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ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:
This is the first 2009 FALL COLOR REPORT for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. FALL COLOR REPORTS are issued every Wednesday afternoon.
Albany, NY – The 2009 foliage season in New York State is officially underway as the first significant colors of autumn are appearing in the Adirondacks and Catskills regions, according to observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NEW YORK program. The full report is available at http://fallgetaways.iloveny.com/foliage_report.html .
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Medina, NY – The former Wildwood Lake Family Campground in Medina will host a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, Sept. 12 at 12:30 p.m. to celebrate its becoming the newest jewel in the Kampgrounds of America system.
The campground, now named the Medina/Wildwood Lake KOA, is taking afforable family camping to a new level in Orleans County by joining the Kampgrounds of America (KOA) system of more than 450 parks in North America, the world’s largest system of family camping parks. Medina/Wildwood Lake KOA will gain international exposure through KOA.com, the world’s most popular camping website, as well as the annual KOA directory. Read more »
North Creek, NY – Gore Mountain will open for scenic Northwoods Gondola Skyrides, downhill mountain biking, hiking, and BBQ Saturday, September 5! Guests are invited to enjoy the beautiful autumn season on Saturdays and Sundays, now through Columbus Day Weekend.
Gore offers several different hiking routes, and the views of the High Peaks and Southern Adirondacks offer a variety of excellent photo opportunties. Operating hours are 10am-4pm, and visitors can plan to spend either 30 minutes or the entire day exploring the mountain. Read more »
Fall Foliage is one of 400 Reasons to Hit the Road in New York State This Fall
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Albany, NY – Fall is one of New York State’s busiest travel seasons, drawing tens of thousands of travelers to the state’s roadways and waterways, small towns, scenic vistas, country fairs and harvest festivals. It all takes place before the backdrop of spectacularly colorful autumn foliage. That means it’s time for the dedicated team of I LOVE NEW YORK foliage observers … or “Leaf Peepers” … to swing into action, scouring New York’s countryside to gather information for Empire State Development’s Division of Tourism weekly fall foliage reports.
Get Up-to-Date Fall Foliage Color Reports Online
New York’s weekly I LOVE NEW YORK fall foliage color reports begin Wednesday, September 9, and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first week in November. Each Wednesday afternoon throughout the season, reports are updated online to provide the latest information on foliage color conditions in each region of the state. Read more »
Combined Fall Plant Sale Fundraiser, Annual 5K, and VIP Bird Walk Top Bill
Esperance, NY – Does the old saw that two heads - and maybe three — are better than one apply to events as well? The leadership team at the Landis Arboretum is taking a chance that it does: plans are under way to combine the Arboretum’s increasingly successful “perennial” 5K cross-country classic, its long-standing signature Fall Plant Sale fundraiser, and a VIP Bird Walk on Saturday, September 19.
In addition to expected economies of scale and best use of volunteer time and support, the Arboretum hopes to introduce participants of one event to another and heighten the excitement of an extended stay at the 548-acre Arboretum. Read more »
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY - Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22, and Wednesday, Sept. 23 the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum begins DATA: Discovering Animals Together Activities, an 8-week adult/child program designed for 2-4 year olds along with a care provider at the Museum’s Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard.
Adults and toddlers will explore, learn and have fun together in eight one-hour sessions led by a Museum Educator. DATA provides a structured introduction to live native animals through crafts, songs, movement, stories and hands-on exploration. Read more »
Lake Placid, NY - For the urbanite commuting home after a long, hot week of bumper-to-bumper traffic, steamy subways and noisy cab rides; getting out of town can seem like the best idea of the summer.
What you need is the cool shade of an Adirondack forest, the tranquility of a rippling mountain lake, a peace that isn’t found dodging joggers in the park.
And you need your quick-fix getaway to be cheap - like recessionary economy cheap. So borrow or dust off that tent from the college back-packing days, fill up a tank and head due north. Don’t stop until you see the “Entering the Adirondack Park” sign. Here is where your weekend starts. Read more »
