Little Valley, N.Y. - Debra Opferbeck, Tourism Specialist for the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism announced that the FREE 2009 - 2010 Snowmobile brochure and map is now available. On one side of the brochure is a 24″ by 18 ½” map of the trails with labels for trail numbers, junction numbers and a business legend for the gas, food or lodging. The brochure contains the name, address, phone number, longitudes and latitudes of the snowmobile related businesses through-out the County. The businesses are listed under the categories of: Eateries with Trail Access, Lodging with Easy Trail Access, Parking for Snowmobiles and/or trucks with trailers, Snowmobile Sales, Parts & Service, Gas Stations on the Snowmobile Trails and the Hidden Treasures of the Enchanted Mountains. Read more »
Hauppauge, N.Y. -(December 23, 2009)- Once again Winterfest-Jazz on the Vine is scheduled for Feb. 13, 2010 through Mar. 21, 2010 to let everyone know Suffolk County is open for business (and offering some great deals), even in the heart of winter.
Suffolk County hotels, restaurants, cultural venues, attractions, transportation companies, and merchants should submit their events, getaway packages, winter specials, or special offers at http://www.liwinterfest.com/ to participate in this FREE opportunity to draw traffic to Suffolk County during the slowest time of the year. Click the Business Participation form. Read more »
Groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 9; operation slated to open this spring
Hunter, N.Y. - Hunter Mountain has teamed up with New York Zipline Adventure Tours (NYZAT) to provide the longest and highest ziplines and canopy tour in North America. Construction of the ziplines, towers and canopy tour will begin immediately; a groundbreaking ceremony will be held on January 9, 2010 to correspond with the culmination of Hunter’s 50th Anniversary. The ziplines, canopy tour and adventure tower are scheduled to open in spring of 2010. Read more »
Highmount, N.Y. - Skiers and riders will be greeted by a couple inches of fresh powder at the Belleayre Ski Center Monday and the forecast calls for the kind of weather that is perfect for making snow throughout the holiday week. We’re skiing and riding from top to bottom with varying terrain to accommodate all skill levels with plenty of room for everyone. Read more »
Adirondack Trailways Adds North Creek as a Stop
North Creek, N.Y. - Two new bus services will increase accessibility to and around the Gore Mountain Region this winter season!
Gore Mountain has partnered with Adirondack Trailways to offer packages that combine lift tickets with round-trip transportation from both New York City and Ridgewood, NJ to North Creek. “For the first time, skiers and riders in New York City can purchase Gore Mountain lift tickets along with convenient bus service to North Creek. Two-day lift tickets packaged with transportation is priced under $200,” commented Emily Stanton, Gore Mountain Marketing Manager. Read more »
Tuxedo, N.Y. — This jolly old elf was spotted taking a break by riding the rails at Tuxedo Ridge on Christmas eve!
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Lake Luzerne, N.Y. - Luzerne Music Center will present “Violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn and Friends” at Merkin Concert Hall, Kaufman Center, on Saturday, January 16th, 2010, at 7 p.m.
Elizabeth Pitcairn, protégé of Robert Lipsett, will perform in partnership with her Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius violin and colleagues Toby Blumenthal, pianist, President and CEO of Luzerne Music Center, cellist Jacob Braun, and Cynthia Elise Tobey, piano. The event will begin with a silent auction and champagne at 7 p.m. followed by the concert at 8 p.m. and will conclude with a reception. The Concert will also feature student and alumni performances. Read more »
