Fonda, NY - The Montgomery and Schenectady County Chambers of Commerce come together to announce the Lock 7-12 Canalfest Barge Bash sponsored by Alpin Haus. This kick-off celebration will be held on Thursday, August 6 at River Stone Manor, 1437 Amsterdam Road on Route 5 in Glenville.
Come join the Barge Bash fun from 6 to 10pm for a casual dinner buffet with dancing and music provided by PARTY TOONS and mingle magic by Magician Alan Edstrom. “Barge Bash is a wonderful community event along one of our greatest natural assets, it’s a great family weekend for our community!” adds Andy Heck, Alpin Haus. Read more »
Recipients offer successful models of heritage development
WATERFORD, NY - The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission is pleased to announce the Village of Brockport as the recipient of the 2009 Erie Canalway Heritage Award of Excellence. Spencerport Depot and Canal Museum in Spencerport and the Erie Canal Discovery Center and Lockport Visitor’s Center in Lockport won Honorable Mention awards. Read more »
Winning entries to be featured in 2010 calendar
WATERFORD, NY - Entries are now being accepted for the 2009 Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit prints and digital images through September 10, 2009. Read more »
New York’s “Golden Apple” - Gateway to the Hudson Valley
White Plains, NY: River Day Weekend, June 6th and 7th, is a celebration of Henry Hudson’s historic 1609 voyage and a weekend of fun, fairs, festivals and fireworks! On Saturday morning, June 6th, the flotilla makes its way up the Hudson from New York Harbor as part of the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial. Cities and villages along Westchester’s Hudson River are celebrating with a series of events for the entire family. Read more »
ADIRONDACK REGION, N.Y. May 6, 2009 - While it can seem like the opportunity for outdoor adventure is shrinking as more and more wilderness area succumbs to development - the six-million acre Adirondack Region of Northern New York is rapidly gaining notoriety as an adventure destination with more than enough room for everybody.
National Geographic Adventure’s April/May 2009 issue selected its picks for the “50 Best American Adventures” and named “Canoeing the Adirondacks: New York” as the 5th Best Adventure. The Region’s long history of preservation and constitutional protection as “Forever Wild” has allowed private lands to open to the public to the tune of over a million acres in the past 10 years alone. A recent state acquisition opened up a flat-water paddling circuit nestled between the High Peaks and Five Pond Wilderness. The new route takes four days and loops through numerous ponds, brooks and outflows, such as: Rock Pond, Lake Lila, Bog River and Round Lake. Read more »
200-mile bicycle tour from Albany to NYC scheduled for August 11-16, 2009
ALBANY, N.Y. - The 5th annual Great Hudson Valley Pedal-a six-day, 200-mile recreational bicycle tour from Albany to New York City-is scheduled for August 11-16, 2009.
Great Hudson Valley Pedal participants will pedal their way through one of the most picturesque river valleys in the world. The Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Olana State Historic Site, and West Point are just a few of the many interesting stops along the way. Read more »
Belleayre Music Festival Holds Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser BBQ
Highmount, NY (April 28, 2009) - The Belleayre Triple Crown Award is making its debut at the First Annual Memorial Day Weekend Splash into Summer Extravaganza. On Saturday, May 23 Belleayre will host a Kayak Regatta at the Belleayre Beach, a Mountain Biking Race to the Summit and an afternoon Rail Jam at the Overlook Lodge featuring DJ Wavy Davy. Visitors are welcome to register for each event and encouraged to enter all three with the possibility of winning the newly created Belleayre Triple Crown. The prize for an individual who wins all three events is a package of 2009-2010 Season Passes for a family of four. Boston Culinary Group will have the Overlook Lounge and Bar open for a memorable Memorial Day Party and BBQ that all are invited to join. Read more »
