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Old Forge

A Short History Of Eagle Bay In The Adirondacks

December 29, 2020 by Richard Williams Leave a Comment

Eagle Bay Map Courtesy Adirondack AtlasEagle Bay lies in the middle of the Adirondack Mountains of New York State at an elevation of 1,720 feet. Situated just north of 4th Lake on the Fulton Chain, and about ten miles east of Old Forge, the small hamlet (one of 94 designated hamlets in the Adirondacks) has seasonal activity consisting of winter snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Summer events focus on the various surrounding lakes, ponds, mountains, and hiking trails. [Read more…] about A Short History Of Eagle Bay In The Adirondacks

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History Tagged With: Brown's Tract, Fulton Chain, Herkimer COunty, Old Forge, surveying, Tourism, Town of Webb, Transportation, William Seward Webb

Old Forge Art Center Begins Work on Outdoor Walkway

December 11, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Henry M. Kashiwa Wetlands WalkwayView, the Center for Arts and Culture in Old Forge, has announced the organization has begun moving forward with the construction of the Henry M. Kashiwa Wetlands Walkway. [Read more…] about Old Forge Art Center Begins Work on Outdoor Walkway

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Recreation Tagged With: hiking, Old Forge, View

Dams, Canals, Locks & Inclined Planes: Farrand Benedict In The Adirondacks

October 20, 2020 by Mike Prescott 1 Comment

Farrand Benedict portrait This is a story of a fascinating but rather forgotten individual from the history of the Adirondacks.

Along with his slightly older mentor Ebenezer Emmons, and his younger contemporary Verplanck Colvin, he was among the first to accurately survey much of the Adirondacks. He also proposed a number of early dams, canals, locks and inclined planes and considered using historic waterways and canals to traverse the Adirondacks by water. [Read more…] about Dams, Canals, Locks & Inclined Planes: Farrand Benedict In The Adirondacks

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History, Mohawk Valley, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Farrand Benedict, Lake Champlain, Ogdensburg, Old Forge, paddling, railroads, Township 40, Transportation, Transportation History

Annual Plein Air ‘Paint Out’ Goes Anywhere, Online

August 28, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Diane Davis (left) and Donna Stoner (right) show off their Plein Air skills in ForestportView’s 11th Annual Plein Air Paint Out is set to be held virtually, from Saturday, August 29th through September 10th.

Over 40 artists are set to donate a painting for the benefit auction, as well as providing one or two paintings for the consignment sale. [Read more…] about Annual Plein Air ‘Paint Out’ Goes Anywhere, Online

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events Tagged With: art, Old Forge, painting, plein air painting, View

View’s Annual Ice Cream Social At Point Park In Old Forge

August 12, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

View Ice Cream SocialView, the Center for Arts and Culture in Old Forge, is set to host their 11th Annual Ice Cream Social on Friday, August 14th, from 11 am to 3 pm. [Read more…] about View’s Annual Ice Cream Social At Point Park In Old Forge

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events, Food Tagged With: Old Forge, View

Great Adirondack Garage Sale This Weekend

August 7, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Great Adirondack GaraGreat Adirondack Garage Sale LogoThe 2020 Great Adirondack Garage Sale is set for this coming weekend, August 7th, 8th, and 9th. In the past, the event was traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend, but due to safety concerns, it was pushed back to August for this year.

The 11th annual event consists of residents selling their items along a 150-mile trail stretching from Tupper Lake to Speculator, and Old Forge to Newcomb in the Adirondack Park. [Read more…] about Great Adirondack Garage Sale This Weekend

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Blue Mountain Lake, Great Adirondack Garage Sale, Long Lake, Newcomb, Old Forge, Speculator, Tupper Lake

Police Chase Winds Through Adirondack Park

July 23, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

NYSP logoNew York State Police report they were involved in a pursuit from Utica into the heart of the Adirondacks 90 miles away.

Police say strip spikes were deployed twice, but did not stop the driver. The pursuit ended at Blue Mountain Lake, in Hamilton County. [Read more…] about Police Chase Winds Through Adirondack Park

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Blue Mountain Lake, Crime and Justice, Indian Lake, Inlet, Old Forge, Raquette Lake, State Police, Town of Webb

View To Host Sketching Workshop Around Old Forge

July 14, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

urban sketching provided by ViewView, the Center for Arts and Culture in Old Forge, has announced a two-session workshop, Urban Sketching, with View interns Grace and Emma.

The first session is set for July 17th, from 3 to 5 pm. The second session will take place via Zoom on July 24th, from 3 to 5 pm. [Read more…] about View To Host Sketching Workshop Around Old Forge

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events Tagged With: art, Old Forge, View

Reception For View, Old Forge Exhibits Tonight

July 2, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Surf by Lewis BrydenView, the Center for Arts and Culture in Old Forge, has announced an opening reception of Lewis Bryden’s Boardwalk Idyll exhibit, and the juried Summer Idylls exhibit, set for today, Thursday, July 2nd from 4 to 7 pm. Additionally, A Select Rustic Show will also be open. [Read more…] about Reception For View, Old Forge Exhibits Tonight

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events Tagged With: art, Art Exhibit, Old Forge, View

Central Adirondack Art Show Winners Announced

May 5, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Purgatory Pass by Greg KleinView, the Center for Arts and Culture in Old Forge, has announced the award winners of the Central Adirondack Art Show. This art show is a long-standing Old Forge tradition, showcasing artists throughout the Central Adirondack Region and beyond.

 [Read more…] about Central Adirondack Art Show Winners Announced

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts Tagged With: Old Forge, painting, View

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