Free Summer Activities
Bicycling
- Feeder Canal – Bike along tow path trail, connects to Warren County Bikeway.
- Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve – Trails along Hudson River. 518-761-8216
- Pack Demonstration Forest – Bicycle in forest setting. 518-623-9679
- Warren County Bikeway (PDF) – 12-mile paved bikeway with rolling hills from Glens Falls to Lake George.
Birding
Adirondack North Country Road Map, including Scenic Byways & Birding Guide
Pristine water, forested mountains, cliffs, wetlands and islands provide acres of land and habitats for both regional and migratory species. Bring your camera!
Canoeing and Kayaking
Quiet and peaceful paddling, as you slowly glide through the sparkling clear water while taking in the sites and sounds of the beautiful Adirondacks. Don’t forget your camera!
Adirondack Waterways
Free guide to paddling routes. 800-365-1050 X143
Community Concerts
- Athol-Thurman – Veterans’ Memorial Field, Mondays, July 5 – August 30, 7pm, 518-623-9649
- Bolton Landing –Rogers’ Memorial Park, Tuesdays, Tuesdays, July 6 – August 17, 7pm, 518-644-3831
- Chestertown – Dynamite Hill, Thursdays, July 15 – August 19, 7pm, 518-494-2722
- Glens Falls – Crandall Library, Wednesdays, May – August, 7pm, 518-792-6508
- Hague – Town Park, Wednesdays, July 7 – August 25, 7:30 pm, 518-543-6161
- Lake George – Shepard Park, Wednesdays, Lake George Arts Project Concert Series, July 7 – August 25, 8pm, 518-668-2616; Thursdays, Lake George Community Band, July 1, 15, 29, Aug 5,12, 518-222-1302
- Lake Luzerne – Town Pavilion, Thursdays, July 8 – August 26, 7pm, 518-696-3500
- Stony Creek – Recreation Field, Tuesdays, July 6 – August 31, 7pm, 518-696-5949
Fireworks
- June 7 – East Field, Glens Falls (following Golden Eagles Baseball game), 518-792-4100
- July 3 – East Field, Glens Falls (following Summer Jam Concert), 518-761-9890
- July 3 – Town Park, Hague, 518-543-6161
- July 3 – Ski Bowl Park, North Creek, 518-251-2855
- July 4 – Rogers’ Memorial Park, Bolton Landing, 518-644-3831
- July 4 – Crandall Park, Glens Falls (following Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra Concert), 518-798-1348
- July 4 – Shepard Park, Lake George, 518-668-5711
- July 8 – Shepard Park, Lake George (following Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra Concert), 518-793-1348
- July 15, 22, 29 – Shepard Park, Lake George, 518-668-5771
- August 5, 12, 19, 26 – Shepard Park, Lake George, 518-668-5771
- August 9 - Veterans’ Memorial Field, Athol (following Bluebillies Concert), 518-623-9649
Fishing
160 plus lakes and ponds and 1000 miles of streams and rivers offer some of the finest sportfishing in the nation.
Adirondack Fishing Guide
Free angler’s guide to Adirondack lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. 800-365-1050 X143
- April 1st – Trout Season opens
- June 20th – Bass Season opens
Hiking
Wilderness regions with marked trails and lean-to sites.
History & Heritage
Historic sites and self-guided tours.
Museums, Exhibits and Galleries
World class, regional and local collections.
Nature Trails
Easy to moderate trails with views.
Outdoor & Natural Attractions
- Feeder Canal – Historic towpath trail and waterway. Paddle in canal; trail for walking, running and bicycling.
- Hovey Pond – 12-acre park includes stocked pond, handicapped accessible fishing platform, walking path, floral garden and nature trail.
- Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve - 83+ acre nature preserve along the Hudson River includes fishing access and trails for walking, running and bicycling.
- Pack Forest – 2500-acre environmental demonstration forest includes 1-mi Grandmother's Tree Nature Trail and bicycling trails. 518-623-9679
- Gore Mountain Farm – Raises and breeds quality alpacas, tours open to the public.
- Martin’s Tree Farm – Certified tree farm practicing silviculture to promote sustainable forestry management; woods walks; sawmill demonstrations.
- Nettle Meadow – 50 acre goat farm and cheese company, tours available.
- Submerged Heritage Preserves – Three shipwreck sites in LG managed by NYS DEC and supported by Bateaux Below, Inc. Information. 518-897-1200.
- Warren County Fish Hatchery – Warrensburg. View hatchery operations, interpretive film, visitor center, self-guided. 518-623-2877.
Rodeos
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1000 Acres Ranch and Rodeo
Stony Creek. Jackpot Rodeo, Thursdays, July 8 – Sept 2, including Labor Day Weekend Rodeo, 7pm. 518-696-2444
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Ridin-Hy Ranch and Rodeo
Warrensburg. Jackpot Rodeo, Fridays, June 4, 11 ,18, 25 and Sept 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct 1, 8. Mondays; June 28-Aug 30, rain date Tuesday, 7:30pm. 518-494-2742
Running and Walking
- Carol A Thomas Memorial Walk - North Creek. 1 ½ mi trail, 518-251-2421
- Crandall Park International Ski Trails (Cole’s Woods) – Glens Falls. Miles of intersecting, wooded trails, 518-761-3813
- Feeder Canal – Glens Falls, Queensbury. 7 mile historic towpath trail, 518-792-5363
- Warren County Bikeway – 11-mile paved bikeway offering rolling hills, from Glens Falls to Lake George, 800-365-1050
Swimming and Picnicking
Adirondack
- Adirondack Beach on Schroon Lake: Swim, shallow water, picnic. July-Labor Day, 12-5pm daily, closed Mondays
Bolton Landing
- Rogers’ Memorial Park: Rt. 9N. Swim, picnic. July - Aug, daily 7am-10pm, walk-ins FREE, park $
- Veterans’ Park: Rt. 9N. Swim, picnic. July -Labor Day, daily 7am-10pm, walk-in FREE, park $
Brant Lake
- Brant Lake Beach: Rt. 8 at Mill Pond. Swim, picnic. July-Labor Day, 12-5pm closed Mondays
Chestertown/Loon Lake
- Dynamite Hill: Rt. 8. Picnic, playground. June-Labor Day. 12-5pm, closed Mondays
- Loon Lake Beach: Rts 8 & 9. Swim, picnic
Glens Falls
All Glens Falls parks are carry in, carry out, June-Labor Day, hrs vary. 761-3813; visit.cityofglensfalls.com
- City Park: Maple St. Picnic
- Crandall Park: Rt 9. Tennis, basketball, softball, soccer, picnic, playground
- East Field: Dix Ave. Pool, basketball, playground, bathhouse
- Haviland's Cove: Bush St. Swim, basketball, tennis, picnic, playground
- Montcalm St Park: Basketball, playground, picnic
- Murray St Park: Basketball, softball, tennis, playground, picnic
- Sagamore St Park: Basketball, tennis, playground, picnic
Hague
- Town Beach Park: Rt. 9N. Swim, picnic, playground
Johnsburg
- Mill Creek Recreation Area: Harrington Rd, off Rt 28. Picnic, fishing, day use
Lake George
- Lake George Beach: Beach Rd. Swim, picnic, volleyball. May 22-June 12, weekends; June 19- Sept 6, daily, 9am-6pm, Swim FREE; park $
- Shepard Park: Canada St. Swim, picnic, playground. June-Labor Day, daily 9am-6pm
- Usher Park: Rt. 9L. Swim, picnic, playground. Mid-June – Labor Day, daily 8am-8pm;. swim, 10am-6pm
Lake Luzerne
- Hudson Grove Beach: East River Dr. Swim. July-Aug, 12-5pm
- Luzerne Public Beach: Pierpont Rd. Swim. July-Aug, 12 – 5pm
- Wayside Beach: Lake Ave. Swim. July-Aug, Mon-Fri, 12-5pm; weekends, 10am-5pm
North Creek
- Dr. Jacques Grunblatt Memorial Beach: Ski Bowl Rd. off Rt. 28. Swim, picnic
North River
- Thirteenth Lake: 13th Lake Rd. Picnic
Queensbury
- Hovey Pond: Lafayette St. Picnic
- Hudson River Park: Exit 18 to Big Boom Rd. Picnic, boat launch, basketball, softball, playground
- Ridge/Jenkinsville Park: Between Ridge & Jenkinsville Rds. Basketball courts, tennis court, softball fields, play apparatus, restrooms, picnic shelter, cookout grills
Stony Creek
- Lens Lake: Lens Lake Rd. Picnic.
- Recreation Field: Harrisburg Lake Rd. Swim, picnic, playground
Warrensburg
- Echo Lake: Hudson St. Swim, picnic, playground. June-Labor Day, daily 11am-5pm with lifeguard. No swimming w/o lifeguard
- Hudson River Nature Trail: Hudson St. Picnic
- Recreation Field: Liberty Ave. Picnic, playground
- Warren County Fish Hatchery: Warrensburg. View hatchery operations, picnic area
Tennis
Bolton Landing
- Rogers Memorial Park, Rt. 9N
Glens Falls
- Crandall Park, Rt. 9; East Field, Haskell Ave
- Haviland's Cove, Bush St
- Murray Street Playground
- Sagamore Street Playground
Lake George
- Lake George High School, Rt. 9
- Usher Park, Rt. 9L
Lake Luzerne
- Main Street Park
- Middle School, Rt. 9N
North Creek
- Ski Bowl, Ski Bowl Rd.
- Johnsburg Central School, Main St
Queensbury
- SUNY Adirondack, Bay Rd
- Queensbury High School, Aviation Rd
Warrensburg
- Recreation Field, Library Ave
