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Greg Dixon
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
518-584-3255
Over 10,000 Acres of Outdoor Adventure Await Visitors to Saratoga County, NY
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (January 26, 2009) - Nestled in the Foothills of the Adirondacks, Saratoga County, New York offers winter recreational opportunities to beat the winter blues at State and National parks, area lakes and mountains.
Saratoga Spa State Park, located in Saratoga Springs, has miles of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails as well as two outdoor ice rinks. The groomed trails are perfect for the novelist or experienced skier, with more challenging trails in the wooded areas. Find more information at http://nysparks.state.ny.us and www.saratogaspastatepark.org or call 518-584-2535.
The Saratoga National Historical Park, located in Stillwater, has over 4 miles of trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Visitors will enjoy the winter landscape and abundant wildlife of the park, where the "Turning Point" of the American Revolution occurred. The Visitor Center, with gift shop and historical exhibits, is open to the public year-round. For more information go to www.nps.gov/sara or call 518-664-9821 ext 224.
Moreau Lake State Park, a designated Audubon Important Bird Area and a significant wintering site for the Bald Eagle, is also located in Saratoga County. This park has wooded and challenging terrain, wildlife and Moreau Lake and is suitable for snowshoeing and cross country skiing treks. For details and events, go to http://nysparks.state.ny.us or call 518-793-0511.
Hadley Mountain is the tallest peak in Saratoga County and features a challenging ascent. Visitors will be rewarded with an historic and restored fire tower at the summit and open views of the Southern Adirondacks, the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Catskills. For more information, go online to www.saratoga.org.
Saratoga Lake and Lake Lonely activities include ice fishing, ice skating, cross country skiing, snowshoeing or snowmobiling. All activities are free, open to the public and at visitors’ own risk, as conditions vary.
Visitors who are first-time participants will find that Saratoga has sporting good stores or on-location rentals for all necessary equipment and outdoor gear. Visitors can find all these suggestions, visitor information, getaway packages and more online at www.saratoga.org or by calling 1-800-526-8970.
About Saratoga, New York
Saratoga’s attractions and spectacular scenery have made it a premier Northeast destination for centuries. Located approximately three hours from New York, Montreal and Boston, Saratoga features world-class horse racing, the performing arts, gaming, polo, award-winning golf courses, museums – including three National museums, a National Battlefield, Victorian architecture, great shopping, plentiful outdoor activities and so much more.
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is the official Tourism Promotion Agency of Saratoga County, New York and can be reached online at www.saratoga.org or by calling 1-800-526-8970. |
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