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One of the thrills of living in the Adirondacks is catching the occasional glimpse of a hot air balloon floating through the sky. That feeling of excitement is amplified at the annual Adirondack Balloon Festival, which will stage its 45th annual event on Sept. 21 through Sept. 24. This spectacle attracts some 150,000 people each year, featuring 100 hot air balloons from around the country and occasionally around the
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with emphasis placed on breast cancer prevention and education. On Friday Sept. 22, gates to the festival open at 3 p.m. at the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury. Spectators can hope to see some 80 balloons take flight at 5 p.m. while music will be provided by the North and South Dakotas. Saturday starts early – at 5 a.m. – with a “Big Balloon Breakfast” that continues until 10 a.m. Held in the airport hangar, the breakfast will include all-you-can eat pancakes, French toast, sausage, juice and coffee, and accommodations for
those with gluten sensitivities. Breakfast is $10, $8 for seniors, $6 for kids ages 4-10, and free for
various colors and shapes. Saturday afternoon, gates reopen at 2 p.m. for music from local bands
those under 4. Balloons lift off at 6:30 a.m., with up to 100 balloons of
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balloons will once again take to the sky. At 8 p.m., a special “Lighting up the Night” airport moon glow will occur, with 30 tethered balloons filling the airport with warm light. Those planning to stick around should bring flashlights. Sunday once again features the “Big Balloon Breakfast” and a 6:30 a.m. takeoff time for balloons. At 8 a.m. there will be Catholic Mass, and at 9 a.m. there will be Protestant services, both held in the entertainment tent. On Sunday afternoon festivities move from the Floyd Bennett See BALLOON, pg. 4
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Different name spinning the same yarn The Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival has decided to change its name this year and will now be called the Adirondack Wool and Art Festival. The Adirondack Wool and Art Festival will held on Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and September 24 The festival will start on 10 a.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. and the Sunday hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Fes-tival will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Greenwich. The name change was made to represent the different kinds of artisans that the festival represents, other than just yarn. That festival also represents artisans that create and sell things such as pottery, body care products, healing arts, jewelry, culinary arts, craft beverage produc-ers, leather, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood and much, much more. With renaming the Adirondack Wool and Art Festival, the event hopes
Balloon Continued from page 3 Memorial Airport to Crandall Park in Glens Falls. From 2 to 5 p.m., Beatles tribute band Across The Pond will
The Adirondack Wool and Art Festival returns to the Washington County Fairgrounds in September and features more than 120 vendors. to be inclusive all different types of crafts. For those of you who enjoy the original fiber fest, don’t get in stitches of the new title, the festival will still offer education on the products produced and offer some great shows and sales. Events such as the Sheep Fleece show and sale, Handspun skein show, fiber arts show, a used equipment auction and an
alpaca fleece sale. There will also be a Romney sheep show that promotes the Romney breed. The Adirondack Wool and Art Festival is a wonderful way of creating a “tight-knit” community of the local artisans and crafters in the area. The Festival is also a great way to get a start on your holiday shopping if you’re looking for some unique, one-of-kind-gifts
for your loves ones. Tickets to the event are $5 for adults and kids 13 and under are free. Go to the festi-val website for a $1 coupon off the admission price. For more information about the Adirondack Wool and Art Festival please go to their website at http://www. adkwoolandarts.com/ home.html or by calling 518-692-2464.
provide music and following that, balloons take off for one last time to close out the festival. More information about Thursday’s schedule will be available as the festival approaches. For the safety of
pilots, spectators and pets, it is essential that dogs, drones, remotecontrol aircraft and cigarettes are not brought to or used at the festival. Spectators are invited to bring lawn chairs, coolers, and cameras, however. Those
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Fall festivals offer family fun The leaves may be changing but that doesn’t mean that the fun has to stop. Fall is the perfect time to take in the magic of a new season, and what better way than to enjoy the myriad events designed for the whole family. Grab your pumpkin spice latte and your favorite sweater and join in.
VERMONT The 36th annual Peru Fair takes place on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Described as an “oldfashioned country fair,” the event features a pig roast, music, family entertainment, Vermont 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 $15. 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 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, 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 56th annual Art
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entertainment, a window artwork contest, and storeto-store trick-or-treating. For more information, call (802) 442-5758 or visit www. betterbennington.com . The 29th Manchester Fall Art and Craft Festival will take place starting at 10 a.m. on Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 at the Riley Rink, located on Hunter Park Road in Manchester. This festival, which brings 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 Specialty Foods and Spirits Tent, with producers of Vermont products including maple syrup, craft distilled spirits, and other gourmet items. Also find wine, beer, and great food to eat on-site while you enjoy live music and other entertainment. Adult daily admission is $10 or $12 for a weekend pass. Kids enter for free. More information can be found at www. craftproducers.com.
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Festivals Continued from page 7 2464. The Lake George Jazz Festival takes place at Shepard Park in Lake George Village on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17. 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 Dave Lebman. 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. 23 and 24, at the Charles R. Wood Park’s Festival Commons in Lake George Village. Music starts at 11 a.m. each day of the festival, which features a variety of different music with the common theme of merging and exploring different genres of music. Tickets start at $25. To purchase, go to www. festivalforthelake.com. The Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council
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NEW YORK BREWERIES Common Roots Brewing Co. 58 Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls 518-409-8248 www.commonrootsbrewing.com Co-owners Bert and Christian Weber first opened the doors of Common Roots Brewing Company in December 2014. Conveniently located on Route 9 in South Glens Falls, the establishment offers a taproom and merchandise store. Common Roots is always creating new brews, including IPAs, a variety of ales and specialty
sour beers. The taproom and gift shop at Common Roots are open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Brewery tours are by appointment, so call ahead. Cooper’s Cave Ale Co. 2 Sagamore St., Glens Falls 518-792-0007 www.cooperscaveale.com Cooper’s Cave is a hot spot in the summer months, between its pub, brewery, ice cream window and outdoor patio. It is situated alongside the Warren County bike path and draws plenty of bikers and walkers. The types of
beer on tap include IPAs, berry-flavored beers and Belgian ales. The selection changes constantly but there are usually around 12 beers on tap at any given time, so there is something for any palette. The pub also offers food and is open SundayThursday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Friday 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
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Tastings Continued from page 11 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. The restaurant and brewery opens at 11:30 a.m. every day. Adirondack Pub and Brewery 33 Canada St., Lake George 518-668-0002 www.adkpub.com 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, Iroquois Pale 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., except Saturdays when the pub is open from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., and brewery tours are available at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Olde Saratoga Brewing Co. 131 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs 518-581-0492 www.oldesaratogabrew.com This brewery is a subsidiary of Mendocino Brewing Co. in Ukiah, Calif., and has been brewing in Saratoga since 1997. The brewers turn out 70,000 barrels per year, including a lager, IPA, summer ale and
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a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Battle Hill Brewing Co. 4 Charles St., Fort Ann 518-639-1033 www.battlehillbrewing.com Battle Hill burst onto the local brewing scene in 2014, using fresh local ingredients to blend premium brews. With eight beers on tap, seasonal beverages are always being brewed for each season. Some of their patrioticallynamed drinks include “Grains of Liberty” ale and “War Whoop IPA.” The brewery also offers a selection of great tasting food, including salads, sandwiches, chicken wings and cheese platters. Pints and growlers are sold in the brewery, open Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Druthers Brewing Co. 381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-306-5275 www.druthersbrewing.com Located on Broadway, Saratoga’s main drag, Druthers offers brews, food and an outdoor patio, with projectors to watch TV outside. Druthers features the
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Brown’s Brewing Company’s 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 MondayThursday 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. R.S. Taylor & Sons Brewery 3602 County Rte. 30, Salem 518-209-0474 www.rstaylorbrewing.com
Located on the beautiful Misty Bleu Farm, the taproom was built in 2015 with the idea that beer is an agricultural product and should be enjoyed as such. The home-grown hops used in R.S. Taylor & Sons brews are combined with other American and British grains to create their specialty English-style ales. Currently on tap are 7 distinct beers, ranging from the classic English Ale to the more adventurous Blood Orange Honey Wheat. Both the taproom and the 50 acres of beautiful farmland are open to visitors. The Salem brewery and taproom are open on Thursdays and Fridays from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 9 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. In addition to the Salem location, R.S. Taylor & Sons recently opened a Saratoga Tap Room located at 26A Congress Street, Saratoga Springs. The Saratoga
taproom is open from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Friday from 4 to 11 p.m., Saturday from noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Artisanal Brew Works 41 Geyser Rd., Saratoga Springs 518-594-2337 www.artisanalbrewworks.com Artisanal Brew Works is owned and operated by Saratoga Springs High School teachers Kurt Borchardt and Colin Quinn, but even more amazing than their day jobs is their selection of beers. With 8 on tap and 8 seasonal beers, Borchardt and Quinn have certainly achieved their goal of appealing to a wide variety of tastes. They also keep the brewery lively with frequent events and a food menu. Tuesday through Thursday the brewery is open from 3:30 to 9 p.m., it’s open from 3 to 9 p.m. on Fridays, and from noon to 9 p.m. on
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Rodeo returns in November For the 27th year, the Adirondack Stampede Charity Rodeo will return to the Cool Insuring Arena, formerly the Glens Falls Civic Center, for performances at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4. 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 a contract act courtesy of Tim Lepard, a native of Pontotoc, Mississippi. Lepard has won 15 gold champi-
The Adirondack Stampede will begin Nov. 3 at the Glens Falls Civic Center.
onships in rodeo and have been training monkeys and dogs for 30 years. Following the rodeo performance each night, all are
invited to the Rodeo Round-up Party at 10 p.m. at Heritage Hall in the Arena, where you can dance to boot-scootin’ music and mix and mingle
with the cowboys and cowgirls. To purchase tickets, call 518-798-0366 ext. 15 or go to www.coolinsuringarena.com. More information about the rodeo can be found at www.adirondackstampedecharityrodeo.com or on Facebook.
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Tastings Continued from page 13 Saturdays and Sundays. Paradox Brewery 154 U.S. Rte. 9, Schroon Lake 518-351-5036 www.paradoxbrewery.com Brewed and bottled in the Adirondacks, the foundation of Paradox Brewery’s beer is the crisp, pure water found in the granite 600 feet below the Adirondack Park. For those looking for something unique, Paradox is the place. In addition to their 5 core beers, Paradox features monthly specialty beers on
their Off Trail Series, and even more on their Forever Wild and Barrel Aged Series. For the most up-to-date listing of on-tap beers and available bottles and cans, check the Paradox website. The tasting room opens at noon Wednesday through Sunday, and a Food Truck is present on Saturdays and Sundays. Mean Max Brew Works 193 Glen St. #2, Glens Falls 518-793-2337 www.meanmaxbrew.com With 14 rotating brews, Mean Max Brew Works is always fresh, local, and interesting. Mean Max’s specialty ales and lagers focus on local, green brewing processes and brewing in
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small three-barrel batches. There is something for every palate, ranging from dark ales like M’Cord, Flipside, and Stout No Doubt to pale ales like Chaser and Lowe Wolfjaw. Mean Max Brew Works welcomes folks bringing food from local restaurants to the tasting room to enjoy with their various brews. Mean Max Brew Works is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., on Fridays from 3 to 11 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 11 p.m.
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www.ottercreekbrewing.com Creatively crafting beers since 1991, Otter Creek Brewing has four year round and four seasonal beers, as well as one limited-edition beer. The brewery offers popular selections such as the Backseat Berner IPA and the Free Flow IPA. Found 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 is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Foley Brothers Brewing 79 Stone Mill Dam Rd., Brandon 802-465-8413 www.neshoberiverwinery.com 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-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 and Northshire Chocolate Stout. Northshire Brewery is open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Those interested in taking a tour should call to schedule ahead. During the tour, sample 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. Currently 10 beers are on tap at Madison’s
restaurant and pub, including the popular Old 76 Strong Ale and Mocha Milk Stout. Madison Brewing Company also offers extensive and delicious lunch and dinner menus, and is open daily starting at 11:30 a.m. Hop’n Moose Brewing Company 41 Center St., Rutland 802-775-7063 www.hopnmoose.com After opening in March 2014, Hop’n Moose became the first and only brewery in Rutland, Vermont. Currently Hop’n Moose has 9 ales and 2 lagers on tap, but some varieties are available in
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Tastings Continued from page 15 bottles. Each brew has a distinct flavor profile, with some favorites including Lake Monster Lager, Solar City IPA, and Blueberry Blonde. Unlike many brewing companies, Hop’n Moose has something for the whole family, as their restaurant has a delicious selection of sandwiches, burgers, and everyone’s favorite: woodfired pizzas.
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Oliva Vineyard 250 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs 518-350-4515 www.olivavineyards.com Named after owner and winemaker, Tony Oliva and his wife Debreen, Oliva Vineyards frequently travels to regional farmers’ markets to showcase their premium wines. Previously located in Fort Edward, Oliva relocated to a new location in Saratoga Springs. The tasting room is not yet open at the new location, but Oliva wines can be tasted and bought at many local farmers’ markets, festivals, and special events. 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 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 fruit-infused wines to traditional red and white wines. A standard winetasting session is $7, 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 currently open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 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 14 white wines, 12 red wines and three sparkling wines, as well as wine gifts and gourmet foods. The Saratoga Springs location is open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Ledge Rock Hill Winery 41 Stewart Dam Rd., Corinth 518-654-5467 www.lrhwinery.com A warm Adirondack-style tasting room welcomes visitors as they sip various wines made with top-of-theline 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 on Thursdays and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. 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. In addition, the wines are
vegan and vegetarian friendly, as they are never clarified with shellfish or egg-based products. The tasting room is open Thursday-Monday noon to 6 p.m. Lunch and dinner are also served at Amorici Vineyard, but those wishing to dine after 6 p.m. must make a reservation.
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 Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.
Victory View Vineyard 11975 State Route 40, Schaghticoke 518-461-7132 www.victoryviewvineyard.com Visitors can stand at the bar and sample all six of the wines that Victory View has to offer. While you’re
The Saratoga Winery 462 Rte. 29, Saratoga Springs 518-584-9463 www.thesaratogawinery.com Located four miles from downtown Saratoga Springs, The Saratoga Winery has a
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Tastings Continued from page 17 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 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.
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.
18 Hicks Rd., Granville 518-642-1788 www.slyboro.com Named for the century-old hamlet that is home to the orchard, the Slyboro Cider House, located on Hicks Apple Orchard, offers still ciders, sparkling ciders and ice ciders for those who like their alcoholic drink to have a little apple flavor. The tasting room is open all days except Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. July through Thanksgiving. In addition to hosting the Slyboro Cider House, the farm has an apple orchard and plenty of apple and cider flavored goods.
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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/hip-hop stars the Dirty Heads. Woodchuck posts upcoming events on its website, such as the annual “Ciderstock” music festival.
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Halloween Happenings abound All dressed up and always somewhere to go this Halloween season. Whether its princesses, pirates, superheroes or ghastly ghouls, fall brings out the change in all of us. Was it the chill in the air that made your spine tingle? Or was it some of these hairraising events:
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.
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The theme changes every year with this year’s theme being “Very Grim Fairy Tales.” Guides will lead you through a twisting, turning forest maze featuring literature’s famous stories in a “grim” way. Meet the Big Bad Wolf, Jack's Giant, The Wicked Stepmother, Sleeping
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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 26th annual
Halloween parade along Main Street to Academy Street on Sunday, Oct. 29 starting at 1 p.m. This family oriented 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. More than 3,000 ghosts and ghouls typically attend the festivities, which include trick-ortreating, popcorn, spooky dance performances by local dance groups, face-
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Halloween Continued from page 21 painting, pony rides and a petting zoo. The free event happens Saturday, Oct. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Glen Street and City Park 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 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/. Ghost Hunts at the Salem Courthouse Spooky things are happening at the Salem Courthouse Community Center, which is known for raising the bar when it comes to scaring and this year is no different with the theme Ghost Hunts. Think you’re the long-lost member of the Ghost Busters? Come and court danger because “I ain’t scared of no ghost.”
While dates have not yet been announced, the “haunted” courthouse is normally open to visitors from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on three 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, call 518-8547053.
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Halloween Continued from page 22 downtown Saratoga Springs with fun and games at the 16th annual Saratoga Downtown Business Association Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 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 rock climbing wall, live musical performances, pony rides and magic shows. There will also be trick-or-treating and a costume parade. With all of the activities planned, this is one event you and your family will not want to miss. For more information, visit www. saratoga.com
Ticonderoga “HalloweenFest” Ticonderoga is set to host the annual “HalloweenFest” starting
Saturday Oct. 28 and going on until Tuesday Oct. 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.
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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. Dates for the hayride have yet to be released but normally take place in the start of October. More than 1,500 eager brave souls line up each
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year for a 45-minute-long ride through dozens of eerie sites in and around the town. Monsters, witches, zombies, ghosts – they’re all part of this frightfully entertaining event. 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
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Pittsford Haunted House The Pittsford Fire Department has been hosting one of the biggest and best haunted attractions in the area for 37 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. Tickets are sold from 6 to 9 p.m. each night of the event though the dates have not been set yet. 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 58th annual marching on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Rutland. The parade theme again this year is “Halloween.” 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 cost 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 will present an evening of Spooky Storytelling with “Whispering Bones” on Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. just in time for Halloween. As Hubbard Hall’s annual fundraiser, guests will be
sure to get a kick out of the bizarre, sometimes scary, often hilarious stories told by their company of storytellers. Tickets are $20 and $10 for students ages 6-22. Hubbard Hall’s main show this fall will be “The Mystery of Edwin Dood,” a new version of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy. Based on Dickens’ last, unfinished novel and murder mystery, Hubbard Hall will be the second theater ever to produce this new version, adapted
by creator Rupert Holmes into a lightning quick and hilarious 90-minute version. The show stops just before the murderer is revealed – and so you, the audience, choose “who done it!” The results are different at every performance, so you really feel like you’re a part of the show. “The Mystery of Edwin Dood” will be presented at Hubbard Hall on Nov. 17-Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. There will also be
showings at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $30 and $15 for students ages 6-22. For tickets for any Hubbard Hall production, call 518-677-2495 or visit www.hubbardhall.org. Celebrating its 50th season this year, the Lake
Theatre in Lake George will present the regional premier of a new comedy by the playwright who’s been called the “The Canadian Neil Simon.” The play, entitled “The Great Kooshog Lake Hollis
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Mccauley Fishing Derby,” will run from Sept. 14 through Oct. 21 at the Lake George Holiday Inn Resort. This is a wise, heart-warming and clever comedy about a businessman stranded in a sleepy rural town during its annual fishing derby. 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, and show-only tickets are available for $40. For tickets, call the box office at 518-668-5762 x 411. In its 37th year, the
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Community Theatre will present four performances of the musical classic, “Oliver,” on Nov. 3-5. This classic Dickens tale about a young orphan’s journey into the seedy underground world of London will be performed in the Glens Fall High School Auditorium. For
Schuylerville Community Theater will perform “I Hate Hamlet” for the fall season. For tickets or information, call 518-695-
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Oldcastle Theatre Company in Bennington, Vermont, is celebrating 46 years of live theatre in 2017. On Sept. 29 through Oct. 15 the company will be performing “Broadway Bound.” The show is the poignant and funny
conclusion of Neil Simon’s semiautobiographical Eugene trilogy, following his two other plays Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues. Eugene and his brother Stanley are trying to break into the world of professional comedywriting, while coping with their parents' messy and gut-wrenching split. When their material is broadcast on the radio for the first time, the rest of the family is upset to hear a comedic rendition of their own trials and tribulations. How will Eugene and his brother balance their loyalties to their family and to their art? Tickets range from $39 to $65 while students pay $12. The box office number is 802-447-0564.
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Yes, it's apple-picking time Autumn in the northeast conjures up images of brilliant foliage framed 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.
Terry’s. The orchard also has a farmstand set up on 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
Besides apples, the orchard is home to a farm store, gift shop, bakery, fresh pressed cider and motel. Picking 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 802-775-5477 or visit
VERMONT The Apple Barn & Country Bake Shop in Bennington is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November, offering 16 varieties of apples. The store offers a fullline bake shop, complete with homemade pastries, Vermont products, berries, and breakfast packages. 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 Route 7A on Harwood Hill, also in Bennington, you’ll find Terry’s Apple Orchard. It’s open for picking beginning the Wednesday after Labor Day September to the third weekend in October. Hours of operation are from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday 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
many other varieties, while you enjoy the great views of surrounding mountains. The picking runs from about early-September through mid-October 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 Mountain Orchard is a historic 26-acre orchard at 1894 U.S. Route 4 in Rutland.
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gourds, ornamental corn and corn stalks. The farm is open daily beginning mid-September through Halloween. For more information 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 on Route 29, on the hill just west of town. For more information call 518695-3131 or go to www. saratogaapple.com.
Billy Bob’s Orchard, mendonorchards.com. In Pittsford, Winslow Farms offers a pick-yourown pumpkin patch. The farm is located at 506 U.S. Route 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
situated at 720 County Route 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 85-acre orchard. Half-bushels 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 Route 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 518-4990633, 518-796-5562 or 518796-7575.
McWhorter’s Orchard, located at 5635 State Route 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 518-6388015. 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 25 varieties of apples and offers other products,
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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 518692-2370 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 518-6869602. 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 pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Summer and fall hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The farm is located at 128 State Route 67 in Eagle Bridge. For more information, call 518-6867729. 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 18th season. The farm is home to the Capital Region’s largest corn maze, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” in 2016. Stay tuned for the maze’s 2017 design. On Saturdays and Sundays in the fall, Liberty Ridge puts on a pumpkin cannon show, where guests can try shooting their own pumpkin out of a cannon. Other family-friendly events and haunted attractions are also held. General admission is $15, which includes the corn maze, barnyard activities and shows. The 100-acre farm will be open during the Fall Festival, Sept. 16 through Nov. 5. September hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays with the farm closing at 6 p.m. October hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, with the farm closing at 6 p.m.; weekday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. During November the farm is only open Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, go to libertyridgefarmny. com or call 518-664-1515.
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Visit the Lakes Region this fall Mums • Corn Stalks • Pumpkins Gourds • Fall Perennials See you at Christmas Time for Trees, Wreaths & Kissing Balls!
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Visit the Lakes Region this fall Jeanne Bartholomew Realty 802-537-4938 CALL ANYTIME! Jeannebrealty@aol.com • 3934 East Road, Benson, VT Benson: 3 Bedroom Stone House (circa1799), 2-story stone workshop, 2-car garage with apt. & a Lake Champlain cottage on 136 very private open and wooded acres. Property is all contiguous and includes both sides of a scenic dirt road. Offered for $450,000. Benson: Well-built log home with several outbuildings on 5 secluded acres. Home has a loft, slate fireplace, oil and wood heat & finished basement, $169,000. Benson: Perch Pond “turn key.” Very private log home comes fully furnished with many up-grades. A quality home at a very reasonable price. Right on the water. Offered for $225,000. Benson: Sunset Lake, 2 bedroom furnished camp (half of a duplex) with 50 ft. of crystal clear water. Owners will finance ~ offered for $150,000. Benson: 2-3 Bedroom country home on 7 acres with barn/workshop. Property borders the Hubbardton River. Very pretty setting, $139,000. Benson: 1 Acre lot in town, could hook to town sewer, $11,000. Benson: 10 open acres with barn, well and old sewer ~ $75,000. NEW LISTING! Lake Hortonia 2 Bedroom, lake front furnished cottage, $155,000.
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Visit the Lakes Region this fall 730 Lake Road Benson, VT
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Welcome to the Rutland Region
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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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Hiking Continued from page 39 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
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Hiking Continued from page 40 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 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 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
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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 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-andhalf 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 3.2mile (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 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 semi-circuit. 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 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
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Hiking Continued from page 43 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 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. Cat and Thomas Mountains Bolton 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 three-quarters 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 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. Champlain Canalway Trail Schuylerville 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 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
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Hiking Continued from page 44 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. After turning onto 32, the
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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 twothirds 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
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Mountains in the distance. Two trails lead to the top: The 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 ForestWhite 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 Road about 200 feet to the sign for the Green Mountain National Forest-White Rocks Picnic Area and turn right onto Forest Road 52. Follow that a half mile to the Picnic Area parking lot.
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 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
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
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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. 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 halfmile 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.
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Hiking Continued from page 49 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-ahalf 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 secondhighest 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
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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 Merck Forest on the right. Follow the road a half mile to the visitor’s center. Deer Leap Killington 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. Trailhead parking is across the street from the Inn at the Long Trail at 9.3 miles. The Great Cliff and Mount Horrid Brandon 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 blueblazed 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 Fall is a-maze-ing. Okay, someone had to make the pun. But fall is a wondrous time of year to enjoy all the sights around you and nothing cures the blues of thinking about the cold weather ahead than losing your worries, and yourself, in a corn maze. The Hathaway Farm’s 12-acre corn maze’s reputation has spread beyond the Green Mountains, as indicated by its being ranked as number two 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 this year is “75 Years on Hathaway Farm” 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.” There is a play area for toddlers ages 1-3, tractor rides, the Bouncy Cow Pasture and new play houses. And b e sure to check out the corn pit, farm store, livestock barn and snack area. In addition to the p e d a l go-cart track there are a couple of smaller John Deere pedal carts, for ages 2-5, as well as a couple of large pedal carts, for ages 6-adult. There will also be a cow if your little ones what to try their hand at milking at the milking station. The Hathaway Farm, at 741 Prospect Hill Road, is open 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, 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 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-in-law 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 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 also 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.
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Maze Continued from page 51 The theme for the 16th year of the corn maze at Schuyler Farms is “Charlotte’s Web” 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. 16 and 23, 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 is billed as “The Capital Region’s largest and original cornfield maze.” General Admission prices at $15 per person. It’s the 19th 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 it’s Nightmares Haunted Attractions every Friday and Saturday night in October. These include its “Field
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of Screams” maze, two haunted houses Brad’s Barnyard and & the Psychic Sideshowand more. Tickets to Nightmares is $26 and that gives you access to all 6 haunted houses. Nightmares in not recommended for children under 10. The Liberty Ridge Farm maze will be open from Sept. 16 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 M a z e ” opens for its 13th season on Saturday, Sept. 16 and runs through the end of October. 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 $16 for ages two and up (under 2 are free) and $16.75 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 i t is $13. 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 y o u r corn maze fun, head over to Ft. Ticonderoga for its sixacre “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 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct.15 (last tickets sold at 4:30 p.m.) on Saturdays and Sundays. Cost for admission to Ft. Ticonderoga until Sept. 17 are $23 for adults, $21 for seniors, $10 for children ages 5-12, with those 4 and under free. After that, admission costs $21 for adults, $19.50 for seniors, $9 for children
ages 5-12, with those 4 and under free. “Maze by Moonlight” is Friday Oct 27 and Saturday Oct 28 where you get to explore the maze using your flashlight as a guide as you search for hidden stations in the maze to complete the quest! Cost is $10 per person and tickets are available at the door. Admission booth/maze opens at 7:00 p.m. with last tickets sold at 9:00 p.m. For more information about the Heroic Maze or other Fort attractions, call (518) 585-2821, 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 “U-pick” apple season. Hicks Orchard has been
a family operation since 1905 and offers more than two dozen varieties of eating and baking apples. It’s billed as the oldest “U-pick” orchard in New York State. Other farm activities offered include wagon rides, making scarecrows, a pumpkin patch, and feeding goats. There are plenty of local products for sale, cider donuts and apple wood-fired pizza (weekends), as well as a hard cider tasting room.
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Oktoberfests abound in region It may not be Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt or Hamburg, but this region has plenty of quality Oktoberfests, featuring delicious German beers and food, festive music and traditional activities. Each Oktoberfest adds its own special flare, and here is what each has to offer. Lake George Oktoberfest The weekend of Oct. 6-8, Canada Street and Shepard Park in the village of Lake George will be the place to be for classic Oktoberfest festivities at the seventh annual Lake George Oktoberfest and Fall Festival. There will be events for all ages, including strolling musicians, fine arts and crafts shows, artisan demonstrations and of course, authentic German food. A variety of children’s activities include horse and pony rides, bouncy houses, face painting and petting zoos. There’ll be a variety of German beers on tap and fireworks are planned for
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p.m. each day on the main stage near the Skycoaster, and acoustic performances all afternoon. The festival’s food features a Bavarian-style menu, located inside the Alpine Fest Haus. Festivities will run from noon to 6 p.m. each day.
Great Escape Oktoberfest The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom will host two Oktoberfest events, the first on the weekend of Sept. 16-17 and the second Sept. 23-24. Festivities will include foods, traditional German music and dancing, and a great selection of seasonal brews.
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Walk or run - you'll have fun There is nothing like the gorgeous images of the area's fall foliage. Autumn is the perfect time to get outside, get a little exercise, have some fun and enjoy the vibrant colors of the changing season. Whether it’s a 5K, a half marathon, a fun run, a bike ride or just a leisurely walk, you can be sure to find something that suits your fancy right here in the Lakes Region. Here is a list of popular outdoor activities taking place in the area this fall. Saratoga Palio Melanie Merola O’Donnell Memorial Race One of the area’s fastestgrowing races will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17 in Saratoga Springs. The 12th annual Saratoga Palio will include a 5K, a kids’ run and a certified half marathon, which take runners on a breathtaking course through the heart of Saratoga Springs, and is friendly to both families and more competitive runners. The half marathon begins at 7:45 a.m. and the 5K starts at 8 a.m. Participants and spectators from around the Capital District will file into the Spa City, as the scenic route takes runners through the Saratoga Spa State Park and parts of downtown Saratoga. The race was established to honor Melanie Merola O’Donnell, who lived a life of giving, focusing her career on relieving suffering inflicted by mental illness. Scholarships are awarded each year to assist those pursuing degrees in the mental health field. In addition, The Melanie Foundation will be donating to the Shelters of Saratoga, which assists
Color Me Rad participants from a previous event. homeless individuals to get them back on their feet. The half marathon price is $55 before Aug. 31 and $65 after the date, the 5K is $25, and kids 12 and under run for $12. The proceeds support a scholarship established in the name of Melanie Merola O’Donnell, which benefits a post-graduate student in the field of mental health. More information can be found at www.themelaniefoundation.com. The Officers Down 5K Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line daily to keep our communities safe and we honor those who have fallen in the line of duty. While officers give to the community on a daily basis, it is time to give back. The Officers Down 5K is more than just a 5K, it is a day full of activities which may include face painters, inflatables, vendors, K9
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demos, SWAT demos, and dunk tanks all surrounded by the main 5K event. The organization partners with local organizations to assist them with their cause. In proud partnership with The Michael Zemanek Memorial Foundation, Inc., the Officers Down 5K is a nationwide law enforcement event which celebrates officers who put their lives on the line. The Rutland OD5K Event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. The Kids’ Fun Run is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. with the 5K Run and Walk stepping off at 10. The Vermont Great 2-4-6-8K Rutland Regional Medical Center will sponsor the Vermont Great 2-4-68K on Saturday, Sept. 23, in downtown Rutland. All proceeds will benefit the Foley Cancer Center. The Vermont Great 2-4-6-
8K Run, Walk, Relay is a chance to enjoy all that downtown Rutland has to offer. Please join us for an afternoon and evening of health, fun, and socializing, all while benefitting Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Foley Cancer Center. Raise awareness and funds by running in honor of a friend or loved one who can’t be there. The race course loops you around and through historic downtown Rutland. The various distances make this an event for all fitness levels. Enjoy the post-race party featuring food, beer, music. Individual and team photos will be available. The race begins at 3:30 p.m. with a post-race party to follow. Registration fees range from $15 to $100, depending on age, race distance and whether you run as an individual or as part of a relay team. Contact Traci Moore, director, at 802-747-3634 for
more information, or register on line at http://www. active.com. Clarendon Color-A-Thon The Clarendon PTO will sponsor a Color-A-Thon Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a 5K and 1-mile run or walk with proceeds going to the Clarendon PTO. Registration is $30 and includes a T-short and a color dye pack for the after party, which will include a dance, color party, bouncy house and refreshments. On-site registration begins at 9 a.m. The race starts at 10 a.m. Color Me Rad 5K A Color Me Rad 5K will kick off Sunday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. in Saratoga’s Orenda Pavilion at the Saratoga Spa State Park. The Color Me Rad 5K is a color blast run brightening cities across the country, and the race hits Saratoga this fall. In this 5K, participants begin in white T-shirts while friends and volunteers shower the runners with colored powders as they pass by. The result is a vibrant kaleidoscope of runners! Not only will you be having healthy amounts of fun, but you’ll be getting your daily exercise in the process. To top it off, we’re making it rain with free T-shirts and a pair of RAD sunglasses for all regular participants. Adults who register before the race will receive a much better deal than those who register on-site. Kids seven and under will run for $15. Participants will receive 5K entry, a 2016 tour T-shirt, a “RAD” tattoo and a phone case. A portion of the proceeds will benefit charity. Peak Season Century Avid bikers will find their slice of heaven with the Peak Season Century
100-mile bike race in Lake George, usually taking place in early October. Bikers will pedal 100 miles around Lake George, through the majestic mountains, with fantastic views. The course will be staffed with rest stops and bike mechanics throughout the miles of good pavement, nice shoulders, and a significant amount of climbing and downhill. The race comes to a close at Fort William Henry. Entry fee is $100 and includes the race, a commemorative T-shirt, lunch and a post-race party, with the proceeds benefitting charity. Those looking for a different challenge are welcome to try the shorter mileage option. Zombie Run As October creeps closer to Halloween, things take a spookier twist. The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom will host a Zombie Run on Saturday, Oct 7, at 10 a.m. inside the park. The primary goal of this race, is don't die. The secondary goal, cross the finish line alive! Not only will runners get a bit of a cardio workout, they’ll get their thrills from trying to outrun a zombieinfested park and survive. Before the race, each participant is given a flag belt, with three flags, symbolizing three lives. If the zombies chasing you are able to remove all three flags, you are counted as “dead.” Even those who are caught by the zombies will be allowed to finish the course and receive a finisher’s medal and T-shirt. Awards will be given to the first male and female to cross the finish line, as well as the first male and female to cross with at least one flag still attached. Enter as a team. There is strength in numbers and
your chance of survival increases. Registration is $46 and includes the race, parking, entry to the Great Escape, a T-shirt and the survival bash with post-race food and beverage. Season ticket holders may register for $36. Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 6. The race benefits the American Red Cross in their lifesaving mission. If you have questions contact aperry@sftp.com or call 518-792-3500 x3277. Hartford Stewart's Spud Run Popularly known as "The Toughest 5K You'll Ever Love," the Hartford Stewart's Spud Run will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event also features a 1-mile run for less experienced runners. The 1-mile run begins at 9 a.m. The 5K is at 11 a.m. Registration gets underway at 8:30 a.m. There will be male and female divisions, with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in 10 age groups. In keeping with tradition, first place overall will be a 50-pound bag of potatoes. Second and third overall will be a 5-pound sack of spuds. Refreshments will be available, including Phil's "Almost Famous Five Alarm Chili." The entry fee for those who pre-enter is $15 which includes a T-shirt. Registration on race day is $20. There is no entry fee for the 1-mile race. For information contact Phil Jessen at (518) 632-5922 evenings,(518) 792-3421 days or email gfab@mybluelight. com. Proceeds will benefit the Hartford Central School Class of 2018. Lung Cancer 5K run/walk The fourth annual Free to Breathe Lung Cancer 5K run/walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14. There is a new location this year; the
event will be held at the Charles R. Wood Park on West Brook Road in Lake George. Registration starts at 8 a.m. The event begins at 9 a.m. with the opening rally. The 5K steps off at 9:30 a.m. with the 1-mile walk following at 9:35 a.m. This event benefits lung cancer research and awareness efforts. There will be live music, prizes, a silent auction and information about lung cancer available throughout the day. The cost is $25 in advance on line, $28 if mailed in, and $30 on event day. A one-mile option is available for those who prefer. For more information call 518-480-3461. Great Pumpkin Challenge The 17th annual Great Pumpkin Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 14 will feature a limited number of 2,000 walkers, runners and riders, so those interested are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Including both a 5K run/ walk and a 10K run throughout Saratoga Spa State Park, this event always draws great crowds. In addition to the 5K and 10K, there will be a kids’ fun run for those 12 and under, and costumes are welcome. There will be no registration on event day, so advance registration is suggested as soon as possible. Those who register by Oct. 1 will receive a long-sleeved moisture wicking T-shirt. The run begins at 9:30 a.m. and the cost is $25 for adults before Oct. 1, $28 by Oct. 12 and $30 after the date, and $5 for children 12 and younger, with proceeds benefiting Saratoga Bridges. There will be refreshments and a raffle for all registrants following the race. On line registration ends on Oct. 12. For more information, call 518-587-0723.
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DINING / LODGING INDEX Dining Battle Hill Brewing Co. . . . 12 Boardwalk Restaurant . . . . Back Cover Brooklynn Marie's Italian Corner . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chapman's General Store. . . . . . . . . 53 Clark's Pizzeria . . . . . . . . . 21 Country Gals Café . . . . . . . 20 East Poultney Gen. Store . 31 Edwards Market . . . . . . . . 55 Fair Haven Inn. . . . . . . . . . 60
Hicks Orchard . . . . . . . . . . 55 Historic Grounds. . . . . . . . 38 Iron Lantern, The . . . . . . . 34 Jones Donuts, Bakery . . . . 35 Just Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Main Street Diner . . . . . . . . 9 Original Whipple City Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Otto’s Cones Point General Store . . . . . . . . . . 1 Pizza World . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Poultney House of Pizza . . 33 Pub at Bernardos, The . . . 55
Putortis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Round House Bakery Café 20 Schoolhouse Pizza . . . . . . 22 Silvanos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Skene Manor, The . . . . . . . 39 Sugar & Spice. . . . . . . . . . 36 Sunrise Family Restaurant 32 Tap's Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . 33 The Depot Café & Bake Shop . . . . . . . . . 30 The Dutch at Dutchaven Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . 56 The Wheel Inn. . . . . . . . . . 34
Lodging Bentley House Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . 33 Bunker Hill Inn . . . . . . . . . . 8 Champ's Campground . . . 38 Christ the King . . . . . . . . . 40 Maplewood Inn . . . . . . . . . . 5 Merck Forest & Farmland . . . . . . . . . . 43 Organ Barn B&B . . . . . . . . 10 Pond Mountain Inn . . . . . . 34
Fun facts about autumn The cool, crisp days of autumn have arrived. As fall foliage creates a colorful display and kids frolic in leaf piles on the lawn, you may want to pay some mind to a few lesser known facts about this beloved time of year. Autumn may call to mind Halloween and the return of school, but there are other factors that make this season unique. 1. The first day of autumn is known as the autumnal equinox. On this day, the number of hours of daylight and darkness are equal. This is because the sun
is aligned with the center of the Earth between the north and south of the planet. The other equinox occurs in the spring, which arrives in the third week of March in the Northern hemisphere. 2. Red and purple leaves are actually caused by the presence of sugars from sap that is trapped inside of the leaves. 3. Several cultures have ancient traditions that coincide with autumn. For example, the Chinese celebrate the Moon
Festival to give thanks for a successful summer harvest. 4. Halloween is a large part of autumn. The concept of wearing masks and costumes hails from ancient Celtic tradition. The Celts believed ghosts roamed on Halloween, and people wore disguises to hide from the spirits. 5. You’re bound to see pumpkins as part of autumn decor. The pumpkin was first named by the Greeks. They called this edible orange item “pepon,” which means “large melon.”
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