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Up, up and away The Adirondack Balloon Festival kicks off Sept. 22
The Adirondack Balloon Festival features more than 100 hot air balloons and draws more than 150,000 visitors.
If the sight of one hot air balloon is thrilling, imagine the sight of dozens of colorful balloons filling the sky. It happens every year in the Glens Falls region and the Adirondack balloon Festival takes place on Sept. 22-25 at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury. This is the festival’s 44th year. Some 150,000 spectators typically attend the event, which features 100 hot air balloons from around
the country. The festival was named one of the “Top 100 Events in North America” by the American Bus Association in 2013, and has received media coverage by the New York Times, the Weather Channel, and the Food Network. Unlike many other major balloon festivals, the Adirondack Balloon Fest has free admission. Spectators are welcome on the launch field and can converse with the pilots.
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The festival lifts off on Thursday, Sept. 22, at Crandall Park on Glen Street in Glens Falls. Following opening ceremonies at 4 p.m., an initial flight of 30 balloons will take off from the park at 5:15 p.m. The event will feature live music and more. On Friday, Sept. 23, a launch of 80 balloons will take place at 5 p.m. from Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury. Some special-shaped balloons are expected to make an appearance at this launch. Prior to the liftoff, at 3 p.m., the group Zonta will host a craft fair at the airport with children’s activities and
food vendors. Events get started early on Saturday morning at the airport with the Big
adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for children. At 6:30 a.m., 100 balloons are expected to lift off.
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Throughout the day, the Zonta craft fair will offer more than 30 vendors and kids’
activities. A rockclimbing wall and a static aircraft display will also be on hand. Saturday’s second launch will go off at 5 p.m., with up to 100 balloons, including special shapes. Following the flight from 6:15-7:45 p.m., there will be musical performances at the airport. Stick around at the airport until 8 p.m. on Saturday, when a Moonglow featuring more than 30 balloons will light up the night sky. It is recommended that spectators bring a flashlight since the field will be dark. See BALLOON, pg. 4
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Fiber Festival begins Sept. 24 If you are an avid knitter or weaver, or wish to be, the Fiber Festival is the place for you. The eighth annual Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Washington County Fairgrounds. More than 120 vendors from across New York and New England will be on hand, as the Fiber Festival continues to grow each year. Demonstrations will be performed and products will be on display. Food and completed fiber projects will also be sold. Information on caring for sheep and other fiberproducing animals will be provided, along with pertinent details on the basics of fiber art. Classes will be available for those looking to improve their skills or learn about the tricks of the trade. Amy King, founder of Spunky Eclectic, is a well-known fiber arts instructor that will conduct workshops for beginners and experienced spinners.
Balloon Continued from page 3 Breakfast will be served in the hangar again at 5 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, followed by a flight of 100 balloons at 6:30 a.m. The balloon festival’s closing event returns to Crandall Park in Glens
The Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival returns to the Washington County Fairgrounds in September and features more than 120 vendors. “Get Fleeced” is a course designed for beginners and intermediate spinners. Methods of washing and processing fiber from fleeces will be demonstrated and performed by participants. No previous knowledge of fleece or processing is necessary. “All About Color” will review how to turn unfinished samples into more desirable finished products. If you are often disappointed with the results of
your spinning, Amy will help you create a more predictable outcome with your materials. Workshop and material fees must be paid to Amy King at the courses. Classes will be limited to 12 students each on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Registration forms are currently being accepted. A photo contest will be held during the weekend and the fairgrounds’ farm museum will be open dur-
ing the festival. A charity raffle will also be held to benefit Caring Together Ovarian Cancer, a support group dedicated to providing comfort for survivors, along with heightening public awareness about the disease. The 125-acre Washington County Fairgrounds are located in Greenwich. Free parking is available. Admission to the event is $5 for adults and free to children ages 13 or younger.
Falls for a launch of 25 balloons at 5 p.m. General parking is plentiful and free at the airport, but those wishing to park closer can purchase a VIP parking pass online at www.adirondackballoonfest.org. RVs are welcome, and camping is available on the festival grounds. Attendees are reminded
that it is essential to leave dogs at home. Please remember that no drones or remote control aircraft are allowed on the festival grounds for the safety of the balloonists and their passengers. Feel free, however, to bring lawn chairs, coolers and a camera. Those wishing to take a hot air balloon ride should go to the “balloons
and rides” section of the festival website, where they can get contact information for pilots who take passengers. Each pilot sets his own price, but expect to pay around $225 a person for a flight. The Adirondack Balloon Festival’s official website is www. adirondackballoonfest. org.
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Fall festivals offer family fun The days are becoming shorter, the air crisper and the leaves are changing and falling. Still, in these days when the last corn has been harvested and the kids are back in school, many communities squeeze the last of waning daylight for some fun outdoor events.
VERMONT Fair Haven’s Applefest 2016 will be held on the Fair Haven Green from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. This is the 26th year that the event has been organized by the Fair Haven Grade School as a fundraiser for school activities. It features
dozens of arts, crafts and food vendors, with a large number of them featuring items related to that favorite of fall fruits— the apple. There will also be food for sale, various games for children and a flea market. For more information, contact Kandi at (802) 265-3883 X 208. The 35th annual Peru Fair takes place on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Described as an “old-fashioned country fair,” the event features a pig roast, music, family entertainment, Vermont
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crafts, cloggers, antiques and art exhibits, an artisans demo, clowns, magicians, great food and baked goods. The pig roast, which starts at 11 a.m., is $10. The meal, sponsored by the Peru Volunteer Fire Department, includes pork, BBQ sauce, apple sauce, cole slaw, beans, and a roll. Roast corn is $2 extra. The fair parade will take place at 9:45 a.m. Attendees should park at Bromley Mountain and ride the free shuttle to the fair site. Admission is $6. All proceeds go toward the
Peru Scholarship Fund. Visit perufair.org for more information. The annual Brandon Harvest Fest, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, is one of those events that offers a range of activities. Held in Central Park, right on Route 7, it features the chance to create “Harvest People,” which are scarecrows, stick figures or leaf people. Materials (including clothes, hats, etc), accessories and instructions/assistance from volunteers are provided for this purpose free-of-charge for your first creation, but if you want to make more it costs $5 for each “Harvest Person.”
Sponsored by the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce, the Brandon Harvest Fest also offers hay rides, pumpkins, a grill, apple pies, donuts and other treats for sale. Admission is free. For more information e-mail info@ brandon.org or call (802) 247-6401. The Chaffee Art Center in Rutland offers the autumn half of its 55th Annual Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Festival on Saturday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 9, in the Main Street Park, near the junction of Routes 4 and 7. The event usually attracts thousands of people and includes art work and crafts from local artists, as
well as a wide offering of food, music, demonstrations and children’s activities. For more information, call (802) 775-0062, send an e-mail to info@ chaffeeartcenter. org or go to www. chaffeeartcenter. org/art-in-thepark/ . Bennington, building up the Halloween spirit, holds its Fallapalooza event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. Sponsored by the Better Bennington Corporation, its activities are centered around Main Street and include wagon rides, craft and food vendors, children’s activities, fresh baked goods for sale, pumpkin carving, a sidewalk parade, live
entertainment, a window artwork contest, and storeto-store trick-or-treating. For more information, call (802) 442-5758 or visit www. betterbennington.com . The 28th Manchester Fall Art and Craft Festival will take place starting at 10 a.m. on Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 at the Practice Tee, located on Hunter Park Rd., Manchester. This festival, bringing annual visitors from New York, Massachusetts, and elsewhere in the Northeast, provides a unique and memorable shopping experience. Find handcrafted creations made by expert artists and artisans, and meet the actual makers of the work. Visitors also enjoy the
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Festivals Continued from page 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A delight for both experienced and beginner fiber enthusiasts, the Fiber Festival features more than 120 vendors from throughout New York and New England. The weekend will include demos and workshops; festival foods; a fleece, skein show and sale; photo contests; fleece, yarn and roving; plus sheep, alpacas, llamas, rabbits and angora and cashmere goats. Admission is $5 for adults and free for kids 13 and under. For more information, visit www. adkfiber.com or call 518692-2464.
The Lake George Jazz Festival takes place at Shepard Park in Lake George Village on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18. Top jazz performers will take the stage starting at 1 p.m. each day, with a special Saturday performance at 7:30 p.m. by The Diva Jazz Orchestra. Bring your own chair or blanket to enjoy this free festival, presented by the Lake George Arts Project. For more information, go to www. lakegeorgearts.org. Also in Lake George, the American Music Festival for the Lake will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25, at the new Charles R. Wood Park’s Festival Commons in Lake George Village. Music starts at noon each day of
the festival, which features the Classic American Rock Band, The Guitarists’ Guitarist, Upstate Jam Rock, and more. Tickets start at $25. To purchase, go to www. festivalforthelake.com. The Lower Adirondack Arts Council (LARAC) holds its 32nd annual Fall Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5-6, at The Adirondack Sports Complex. More than 70 exhibitors have been selected for this juried arts and crafts show. View the work of potters, fiber artists, culinary artists, jewelers, painters, woodworkers, photographers and more. The festival also features live music, food concessions and
Halloween-themed activities for children. Admission is $5. Children under 12 get in free. More information can be found at www.larac.org. On Saturday, Oct. 29, the 15th annual Saratoga Downtown Business Association Fall Festival will take place throughout downtown from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Young and old will have fun at this free event, which features fun and games all over the downtown area including rock climbing wall, music performances, magic shows, trick or treating, petting zoo and pony rides, photo booths, a costume parade, and more. Find more information at www. saratoga.com.
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and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Davidson Brothers Brewing Co. 184 Glen St., Glens Falls 518-743-9026 www.davidsonbrothers.com This brewery and restaurant is set smack-dab in the heart of downtown Glens Falls and expanded to a second location a few years ago. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner, with frequent, live music. Outside seating is popular for a meal and some drinks on the patio that borders Exchange Street. The IPA, red ale, brown ale and oatmeal stout are the most popular Davidson Brothers brews.
This brewery has a true Adirondack feel, with its rustic look, Adirondackthemed beers and the proximity to Lake George. Some of the recognizable beers from Adirondack include the Bear Naked Ale, Beaver Tail Brown Ale and Bobcat Blonde Ale; nearly all of the brews feature some reference to the Adirondacks on the label. The pub is open daily from noon to 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on Saturdays), and brewery tours are available at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays.
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Walloomsac Taproom 50 Factory Hill Rd., Hoosick Falls 518-205-5049 www.brownsbrewing.com Walloomsac Taproom is a satellite of Brown’s Brewery in Troy. The taproom offers a selection of foods including lunch food, appetizers, sides, salads, burgers and desserts. Brown’s brews include a pale ale, cherry raspberry ale and the Riveter IPA. The Hoosick Falls location is open Wednesday-Friday 3 to 9 p.m.; Saturday noon to 9 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 7 p.m. If you’re in Troy, the Troy taproom is open Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Troy location is at 417 River St.
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Open since 2012, this family-run brewery is a part of the Neshobe River Brewing Company in Brandon. Pieces of Eight IPA is the signature brew from Foley Brothers, with its hoppy taste. Wines are also available. The brewery is open Wednesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Located on the banks of the Ottauquechee River, Long Trail’s Pub and Restaurant has more than a dozen beers on tap at any given time. With a deck on the river, outdoor seating is popular during the warmer months and allows patrons to sample their favorite beers while getting some fresh air. Long Trail has both seasonal beers, like the Sick Day IPA, and year round beers, like the popular Long Trail Ale. The brewery and restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Foley Brothers Brewing 79 Stone Mill Dam Rd., Brandon
Otter Creek Brewing 793 Exchange St., Middlebury 802-388-0727 www.ottercreekbrewing.com Creatively crafting beers since 1991, Otter Creek Brewing has four year round, four seasonal and four limited-edition beers. The brewery offers popular selections such as the Backseat Berner IPA and the Over Easy Ale. Found
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Rodeo returns in November For the 26th year, the Adirondack Stampede Rodeo will return to the Glens Falls Civic Center for performances at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5. The rodeo, sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, features 200 contestants competing in classic rodeo events including saddle bronc riding, bull riding, and barrel racing. Contestants come from the region and from around the country to compete in the event. This year’s rodeo will also feature an appearance by Miss Rodeo New York, Lauren Jaquay. Following the rodeo per-
The Adirondack Stampede will begin Nov. 4 at the Glens Falls Civic Center.
formance each night, all are invited to the Rodeo Round-up Party at 10 p.m. at Heritage Hall in the
Civic Center, where you can dance to boot scootin’ music and mix and mingle with the cowboys and cow-
girls. To purchase tickets, call the Civic Center Box Office at 518-798-0202 or go to www.glensfallscc.com. More information about the rodeo can be found at wwwa.adirondackstampedecharityrodeo.com or on Facebook.
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Tastings Continued from page 13 in stores in psychedelic packaging, these beers can be poured straight from “stash to glass” at the brewery restaurant and pub. The restaurant also features many Vermont cheeses, sandwiches, soups and sides. The restaurant and pub opens daily at 11 a.m. daily, and closes at 6 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday and 7 p.m. ThursdaySaturday. Northshire Brewery 108 County St., Bennington
802-681-0201 www.northshirebrewery.com Names reminiscent of the area line the Northshire brew list, including Equinox Pilsner, Battenkill Ale and Northshire Hefeweizen. Northshire Brewery offers tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, and if that time slot doesn’t work you can call and schedule a tour. During the tour, samples glasses are sold and visitors get to keep their glass as a souvenir. Madison Brewing Co. 428 Main St., Bennington 802-442-7397 www.madisonbrewingco.com
Madison has developed six regular brews and a seasonal brew to accompany its extensive lunch and dinner menus. All six regular beers – Dunkelweizen, Old 76 Strong Ale, Bucks Honey Wheat, Milk Stout, Hopback IPA and Mosaic IPA – are on tap at Madison’s restaurant and pub. Regular drafts are $4.25 for 12-ounce, $5 for 16-ounce and $7.25 for a 25-ounce; premium seasonals go for $5.25 for a 12-ounce, $6 for a 16-ounce and $8.25 for a 25-ounce.
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Oliva Vineyard 2074 Rte. 4, Fort Edward 518-350-4515 www.olivavineyards.com Located in the Town of Fort Edward, Oliva Vineyards frequently travels to regional farmers’ markets to showcase their premium wines. Red and white wines are available to sample for free. A range of selections are available, as well as free gifts with some purchases. The vineyard also displays homemade jellies and gift baskets. Adirondack Winery 285 Canada St., Lake George 518-668-9463 www.adirondackwinery.com
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Although you can find their wines elsewhere now, the tasting room in Lake George is the heart of this family-run operation. The winery offers a mix from fruitinfused wines to traditional red and white wines. A standard winetasting session is $6, while the upper-end premium session for two goes for $35. Adirondack Winery also offers party packages, large group tastings and wine gift boxes. The tasting room is open yearround, but hours vary based on the time of year, so check out their website for details.
Swedish Hill Winery 441 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-450-1200 www.swedishhill.com Swedish Hill Winery in the Finger Lakes Region is a renowned winery, and it has a tasting room on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The tasting room offers 15 white wines, 12 red wines and three sparkling wines, as well as wine gifts and gourmet foods. The tasting room is open Monday-Thursday from noon. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Ledge Rock Hill Winery 41 Stewart Dam Rd., Corinth 518-654-5467 www.lrhwinery.com A warm Adirondackstyle tasting room welcomes visitors as they sip various wines made with top-of-the-line fruit at Ledge Rock Hill Winery. The red wines are made from grapes that are crushed at the winery and aged for a minimum of 10 years in either American or French oak barrels. Meanwhile, the white wines are aged in stainless steel barrels at cool temperatures. The winery is open daily, except for Wednesdays.
Amorici Vineyard 637 Colonel Burch Rd., Valley Falls 518-469-0680 www.amoricivineyard.com With a picnic area and tasting room, this quaint vineyard has various wines for wine connoisseurs. Red wines from Amorici Vineyard can be found at wine and food pairings throughout the area. The tasting room is open Thursday-Monday noon to 8 p.m. Victory View Vineyard 11975 State Route 40, Schaghticoke
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Visitors can stand at the bar and sample all six of the wines that Victory View has to offer. While you’re sampling, Gerry or Mary, the winemakers, will answer questions and personalize the session to your wants and needs. The winery also offers its wines by the glass for $5, so feel free to sit back, relax and stay awhile. The tasting room is open
Located four miles from downtown Saratoga Springs, The Saratoga Winery has a growing variety of wines and offers a rustic, Adirondack-style experience. Wine tastings are available during all business hours. Tastings include a sampling of five wines for just $5. Various standing and sitting tables outdoors add to the appeal. Thursday is trivia night
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and the weekends feature live musical performances. The winery is open Monday-Wednesday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 7 p.m.
VERMONT Whaleback Vineyard 202 Old Lake Rd., Poultney 802-287-0730 www.whalebackvineyard.com Founded on an old farm in Poultney, Whaleback Vineyard offers a variety of wines including rose, red and even apple wines. Located between Lake St.
Catherine and the Green Mountains, it offers great scenery of Vermont. Wine tastings are offered Wednesday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tastings are free and the knowledgeable staff will help you find your favorite wine. The tasting room is hosted inside of a colonial farmhouse, adding to the traditional Vermont feel.
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VERMONT Woodchuck Cidery 1321 Exchange St., Middlebury 802-388-0700 www.woodchuck.com Now a nationallyknown hard cider, Woodchuck is still a local brew for many. The spacious cidery on Exchange Street offers free samples of the litany of flavors that Woodchuck has on tap. From the original American Hard Cider to raspberry, from private reserves to
seasonal offerings, there is a flavor for everyone. In addition to the free samples, visitors can buy cider on tap, in bottles, growlers and six packs. The tasting room is open Wednesday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cider house has featured live music from nationally renowned musicians such as alternative/reggae/hiphop stars the Dirty Heads. Woodchuck posts upcoming events on its website, such as the annual “Ciderstock.”
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Halloween Happenings abound As the days get shorter, there’s a spine-tingling chill in the air. Everywhere you look, there’s a questionable-looking character. Halloween is almost back. There is certainly no shortage of paranormal activities this time of year, and if you have a taste for the creepy, the ghastly, the spooky, the superheroic or even the silly, there are plenty
of places to enjoy the Halloween festivities this fall. Here are some of the biggest events around:
NEW YORK Fort Edward Haunted Barn at the Little Theater The Haunted Barn at the Little Theater on the Farm hasn’t been around as long as
some of the other haunted attractions in the area, but it has quickly become just as terrifying. The theme changes every year, with each year being the scariest yet. Not only that, every year the event gets bigger and better. The entire barn complex is used, including the theater, as a team of talented professionals creates a theatrical nightmare each
year. The theme for 2016 is, ‘Phobias: Face your Fears!!’ Prices will remain the same as last year: $8 for adults and $5 for kids age 4-12. Children under 4 get in free. The haunted barn will be open in late October from 6-9 p.m. each night. For more information, go to www. littletheater27.org.
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Greenwich Halloween Parade In an ongoing tradition dating back a quarter of a century, the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce hosts its 25th annual Halloween Parade along Main Street to Academy Street on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. This familyoriented parade features ghouls and goblins, and little kids parading through town dressed as their favorite
monster, movie character or superhero. All are vying for awards in six categories: Best Dressed Pet, Best Group, Best Family, Funniest, Scariest and Most Original. A “Best in Parade” award will also be given out with a Grand Prize of $100. But regardless of whether you get one of the coveted prizes, everyone is a winner as a participation ribbon and a treat is given out to all. For more information, call 518-692-7979.
Glens Falls “Boo 2 You” Trick or Treat Glens Falls welcomes all the little ghosts, goblins, witches and princesses for a Halloween block party complete with entertainment, family friendly activities, a costume parade and more. Over 3,000 ghosts and ghouls typically attend the festivities, which include trick-ortreating, popcorn, spooky dance performances by local dance groups, pony rides and a petting zoo. A
screening of the film Hocus Pocus will take place at the Charles R. Wood Theater at 4 p.m. The free event happens Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2-4 p.m. on Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls.
Lake George Fright Fest at the Great Escape Want the chills of Halloween combined with the thrills of a carnival? The Great Escape is just the place. The Lake George
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Halloween Continued from page 19 amusement park’s Fright Fest, which runs on weekends in October, has fun for the whole family or – depending on what time you go – the scare of a lifetime. From noon to 4 p.m., the park is family friendly with “Thrills by Day,” which features inflatables, hay rides, trick or treating, a costume contest for the kids and more. But once the clock strikes 5 p.m., the haunting “Fright by Night” begins. With more ghouls than ever before, be sure to check out the park’s three signature “scare zones.”
Haunted houses, mazes, rides and shows are also featured – everything you love about Halloween all in one place. For more information, including specific dates and ticket prices, visit: https://frightfest.sixflags. com/greatescape/.
Salem Haunted Courtroom Fear This Productions promises even more thrills and chills in this year’s edition of the Haunted Courthouse at the Salem Courthouse Community Center. The event, which is different every year, has been known to feature bizarre magic, life-sized
puppet shows, mazes, a haunted jail, basement labyrinth and more all spread across three floors of fun and terror. In fact, because of the scary nature of the event, it is not recommended for very young children or adults with weak hearts. While dates have not yet been announced, the “haunted” courthouse is normally open to visitors from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on three different weekends each year. Prices are typically $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 13, $5 for volunteer fire/EMS with ID, and $25 per family. Proceeds benefit the CCC in Salem. For more information, visit www. FearThis.org or call 518-8547053.
Saratoga Fall Festival Bring the whole family to celebrate the fall season in beautiful downtown Saratoga Springs with fun and games at the 15th annual Saratoga Downtown Business Association Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Young and old alike will find themselves rediscovering all there is to love about the fall season at this fun-filled, free event. Some of the entertainment includes a
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Halloween Continued from page 20 rock climbing wall, live musical performances and magic shows. With all of the activities planned, this is one event you and your family will not want to miss.
Ticonderoga “HalloweenFest” Ticonderoga is set to host the annual “HalloweenFest” once again in 2016. On Monday, October 31, trick-or-
treating will commence at 3 p.m., as the Ticonderoga community building will have participating businesses passing out candy to all children in costume. This will run until 5 p.m. Be sure to visit North Country Community College’s haunted hallway from 4 to 6 p.m. on Halloween. Children will have the opportunity to walk through the spooky halls and take pictures with the ‘Great
Pumpkin.’ This is a free event with refreshments being served.
VERMONT Benson Haunted Hayride The Benson Volunteer Fire Department’s scariest event of the year is returning to town. The department will host its biggest fundraiser of the year – the annual Haunted Hayride beginning at 7 p.m. each night.
More than 1,500 eager brave souls line up each year for a 45-minute-long ride through dozens of eerie sites in and around the little town. Monsters, witches, zombies, ghosts – they’re all a part of this frightfully entertaining event. Advance tickets are on sale for $10, which alleviates the hassle of waiting in line; call Sue Janssen at 802-5373111. The event goes until around midnight each night, but tickets are not sold after 10 p.m.
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Just like the department itself, this hayride is completely volunteer run, as community members donate wagons, help sell tickets and donate their time to startle passersby as they make their way along the hayride. If you’d like to join in the cast of ghouls, call Dave Bartholomew at 802282-3066.
Pittsford Haunted House The Pittsford Fire Department has been
hosting one of the biggest and best haunted attractions in the area for 36 years now – the Pittsford Haunted House. You’ll see movie monsters and mayhem inside and outside this former children’s health center that is brilliantly converted every year into one of the spookiest places around. The haunting features entertainment, baked goods and great scares, but is not recommended for children under 6 years old. Tickets are sold from 6-9
p.m. each night of the event. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 7 to 12.
Rutland Halloween Parade One of the biggest annual events in Rutland County, the Halloween Parade will celebrate its 57th annual marching on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Rutland. The event draws thousands of participants and spectators from all over the state and
features more than 100 floats and costumed marching units assembled by organizations, schools, local businesses, political organizations and more. One of the most fun and elaborate family friendly things to do in the Rutland area, the parade has been held the last Saturday before Halloween the past few years. There’s no price for admission, but get there early to get a good view of the oldest ongoing Halloween Parade in the country.
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Theater continues into fall Even though summer theater festivals are over, there are still many theater productions to come in the fall months. From professional to community theater, great productions await all kinds of fans. In Cambridge, Hubbard Hall’s main show this fall is “Peter and the Starcatcher,” adapted into a stage performance from the 2006 novel. Written by Rick Elice and directed by David Snider, the production follows the back story of Peter Pan, before he became
Peter Pan. He and the Lost Boys must battle to find their way through Neverland. “Peter and the Starcatcher” will be presented at Hubbard Hall Oct. 8-23 at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Hubbard Hall will also present “My Journey to the Center of the Earth” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13. The production is written and performed by
guitarist John Sheldon, returning to share his take on this beautiful earth. Tickets to these fall productions are $25 for adults and $10 for students. For tickets for any Hubbard Hall production, call 518-6772495 or visit www. hubbardhall.org. Celebrating its 49th season in 2016, the Lake Theatre in Lake George will present the romantic comedy, “The Southern Comforts,” through Oct. 22 at the Lake George Holiday Inn Resort. This is a funny,
heartwarming story about a pair of widowers with completely different personalities who may have found a second chance at true love. Dinner performances are held Wednesday through Saturday, with seating at 6:30 p.m. and curtain at 8 p.m. Tickets including dinner cost $69, or showonly tickets are available for $40. For tickets, call the box office at 518-668-5762 x 411. In its 36th year, the Schuylerville Community Theater will perform “Three
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Murders and It’s Only Monday” for the fall season. For tickets or information, call 518-695-5480. At the Fort Salem Theater in Salem, Story Circle of the Capital District will present three evenings of storytelling. Stories about “A Touch of Blarney” will be shared at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25. “Waterloo” will be the theme on Oct. 16, and “It Ain’t Necessarily So” will be shared on Nov. 13. Storytelling events are a blend of theater, comedy, ancient myth and midnight confession. For more information, go to www. storycircleatproctors.org or call Siri Allison at 854-3998. The Glens Falls Community Theatre will present four performances of the musical comedy classic, “Monty Python’s Spamalot”
on Nov. 11-13. Directed by Dennis Searles, the production that parodies King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table will be performed at the Wood Theatre in Glens Falls. For more information, call 518-792-1740 or email gfcommunitytheatre@ gmail.com. Oldcastle Theatre Company in Bennington, Vermont, is celebrating 45 years of live theatre in 2016. “The
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Individuals tickets are $37 apiece and $12 for students. Dinner packages and season tickets good for five performances are also available. For tickets, call the box office at 802-447-0564. At the Paramount Theatre in Rutland, Vermont, “Fame: The Musical” will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Oct. 12. The show is an inspiring story of students subjected to prejudice and substance abuse, and how all of the struggles eventually lead to triumph. “Fame” is an international sensation that continues to reach generations of audience members. The show includes great displays of singing, dancing, and acting. Tickets are available for $45. To purchase, go to www. paramountvt.org or call the box office at 802-775-0903.
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Yes, it's apple-picking time Autumn in the northeast conjures up images of brilliant foliage silhouetted against a gorgeous blue sky. One of the most cherished traditions of this colorful season is a visit to a local apple orchard. Picking your own apples is a fun and relaxing activity for families, and almost a rite of passage for young children. Fortunately, in the hills and valleys of this area, there are many orchards within a short drive to help you satisfy that yearning for the ripened fruit that is the culmination of the summer season.
weekends. For more information call 802-5580334. Further up the valley, between the Green and Taconic Mountains, is the Mad Tom Orchard at 2615 Mad Tom Rd. in East Dorset. You can pick your own Macintosh and Cortland apples there, as well as many other varieties, while you enjoy the
normally begins in early September and runs through Columbus Day weekend. The orchard is open seven days a week and features many varieties of apples. For more information call 802-7755477 or visit mendonorchards.com. In Pittsford, Winslow Farms offers a pick-yourown pumpkin patch. The farm is
great views of surrounding mountains. The picking runs from about earlySeptember through midOctober and the orchard is open daily, except Monday, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information call 802-3668107 or visit madtomorchard.com. Mendon Orchard is a historic 26-acre orchard at 1894 Rte. 4 in Rutland. Besides apples, the orchard is home to a farm store, gift shop, bakery, fresh pressed cider and motel. Picking
located at 506 Rte. 7 in Pittsford and has been operated by the same family since 1991. Visitors are welcome to pick their own pumpkins from the five-acre patch with thousands of pumpkins, or choose one already picked in the farm’s 1840 barn. Maple syrup, apples and cider are also for sale in the barn, along with gourds, ornamental corn and corn stalks. The farm is open daily in September and October. For more information
VERMONT The Apple Barn & Country Bake Shop in Bennington is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November, offering more than 20 varieties of apples. The store offers a fullline bake shop, complete with homemade fudge, Vermont products, pumpkins, and apple cider. It’s located at 604 U.S. Rte. 7 South. Check their web site at www.theapplebarn.com or call 802-447-7780. Just off Rte. 7A on Harwood Hill, also in Bennington, you’ll find Terry’s Apple Orchard. It’s open for picking from early September to late October from 12:30-5 p.m. MondayFriday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The classic, crisp, tart McIntosh apples comprise roughly 60 percent of the 16-acres of orchard at Terry’s. The orchard also has a farmstand set up on
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about Winslow Farms, call 802-773-3220 or visit winslowfarmsvt.com.
NEW YORK Saratoga Apple, Inc., in Schuylerville, opens to pickers during the first week in September (call for specific dates) and continues through the end of October, seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Special features include Saturday entertainment by country fiddlers, as well as food vendors and wagon rides. There are a variety of apples, depending on the date. There is also a minimum purchase for “U-pick” of $10 per adult and $7 per child (ages 4-12). The orchard and farm market is easy to find at 1174 Rte. 29, on the hill just west of town. For more information call (518)-6953131 or go to www. saratogaapple.com. Billy Bob’s Orchard, situated at 720 county Rte. 2 in Putnam Station, is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in September and October. They offer a small orchard for pickers, and the sale of other apples from their main 70-acre orchard. Halfbushels are always $12. Also offered are pumpkins, an apple fest and hay rides on Columbus Day weekend. To find out more, call 518222-5171 or visit www. billybobsorchard.com. Hicks Orchard at 18 Hicks Rd. in Granville, another long-time family operation (since 1905), offers more than two dozen varieties of eating and baking apples. Billed as the oldest
“U-pick” orchard in New York State, it’s open seven days a week and, depending on this season’s variables, the picking time will be roughly from midSeptember through the end of October. Other products, including freshly made cider donuts, are for sale and weekend activities include wagon rides, making scarecrows and the goat herd. Pumpkins will be available later in the fall. On the premises is the Slyboro Ciderhouse, where tastings are available daily. To find out more, call 518642-1788 or go to www. hicksorchard.com. In Whitehall, Apple Hill Orchards will be open for U-pick apples from September to October. The orchard, located just off Rte. 4 on County Rte. 21, also offers pumpkins and gourds. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. For more information, call 518-744-9004. McWhorter’s Orchard, located at 5635 state Rte. 40 in Argyle, is open noon to 5 p.m. on Fridays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Call the farm for specific
opening dates or for updates, find them on Facebook. Although opening day will be dictated by the weather and the condition of the crop, the orchard is typically open by midSeptember and remains open through mid-October. Wagons transport eager pickers into the orchard and the farm also has a u-pick pumpkin patch, and freshly baked doughnuts. Cider is available as well. To learn more, call 518638-8015. Borden’s Orchards is a 776-acre farm in Schaghticoke. The first parcel of 23 acres was purchased by Smith Borden in 1837, and seven generations have added to the farm, which now consists of 18 parcels. Borden’s features more than 40 varieties of apples and offers other products, including cider, doughnuts, pears, baked goods and more. The orchard, at 2841 Valley Falls Rd., is open yearround from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Borden’s also has a retail store, located in the town of Easton. For more
information, call 518-6922370 or visit www. bordensorchard.com. Perry’s Orchard is located at 212 Delevan Rd. in Eagle Bridge and offers apples, cider, meats, pumpkins, maple syrup and honey. For more information call 518-686-9602. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Once owned by the legendary Grandma Moses, the Moses Vegetable Farm is now operated by her grandchildren and family. The farm offers a great selection of vegetables and produce, as well as a pickyour-own pumpkin patch. Summer and fall hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The farm is located on
Rte. 67 in Eagle Bridge. For more information, call 518686-7729. Liberty Ridge Farm on 29 Bevis Rd. in Schaghticoke offers its own home-grown pumpkins for sale in many varieties. Choose from the flattened, round Cinderella’s Carriage, Kandy Korn (baby pumpkins), Jack-o-lantern, porcelain doll pumpkins and more. The Liberty Ridge Farm is celebrating its 17th season in 2016. The farm is home to the Capital Region’s largest corn maze, which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” General admission is $15
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There's lots of hiking to enjoy Rolling hills, staggering mountains, breath-taking views – this region has it all. Few places in the eastern half of the U.S. offer better scenery than upstate New York and western Vermont. The Green Mountains and Adirondack Mountains loom large and challenging for hikers, while rolling foothills offer intermediate trails and there are flatter trails for those who are just beginning, or not fully in hiking shape. On clear days, some of the hikes allow climbers to see for miles and miles. Some may even be lucky enough to see the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Here are choices, but keep in mind, there are myriad other hikes and adventures to be found.
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Trail Granville A beautiful and very flat trail, this path runs along the tracks of the former Delaware and Hudson Railroad. It is in two segments of nearly equal length. From the campus of Castleton State College, the trail delves into lush pockets of northern hardwood trees and provides a glimpse of Vermont farmland. After seven miles you’ll reach Poultney, near the Vermont/New York border. The trail ends shortly thereafter. The southern section of the trail begins in Granville and continues south before crossing back into Vermont. After passing through the town of West Pawlet, the trail opens up a bit, offering sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. After passing a parking area outside the hamlet of West Rupert, the trail
events and haunted attractions are also held. The 100-acre farm will be open during the Fall Festival, Sept. 17 through Nov. 6. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. For more information, go to libertyridgefarmny.com or call 518-664-1515. Bowman Orchards is located at 141 Sugar Hill
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continues a half-mile before reaching its southern terminus. The surface is not paved but consists of firm stones and is perfect for bicycles, strollers and pedestrians. Getting there: Access to the northern portion of the trail can be found off Seminary Street in Castleton or Bentley Street in Poultney. The southern portion of the trail can be accessed south of the village of Granville on Route 22, a quarter mile from Andrews Lane. Walkers can also park near the Slate Valley Museum off Water Street or in public parking off Main Street in Granville for direct access to the trail. Feeder Canal Heritage Trail/ Warren County Bikeway Washington/Warren County This walk, run and bike trail starts in Fort Edward, passes through downtown
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See HIKING, pg. 36
they are available, if needed. You can also enjoy seeing the farm animals, including pigs, sheep, goats, horses and more. Bowman Orchards is open Mon - Sat from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Sunday, they are open from noon to 5 p.m. For more information call 518371-2042 or visit their website at bowmanorchards.com
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Hiking Continued from page 30 and several designated parking areas along the trail. For a complete trail map, visit warrencountyny. gov/transport/docs/gf-lgtrail.pdf. Black Mountain Dresden The highest among the peaks surrounding Lake George, Black Mountain tops out at 2,665 feet. Beautiful views of the lake, including the Narrows, Rogers Slide and Tongue Mountain, directly to the
west, are visible from the summit, which also features a fire tower (public access is not permitted). There are two main approaches to the summit. The steepest approach is from Black Mountain Point and is accessible only by boat. Because it cannot be reached by car and because the trail climbs 2,300 feet in 2.8 miles, most people choose to hike from the trailhead on Pike Brook Road in Dresden. Besides featuring
half of the vertical ascent, it also offers two routes to the summit which can be combined for an interesting loop trip. After parking at the trailhead on Pike Brook Road, the trail follows an old logging road for a mile to its first junction. The route to the right is the most direct to the summit, but the trail to Lapland Pond on the left offers a more attractive hike. Lapland Pond and its lean-to are about one mile in, and another mile in is Round Pond, and a short
distance away, Black Mountain Pond, which also features a lean-to. After leaving the pond, the trail reaches the junction with the route coming from the lake. From here, the trail climbs a series of switchbacks for the next mile until it reaches the summit. The total distance of the loop is 6.7 miles, although the hike can be done in 5 miles by taking the more direct route. Getting there: Travel north through Whitehall on Route 22 for about 4.5 miles and look for a sign to Huletts Landing on the left (county Route 6). Drive for 2.7 miles and turn left on
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the summit: one from Pilot Knob and one from Hogtown in Fort Ann. Most hikers choose to hike from a trailhead at the end of Pilot Knob Road. This route is 3.3 miles and features a 2,000-foot vertical ascent, with a number of waterfalls and views. While the trail from Buck Mountain is shorter and involves less climbing (2.3 miles, 1,130 feet), it offers fewer views on the way up. Getting there: Pilot Knob Trailhead: Take Route 149
Pike Brook Road. At .8 miles look for a large parking lot. Buck Mountain Fort Ann A slightly longer hike than its Fort Ann sister peaks, Buck Mountain is also located on the east side of Lake George. The open, rocky summit boasts an almost 360-degree view of the lake, the Sagamore Resort, the Tongue Mountain Range, Shelving Rock Mountain, Sleeping Beauty and Black Mountain, and the village of Lake George to the south. There are two routes to
to and turn left on Route 9L, going just shy of 5 miles, then turn right at the sign for Kattskill Bay and Pilot Knob. The parking lot is 3.5 miles on the right-hand side. Hogtown Trailhead: Traveling on Route 149, turn onto Buttermilk Falls Road. At 3.2 miles it becomes Sly Pond Road. At the intersection with Hogtown Road continue straight ahead onto Shelving Rock Road. The parking area is just past the parking area for the Lake George Trails System
on the left-hand side. There is a trailhead sign for Buck Mountain. Shelving Rock Falls Fort Ann This trail features an easy hike to a beautiful 50-foot waterfall. The appearance of the falls changes with the season and the weather. The brook leading to the falls features some cascades and smaller falls. Hikers can also follow the brook to Log Bay on the eastern shore of Lake George, and nearby Shelving Rock Mountain offers some limited views
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Hiking Continued from page 37 of the lake and surrounding mountains. The trail to the falls features some hills, but it follows an old carriage road and is not very steep. And at 1.7 miles (one-way), it makes a good hike for families. The trail leads to the top of the falls and there is a trail to its base. Hikers should use caution around the falls. Footing can be slick and there have been a
number of serious injuries there in recent years. Getting there: Follow the directions to Buck Mountain. Once you reach the parking area for the Lake George Trails System, continue down the road for 2.8 miles until you reach an orange-painted steel gate that guards a culvert and small bridge. The trail starts here and there is a parking area just beyond this point on the left.
Sleeping Beauty Fort Ann A moderate day-hike, Sleeping Beauty is a popular mountain within easy distance of both Washington and Warren counties. A steady, reasonable climb that takes an hour to an hour-and-half to summit finishes with open views in almost every direction. To the west is Lake George and many Adirondack peaks, to the
east is Pico and Killington, and other Vermont mountains. Access to the trailhead, known as Dacy Clearing in the Hogtown area of Fort Ann, is sometimes closed. This adds an additional 3.2-mile (roundtrip) fairly flat walk from the parking lot. If it is open, hikers can drive to the start of the 1.8 mile trail. Those looking for more adventure can continue over the summit to Bumps Pond and Fishbrook Pond, where they might encounter
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Hiking Continued from page 38 secluded fishermen. Getting there: Traveling on Route 149, turn on to Buttermilk Falls Road, which at 3.2 miles becomes Sly Pond Road. At the intersection with Hogtown Road continue straight ahead onto Shelving Rock Road. You’ll see a parking area for the Lake George Trails System, and the road to Dacy Clearing is located just beyond a gate at the end of the parking area. Pilot Knob Preserve Fort Ann Smaller than its neighbors on Lake George’s east side, this hike offers equally
rewarding views for less work. A family could hike up in 30 to 45 minutes. Views from the top include nearby mountains, the distant Adirondacks and much of the length of Lake George. A gazebo sits atop the small peak, providing a perfect shaded spot for a picnic or a rest. There are several marked routes, so the trail can be hiked up and down or as a semicircuit. Getting there: Traveling on Route 149, turn on Ridge Road or Route 9L north for about 4.7 miles, bear right onto Pilot Knob Road and continue for .7 miles to a small parking area on the right.
Prospect Mountain Lake George A peak with an interesting history, Prospect Mountain is a good bet for extensive, panoramic views of the Lake George region. On a clear day, hikers can see 100 miles to the east from the top. Although this hike is just short of three miles in length it climbs at a moderate to steep grade for nearly two miles and can be taxing for people not in good physical condition. The trail follows on an old roadbed of a funicular railway that served a oncethriving summer hotel on the mountain, and historical markers at the top explain this in detail.
Those with a fear of bridges should avoid this hike, as a trek across a metal bridge over the Northway is necessary to reach the trailhead. Getting there: Heading north on Lake George’s main road, Canada Street, take a left onto Montcalm Street and follow hiking trail signs to the end of Smith Street. The Tongue Mountain Range Bolton Landing Five main mountain summits make up this range, which rises more than 2,000 feet above the western shore of Lake George. The range includes First Peak, French Point Peak, Fifth Peak, Five Mile Mountain and Brown Mountain, and derives its
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Hiking Continued from page 41 name from its appearance – it forms a peninsula that juts out into Lake George like a tongue. More than 18 miles of trails are accessible from Clay Meadows and another more northerly trailhead located off Route 9. The diversity of trails allows hikers to split the range into a number of day hikes or make one long overnight trip. The most popular hike in the range is Fifth Peak, which offers nice views and only a 2.5 mile walk from the Clay Meadows parking lot. A popular but much longer and more rugged trip (about 12 miles) is to ascend Fifth Peak from Clay Meadows and continue south to French Point, then First Peak, before dropping to Montcalm Point on the shore of Lake George. From here one can follow a trail north along the lake to the trailhead. Caution: It should be noted that the Tongue Mountain Range is one of the only places in the Northeast that is home to the timber rattlesnake. These snakes blend in well with the undergrowth of the forest and sometimes will sun themselves on trails. Although the snakes are not aggressive, hikers should use extra care when scrambling up rocks or stepping over downed trees and
large rocks. Getting there: Take the Adirondack Northway (I-87) to Exit 24 and head east on Valley Wood Road toward Bolton Landing. After about five miles, turn left at a T-intersection with State Route 9N. The southern Clay Meadows trailhead is about 4.5 miles north of the intersection. Parking is on the east side of the road. For the northern trailhead, continue another five miles past the Clay Meadows Trailhead to find parking on the northwest side of the road. Hadley Mountain Hadley Boasting beautiful views of the southern Adirondacks, this moderately gentle trail is perfect for the novice hiker or a family. An elevation gain of 1,600 feet leads hikers to a restored fire tower on its summit, and wide outlooks in several directions. Because the round trip is only four miles, this hike does not take too much time and provides a perfect opportunity for a picnic. The lower part of the trail switches back and forth across a stream, before climbing a hill and proceeding along switchbacks up the ridge line. Getting there: The trailhead is reached by
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finding your way to Lake Luzerne (Route 9N), then crossing the Hudson River to the village of Hadley. Turn north onto Saratoga Route 1 for about 3 miles to Hadley Hill Road, turn left and go uphill for 4.6 miles to Tower Road (small sign on the left), which leads to a parking area and the trailhead.
mountains. Getting there: The trailhead for both hikes is located off Valley Woods Road just after you turn right off county Route 11, which runs from Exit 24 of the Northway (I-87) to 9N near Bolton Landing. Valley Woods Road is about 2 miles from the exit.
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These mountains are located on a 1,850-acre preserve owned by the Lake George Land Conservancy and rise nearly 2,000 feet, offering views of Lake George and the surrounding countryside. The trail to Cat Mountain is 6.5 miles long (round trip) on a woods road that offers good footing. The trail coincides with the Thomas Mountain trail for threequarters of a mile before diverging to the left onto a yellow-marked trail. After passing through a gate, the trail follows a stream and then begins to climb at a moderate pace before a couple of flat spots near the summit. The trail to Thomas Mountain follows an old logging road with good footing, climbing about 700 feet before reaching a small cabin near the summit where there are nice views of Crane and Gore
A nice walk along the canal, the Schuylerville portion of the 71-mile Champlain Canalway trail runs near Schuyler House, past Lock 5 and loops around the island in the beautiful Hudson Crossing Park. This multi-use trail has become popular in the area, offering great views of the Champlain Canal, Schuylerville and looking east into Washington County. The trail runs about 1.5 miles and offers a great chance to learn about some of the area’s rich history. Getting there: The trailhead starts from near Lock 5 of Champlain Canal, just north of Schuylerville on Route 4. Moreau Lake State Park Moreau Moreau Lake State Park offers a wide variety of
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Hiking Continued from page 42 hiking trails, from beginners’ trails, like the Turkey Path, to more difficult trails, like the Ridge Run. The trails wind around the beautifully scenic Moreau Lake and some make their way up the hills and ridges of the area. Some supply great views looking east at Washington County and Vermont, while other lookouts have views to the northwest, looking at the Hudson River and the town of Corinth. A full map of
all the trails in the Moreau Lake State Park can be found at this link: http:// nysparks.com/parks/ attachments/ MoreauLakeTrailMap.pdf. Getting there: Take exit 17N off of I-87 toward South Glens Falls. At the red light, take a left onto Spier Falls Road. There are a few parking area for the trailheads on the left side of the road as you head up the mountain toward Corinth.
Saratoga National Historical Park Stillwater With 10 different historical destinations, this park is perfect for the history buff who likes to stay active. Located between Schuylerville and Stillwater, there is plenty of scenery around, including the Hudson River and the old Champlain Canal. In addition to the 10 aforementioned historical destinations, there are several monuments, picnic
areas and restrooms scattered along the trail. The trail includes several different revolutionary-era farms, a British hospital, Gen. Burgoyne’s headquarters and American river fortifications, among other historical landmarks. A map of the trails through the park can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/sara/ planyourvisit/maps.htm. Getting there: There are several ways to get to the park, one approach is to take exit 12 of I-87 and take Route 423 until its intersection with Route 32.
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Hiking Continued from page 44 After turning onto 32, the park can be seen on your right side.
VERMONT Haystack Pawlet Haystack Mountain offers some of the finest panoramic views in southern Vermont. Starting off with agrarian landscapes, the hike enters the forest and eventually comes out onto a viewfilled top. It takes about an hour-and-a-half to reach the summit. The trail rolls up and down, climbing at a slight grade through soft and hardwood forest for the first two-thirds of the hike before climbing steeply to the summit where hikers are greeted by 270 degrees of unobstructed views of Granville and the Slate Valley. Getting there: The trail to the summit is off Tunket Road in Pawlet. Heading south from Granville, N.Y., toward Pawlet, turn left onto Waite Road (about 1.7 miles north of Pawlet) and go exactly 1.2 miles to the entrance at Tunket Road. There is a small parking area on the left
side. Walk up Tunket Road until to you see signs for the trail on the left. Little Rocky Pond Danby This 5.8-mile roundtrip hike is a relatively flat twomile walk through hardwood forest to a beautiful pond surrounded by large boulders. It is very popular for swimming, camping and fishing. The hike features only 350 feet of elevation change, making it nice for families. At the northern end of the pond, the Green Mountain Trail offers the option to extend the hike to a 7.5-mile hike. The trail is located on a section of the Appalachian/Long Trail and is marked by white blazes. Getting there: From Route 7 in Danby, turn east onto Brooklyn Road (Forest Road 10) for about 3.5 miles to the Appalachian/Long Trail crossing. Parking is on the south side of the road. Deane Nature Preserve Poultney The Lewis Deane Nature Preserve in Poultney is on 85 acres owned by Green Mountain College. Hiking trails provide access to beautiful views from an easy to moderate hike up St. Catherine Mountain, which tops out at 1,214 feet. With the Green Mountains behind them, hikers can see Lake St. Catherine below and the Adirondack Mountains in the distance. Two trails lead to the top: The
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more family friendly Yellow Trail is the longer of the pair but has a gentler, safer incline. Look out for an important left, uphill turn by a tree with three yellow ties around it. The trail after this spot is windy and less-worn, but hikers are asked not to bushwhack so as to not disturb vegetation. The Yellow Trail should take 45 minutes to an hour each way. The blue trail is much shorter, but also much steeper. Use caution on this trail as the ground can be uneven and loose. Hike through an open field to get to the trailhead and follow the Blue trail the rest of the way. Getting there: Off Route 30, turn onto Endless Brook Road, across from the entrance to Lake St. Catherine State Park. Once on Running Brook Road, continue until the parking area just before the intersection with Dayton Hill Road. White Rocks Cliffs Wallingford Cliffs, waterfalls, streams and mountain views of the Taconics, the Adirondacks and the valley below – White Rocks Cliffs offers it all. The area is defined by the Cheshire quartzite that was exposed during the last Ice Age and gives the cliffs their white appearance. Among the trails in the area are the popular and scenic Cliffs Trail and
the Ice Beds Trail, which leads to the large pile of white rocks at the base of the cliff. Both trails start from a parking lot at the Green Mountains National Forest-White Rocks Picnic area. The Cliffs Trail is 3.2 miles round trip but it rises 1,250 feet so it is a fairly strenuous hike. The first part winds around the northeastern edge of the cliffs before reaching the Appalachian/Long Trail junction, then south, following the white blazes past the Greenwall Shelter Spur trail at one mile. Continue south for .4 miles to reach the spur that leads to the cliffs and several beautiful vistas. The Ice Beds trail is 1.8 miles (180 feet of elevation gain) to a pile of massive rocks that protects ice well into the summer. The trail, easy enough for children, leaves the southwest corner of the parking lot and climbs several switchbacks until it meets an old woods road at about .4 miles, where it follows a stream to the rocks. Getting there: From Route 7 in Wallingford, follow Route 140 east 2.1 miles to the junction of Sugar Hill Road on the right. From Route 103 in East Wallingford, follow Route 140 west approximately 4.0 miles to the junction of Sugar Hill Road on the left. Follow Sugar Hill R o a d about 200 feet
to the sign for the Green Mountain National ForestWhite Rocks Picnic Area and turn right onto Forest Road 52. Follow that a half mile to the Picnic Area parking lot.
onto Kelley Stand Road for about 9.6 miles. The parking area is on the north side of the road.
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This trail leads to beautiful Stratton Pond, the largest body of water on the Long Trail and the most heavily used camping site located on the Appalachian Trail in Vermont. The pond features several designated campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis ($5 fee). The trail is 7.8 miles long (round trip), but climbs only 390 feet, making it a relatively easy hike that takes five to six hours on average. The trail ascends gradually through mixed hard/soft wood forest. At 3 . 8 miles the trail turns onto a logging road and the Appalachian/ Long Trail is reached soon after, leading to the pond. Getting there: From Route 7 in Arlington, turn west on Route 313 at the end of the exit ramp and take a right onto South Road and follow to the end. Turn right onto Kansas Road and cross Route 7 and a two-lane bridge. Turn right and travel Kelley Stand Road for about 8.7 miles. Parking will be on the left.
Hikers can see three states from the 70-foot fire tower atop Stratton Mountain, the highest peak in Southern Vermont. The 360-degree views at the top of this 3,940-foot peak include the Green Mountains, the Taconic Mountains and more. A caretaker is stationed at the summit during the summer and fall. This is a 7.6-mile round-trip hike featuring 1,730 feet of elevation gain, making it a moderate to difficult trek. The trail follows the Appalachian/Long Trail, marked with white blazes, to the summit. The trail is gradual at first, passing through a mixed hard/soft wood forest. About a mile and half into the hike, the trail begins to climb steeply, before flattening out for awhile along the ridgeline. After this point, it begins to climb switchbacks before reaching the summit. From Route 7 in Arlington, turn west onto Route 313. Take a right onto South Road and follow to the end, turn right onto Kansas Road and follow over Route 7 and over a two-lane bridge. Turn right
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Bromley Mountain Peru This trail leads to the top of Bromley Mountain, a popular ski resort east of Manchester that has great views in every direction, including Stratton Mountain and Mount Equinox. On a clear day, it’s possible to see the Adirondacks in New York and Mount Washington in New Hampshire. This popular, 6-mile roundtrip trail takes four to five hours to complete. Identified by white trail blazes, this route follows the Appalachian Trail from a parking lot a few miles below the ski resort. The trail begins at the east end of the parking lot and follows Bromley Brook for the first mile, becoming steeper until it reaches the spur leading to a tenting area. From here, the trail emerges onto the ski resort’s “Run Around Trail” leading to the summit. An observation deck on the summit was deemed structurally deficient and has been removed. Getting there: From Route 7 in Manchester, take Route 11/30 east for about five miles to the Appalachian/Long Trail crossing just below where Routes 11 and 30 diverge. Lye Brook Falls Manchester A simple trail that leads to one of Vermont’s highest waterfalls, the 100-plus-foot Lye Brook Falls, this hike is 2.3
miles each way and gains less than 800 feet. A century ago the route was home to a number of charcoal kilns and sawmills that can still be seen through keen eyes. The trail follows Lye Brook on old logging roads, traveling at a steady grade. At 1.8 miles, a spur trail leads a half-mile to the falls. Moose have been known to frequent the area, so wildlife enthusiasts can keep a camera at the ready for both the falls and the animals. Caution: Rocks dot the trail and can be slippery at times, especially those near the falls. Getting there: From Route 7 in Manchester, travel about a quarter mile east on Route 11/30 to East Manchester Road, then south for about a mile, then turn left onto Glen Road, just before the overpass. Follow Glen Road and bear right at the fork onto Lye Brook Access Road. The trailhead is at the east side of the parking lot at the end of the Lye Brook Access Road. Prospect Rock Manchester The summit of Prospect Rock offers fine views of the Manchester Valley. The hike climbs 1,000 feet in less than two miles (3.5 miles round trip) and can be completed in one-and-a-
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Hiking Continued from page 47 half to two-and-a-half hours. Marked with blue blazes, the trail follows the old Rootville Road up the Downer Glen Ravine. After entering the forest, the trail gets steeper and crosses a small brook several times, then meets the Appalachian/Long Trail at 1.7 miles. A spur leads 200 feet west to the summit. Getting there: From Route 7 in Manchester, travel about a quarter mile east on Route 11/30 to East Manchester Road, turn right then immediately left onto Rootville Road for about a mile. Limited parking is found at the trail head beyond the last residence and some limited parking is available below the water tank; please obey all parking signs. Burr and Burton Trail on Equinox Mountain Manchester At nearly 4,000 feet, Equinox Mountain is the highest peak in the Taconic Mountain Range and offers views of the Berkshires, the Green Mountains, and into New York. It is the second-
highest peak in Southern Vermont and features a radio tower, abandoned radio station and old hotel. At 6.8 roundtrip miles, this trail, also known as the Blue Summit Trail, offers almost 2,900 feet of elevation gain, making it a rugged hike. Starting on an old logging road, the trail begins with a short side trip to Lookout Rock with views of the valley before continuing to the summit. Getting there: From Manchester village, take Route 7A to the Burr and Burton Seminary parking lot on Seminary Avenue. Merck Forest Rupert Merck Forest and Farmland Center offers a variety of hiking opportunities on some nine different trails, all open to hiking and horseback riding. Mount Antone and Spruce Peak are the tallest mountains on the property and provide outstanding views of the Taconic Mountains. Both hikes take about three hours to complete. Discovery and Burke Trails are shorter hikes suited for families with young children. Getting there: From Salem, N.Y., take Route 153 to Rupert to Route 315. Travel east for three miles and turn into the main entrance of the
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Merck Forest on the right. Follow the road a half mile to the visitor’s center.
Trailhead parking is across the street from the Inn at the Long Trail at 9.3 miles.
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An easy trail, Deer Leap leads to a rocky outcrop and rewards hikers with dramatic views of the Coolidge Range, Sherburne Pass and more. The hike climbs 600 feet and covers 3.1 miles. From the parking lot on Route 4, follow the Sherburne Pass trail north to the junction with the Appalachian Trail. From here take the Appalachian Trail south until you reach the Deer Leap Trail which climbs quickly to a ridge and another trail junction just short of a mile from Route 4. The trail to the left travels a quarter mile to Deer Leap overlook. Return to the Deer Leap Trail and go north at the junction and climb over Big Deer Leap Mountain at which point the trail descends to the Appalachian Trail. Turn right and follow the trail back to its junction with the Sherburne Pass Trail and the parking lot on Route 4. Getting there: From Rutland, travel east on Route 4.
These trails offer excellent views and the opportunity to see nesting peregrine falcons and other wildlife. The gain is a little more than 600 feet and is 1.4 miles roundtrip, but several steep sections make it more difficult than the distance suggests. From Brandon Gap, follow the Long Trail north for .7 miles to a blue-blazed spur trail that leads to the top of Great Cliff. The trails are sometimes closed during the summer to protect nesting falcons so look for signs. Mount Horrid Overlook offers a view of a beaver pond and other wildlife. Getting there: From Brandon, take Route 73 east for 7.5 miles. Trailhead parking is on the right, just before the top of Brandon Gap. Please secure valuables as this parking lot experiences vandalism. The trail starts on the north side of Route 73. Mt. Horrid Overlook parking is at 7.6 miles.
Find your way in a corn maze A few decades ago corn fields were all about, well, growing corn for us or animals to eat. But many farms were struggling and looking for new sources of income – and soon enough, corn mazes were springing up as a fun, fall attraction. “We read about other farms doing corn mazes and increasing their income and decided to try,” said Ken Macica, who operates Schuyler Farms in Schuylerville in partnership with his brothers Tom and Jerry. The Macicas decided this in 2003. A year earlier during the winter, in Rutland Town, Vermont, Irene Hathaway and her family had also had a discussion around the dinner table about having a corn maze. “My husband and one of my sons thought it was a dumb idea because it was a waste to cut down corn,” she said. “My husband also said that I couldn’t make one anyway.” She and another son thought otherwise and took this as a challenge.
She designed and they cut a two to three acre maze that was an immediate success and people urged them to make a bigger one. “It grew to six acres, then seven and then 12,” said Hathaway. In fact, it was the largest corn maze in the State of Vermont until this year. The Hathaway Farm’s 12-acre corn maze’s reputation has spread beyond the Green Mountain as well, as indicated by its being ranked as #2 in the nation for corn mazes for families by Kidventurous, which itself was picked as the best Family Travel Blog by Parents Magazine. The Hathaway Farm’s fitting corn maze theme for 2016 is “Race to the White House” and it features clues along the paths, eight punches to find (if you succeed, you’re eligible for a raffle drawing), early exits for those who need them, smartphone games, three bridges, and a field inside the maze where you can relax for a bit. There is also a minimaze for young children
that features a Funny Finger Game, along with a Story Walk called “I Am Cow, Hear Me Moo.” New this year are a play area for toddlers ages 1-3, tractor rides, the Bouncy Cow Pasture and new play houses. Also be sure to check out the corn pit, farm store, livestock barn and snack area. General admission to the Hathaway Farm, located at 741 Prospect Hill Road, is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday through Friday (closed on Tuesday) and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday. The corn maze is closed by 6 p.m. on all days except Saturday, when it is open until 11 p.m. for “Moonlight Madness!” Admission to Hathaway Farm, which includes all mazes, the livestock barn and weekend wagon rides, is $10 for children ages 4 to 11 and seniors over age 65, $12 for folks 12 and older and those age 3 and under get in free. There are $2 discounts for those who show a military ID. For more information, call (802) 775-2624, email Hathaway@ hathawayfarm.com, or
check out www. hathawayfarm.com . A corn maze that is intended for younger children and families is offered at the Equinox Valley Nursery at 1158 Main Street (Route 7A) in Manchester, Vermont. The two to three acre maze has been offered for more than 20 years and will open sometime in early September (after Labor Day) and run through Halloween. It takes about 30 minutes to complete, according to the Nursery’s Penny Preuss, who is a third-generation farmer in Manchester. Equinox Valley Nursery is also known for its collection of scarecrows that are scattered throughout the farm, as well as in the maze. “My son-inlaw works on them non-stop for about two weeks,” notes Preuss. That’s still a huge chore given that she notes they set out about 300 of the scarecrows. She also says that the local football team helps out as a fundraiser. As with the maze, none of the
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Maze Continued from page 49 scarecrows are overly frightening for the benefit of young children. The Nursery and maze are open seven days a week during these days, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the maze is $3. You can a l s o ride a wagon to the maze and be picked up at the finish for an additional $3. Also offered at the Nursery are a pumpkin patch, gourds and other items for sale, apple cider donuts and more. For more information, call (802) 362-2610 or send an email to evn@ myfairpoint.net . Over on the New York side in the region are even more corn maze options, including at the Schuyler Farms, located at 1124 NY-29 in Schuylerville. The theme for the 15th year of the corn maze at Schuyler Farms is “Lost at Sea.” September hours are 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. October hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The maze is closed Monday through Thursday in September and Monday through Wednesday in October except for large group reservations. Special flashlight nights will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10 and 17, with the maze open until 10 p.m. (last ticket sold at 9:30 p.m.). If you’re into frights, a special “Field of Screams” haunted maze will be offered on select October nights. Schuyler Farms offers a number of other attractions that include panning for gemstones and real fossils in a mining sluice, a rock shop, hayrides and pumpkin picking, the chance to pet and feed animals, snacks at a cornfield café, and more. Daytime corn maze admission is $8 for ages four and up (free for younger) with no charge to the farm. The cost for the haunted maze is $14.00. Parking is free. For more information or reservations call (518) 695-5308, email Jerry@ schuylerfarms.com or check out the web site at www.schuylerfarms.com. The Liberty Ridge Farm, located at 29 Bevis Road in Schaghticoke, offers what
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is billed as “The Capital Region’s largest and original cornfield maze.” This year, in honor of the 50th anniversary of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” TV show, the Peanuts characters (Charlie Brown, Linus, Snoopy, Lucy and the rest) and their Halloween ventures are the theme for the corn maze. It’s the 17th year for this corn maze and, at 11 acres, it is one of the largest in the region. The farm also offers pumpkin picking, pig racing, cider donuts, various shows and 20 hands-on activities. If you like being scared out of your socks, then it also offers its Nightmares Haunted Attractions every Friday and Saturday night in October. These include its “Field of Screams” maze, two haunted houses and more. The Liberty Ridge Farm maze will be open from Sept. 19 through Nov. 4. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. It will be closed on Monday except for Columbus Day. For further information and details on tickets and prices, call (518) 664-1515 or check out www.
libertyridgefarmny.com . The Ellms Family Farm at 448 Charlton Road in Ballston Spa offers still another corn maze option for this region. Their “Amazing Maize Maze” opens for its 12th season on Saturday, Sept. 17 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday with the last admission at 5 p.m. It is also open to the public on Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For children age 6 and under there are two “Kiddie Korn Mazes” that can be completed in just 15 to 20 minutes. These feature friendly scarecrows to give directions to fun
activities. Other attractions at Ellms Family Farm include the popular Jumping Pillow and MooMooChooChoo ride for children, animal feed area, zip lines, barnyard mazes, bean bag toss, hayrides, a farm play area, chicken show and more. General admission to the farm is $15 for ages
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DINING / LODGING INDEX
Dining
Bernardo's Resturant & Sports Grill . . . . . . . . . 51 Beverly’s Eatery. . . . . . . . . 20 Brooklyn Marie Italian Corner . . . . . . . . . . 9 Country Gals Café . . . . . . . 19 East Poultney General Store . . . . . . . . . 32 Fifty South . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Historic Grounds. . . . . . . . 37
Maze Continued from page 50 two and up (under 2 are free) and $15.75 for ages 2-18 if including the Amazing Maze. Admission for the maze for those over age 18 is $14, while for seniors and active military admission it is $12. For further information call (518) 884-8168 or email: info@ ellmsfarms. com. Also check out www. ellmsfarms. com . If you’d like a bit of history to accompany your corn maze fun, head
Just Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Lakeside General Store . . . 38 Main Street Diner . . . . . . . . 9 Michelle’s Sweet Creations 35 Otto’s Cones Point General Store . . . . . . . . . 29 Pizza World . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Poultney House of Pizza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Putortis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Roundhouse café . . . . . . . 18 over to Ft. Ticonderoga for its six-acre “Heroic Maze.” Shaped just like the nearby fort, the maze is a life-size puzzle with history clues to test your knowledge and early exits for those that need them. Ft. Ticonderoga’s hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct.16 (last tickets sold at 4:30 p.m.) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Oct. 17 through Oct. 30 (last ticket sold at 3:30 p.m.). Admission costs through Sept. 18 are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $9 for children ages 5-12, with those 4 and under free. From Sept. 9 through Oct. 6, admission costs $20 for adults, $18.50 for seniors, $9 for children
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Schoolhouse Pizza . . . . . . 18 Silvanos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Skene Manor. . . . . . . . . . . 36 Sugar & Spice. . . . . . . . . . 34 Sweeney’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The Depot Café & Bake Shop . . . . . . . . . 35 The Dutch Pub & Grill. . . . 11 The Wheel Inn. . . . . . . . . . 28 Washington Square Deli . . 39 Whipple City Pizza . . . . . . 38 ages 5-12, with those 4 and under free. From Oct. 17-30 admission is $10 for all ages, except 4 and under for free. For more information about the Heroic Maze or other Fort attractions, call (518) 5852821, shoot an email to info@forttionderoga.org or go to the web site at www.fortticonderoga.org . Finally, Hicks Orchard at 18 Hicks Road in Granville will also offer a corn maze this year. Details are yet to be determined, so call (518) 642-1788 or check out the web site at www. hicksorchard.com for more information. The maze will be open only on weekends during the
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