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Lake George, N.Y. - The rivers are gathering momentum from melting winter snow and the spring rush is calling thrill seekers to the challenge of an adrenaline-filled rafting ride. So suit up, grab a paddle and launch into an unscripted whitewater adventure!

The Hudson, Moose and Sacandaga Rivers each provide their own unique adventure. The Moose and Upper Hudson River Gorge offer the challenge of Class IV and V whitewater, while the Middle Hudson and Sacandaga offer calmer Class II and III waters. If you are looking for outdoor thrills and adventure - at any level - visit the Lake George Area in New York’s Adirondacks for exceptional whitewater excitement! Read more »

Sackets Harbor, N.Y. - A Quilt for the Cure fundraiser in support of breast cancer research is planned for the June 11-13, 2010 biannual North Country Quilt Guild Quilt Show at Recreation Park Arena in Clayton, NY. Some of the mini-quilts that Guild members are making in sizes from 8 inches to 30 inches for auction will be on display and available for early bidding this weekend at the March 20-21, 2010 Great Lakes Seaway Trail Quilt Show in Sackets Harbor, NY. North Country Quilt Guild members will also be demonstrating quilting techniques at the show in Sackets. Final bids on the mini-quilts will be taken at the June 11-13 show in Clayton with the auction on Sunday, June 13. Read more »

Saranac Lake, N.Y. — Prior to Saturday’s start of the U.S. Alpine Championships at nearby Whiteface Mountain, area kids are invited ski with the U.S. Alpine Ski Team, including members of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team, this Friday, March 19, from 4-6 p.m. ET at Mt. Pisgah in Saranac Lake.

This special Lift Mt. Pisgah fundraising event will feature an hour and a half of skiing with the Olympic athletes, including two-time World Cup giant slalom title winner and 2006 Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety (Park City, Utah) and Jimmy Cochran (Keene, N.H.). Olympic super G bronze medalist Andrew Weibrecht (Lake Placid, N.Y.), who grew up skiing at Whiteface, will be on hand to sign autographs, but will miss skiing due to recent shoulder surgery. Read more »

Howes Cave, N.Y. — When the production crew for an upcoming Easter special was looking for a cave to replicate the burial place for a new documentary on Jesus Christ, they came to Howe Caverns.

On March 30, the premiere of the documentary in which Howe Caverns plays a role, The Real Face of Jesus?, will air from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on The History Channel. Read more »

100+-mile kayaking trip from Albany to Peekskill scheduled for July 29 to Aug. 5

Albany, N.Y. - The 10th annual Great Hudson River Paddle, an eight-day, 100+-mile kayaking and camping trip from Albany to Peekskill, is scheduled for July 29 to August 5, 2010. Registration for the event is now open.

A group of paddlers will depart from the Capital City and travel down the most pristine and productive estuary on the east coast, ending at the southern entrance to the majestic and historic Hudson Highlands. Read more »

Albany, N.Y. - The Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACCVB) is pleased to announce two wins, including a first place win, from the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) annual awards competition. Winners will be presented with their award at the annual NATJA conference May11-14, 2010 in Reno, Nevada.
NATJA announced that Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau won first place for their destination website, http://www.albany.org/, in the 2009 annual awards competition, in the marketing budget less than $400,000 category.  Read more »

Gloversville, N.Y. - The Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry is hosting a sales seminar titled, “The Buyer-Seller Dance…Are YOU Leading or Following,” presented by Lorraine Ferguson of Sandler Training, on Wednesday, March 24 at 8:00 am at the Chamber Office, 2 North Main Street, Gloversville. The cost of this seminar is $10 for Chamber members and $15 for future members. Read more »