Guest Author - Brenda Potter Reynolds

Winter Activities in New York State

Getting a little cabin fever? Time to get out and find some fun. Here are a few ideas for activities to get you started!

Finger Lakes Region: Geneva On The Lake, a wonderful inn located in Geneva, has announced their schedule of special events for the beginning of 2005. Offerings include dinner and dancing evenings, an appearance by the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, and a painting class.
I've stayed at Geneva on the Lake, and I have to agree with the resort's founder, Norbert Schickel, who called it "an oasis, a little island of beauty, peace and friendliness in a busy world".
For more info on Geneva On The Lake, or on their Special Events, visit Geneva On The Lake or call 800-3-GENEVA.

Down in the Hudson Valley, Orange County is "Winter Fun Central". See their website at Orange County to see why. I was especially interested to find out that Orange County Choppers (the custom-made chopper business featured on the Discovery Channel's "American Chopper") has a showroom. I'm going to have to take a trip down to see that. For more info on the showroom call 845-457-1995.

In the Adirondacks, the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, the oldest winter festival in the eastern US, is going on right now, through the 13th. Activities include parades, nordic ski races, and snow sculpture contests. And don't miss the Ice Palace, constructed from blocks of ice taken from Lake Flower. For more info, go to Saranac Lake

Also in the Adirondacks, the town of Inlet will hold a Frozen Fire & Lights Celebration on Saturday, February 26. Scheduled events include a bonfire, sledding, and fireworks. For more info, visit Inlet Information.

Enjoy!