet was no longer 

a curiosity, but rather a valuable product to be 

mined and used commercially as an abrasive. 

The discovery provided a long term supply 

of the hardest commercial quality garnet ever 

found in the world. With good management, this 

allowed Barton to be the only garnet mining company 

to continue its existence as an important business 

contributing to the economy of Johnsburg. During 

the “hey-days” of garnet mining 

there 

were over 300 people 

involved in the various garnet 

mining activities. Besides Gore 

Mountain many small “handpicking” 

mines were found and mined 

for short periods. The garnet from North Creek 

area is almost as hard as a diamond and it fractures 

into a multitude of sharp cutting edges. As an 

abrasive, garnet has dominated the industrial market 

for over 130 years. 

Today it is possible to visit the world famous 

historic garnet mine site and treasure hunt for your 

own precious garnet gemstones. A talented staff 

conducts the tour on the hour that begins with an 

informative lecture on the history and the geology of 

the Barton Mines and is followed up with instructions 

on how to identify and find your own garnet treasures! 

It is so much fun for all ages! For the shopper, 

exploring the old fashion mineral shop that was 

built in the early 1900’s is another treasure hunting 

experience. The shop is filled with fabulous garnet 

jewelry, garnet gifts for home decorating, science 

and nature 

toys, and 

so much 

more. This 

is a great 

Adirondack 

experience 

you should 

not miss. 

Left on 13th 

Lake Road 

1.5 miles to right 

on Casterline 

Rd. and Garnet 

Studio. 

Strike it 

rich! 

Fun for all 

ages! 

518-251-2706 

Visit our site or scan for coupons » 

Explore the mine. 

GARNET MINE 

TOURS 

garnetminetours.com 

Discover your own precious garnets. 

Learn about mining history & geology. 

Shop the Gore Mountain Mineral Shop: 

jewelry, gems, science & nature toys 

Open through Labor Day: 

Monday – Saturday: 9:30 – 5 

Sunday: 11 – 5 

Open fall weekends after Labor Day 

through Sunday, October 9, 2016 

Directions: Northway Exit 23 to Rt. 9, north 

on Rt. 9 through Warrensburg. 

Left onto Rt. 28 for approximately 21 miles to 

North River. 

Left on paved Barton Mines Road for 5 miles 

to the Garnet Mine Tours. 

Only 35 minutes 

from Lake George! 

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rafting 

hiking 

snowmobiling 

Indian Lake 

www.indian-lake.com 

1-800-328-LAKE 

kayaking 

HIKING 

Indian Lake has over 100 miles 

of hiking trails for most ages and 

abilities. Hike the Adirondacks the 

Indian Lake Way with our 4-3-2-1 

Challenge! Select 10 hikes and receive 

a custom made badge when you complete them all. Stop at 

the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce information building on 

Main Street to get your 4-3-2-1 Challenge form and hiking map. 

QUEEN OF HIKES 

OK Slip Falls is the new Queen of all hikes, being one of the 

highest waterfalls in the Adirondacks. The parking area for OK 

Slip Falls located almost 8 miles east of downtown Indian Lake 

on Route 28. Hiking round trip is 6.4 miles. You should allow at 

least a half-day for this hike, especially if you want to linger at 

the falls viewing area or spend time taking lots of pictures along 

the way. 

SNOWMOBLING 

Indian Lake forms the hub of 

Adirondack snowmobiling with 

access to over 1000 miles of 

groomed snowmobile trails. Our 

central location makes Indian Lake 

an ideal place to start and finish 

your snowmobiling adventure. Abundant snowfall often gives us 


a long snowmobiling season from December well into March. Accurate 

and honest snowmobile trail condition reports are always 

available at www.ilsnow.com 

LAKES, PONDS 

AND RIVERS 

Our region is speckled with 

dozens of lakes, ponds and rivers 

that offer scenic fishing, kayaking 

and canoeing opportunities. Indian 

Lake is well known as the White 

Water Capital of New York State, with timed water releases from 

Lake Abanakee to ensure quality rafting from spring to autumn. 

Power boating can be enjoyed on Blue Mountain Lake and Indian 

Lake. 

CABINS, COTTAGES AND CAMPSITES: 

Indian Lake has quaint cottages and cabins with real Adirondack 

charm that people have stayed at for generations. Many of 

them are on the lake or have scenic 

mountain views. You can find 

them at www.indian-lake.com. We 

are also the home of three New 

York State Public Campgrounds 

at Lake Durant, Lewey Lake and 

Indian Lake Islands. 


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Your community 

screen & stage 

Movies 

Weekends Sept – June 

July & August 

Tues – Sun 

$5 adult & kids 

Concerts 

June 19, 2 pm: 

Northern Lights Irish 

and Folk Music 

July 7, 7:30 pm: 

Last Daze 

INDIAN LAKE THEATER 

July 28, 7:30 pm: 

The Red Violin 

August 6, 7:30 pm: 

Garland Jeffreys 

13 West Main Street, Indian Lake 

518-648-5950 

info@indianlaketheater.org 

www.indianlaketheater.org 

Selling gifts & country decor to make your home 

or office beautiful ~ Stars, Plates, Centerpieces, 

Candles, Signs, Baskets, and so much more! 

Open Mon – Sat 9 am – 5 pm 

Corner of Rt. 28 & 30, Indian Lake 

518-648-5717 

The 7th Annual Great Adirondack 

Moose Festival • Our Flagship Event! 

Pine’s Countr y Store 

CAMPING 

Mats, Tents, Tarps 

Fuel, Sleeping Bags 

Rainwear, Propane 

Coleman Products 

True Value Hardware with 

“A Little Bit of Everything” 

SALES & RENTALS 

Bike’s, Mowers, 

Kid Carriers, Tools, 

Kayaks & SUP’s 

Snowshoes & MORE 

FOOTWEAR 

Hi-Tech Hiking Boots 

Wigwam Socks 

Sandals & Flip-Flops 

Aqua Shoes 

Fishing, Beach & Boating Supplies 

Hardware, Gifts & Crafts 

Deer Food • Bird Food • Souvenirs • Tees & Sweats 

Housewares • Life Vests • All-Weather Clothing From Head to Toe 

And Much More... 

“Downtown” Indian Lake, NY • Junction Routes 28 & 30 

Open 7 Days a Week 

The 7th Annual Great Adirondack Moose Festival (GAMF) 

will be held in Indian Lake, September 24 and 25, 2016 and 

is sponsored by the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce. The 

Moose Festival features programs, games, contests, exhibitions, 

guided tours and hikes and shopping. The half-ton Moose is 

making a come-back in the Adirondacks, one may even spot a 

moose during the weekend. 

The GAMF is designed to offer visitors of all ages a purely Adirondack 

experience as a two day destination event. This year’s 

GAMF will feature Adirondack style and moose themed activities 

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518-648-5212 • www.pinescs.com 


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Abanakee Studios 

1.800.441.RAFT 

6127 NY 28, Indian Lake, NY 12842 

Located on the shores of Lake Abanakee in a turnof-the-century 

barn, we are home to the Rookery 

Gallery, Abanakee Workshops, and a variety of 

collectibles and unique gifts. Take a break by a lake 

and experience the Adirondacks like never before. 

The best whitewater rafting in NY 

top-notch equipment 

best safety record in the industry 

experienced, licensed and certified guides 

group rates available 

mid-week and weekend trips from April to October 

you will be treated to a barbecue after 

your whitewater adventure 

Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thu – Tue (closed Wed) 

Rt. 28 & LaVergne Rd., Indian Lake • 518-648-5013 

www.abanakeestudios.com 

www.adventuresportsrafting.com 

Authentic Mexican Restaurant 

& South of the border decor 

within a rustic setting 

Hours 

Jul & Aug: Mon – Sat, 5 – 8:45 pm 

Jun & Sep: Thu – Sun, 5 – 8:30 pm 

Winter: Weekends 

Reservations welcome 

Air-conditioned with wifi 

Contact 

chilinights.com 

6303 NYS Rt. 30, Indian Lake, NY 

518-648-5832 

Menu FAVORITES 

Entrees from $7 – 22 

Jalapeños rellenos 

8 oz NY strip or sirlion steaks 

Shrimp chimichanga 

Spinach & mushroom quesadilla 

Fajitas 

Lobster quesadilla (when available) 

Stuffed chilies (med) 

Vegetarian dishes & children’s 

menu available 

Beverages 

Beer, margaritas, wines, cocktails, 

tequilas 



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ADIRONDACK LAKES 

CENTER FOR THE ARTS 

www.adirondackarts.org 

Discover more about the place you love. The Adirondack Museum 

experience includes something for everyone. Explore the 

region’s iconic boats, indigenous arts, rustic furniture, sporting 

equipment, and art inspired by the mountainous landscape. Step 

inside a nineteenth-century hotel. See the view from the Whiteface 

Mountain fire tower. Feed the rainbow trout and brookies. 

Watch a Mohawk basketmaker at work. Write on a slab in a oneroom 

schoolhouse. Hike to historic Minnow Pond. There’s more 

to discover around every corner! 

Join us on Mondays in July and August for Museum Monday 

Nights, with extended hours until 7:30 p.m., and a series of Monday 

Evening Lectures featuring fascinating Adirondack topics. 

The Lake View Café has a spectacular view. It’s the perfect 

spot to take a break, with cold and hot entrée options, kids’ selections, 

and plenty of items to satisfy your sweet tooth. The Lake 

View Café is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

When you visit the Adirondack Museum this season, explore 

four NEW special exhibitions: 

“A Sneak Peek at 2017: The Adirondack Experience:” 

Find out what’s in store for the museum’s 60th anniversary! 

See the latest designs, intriguing artifacts, and interactive displays 

being prototyped in preparation for a new 18,000 square 

foot exhibition, “The Adirondack Experience,” opening in May 

of 2017! 

“Weaving a Legacy: Mohawk Basketry Traditions” 

Historical and contemporary baskets, tools, and materials. 

“A Sense of Place: Ellen Phelan’s Kenjockety” 

Nostalgic landscapes of the artist’s Lake Champlain estate. 

“Feathered Friends: Birder’s Byway” 

Learn about birds and birding in the Adirondacks. 

2016 Adirondack Museum Events 

Opening Day – Friday, May 20 

Made in the Adirondacks Fair – Saturday, July 23 

Benefit Gala – Saturday, July 30 

 

American Mountain Men 

– Friday and Saturday, August 12 and 13 

 

29th Annual Rustic Furniture Fair 

– Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11 

Antiques Show and Sale 

– Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18 

FallFest and Fiber Arts Fair – Saturday, October 1 

Last day of the 2016 season – Monday, October 10 


art, music, theatre, dance, sculpture, exhibits, crafts, writing, painting, classes - the arts center ... community. 

This Season, 

The Arts Center 

Has It All!! 

• Summer Theatre Festival - 

3 shows at 14 locations 

around the Adirondack Park 

• 6 Gallery Exhibits 

• 2nd and 3rd Saturday Activities - 

Concerts, Workshops, Events 

and More! 

Please visit www.adirondackarts.org for complete listings 

Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts 

PO Box 205, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812 

Phone (518) 352-7715 

www.adirondackarts.org 

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such as our very popular Moose Calling 

Contest, guided wilderness hikes to 

Helldiver Pond (a very popular area to 

spot a moose) and Castle Rock, Moose 

River Plains self guided driving wilderness 

tour, fly fishing and tying demonstrations, white water 

rafting, historic Blue Mountain Lake boat cruise, Old Fashion 

Turkey Shoot, Indian Lake Museum-Open House, Moose Caption 

Contest, Indian Lake Hamlet Historic Guided Tour, Count 

the Moose Scat Contest, Moosterpiece games and activities for 

children, North County Craft and Vendor Show in the Big Moose 

Tent and much more 

The Moose Calling Contest continues to be one of the Festival 

favorites and will be held with fun and sometimes bizarre and authentic 

hooting and hollering moose calls from adult and children 

contestants. Naturalist and author Ed Kanze will return as the contest 

master of ceremony and one of the official judges. The contest 

will be limited to two categories, adult and children and will be 

held at the Indian Lake Theater. Pre-registration is encouraged. 

The festival is also held during peak fall foliage. Most festival 

activities are free and do not require advance registration. 

For more information visit www.indian-lake.com or call (518) 

648-5636 or (518) 648-5112. Visitors are encouraged to pick up 

a copy of the Festival Program at the Chamber of Commerce and 

at several businesses around the Town during the event. Also, a 

full schedule of GAMF will be included on Facebook at “Great 

Adirondack Moose Festival.” 


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Learn more about upcoming programs and events at AdirondackMuseum.org 

Discover more about the place you love. 

24 buildings • 121 acres • 40,000 square feet of exhibitions 

Hike to historic Minnow Pond with an Adirondack 

Guide, meet a Mohawk basketmaker at work, enjoy 

the sunset over Blue Mountain Lake, and more. 

Coming up this season . . . 

Summer of ‘16 Music Fest [NEW!] Friday, July 8 

Made in the Adirondacks Fair Saturday, July 23 

Dog Days of Summer [RETURNING FAVORITE!] Saturday, August 6 

American Mountain Men Friday & Saturday, August 12 & 13 

29th Annual Rustic Furniture Fair Saturday & Sunday, September 10 & 11 

Antiques Show and Sale Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18 

FallFest and Fiber Arts Fair Saturday, October 1 

Open daily, 10 – 5, now through October 10, 2016 

AdirondackMuseum.org • (518) 352-7311 • 9097 State Route 30 • Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812 



Long Lake 

raquette Lake 

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Long Lake has events galore coming up in 2016, our community 

is a giant summer camp for all ages. We offer paddling 

adventures, hiking adventures, competitions, live music and fun 

ways to create life-long memories. You’ll make so many memories, 

you’ll book your return before you leave. We kick the summer 

off with a traditional 4th of July Celebration complete with 

fireworks in both Raquette Lake and Long Lake as well as Kids 

Games, Bed Races and Live Music with the Bad Chaperones on 

the Long Lake Town Beach. On July 16, look for the US Waterski 

Show Team to perform their competition-ready performance 

piece. Human pyramids, jumps, and death-defying stunts will be 

featured. The US Waterski Show Teams wows the crowd Saturday, 

July 16th, Long Lake Town Beach 1204 Main Street. Park 

and ride, parking will be available Long Lake Central School and 

a shuttle bus will be provided. Look for snacks and food sold on 

site. The fun Cardboard Box Floating Competition starts at 11am 

- 1pm so come to Long Lake and stay all day. 

Durant Days in Raquette 

Lake celebrates 

the birth of Great Camps 

Architecture. Our 

Adirondack region is 

steeped with history, the 

evolution of train travel, 

historic American Iconic 

financial titans and the 

birthplace of the American 

Vacation. Do not miss this opportunity to enjoy a dining 

cruise on Raquette and access to Great Camps only available during 

this exclusive weekend. Durant Days, August 5th - 7th. Call 

315.354-5532 for reservations for the WW Durant cruise. Saturday 

enjoy Live Music with a cappella group Wide Variety and a 

Boat Parade at 7pm followed by Fireworks. On Sunday take advantage 

of a 1/2 price tour of Great Camp Sagamore and Vespers 

on St. Huberts Isle. 

On Saturday, August 20th RondeauFest Music Festival returns 

to the Mt. Sabbatis Pavilion This year four bands are on 

the ticket. Each band has their own brand of rock and roll to 

showcase. Funk, 90’s, surf to country rock. Featured bands from 

Vermont include Sammich, and Uncle Jimmy. Popular returning 

favorites are Sons of Octomom featuring local legend, Eric Peter 

and the anchor band, Grit n Grace from Syracuse, NY featuring 

Dave Brown, formerly of the Fulton Chain Gang. Ticket prices 

hang low at $10 per person, kids under 18 are free. BBQ sold on 

site, coolers welcome, bonfire and local shuttle so you can park 

and ride. This event happens rain or shine! Get your dancing 

shoes on for a fun Adirondack Evening. 5pm - 10pm. Mt. Sabbatis 

Pavilion, 6 Pavilion Way, off of Deerland Road and South 

Hill Road, Long Lake, NY 12847 

For more information and complete schedule of events check 

us out at www.mylonglake.com or www.facebook.com/mylonglake 

Open year-round 

7 days a week, 

serving lunch & dinner 

from 11 am – 9 pm 

20 guest rooms 

518-624-3077 

Summer barbecues 

on Wednesdays 

and 

Saturdays 

www.adirondackhotel.com 

1245 Main St., Long Lake | 518-624-4700 



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SAGAMORE & SAIL 

Can you imagine the Adirondacks in the gilded age era when just 

one man owned literally hundreds of thousands of acres including all 

of Raquette Lake and its entire township? He was Thomas C. Durant, 

general manager of the Union Pacific Railroad. His fame derived 

from his success at pushing the Transcontinental Railroad from the 

East to Promontory Point. Too busy with his own work, he turned 

Raquette Lake development over to his son, William West Durant. 

Having spent his privileged youth in Europe, William visited the 

hunting and fishing camps of the European aristocracy and decided 

that the Adirondacks lent its woods, lakes, and mountains to similar 

grand estates. He arrived on Raquette Lake where he concentrated 

his efforts on Pine Knot, a camp that would eventually be owned 

by Collis P. Huntington, another Transcontinental RR man. William 

West Durant’s building legacy eventually included Camp Uncas 

(1895) owned by J.P. Morgan and Sagamore Lodge(1897) purchased 

in 1901 by Alfred G. Vanderbilt, the wealthiest young man in America. 

Altogether he built well over 100 buildings at the three camps 

and supported 200 workers year ‘round to construct roads, telegraph 

lines, the shortest standard gauge RR in the world, and two churches 

to serve the well-heeled guests who visited the three luxurious wilderness 

estates. 

William West Durant’s rampant spending on development of estates 

we now call Great Camps led to his bankruptcy; but his three 

camps remain and all boast National Historic Landmark status shining 

a spotlight on the tiny village of Raquette Lake. 

Honoring William West Durant’s name is the dine and cruise boat 

on Raquette Lake, the W.W. Durant. Cruising on Raquette Lake’s 99 

miles of shoreline where you will still see Durant’s original camp, 

it captures the ambience of an opulent, by-gone era by surrounding 

guests with wainscoting, stained and etched glass, gleaming brass, 

rich carpeting and polished oak, while, at the same time, offering 

the convenience and comfort of modern amenities. Raquette Lake 

Navigation Co. offers a variety of cruises from June through October. 

Cruise and dine experiences- including luncheon, dinner, Sunday 

Champagne Brunch cruises- all offer delectable menus planned 

and executed by CIA graduate Chef Jim Pohl and our trained kitchen 

staff. Scenic excursions allow the visitor to enjoy the scenery and 

history without dining (though snacks and beverages are available). 

Read what satisfied guests have written about their experience on the 

W.W. Durant at www.raquettelakenavigation.com. 

The Vanderbilts, Morgans, and other Captains of Industry “vacated” 

the stifling heat of New York City to vacation in their sumptuous 

Adirondack 

Camps. Great 

Camp Sagamore, 

a National Historic 

Landmark, offers 

2-hour guided 

tours daily from 

late June through 

Columbus Day. 

You will see the 

Main Lodge where guests still stay, the Dining Hall, the Bowling 

Alley, the Blacksmith’s Shop, the Barn and Carriage House. You’ll 

marvel at the rustic luxury enjoyed by the Vanderbilt family and be 

invited to ask why they thought their annual trips into the woods for 

over 50 years were so important. www.greatcampsagamore.org will 

give you a tantalizing taste of history. 

Visit both the W.W. Durant and Great Camp Sagamore for SAG- 

AMORE & SAIL. 


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www.townofminerva.com 

(518) 251-2869 

Minerva 

Visitors looking for a classic Adirondack vacation spot need 

to look no further than the town of Minerva. Located just 

minutes off the Northway in the Southern part of Essex County, 

NY Minerva has been a favorite year-round destination and base 

camp for Adirondack tourists since the late 1800’s. In fact, the 

word vacation was coined in the late 1800’s to mean people 

should vacate the cities and move to the mountains for fresh air 

and relaxation—exactly what Minerva offers tourists today. 

Originally founded by farming families following the Revolutionary 

War, Minerva’s economic history includes iron mining, 

tanning, milling and logging. Today the community focus is 

tourism, recreational boat building and forest products. 

Minerva, which was incorporated in 1817, covers 162 square 

miles with over 60% of its land in the ‘forever wild’ ADK Park 

Preserve. 

Visitors to Minerva will 

find that Minerva Lake, with its 

beautiful beach, playgrounds, 

pavilions, campground, bathhouse 

and food stand serves as 

the town hub of summer activity. 

The town-wide Minerva 

Day celebration culminates 

with a vibrant fireworks display at the town beach—check the 

town web site at www.minerva.ny.us for dates. When the lake 

freezes over each winter, visitors use the lake for ice fishing, 

Minerva Day • July 2, 2016 

snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. 

The Hudson and Boreas Rivers flow through Minerva both 

which provide recreational fishing, whitewater rafting, and canoeing 

opportunities. Many top-rated hiking trails start and end 

in Minerva including for Moxham Mountain; Stony Pond; and 

Blue Ledges. ADK Park land acquisitions in 2013 have added 

additional camping, hiking, biking, paddling, snowmobiling and 

horseback riding access to lands in northern Minerva which have 

not been open to the public for the past 100 years. Birders and 

other nature enthusiasts keep Minerva on their radar screens for 

interesting siting’s and species. 

Families with children enjoy Minerva Central School’s reputation 

for quality instruction and the Minerva Youth Program’s 

summer camp program. 

Notable Minerva residents include Winslow Homer who 

lived in the Famous North Woods Club and painted most of his 

ADK works in Minerva. 

The summer Concerts in the Park series will take place 

in Courtney Park, at the intersection of County Route 29 and 

County Route 30, right across from Sullivan’s Store. This year 

we are delighted to present: Vinnie Leddick on Wednesday, June 

15; Double Vision on Wednesday, July 13; and our grand finale 

will be Lazy Daze on Wednesday, August 10. The Concerts take 

place from 6:30 – 8:30, and desserts are offered by the parents of 

Minerva Central School students at each concert. 

Minerva is located within a 90 minute drive of Albany and 

Burlington, VT and 40 minutes north of Glens Falls. 


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MorningsideCamps.com 

on Minerva Lake 

camps & cottages 

Minerva, NY 

info@morningsidecamps.com 

518-251-2694 

Groceries • Diesel • Gas • Soda 

Green Mountain Coffee • Cold Beer 

Cigarettes • Newspapers • Souvenirs 

Camping & Fishing Supplies • Worms 

Locally Made Jellies & Maple Products 

We Cater 

every type of event 

Open daily 7am-8pm • (518) 251-4017 

1396 County Rt 29 • Olmstedville, NY 

Across the Street from Courtney Park 

Scratch made pies, cakes and tarts 

using fresh ingredients. 

Cinnamon Rolls • Donuts • Breads 

Ask about our famous 

Orange Torte & Turtle Cheesecake 

Enjoy Breakfast and Lunch at the 

Sandwich Shop with homemade 

cole slaw, salads, deli 

sandwiches & more. 

1385 County Rt 29, Olmstedville, NY 

Call (518) 251-2289 for seasonal hours 

Serving the Adirondacks Since 1894 

New - Pizza, Ice Cream, Deli Cold Cuts, 

Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Pasta Salads, 

Potato Salads & Greek Salads by the Pound. 

Fishing / Camping Equipment & Supplies 

Propane • Groceries • Gas • Beer • Souvenirs 

Local Made Crafts • Jelly • Maple Products 

@ Mammy and Pops 


Mon-Sat. 7am-8pm 

Sunday 10am-8pm 

518-251-3355 • 1688 NYS Rt. 28N, Minerva 

Last Stop For Campers & Fishermen Till Long Lake 

Minerva Day, Saturday, July 2nd, 2016, is an all-day, Townwide 

celebration that offers something for everyone! Starting 

with breakfast at Town Hall, then on to Minerva Quest!, Maple 

Knoll Farm tours, garage sales, musical performances, historical 

bus tour, Kids Fishing Derby, Cutie Pageant, Art Show, Museum 

opening, and Citizen of the Year ceremony, it makes for a very 

full day. The evening kicks off with the 5 PM Parade complete 

with amazing floats and our own Minervacade, followed by the 

Potluck Supper (bring a dish!) at Donnelly Beach with games, 

facepainting and live entertainment from the Gregson Brothers.To 

cap off the perfect day, the fireworks start at 9 PM. 

Come enjoy the quiet comfort Minerva Lake town run campsite. 

We offer scenic views, comfortable isolated sites, tennis 

courts, basketball courts, concession stand, restroom facilities, 

as well as Donnelly Beach. Also enjoy our new 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. The Minerva Campground now 

has HOT showers in our new bath house. 

Donnelly Beach Opens with Lifeguards on duty July through Labor 

Day. 

2016 Camp Reservations • CAMPSITE PRICES 

Seasonal (non-resident) $900.00 • Daily (non-resident) $35.00 

Weekly (non-resident) $135.00 • We Accept VISA & MC 

For Reservations Call (518) 251-2869 


Minerva’s Blue Ledges Trail 

The 2.5 mile trail to the Blue Ledges ends up at a beautiful 

spot in the Hudson River Gorge opposite tall granite cliffs 

known as the Blue Ledges. These spectacular cliffs rise over 300 

feet and are framed by Hemlock trees growing out of the blueish 

rock formation. The Hudson makes a right angle bend at this 

location and is filled with big boulders. Depending on water levels, 

the boulders may be well above water or submerged and creating 

a huge whitewater display. When the Hudson water level is 

lower there is also a section of sandy bank shore for those who 

like to wade but be careful—the current is swift in this area not 

matter what the water level. 

You can find the Blue 

Ledges trailhead along 

the North Woods Club 

Road (left turn/west 

off of NY 28N about 

1.7 miles north of the 

Minerva Post Office) just 

before you reach Huntley 

Pond. The road is paved 

part way then becomes a 

well-maintained gravel 

road. It dips down to cross the Boreas River which is an interesting 

place to stop and have lunch or explore on your way to the 

Blue Ledges trailhead. Blue Ledges trailhead parking is located 

about 7 miles down North Woods Club Road. 

The start of the Blue Ledges trail passes around the east end 

of Huntley Pond on a well-used trail marked with blue DEC 

markers. Initially the trail offers some tough footing with lots of 

exposed roots. After you reach the pond, the trail gets smoother 

as you climb into a classic ADK forest with a pleasant rolling 

trail. About a mile before you reach the Hudson, you will start 

hearing the sound of the water rushing thru the Hudson River 

Gorge. 

As you descend into the Gorge, you may see whitewater 

rafters in their colorful rafts. The Blue Ledges area is a mid-day 

stop for a large number of whitewater rafting companies that operate 

on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. If you want a 

more tranquil hike, avoid Blue Ledges on those days or avoid a 

mid-day arrival to the Hudson. 

The end of the trail offers a great place to have a picnic lunch 

and soak in the scenery. Overall, the Blue Ledges hike offers 

a spectacular ADK hike perfect for kids and hikers with little 

experience. 

After your hike, 

stop at Minerva 

Beach to swim and 

have something to 

eat at the snack shack 

(summer), a beer and 

a snack at Sporty’s 

Iron Duke Saloon or 

a sandwich and drink 

at Mammy & Pop’s 

General Store in Minerva. 


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In Between 

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Fresh Seafood and 

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Housemade Desserts and Ice 

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Local Herbed Goat Cheese, 

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Just minutes off Exit 26, Pottersville – Northway Rt. 87 


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Cloudsplitter Outfitters 

year-round lodging • canoe and kayak rentals 

mountain bike rentals • outdoor sporting store 

guide service • free adventure planning 

Located at the source of the Hudson River 

5302 State Rt 28N, Newcomb NY 12852 

cloudsplitter28N@yahoo.com 

518-582-2583 

cloudsplitteroutfitters.com 

The Town of Newcomb is the birthplace of the Hudson River and 

home to the southern approach of the Adirondack High Peaks Region. I have 

experienced an evolution of the town of Newcomb first hand. In its heyday 

the hamlet of Tahawus supported an open pit industrial site that produced 

Magnetite (iron oxide) and Ilmenite (titaniumiron oxide). 

When National Lead Company moved the village of Tahawus to Newcomb 

to extract oar from under the village, I was eight years old. After the 

village was moved in 1963, a strike and the gradual encroachment of foreign 

product resulted in the closure of the mine. Newcomb Central School went 

from a K-12 institution with an enrollment of around 500 students to about 

100. The closure had a devastating impact on not only the town of Newcomb, 

but the towns of Minerva, Long Lake and beyond. 

The small towns that lost the economic security and populations National 

Lead supported, floundered for many years trying to promote themselves 

recreationally. Now Newcomb and its neighboring towns are in a position 

to benefit from the recent Finch Pruyn lands that were first purchased by the 

Adirondack Chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Some of the lands were sold 

to an investment company, and they continue to be utilized for forestry, with 

easements that prohibit development. The remainder of the property has been 

or will be sold to the state of New York. The Essex Chain Complex was purchased 

by the state in 2013, and is mostly located in the towns of Indian Lake, 

Minerva and Newcomb. It supports a network of logging and skid roads leading 

to the Cedar River, the Hudson River, Indian River, and to and around 

the Essex Chain of Lakes. Many miles of the woodlands roads are in good to 

excellent condition and are ideal for hiking, mountain biking and horseback 

riding. Several campsites on and off the water have been established by DEC 

with permits required for the on-water sites. 

Newcomb Guide Service has partnered with my business, Cloudsplitter 

Outfitters. Based in Newcomb, we’re familiar with the road system and 

offer traditional mountain bikes or fat bikes for rentals, as well as a variety 

of other guided activities. Another significant draw for mountain biking, hiking, 

camping, and Adirondack history enthusiasts is Great Camp Santanoni. 

The Santanoni Preserve supports a Gate House, a Farm Complex, and The 


Great Camp nestled along the shores of Newcomb Lake. This is a five-mile 

one-way destination ride or hike, and the reward is a snapshot of the way the 

affluent Pruyn family spent its summers. 

Newcomb Lake is a jewel with several campsites, two lean-tos near the 

water, and good fishing especially in the spring. For more information on 

Great Camp Santanoni, visit the Adirondack Architectural Heritage: www. 

aarch.org/preserve/santanoni. The town of Newcomb is the source of the 

Hudson River, which first takes its name near the historic deserted village of 

the Upper Works or “Adirondac.” The Hudson is conducive to flatwater and 

moving water paddling enthusiasts on various sections, from the base of the 

historic “Blast Furnace” near the Upper Works, all the way to the confluence 

of the Indian River and beyond. In Newcomb, flatwater paddlers can enjoy 

the Essex Chain and Lake Henderson sections of the Hudson River, plus Rich 

Lake, Lake Harris, and a portion of Fishing Brook. 

Rafting and moving water paddlers can enjoy class I to class III sections 

of the Hudson when water levels permit. When the water is five-feet or higher, 

class III paddlers of rafters have several options with reasonable access 

to put-ins and take-outs. The first section is from a bridge near the Tahawus 

Club, to the Hudson River Information Center, near the High Peaks Golf 

Course. This is about a three-mile paddle, and has about two miles of creeklike 

class III rapids. It takes about one to one-and-a-half hours, depending on 

whether you float or paddle the flatwater sections. The put-in and takeouts are 

not cleared or designated but are manageable. 

If you want to extend the paddle, bypass the take-out at the Hudson River 

Information Center. The flatwater will continue for about two miles, followed 

by a three-quarter mile section of class II, another short flat section, a short 

rapid that passes under a bridge, and one more float to the take-out at Cloudsplitter 

Outfitters, on the river left, just before the NY Route 28N bridge. 

From Cloudsplitter to the “Iron Bridge,” near the Polaris Club, is about a 

six-mile paddle that has two significant rapids, Ord and Long Falls. Ord is 

the most difficult and scouting both is a good idea. The portage trails are 

clearly marked on river right. The rest of the rapids on this trip are easier and 

unnamed, but one rapid below the outlet of Wolf Creek requires good ‘read 

and run’ skills. 

You may consider a longer paddle to the Outer Gooley, near the hamlet 

of Indian Lake, and the confluence of the Indian River. After the Iron Bridge, 

the Blackwater Stillwater ends at the remains of an old logging dam. Most of 

the flow and the line to take is close to shore on river right. This is the most 

significant drop on this portion of the river, and you should scout it. The 

remainder of this section is consistent class II all the way to Outer Gooley. 

From the Route 28N bridge to the Indian River is truly magical, and worth 

experiencing, even at lower levels. It is remote, and gives you a feeling of 

being alone with the river and nature. 

You are unlikely to see another human for the entire experience, and you 

will feel at peace with yourself and your companions. Although I experienced 

a change in the town of Newcomb that I perceived as a negative, Ruth, my 

wife of nearly 30 years now, pointed out that Newcomb has really gone full 

circle. From the mid-1800s to the mid- 1900s Newcomb was all about great 

camps, lodges, sportsman and tourism. Now, nearly 100 years later, we find 

ourselves on a very similar path. 

As I reflect on my own life, I too feel like I’ve gone full circle. Although 

I was only eight years old when we moved from the Upper Works to Newcomb, 

I remember a great deal about our way of life. The Hudson River was 

central to our activities. We picnicked on its banks, fished it, paddled it, and 

I learned how to swim in it. After leaving Newcomb for a short period of 

time, I returned and am blessed with the privilege of living along the same 

river where I grew up. Come to Newcomb, if you want to get away from the 

artificial tourist destinations, and reconnect with authentic people in a natural 

environment. We are always ready to assist you in planning a paddling, 

mountain biking, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and flat or moving water 

experience in or near the town of Newcomb. Dave Olbert (cloudsplitter28n@ 

yahoo.com) and his wife Ruth own and operate Cloudsplitter Outfitters, and 

he is the president of the Newcomb Chamber of Commerce. 


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