Lewis County Visitor’s Guide

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I LOVE NEW YORK logo is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. Welcome to the Adirondacks Tug Hill Region!

Lewis County is one of two counties in New York categorized “rural”, with nearly 20% of the land being used for agriculture. We are proud to claim that there are more cows in Lewis County than people—over 28,000 cows and approximately 26,500 people—and this has probably been true for a long, long time. Our area also accounts for 13% of the maple syrup produced in New York State—nearly 29,000 gallons!

Lewis County has unique geography. In a drive of 30 miles you can travel from the Tug Hill Plateau, home of the greatest snow fall in the eastern United States and the largest wind farm east of the Mississippi River, through the Black River Valley’s fertile farm lands, and into the western edge of the Adirondack Mountains. In a short drive you will find over 500 miles of snowmobile trails, the only permitted ATV-trail system in the state, and ample places to ski, horseback ride, bike, canoe, kayak, fish, and hunt. We invite you to stray a little from the beaten path and visit us here in the Adirondacks Tug Hill Region. We know that breaks from your busy life are rare, so our innkeepers, restaurateurs, and guides strive to provide you with everything you need to leave your daily world behind.

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4–5 Can’t Miss Adventures 6–9 Snow Much Fun 6 Snowmobiling 7 KiteSkiing, Tubing, & Sledding 8-9 Downhill & Cross-Country Skiing 10–11 ATV Riding 12–16 Exploring the Great Outdoors 12 Horseback Riding 13 Bird Watching 14–15 Local Parks 16 Hunting 17–22 Exploring the Waterways 17 Beaver River & Black River 18 Moose River & Oswegatchi River 19 Lake Bonaparte & Brantingham Lake 20 Discovering Waterfalls 21 Whitewater Adventures 22 Fishing 23–24 Agritourism 25-34 Things to Do 25-28 Events & Festivals 29-30 Cultural Heritage & Historical Sites 31 Area Attractions 32 Retreats 33-34 Specialty Shops 35-36 Dining 37-40 Lodging 41 Regional Attactions 41-52 Advertisers

published by: Lewis County Chamber of Commerce 7576 South State St Lowville, NY 13367 Web: www.visitadirondackstughill.com www.lewiscountychamber.org Toll Free: 1-800-724-0242 Photography by Zehr.net, Bob Diehl, and Jan Barbant Layout and Design by Christina LaParr ® I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 3 Can’t Miss Adventures

Your adventures to Lewis County, the Adirondacks and Tug Hill Region, are sure to be fun-filled and memorable. As you are planning what to do and where to go, here are some suggestions of things you don’t want to miss!

Grab your camera and head Make sure that you have some over to the Lowville Producers time to relax at the Tug Hill Cheese Store on Utica Blvd in Vineyards, located on Route Lowville. Inside you will find 12 just outside of Lowville. Here many locally made products, you can enjoy a soft breeze from including over 57 flavors of the elevated porch or the quiet cheese—everything from tranquility of the countryside jalapeño to chocolate. while sitting at one of the Standing outside is outdoor patio areas. On a cool, Lady LeWinda crisp day, you can Milkzalot, warm yourselves New York’s with spirits in front largest cow! of their expansive stone fireplace.

The Maple Ridge Wind Farm, located on Route 177 just outside of Lowville is the largest wind farm east of the Mississippi River. While in the area be sure to stop by the visitor’s pavilion to enjoy the picturesque view of these calm giants overlooking lush farmland with the Adirondack Mountains in the distance.

While you are in the area make sure you attend the Cream Cheese Festival in September for fun and games and to taste the largest cheese cake in the world—large enough to feed over 10,000 people.

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If you are a History Buff... If you are an Adventure of the life of a farmer in the make sure that you visit the Seeker...Each year there are five early 1800’s. The American American Maple Museum weekends of water releases Maple Museum has three in downtown Croghan to on the Beaver River to provide floors of displays, including a understand the history and see stage 5 white water kayaking. replica of a sugar house, an demonstrations of techniques The rest of the year you can equipment room, and early used to produce this syrup. The visit the Moose River in Lyons syrup making techniques and next stop on your list should Falls for stage 4–5 kayaking. equipment. Events such as the be Constable Hall, located in Flywheels and Pulleys Days, There are over 500 miles of ATV Constableville, to escape into the Maple Weekend and Farmer’s trails and the snowmobile trails 1800s. This mansion is said to be Markets will give you the stretch over 600 miles waiting the inspiration for the story “Twas opportunity to meet with some for you to explore. SNIRT Run, the Night Before Chrismas.” For of the people who have helped Mudfest and the Flat Rock great stops on your vacation build Lewis County into the Watercross are events that are be sure to look at the museums agriculture center that it is today. sure to excite you! section of this guide. If you are an Agritourist... If you are a Nature Lover... There are few places as rich in The hiking and skiing trails along agriculture as Lewis County, the gorge at Whetstone Gulf from the fresh dairy production State Park will provide you to the sweet maple nectar with a day filled with adventure. boiled to amber perfection. The Otter Creek Horse Trail Agriculture has always been an System provides 65 miles of important part of Lewis County trails stretching throughout the and sharing the farming way- Adirondack Park. There are 75 of-life with visitors is a long- stalls and free camping. Each standing tradition. Watch the year events such as the Race cows or horses graze in the with the Wind Bike Race, pasture or take a farm tour and RiverFest, and SnowKiting will capture some great photos. have you returning again The Adirondack Mennonite and again. Heritage Farm features displays and artifacts, painting a story

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 5 Snow Much Fun! Snowmobiling

Averaging over 250 inches of snow annually, Lewis County is the place for winter enthusiasts! Lake-effect snowstorms cover this area in a canvas of white, waiting to capture the traces of your winter adventure.

Lewis County is known for some of the best snowmobiling in the Northeast. There are over 600 miles of trails.

If you prefer a quiet ride, visit the northern part of Lewis County. It remains undiscovered by the masses. There are many lodging and dining businesses located on or near the trails.

6 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Snow Much Fun! Kite Skiing, Tubing, & Sledding

Combine the persistent wind of Tug Hill and the plentiful lake-effect snow fall, and one can see why Tug Hill has become the focus for the relatively young sport of Snow Kite Skiing (also referred to as Snowkiting). Kite Skiing on snow is much like cross- country skiing, on a snowboard or skis, with the pull from the kite and the power of the wind.

Maple Ridge Snow Park This park is home to the largest snow tubing hill in northern New York. Over 1,200 feet long and over 100 feet of vertical drop makes tubing here a favorite for families. As you ride the tube tow back up the hill make sure you enjoy spectacular views of the Black River Valley and the Adirondack Mountains. This park also features a large warming area complete with concessions, seating, and game tables. For hours and pricing visit them at www. mapleridgecenter.com or call 315-376-2640.

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 7 Snow Much Fun! Downhill & Cross-country Skiing

Lewis County has one of the highest average snowfalls in the Northeast, making it a skier’s paradise. With an average of over 250 inches of snow annually, your certain to find some of the best skiing you’ve ever experienced.

Downhill Cross-Country Directions: The Carpenter Road Trails are located off Carpenter Snow Ridge The Rodman-Barnes Corners Rd, which intersects Route 26 Downhill skiers enjoy Snow Cross-Country Ski Trails 2.3 miles north of the village Ridge, a complete skiing and Explore the five loops that of Turin and 0.6 miles south of snowboarding facility with encompass approximately 9.6 the hamlet of Houseville. The seven lifts, 22 slopes and trails, miles of trails, running through starting point for the trails is a professional ski school, rental pine and spruce plantations. about 1.0 mile in on Carpenter shop, cafeteria, restaurant, and For a full-day adventure follow Rd where it intersects with lounge. On the rare occasion the 2.5 mile Link-up trail to the Seymour Rd. Parking is allowed snowfall is below an optimal Worth Cross-Country Ski Trails, on the shoulder along one side level, Snow Ridge has a high- which are county-maintained. of the road. volume snow-making machine These trails are designed to keep all the skiers happy. The mainly with the novice skier in Osceola-Tug Hill Cross- ski center opened Christmas mind. Please note that the Oak Country Ski Trails Day 1945 with two rope tows, Ridge Rim trail is snowshoe These trails offer something a chalet, a cafeteria, a ski shop, only in winter. for everyone—from the novice and a first aid room. The many Directions: The access point skier to the expert. The entire programs scheduled throughout for these trails is near a storage system is approximately 20 the winter offer something for all building located on the north miles, all of which are groomed. ages and abilities. side of Route 177, about 2 A trail fee is charged. There Directions: 4173 West Rd, Turin, miles west of Barnes Corners, are also 1,900 acres of state NY 13473 and 0.75 miles east of the land adjacent to the Ski Center. Phone: 315-348-8456 intersection of Routes 177 and The trails on state land can be Website: www.snowridge.com 189. There is a large parking accessed legally by the Malloy area located to the south of the Trail, and have no fee for use. storage building off of Rt 177. About 25% of the trails are novice, 60% intermediate, and 15% expert. The Carpenter Road Cross- Directions: To get to the ski Country Ski Trails center from the south, take Novice and intermediate skiers River Rd. from Camden to can travel the three loops with Florence, and Florence-Osceola connecting trails encompassing Rd from Florence to Osceola. approximately 7.8 miles. In Osceola, take a right onto Most of the trails are through Osceola-West Leyden Rd. The wooded areas—perfect for ski center is on the right. some quiet time with nature.

8 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Snow Much Fun! Downhill & Cross-country Skiing

From the north, take Co. Rt groomed cross-country ski trails 17 south through Redfield that go through the picnic area, and then east onto Redfield loop around the camping area Rd. Follow Redfield Rd to the and follow the exercise trail. end and then turn north onto The trails accommodate novice Osceola Rd. At the four corners to expert skiers. All skiers in Osceola, take a right onto should register at the recreation Osceola-West Leyden Rd, and building. No person should start the ski center is on the right. on the trails after 3 p.m. or be on the trails after dark . There Whetstone Gulf State Park is no charge for cross-country Whetstone’s winter recreation skiing. Snowshoe rentals are season is from mid-December available $5 per day. Whetstone to the first week in March. Gulf State Park can be reached A heated recreation building at (315) 376-6630. with rest rooms is open Directions: Whetstone Gulf Tuesday through Sunday, State Park is located on West closed Monday. Whetstone Rd. just off of Route 26, in the has approximately 5 miles of town of Turin.

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 9 ATV Riding

RUN™ is an ATV Poker Run held on the 2nd Saturday of April each year with proceeds used to maintain and improve ATV trails. Since its inception, this event has grown annually to become the largest ATV event in New York state. In April 2010 the event attracted over 2,400 registered riders! Beyond the wet muddy springs are warm, breezy summers, In the spring the snow As one may expect, and crisp, fresh autumns— covered and buffered terrain making Lewis County a great as the snow begins to occasionally turns into a rough place to ride! Hundreds of miles and muddy mess, just what melt away, ATV riders of trails and off-season roads some ATV enthusiasts offer a different terrain for every move onto the trails. strive for. preference. Many businesses located along the trails cater If you are looking for a mud- to the ATV enthusiast. You can covered quest, the SNIRT take short afternoon rides or, RUN™ is an event made for better yet, plan a weekend. One you. Defined as a combination of our local guides can help you of snow and dirt, the SNIRT plan the perfect trip.

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As you can imagine, private quest for traveling tight, twisty landowners have played paths, including mud and water an instrumental role in the holes, through the woods. As development of the trail system. the system expands, more play In fact, the system is 90% areas will be developed. PRIVATE land. The only public lands in the ATV trail system are In order to participate in the the Lewis County reforestation extensive ATV Trail System, lands. As ATV enthusiasts, it is you are required to purchase very important that we respect an ATV Trail Permit. For more the lands, laws, wildlife and information or to purchase your nature as we enjoy the trails permit call the Lewis County and scenery. Chamber of Commerce at 315-376-2213 or visit Although Lewis County contains The ATV trails in the system are www.lewiscountynytrails.org. a high percentage of state public categorized into three types. land (about 175,000 acres), Town and county roads provide ATV’s are not allowed access an easy travel for riders access on any of the Department of to the off road trails. The off- Environmental Conservation road trails, consisting of county state land. This hurdle has not reforestation areas and private stopped Lewis County and its landowners’ trails, offer ATVers residents from putting together a sense of adventure as they spectacular ATV riding areas explore the many miles of and an extensive county-wide wilderness. If fun in the mud ATV trail system. is your game, the play areas are your stadium. A 144-acre mud ATV play area has been set-aside for those with a real

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 11 Exploring the Great Outdoors Horseback Riding

The Adirondack Park is a lush other smaller waterways, all of area of about six million acres which flow into the Black River of constitutionally protected that continues north into Lake state park. On the western Ontario. Even in the winter this edge of the Adirondack Park area is very beautiful. are two public forest areas that are managed by the State If the trails alone are not Department of Environmental enough to get you to come visit Conservation. These two areas then, the Assembly Area will. are the Independence River Most riders agree that this is Wild Forest and the Otter the greatest attraction of The Creek State Forest. Together Otter Creek Horse Trails. This they have about 65 miles of is a state managed, exclusively wonderful horse riding trails. equine camping facility that is The trails are called The Otter free for the riding public to use. Creek Horse Trails. From the Assembly Area you can access all the trails that are The Otter Creek Horse Trails are The Otter Creek Horse Trails. located on the Independence There are 100 roofed tie stalls, River Wild Forest Unit of the each with horse water taps. New York State Forest Preserve and on the Independence River There is no doubt about the and Otter Creek State Forests wonderful trails located here and on the western border of the with a wonderful Assembly Area Adirondack Park. It is common ready to meet your needs why to see a variety of wildlife along not make your next riding trip to the trail system. Sightings of this region? No matter what kind deer, bear, coyote, fox, grouse, of rider you are, there is a trail wild turkey, snowshoe hare, here for you. With an increase For more information visit: and many bird species have of interest each year in the area been reported. These trails are you are sure to meet some nice www.dec.ny.gov/ made up of old sandy roads people who share your interests. outdoor/8088.html and wooded trails. The trails Horse Trail Maps Available all loop and are well-marked from the Lewis County Chamber so you won’t get lost. Most of Commerce of the trails follow or cross (315) 376-2213 the Independence River and

12 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Exploring the Great Outdoors Bird Watching

The Adirondack Park is one helps you observe without of the greatest places for startling your quarry. bird-watching or birding as If there is a birdwatcher in you it is called. If you combine or in your family, bring them to Yellowstone, Everglades, Lewis County for a great bird- Glacier, and Grand Canyon watching opportunity. Of the national parks, the Adirondack more than 100 bird species Park would still be bigger. The that take refuge here, you are Adirondack Park is the largest likely to see spruce grouse, publicly protected park in the ruby-crowned kinglet, Lincoln’ contiguous United States. sparrow, palm and blackpoll With all its natural beauty, The warblers, yellow-bellied and Adirondack region is a fantastic oliver-sided flycatchers, and place to travel and to walk Bicknell’s thrush. Bringing a through the woods listening camera is a good idea—you and looking for the next species never know when that perfect on your life-list. picture-moment will arise! Migratory birds are back in the area by June, while some species can be seen all year long. A good set of binoculars

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 13 Exploring the Great Outdoors Local Parks

Whetstone Gulf State Park The most spectacular trail is Whittaker Park The Whetstone area has been the gorge trail; this 10-mile trail Tucked away from the road a scenic recreation area since is treacherous in places. At amongst the trees, Whittaker the late 1800’s. Whetstone some points, the banks of the Park, located on Whittaker Gulf State Park, located just gorge are 200 to 300 feet high; Road in Martinsburg, is ideal for outside the town of Lowville, so do not forget your camera! picnicking or holding an outdoor is a beautiful campground and You will want to capture each event at the park pavilion. With recreation area. The park was breathtaking view as you wind the roaring brook flowing along initially opened to the public in your way around the edge of the edge of the park, swimming May of 1931. It was built in and the gorge. With Whetstone and hiking are also popular around a three-mile long gorge, Creek below, natural flowing activities. Whittaker Park also cut in the eastern edge of the waterfalls are abundant. has a playground, making it a Tug Hill Plateau. The gorge The park also has a 500-acre great place for children. Call was formed by a crack in the reservoir above the gorge that (315) 376-7602 for information. layers of shale rock; erosion was developed for flood control has played only a small part and to provide recreational Singing Waters Park in its formation. The gorge is fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Singing Waters is one of Lewis one of the most spectacular Fishing is excellent, as the County’s parks, located in scenic vistas east of the Rocky reservoir is stocked with tiger a county reforestation area. Mountains and was the primary muskies and large mouth bass. There are two picnic areas reason for the park’s location. Whetstone State Park is a that can accommodate up to Whetstone Gulf State Park popular destination for all 130 picnickers, and overnight has over 62 spacious, wooded seasons. Camping, picnicking, camping is permitted. campsites, a scenic picnic area hiking, and swimming are all Singing Waters is located on a along the Whetstone Creek, popular in the summer and fall. 105-acre tract reforested about a man-made swimming area The park is open for camping 68 years ago with white pine. with water supplied by the from Memorial Day to the The steep eroded south slopes Whetstone Creek, and great beginning of October. For more were replanted with red pine in hiking trails. information contact Whetstone 1962. Sixty acres of white pine Gulf State Park at 315-376-6630. plantations on top of the hill

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were thinned and pruned during Ager’s Falls Many remnants of the nursery 1969, and about one and a half This area has been recognized are still visible, including: The miles of access roads and fire by generations of visitors for its Superintendent’s Home (now trails were cleared. natural beauty and vast water the NYS DEC Region 6 Sub- Bristly locust shrubs provided power. Kayakers shoot the Office), The Bunkhouse where by the Soil Conservation falls, white water rafters enjoy temporary Nursery workers Service were planted in 1969 rafting this Lewis County river. slept, The Refrigeration Building between the road and this There is a picnic area, footpaths where seedlings were kept cool valuable trout stream. These for hiking, and a boat launch. before shipping, The pump shrubs prevent pollution Located on this state historic House (located across NYS through erosion and siltation. site is the cemetery of the Ager 812) where water for irrigation In 1982 and 1983, 50 cords family, who built and operated a was pumped up from the Black of firewood were removed paper mill and a saw mill at this River, The Packing Shed (now the auto and maintenance from the top of the hill, and location in the late 1800’s. additional access roads were shop), and The Nursery Office cleared and brushed out. Effley Falls Building (now the The 339-acre Effley Falls Operations Office). The picnic area was planned Reservoir is the first reservoir After the Nursery stopped in 1956 and the first county formed by the Beaver River picnic was held here by the production, trees were planted after it leaves the Adirondack here for demonstration Board of Supervisors on July 5, Park. Averaging 17 feet deep, 1957. In 1958, the upper area purposes. This work started its maximum depth is 31 feet. in the spring of 1974. Trees and bridge were developed. Smallmouth bass, splake, On July 16, 1965, a dedication were planted in blocks in order yellow perch, tiger muskie, to compare the differences ceremony was held to unveil chain pickerel, norlunge, rock the bronze marker in memory among species, origins, and bass, and bullhead are plentiful, management practices. of Theodore Woolschlager, making this a popular fishing the first Lewis County forester destination. The picnic area is Wildlife abounds in this area. and who was responsible for One may see white tail deer, available for public use. planning this picnic area. The great blue heron, woodchuck, upper bridge was replaced in DEC Demonstration Area cottontail rabbit or a bluebird 1982. The accommodations (the NY state bird) while The Demonstration Area Nature today are adequate for some walking through. Trail is located on 98 acres 100-130 picnickers at one time. at the former Lowville Tree Fish Creek runs through the Nursery. This Nursery was in picnic area, making the area operation from approximately very scenic. 1923 to 1971, when the last seedlings were shipped out.

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 15 Exploring the Great Outdoors Hunting

With more than 175,000 acres Lewis County. Forest cover The number of deer in the of public land within its borders, is up to 80 percent in the Northern Zone is less than in a long season stretching foothills. This transitions to the the Southern Zone because from October to December, agricultural zone where land of range quality and winter and a mix of woodlands and ownership increases from 50 severity conditions. On the open fields Lewis County is percent private to 90 percent. other hand, hunting pressure a good bet for big bucks. Small dairy farms, abandoned is light, so that only about Black powder, archery, and land brushy areas increase in 30 percent of the bucks are regular seasons all offer a nice area semelasly. taken during the entire season. chance for hunters to enjoy the The Black River Valley, which Translated into opportunity, this Adirondack fall beauty. runs through the center of means that, unlike the Southern Located in the Northern Zone, Lewis County is predominantly Zone hunting, your chances the county offers an exciting agricultural. Farming makes of success are equally good variety of “low pressure” up 35-50 percent of the land throughout any week of the conditions ranging from rural use, and virtually all land is in season. And if you are looking to total wilderness. You can private ownership. Brush land for big racks, the more remote enjoy the convenience of a predominates over forests on sections are your best choice. motel, the warmth of a Bed & land with cover. The lower rate of buck harvest results in an overall older age Breakfast, roadside camping, or The Tug Hill Plateau, on the backpacking into remote areas. of bucks living in the country. western side of the county, Thus, many of the older males Within Lewis County, the terrain is distinct and isolated from have trophy antlers. varies from the Adirondack the Adirondack Mountains. Its Forest Preserve to the Black ascent begins at 1,000 feet and River Valley to the Tug Hill tops off at 1,900 feet. The area Plateau. The Adirondack varies from 37 to 67 percent For more information regarding foothills in the eastern section forested, with some farming fees, licenses and seasons of the county represent a occurring on the slopes. Much contact the NYS DEC descent from the mountain of Tug Hill is private land. The Watertown District Office, country of the central area of cove of Tug Hill has always Region 6 Headquarters at the Adirondacks. Elevations been forested and was never (315) 785-2239. vary from 3,000 to 400 feet in cleared for farmland.

hunting seasons summary Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Cottontail Rabbit Ruffled Grouse Woodcock Snowshoe Hare Pheasant Turkey Early Bear Regular Bowhunting Muzzleloading

16 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Exploring the Waterways Beaver River & Black River

The Beaver River The Black River Many of the plant species Once used to float logs Flowing northeasterly the river framing the Black River are downstream to lumberyards, covers parts of five counties found almost nowhere else in the river is now home to a before it drains into Lake Ontario Lewis County. Silver maple, variety of wildlife and to a very at Dexter. The Black has a green ash, black willow, scenic atmosphere, including watershed of approximately basswood, and box elder are the Beaver River Canoe Route. 1,916 square miles. The river is found here, along with species more common to the area like Hundreds of canoeists travel economicly important for both red maple, white American elm, each year to the Beaver River agricultural and recreational; cottonwood, and ironwood. to follow this 12-mile route. The it was one of the main Beaver River begins at Beaver contributors to the economic During the summer and fall Lake, which is filled from the growth of Lewis County in its months the Black River is full Moshier Reservoir, and filled by early years. of canoes and kayaks. The the Stillwater Reservoir – where The Black River is home annual RiverFest, designed as a water from several western to a variety of bird life. comfortable paddle, is held on Adirondack streams converge. Canada geese, snow geese, the Black River the first Saturday Canoeing is also very popular mallard ducks, black ducks, in August. Please see the Events along Orion’s Power Beaver canvasbacks, buffleheads, and Section of the Visitor’s Guide for River Canoe Route. This offers other waterfowl make up the more information. a 14-mile venture from Moshier Black River bird life. Many of Impoundment put-in to High these, including mallards and Falls Impoundment take-out. woodies, nest along the river Camping opportunities exist and in wetlands. Shorebirds, enroute and the trip includes including the killdeer and six portages, totaling just over spotted sandpiper, can also be two miles. Hand launches are spotted along the riverbank or also located on most of the in marsh areas. Red-winged impoundments, for shorter blackbirds, cedar waxwings, canoe trips. northern orioles, bob-o-links, Most of the area around the river tree swallows, kingfishers, is undeveloped and camping is ravens, mourning doves, available throughout the area. flycatchers, warblers, wrens, Terrific campsites are located at sparrows, purple grackles, the Stillwater Reservoir and at crows, and cowbirds can all be the Soft Maple Campgrounds. seen along the river.

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 17 Exploring the Waterways The Moose River & Oswegatchi River

The Moose River Every year in October, hundreds The Moose River is considered of whitewater enthusiasts flock a mountain waterway with to the Moose River from all three branches: the North parts of the US and Canada. Branch, the Middle Branch and The bottom of the river is a the South Branch. The North particularly favorite run for those Branch begins at the outlet of who enjoy class V whitewater Big Moose Lake, in northern rapids. The bottom run has Herkimer County. The Middle many waterfalls, ranging from Brach starts at the Fulton easy and straightforward to Chain Lakes located in Old difficult and dangerous. Forge. The Southern Branch There are also several has its headwaters in Little hydropower projects along the Moose Lake located in Hamilton Moose River. Level separated by rapids and County. The general flow of Oswegatchi River the river is westward through waterfalls. Unlike the Middle Herkimer County into Lewis The Oswegatchie River is made Branch, the West Branch is not County, where it converges with up of three branches: East, canoe friendly due to its small the Black River in Lyons Falls. West, and Middle. The Five and narrow feeder streams with Moose River is a favorite spot Ponds Wilderness is where all fallen logs and overhanging for whitewater rafters, kayakers, three branches begin. alders. Back during The and canoeists. There are three The Middle Branch is favorable Depression there was a public whitewater sections below for canoeists due to the shallow trail from where the outlet of McKeever with varying degrees and fast moving waters, Mud Pond crosses the Long of difficulty. The middle section with only a couple of slow- Pond Road all the way to of Moose river is classified as moving sections. Alder Bed Jerden Falls Road. However a class 2-3 that reaches from Flow and Moynehan Flow today there is no sign of the gaging station in McKeever are included in the Middle this trail. to Rock Island. The lower Branch. Experienced kayakers The Middle Branch and the section is a class 3-5, reaching occasionally take advantage West Branch converge near the from Rock Island to just above of the high water conditions, village of Harrisville in northern Fowlersville Falls. The bottom generally from the Bear Pond Lewis County. The river then section of Moose river is a class Road to a seasonal access road flows downstream as the West 5+, spanning from located by Mullins Flow. Due to Branch Oswegatchie until it Fowlersville on. the remoteness and seasonal merges with the East Branch access of these roads this only near the village of Talcville in attracts the most St. Lawrence County. From enthusiastic kayakers. there its simply known as The West Branch is slower the Oswegatchie, as it flows yet than the Middle Branch, northerly till it empties into the with its still waters: Long St. Lawrence River Pond, Mud Pond, and Long near Ogdensburg.

18 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Exploring the Waterways Lake Bonaparte & Brantingham Lake

Brantingham Lake lone trombone player return the Located just to the east of the call to each other. This tradition hamlet of Brantingham, lies the started back in the early 1990s. mid-sized body of water called Brantingham Lake. The lake has become a very popular vacation spot for locals and tourists to the Adirondack Park. Many camps that were built along the lake have now become year- round residences. There are two islands on Brantingham Lake. First is Grant or Round Island and second is Dark Island. Having a maximum depth of 85 feet, Brantingham Lake only has an average depth of 45 feet. Buoys mark the length of the Lake Bonaparte two distinct sand bars found in the lake. A submerged dirt road Lake Bonaparte is in the coming off of Dark Island to the northern part of Diana, a town mainland can still be seen. in northern Lewis County. On the south shore of the lake is Brantingham Lake has four the hamlet of Lake Bonaparte. lily ponds. Three of them you can access by boating under a Lake Bonaparte was named in bridge on the southwestern side honor of Joseph Bonaparte. of the lake. The fourth is found Lake Bonaparte has two public in a small inlet on the lake’s marinas, a public swimming northeastern side. area, and a state boat launch. At sunset one can hear “Taps” Bullheads, wall eyes, great being played. Trumpets and a northern pike, perch, and rock and black bass are all found in the lake. The lake is spring fed and over two miles long. It covers 1,286 acres with twenty- four miles of shoreline.

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 19 Exploring the Waterways Discovering Waterfalls

Gleasman Falls Lyons Falls Dam Greig Lyons Falls This peaceful, 5.5-mile The dam and majestic falls are Adirondack trail wanders through visible from the Lower Boat a maple forest to an overlook Launch on the Lyons Falls Road with views of Gleasman’s Falls in Lyons Falls. The cascade and and a rocky gorge. view of the historic Lyons Falls Pulp and Paper Mill reminds From Lowville, take Number Four Rd. east into Adirondack Park. In Crystal us of the significance of the Dale, right on Erie Canal Rd. In 2.9 miles, beautiful Black River to the left on McPhilmy Rd. In 0.7 mile, left on heritage of Lewis County. Beach Mill Rd. (no sign). In 1.5 miles, left at fork on Beach Mill Rd. Go 2.2 miles to The Shingle Mill Falls is part trail head for Beach Mill Pond. of the Independence River Inman Gulf Wild Forest. This 1-mile easy Barnes Corners walk culminates at a wide ten- The Inman Gulf Trail was cut by foot waterfall on Otter Creek. Forest Ranger Dave Larrabee, There are some additional falls with help from Bill Blodgett. above and below this point, This trail runs along the edge and a large pool at the base of of Inman Gulf and through the falls. The open rock slabs some hilly sections. Scenic beside the river are a nice place Rainbow Falls may be seen to picnic. on the north side of the rim; The trail is located approximately 4 miles down the Partridgeville Rd on the left. Gulf Stream courses along the bottom of Inman Gulf. Sugar River Falls Be cautious when crossing Talcottville Williams Truck Road because Visitors driving through it is a main snowmobile route. Talcottville along route 12D In summer, five parking areas cannot fail to notice the along Williams Truck Road beautiful falls of the Sugar allow people to choose loops of River. This small hamlet was the different length. first settlement in Lewis County. Access to these cross-country ski trails is from the north side of N.Y.S. Whittaker Falls Route 177, about two miles west of Martinsburg Barnes Corners and .75 mile east of the At this local park and camping intersection of N.Y.S. Route 177 and area, there are trails that lead to County Route 189. A trail map and guide for this and other a majestic falls flowing through State lands within Region 6 is available the beautiful gorges. at Regional Headquarters in Watertown (315) 785-2263 and the Lowville Field Headquarters (315) 376-3521.

20 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Exploring the Waterways Whitewater Adventures

Beaver River drops. While some of the drops Adirondack Park, northeast of The releases are the result appear intimidating—particularly the village of Lowville. The area of negotiations by American a steep 30-foot slide—the is undeveloped and camping is Whitewater that have produced rapids are fairly straightforward available throughout the area. a series of 11 whitewater and are appropriate for strong releases during a typical year, intermediate paddlers looking for Questions regarding the Beaver spread over three challenging an introduction to steep creeking. River can be directed to Chris sections of Beaver River The Moshier section is the Koll at (315) 652-8397. See the whitewater. The sections are jewel of the river, a 4-mile run Events Section for more details dry except for release days that includes two runnable on the releases. when Orion Power allows water waterfalls, a number of easy to spill back into the natural class-3 rapids, and concludes Moose River river bed creating whitewater with a long, technical class-5 The “Bottom Moose” in Lyons runs ranging from class 3 to rapid composed of four Falls provides some of the best class 5. discernible drops. The section is white water kayaking east of appropriate for experts or strong the Mississippi. Rapids range The runs are typically short, intermediates with judicious from class 4–5, making this varying in length from one to scouting and/or portaging. stretch appropriate for experts. four miles, and on most release The Eagle section is short and days water is scheduled on demanding. Only a mile in length, Each spring Lyons Falls Alive two different parts of the river. the run starts off with four class-5 hosts the Black-Moose Kayak Boaters can easily paddle drops, where the river drops the Event, drawing hundreds to the one section of the Beaver in equivalent of 475 fpm. Eagle is a area for a weekend filled with the morning and then catch a demanding, expert run. kayak events, camping, and fun second section in the afternoon. for all ages. The whitewater sections include The Beaver River originates the Taylorville run, a 1.5-mile from Stillwater Reservoir in stretch that features six class 3–4 the western section of the

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 21 Exploring the Waterways Fishing Cast your pole in the forty-five plus streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes. With the abundance and variety of fish in the waters of Lewis County, the tough decision an avid fisherman needs to make is deciding where to throw a line. The lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams in the region provide some of the best fishing opportunities for trout, bass, pike, perch, bullhead, and many others in the north country. From the novice to the expert, young to old, everyone can find that special spot where the fish are biting.

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22 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Agritourism

Fields of wheat, corn, and pasture spread before visitors in a patchwork quilt, spring, summer, and fall. Many of the fields are cultivated with horse-drawn plows by Amish Mennonites. Their buggies are often seen on the roads and their food products and handicrafts are sold at farmer’s markets and roadside stands.

Apiaries Stony Creek Country Store Wakefield Apiaries 10825 Route 126 Denmark 4016 Deer River Rd Denmark (315) 493-0750 (315) 493-0347 Farms & Farm Tours Richard & Amy Wakefield *Please call ahead Country Stores Adirondack Beef Company* 7141 Old State Rd Croghan Cat’s Paw Country Market Steve & Michele Ledoux 7751 Brantingham Rd Greig (315) 652-1373 Barb’s Organic Garden* 6615 Moren Rd Martinsburg Colwell’s Farm Market (315) 376-4701 6007 State Route 12 Glenfield Barbara Bernhardt (315) 376-7402 Kraeger Farm* Croghan Meat Market 6224 Wynne Rd Constableville 9824 Main Street Croghan (315) 397-2592 (315) 346-6613 Michael Kraeger Eddie’s Meat Market Parks Breezy Knolls* 10877 Route 812 Croghan 7137 Route 26 Lowville (315) 346-1633 (315) 376-7894 Good’s Country Market www.parksbreezyknoll.com 7478 Belfort Rd Croghan River Bend Alpacas (315) 346-6059 9539 State Route 126 Croghan Lowville Cheese Store (315) 346-6675 7396 Utica Blvd Lowville alpacanation.com/riverbend.asp (315) 376-3921 Bob & Ellen Chamberlain www.gotgoodcheese.com Stanford’s Farm* Miller’s Meat Market Hells Kitchen Rd Port Leyden 6525 No. Four Rd Lowville (315) 348-5545 (315) 376-6253 Eugene Stanford Nolt’s Country Store The Roz B&B* 7189 Route 812 Lowville 5066 Lee Rd Turin (315) 377-3077 (315) 348-6621 Paulie’s Meat & Seafood www.theroz.com 5626 E State Street Lowville Gary & Elaine Rosiczkowski (315) 376-6500

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 23 Agritourism

Thorn Apple Shack* Vineyards 4820 Whiskey Rd Martinsburg Tug Hill Vineyards (315) 286-4809 4051 Yancey Rd Lowville Alvin & Judy Eberly www.tughillvineyards.com White Frost Ranch Mike & Sue Maring 6932 Hodge Rd Watson (315) 376-8888 Farmer’s Markets Mary Lu Wilcox Saturdays Maple Sugaring Tours End of May- End of October *Please call ahead Spring/Summer: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Golden Maple Shanty* October: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 4836 Sharp Road Lowville Fairgrounds, Lowville (315) 376-6310 Info: Dolores Delsalvo www.mapleshanty.com (315) 376-5276 Marvin & Nancy Widrick Tuesdays mid-June–October Lyndaker’s Maple Orchard* 12:00–6:00 pm 7883 Long Pond Rd Croghan Riverside Park, Lyons Falls (315) 346-6829 Info: Gary Mavis Glenn & Nadeen Lyndaker (315) 348-5167 Swiss’er Sweet* 6242 Swiss Rd Croghan (315) 346-1034 www.swissermaple.com Jason & Barbara Zehr

24 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Things to Do Events & Festivals

January over an open fire or running it members, selection of the Snow Kite Festival through some highly scientific maple princess, pancake President’s Day Weekend equipment, great taste is breakfast, crafts, food, music always the final product. and fun for the whole family. Each year the Ozone Snowkite Each spring, locations across North American Basecamp Tour Lewis County open their Black-Moose Kayak Fest travels to the Tug Hill Region. doors to invite you in to Weekend in mid-May Kite Skiing on snow is much demonstrate how they make Each spring Lyons Falls Alive like cross-country skiing, on their deliciously sweet syrup. hosts the Black-Moose Kayak a snowboard or skis, with the Some demonstrate how they Event, drawing hundreds to the pull from the kite and the power gather the sap and boil it down; area for a weekend filled with of the wind. At this event you others show you how to make kayak events and camping. can watch the pros push the maple cotton candy. At this These rapids are class 4–5 boundaries of freestyle, big air, fun event you can even take and feature some of the best and back country exploration. a horse-drawn carriage ride kayaking east of the Mississippi Trainer kites, hands-on demos, and indulge in an all-you-can- River. For more information and lessons are available for eat pancake breakfast, with of contact Rocky Fawcett at those brave enough to try this course, real maple syrup. Go to (315) 348-9991. exciting sport themselves. www.mapleweekend.com for Participants for lessons must more information. register and pay through the June International Mountain Climbing April Tug Hill School to take lessons at SNIRT Run Bluegrass Festival the festival. Contact IMCS 2nd Saturday of April Father’s Day Weekend in June or Zeb Jakub at (603) 356- Three day event at the Maple Every year thousands of people 7064 OR (603) 986-1874 For Ridge Center full of camping, hop on their ATVs to attend the more information contact the music, and good times. Chamber of Commerce at annual SNIRT RUN. Past performers have included (315) 376-2213. Defined as a combination of Kenny and Amanda Smith, Alan snow and dirt, the SNIRT RUN™ Bibey and Grasstown, PotLuck March is an ATV Poker Run held each Supper, Dan Paisley and the year with proceeds used to Maple Weekend Southern Grass, John Kirk and maintain and improve ATV Two Weekends in March Trish Miller, and the trails. Since its inception, this Lewis County invites you to one Atkinson Family. of the state’s sweetest events, event has grown annually to Maple Weekend, sponsored become the largest ATV event Constable Hall Arts & by the New York State Maple in New York State. In April Crafts and Antique Producers Association. 2010 the event attracted over Auto Show 2,400 registered riders! The purpose of Maple Father’s Day Weekend is to share the taste May Constable Hall, an historic home, of the mouth-watering maple is open for Fathers’ Day. This syrup with you while also Maple Festival early 19th century home may 3rd Saturday in May demonstrating the numerous be toured and the 18th century- ways to make it. Whether Introduction of the honorary style garden is open for strollers. it’s simply boiling the sap

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 25 Things to Do Events & Festivals

Vendors provide food and crafts Fawcett at (315) 348-9991. rides will keep you busy and an antique auto show rounds from start to finish. For more out the festival. Lewis County Fair information please visit www. Week-long event in Mid-July lewiscountyfair.org. 20–mile Canoe and The Lewis County Fair is one of Kayak Race the oldest fairs in New York state. August Last Saturday in June The fair has been held every year RiverFest Annual race for avid canoeists, since 1821. Lowville became 1st Saturday in August kayakers, and paddleboarders the permanent site upon the Paddling enthusiasts along the scenic Black River, purchase of 15 acres of land in participate each summer in from Glenfield to Castorland. January 1876 from the Bostwick RiverFest, a fun and relaxing Estate at the northeast end of the paddle down the Black River. July village. The site became known The event is held the first as Forest Park. Saturday in August and is Zwanzigstein Fest/ The Lewis County Fair is held enjoyed by both families and Mennonite Heritage annually, for one week in July. individuals who return year 1st Weekend in July While at the fair be sure to visit after year. Zwanzigstein means twenty the dairy building. It showcases The exact length and location stones. This weekend shows off Lewis County’s number one of the paddle differs from year the history and current culture industry—dairy farming. Inside to year. It is always located on of the Mennonites. Quilting, you will find a Lewis County dairy the Black River and is usually butter making, and other history exhibit room, a five-stall, about 11 miles long. A small demonstrations are featured flat barn-milking parlor, complete admission fee is charged to all weekend. with adjacent milk houses, and cover insurance costs. For much more. In addition to dairy, more information visit www. Lyons Falls Festival there are contests for baked and lewiscountychamber.org. Saturday in mid-July canned goods and sewing. This festival celebrates the Each day at the fair has a Old Tyme Days community and was created new theme, with live shows Mid-August especially for the children. They and competitions. Four-H An event-filled day with a can join in the parade, get their and the Future Farmers of pancake breakfast, craft fair, face painted, and play games. America, stakes harness races, entertainment, parade, petting There are crafters, a petting tractor and truck pulls, exotic zoo, contests, and games. zoo, wagon rides, and music for animal shows, live music and the whole family to enjoy. For entertainment, and of course more information contact Rocky all of your favorite carnival

26 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Things to Do Events & Festivals

Beaver River White and many smaller engines. prove it! The world’s largest Water Releases The show also includes cheesecake feeds the entire Late August–Late September craftsmen and flea market. So, festival—over 10,000 people. The releases are the result if you are an enthusiast or just The event is free to the public of negotiations by American enjoy watching - plan to visit and kicks off with the opening Whitewater that have produced the ‘Flywheels & Pulleys Old ceremony at 11:00 a.m. The in a series of 11 whitewater Time Gas Engine Show’. The final band will finish at 6:00 p.m. releases during a typical year, show is free. Food is available, For more information visit www. spread over three challenging as are camper facilities. creamcheesefestival.com. sections of Beaver River whitewater. The sections are Cream Cheese Festival Race With the Wind dry except for release days 3rd Saturday in September 3rd Sunday in September when Orion Power allows water The annual Cream Cheese Come race through the to spill back into the natural Festival is definitely worth making largest wind farm east of the river bed creating whitewater the trip to northern New York . Mississippi! The Race With runs ranging from class 3 to This uniquely silly event is held in the Wind mountain/cross bike class 5. the streets of historic, downtown race is open to riders of all Six release dates are scheduled Lowville, centrally located in the ages and is held each year in during September. For more heart of Lewis County. September at the Maple Ridge information regarding the This event is fun for the entire Wind Farm in Lowville. Race dates and times of the releases family! Many of the events With the Wind is a great way to contact the Chamber of are designed for the younger get up close and personal with Commerce at (315) 376-2213 generation, but as long as you the enormous windmills spread are young at heart, you will find across the Tug Hill. September yourself participating. Events for The race is split into two Flywheels & Pulleys children include the mini-tractor categories: beginners and Old Time Days pull, farmer green jeans, milk expert. The beginner’s course is 1st Weekend after Labor Day the cow contest, and bowling. shorter and flatter and designed Events for adults are: fill your for families and those just A group of old engine friend’s face (with cream looking to have fun. The expert enthusiasts bring forth, restore, cheese), cream cheese toss, course is much longer and and put to work equipment of cream cheese tag, bowling more difficult and is designed yesteryears. These folks put (giant bowling pins and therapy for the experienced cyclist. For on a successful gas and steam ball), and just maybe – cream more information visit engine show full of ‘working’ cheese wrestling! www.lewiscountychamber.org. iron horses. In addition to fun events, The machinery includes a the day is rounded out with Fall Foliage Drive-it- 1923 stone separator-crusher live music, great local food, Yourself Tour made in Marathon, New York, vendors, and the world’s largest Last Saturday in September an Ericsson hot air pumping cheesecake! The Kraft Foods machine, threshing machines, The Fall Foliage Drive-It manufacturing plant, located in shingle mills, wood splitter, Yourself Tour has become a Lowville, is the largest producer drag saws, gas-run washing Lewis County tradition! Each of cream cheese in the country, machine, a Case steam tractor year there is a new route and has the cheesecake to mapped through a different

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 27 Things to Do Events & Festivals section of the county. WaterCross The event is usually held the Join Flat Rock Inn as they first weekend in October. host the New York State Water Hundreds of participants drive Cross racing. Watch as people the tour year after year, enjoying race their snowmobiles over the spectacular fall foliage while water reaching speeds of visiting interesting businesses, 60mph or more. There are historic sites, and landmarks. camp sites available in the area. A booklet is available for a Some sites have a full view small fee from many Lewis of the races. Bring the whole County businesses. The booklet family for great fun. For more explains how to find the stops, information visit includes a map of the route, www.flatrockinn.net. good places to eat, and the Please also check Lewis history of some of the stops County events calendar at and points of interest. For www.adirondackstughill.com more information visit www. for dates and times. lewiscountychamber.org. Mudfest October June & September South Lewis County Join Timberview Lodge for Fall Foliage Tour Mudfest. Think you have what Early October it takes to be crowned Mudfest This tour celebrates the history Champion? Race your ATVs and beauty of the southern and trucks in several events. section of Lewis County. Get ready to get muddy. For Each year the path winds more information visit www. throughout different towns, timberview.com. with magnificent views of the Please also check Lewis foliage and stops to meet with County events calendar at business owners along the way. www.adirondackstughill.com This event is sponsored by for dates and times. Lyons Falls Alive. For more information contact Rocky Fawcett at (315) 348-9991.

28 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Things to Do Cultural Heritage & Historical Sites

American Maple Museum William Constable owned The Lyons Falls Pharmacy 9753 Main Street Croghan 10% of New York state, over Museum exhibits bottles, (315) 346-1107 3 .8 million acres. His son, pharmaceutical equipment, and americanmaplemuseum.org William Constable Jr., inherited other memorabilia dating back As the official Maple Hall of Lewis County in 1803 and was 100 years or more. Prescriptions Fame for the US and Canada, instrumental in the settling of the from early 1900s are on display the American Maple Museum county. He moved to the county as well as other items from was founded in 1977 to in 1810 after his marriage to earlier days in Lyons Falls. preserve the North American Mary Eliza McVickar. The museum is located on the maple syrup industry. Located The hall remains open from corner of McAlpine and Cherry in a 1916 brick schoolhouse, the last weekend in May until Street in Lyons Falls, and is the museum has exhibits that October 15. Visiting hours are open Monday through Friday, 9 demonstrate the history of Wednesday through Saturday a.m. to 7 p.m. maple syrup and sugar-making from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday techniques from the American from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fees are Railway Historic Society of Indians to present day. There is $5 for adults and $3 for children Northern New York also a replica of a sugarhouse, under 12. The Father’s Day Arts 9781 Main Street Croghan gift shop where you’ll find pure and Crafts Fair & Antique Show (315) 346-6848 maple syrup, and other sweet remains an annual event. Members of the Railway treats made with maple. Lewis County Historical Society Historic Society of Northern Off-season hours (Labor Day 7552 S. State Street Lowville New York (RHSNNY) have until the end of June): Monday, (315) 376-8957 turned the old train station Friday, Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 www.lewiscountyhistory.org into a museum teeming with artifacts of life in the old days. p.m. Seasonal summer hours The Lewis County Historical (July through Labor Day): The building was once the Society is a non-profit Croghan Depot for the Lowville- Monday through Saturday organization dedicated to 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beaver River Railway (L&BRR) promoting the past and present and is full of memorabilia from Constable Hall cultural, ethnic, religious, days gone by. educational and industrial 5909 John Street Constableville The RHSNNY Museum is open (315) 397-2323 (in season) history of Lewis County. The Society accomplishes its Memorial Day to Labor Day, (315) 376-7493 (Sept–May) Friday 12 to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 www.constablehall.org mission through the exhibition and interpretation of its a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 12 A north country historic collection, as well as local to 4 p.m. mansion, Constable Hall is history exhibits and lectures. nestled on the edge of the Mennonite Heritage Farm Visitors are welcome from 8778 Erie Canal Road Croghan Tug Hill Plateau overlooking June to mid-October, Tuesday the Sugar River. Constable (315) 346-1122, (315) 493-3119 through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 (315) 376-8502 Hall remained in the family for p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. five generations, from 1822 mennoniteheritagefarm.com Lyons Falls Pharmacy to 1947, and is now on the When looking across the lush, Museum National Register of Historic green, rolling hills of Lewis McAlpine Street Lyons Falls places. Many of the furnishings County, one of the defining (315) 348-8121 are original. By the 1790s aspects of the landscape is the

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 29 Things to Do Cultural Heritage & Historical Sites dairy farm. Many of these farms exhibits and displays of artifacts old tyme fiddle and helping to have stood for more than one and information about the life of preserve old type fiddle playing hundred years and have been the early Amish-Mennonite dairy in America. The organization in families for generations. It farmers of the area. provides many opportunities for is these farms and the unique Inside the farmhouse, in members, as well as the public people who built and settled the addition to exhibits, you will to participate in fiddle events. rough Lewis County landscape find a Worship room set up with Throughout the summer months that the Adirondack Mennonite the original benches, rooms there are regular weekend Heritage Farm, located in resembling the original layout concerts and jam sessions in Kirschnerville near the town of of the house, and a newly the Fiddler’s Pavilion at the Croghan, seeks to preserve. built archive featuring a large North American Fiddlers Hall The Heritage Farm, which was collection of local and Mennonite of Fame. Admission is free to recently added to the National history books, photos, and other most events, while there is a Registry of Historic Places, was original historical documents. small admission charge settled in 1834 and served as the to some. The farm is open during July homestead for three generations There are also three special of Moser descendants. and August, Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. events during the year. These The Mosers were members of There is a minimal admission are The Fall House Party, The the Amish/Mennonite faith and fee. Bus tours are welcome Winter Picnic, and the Spring came to America with the hope by appointment. On the first Fling. In addition, each chapter of practicing their religion openly Saturday of July the farm holds has a monthly meeting followed and freely. With the help of other a special daylong celebration: by a jam session. immigrant families in Lewis Zwanzigstein Fest, which Visitors are welcome to attend County, the Moser family helped showcases the property and the all concerts and events. Hours the Mennonite church grow from way of life for so many of our are Memorial Day to the first a group of a few families meeting local ancestors! Sunday in October, Sundays in houses to a church of more from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. than ten locations spread out North American and Fiddlers over two counties. Hall of Fame and Museum Town of Diana Historical Comins Road Osceola Museum In the 1980s, following the (315) 599-7009 2 Depot Street Harrisville deaths of Menno and Veronica (315) 964-1226 (315) 543-2218 Moser, the last Moser family www.nysotfa.com members to live on the Decorated in period design homestead, the property was The art of fiddling is preserved at and reproductions the museum acquired by a newly organized the North American and Fiddlers provides a gift shop and a committee of sponsors who Hall of Fame and Museum. The greeting and baggage room recognized the unique value of museum includes displays of as a backdrop to photos, the farm as a living story of the fiddling artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks, and locally life and faith of the area’s settlers. and the Fiddlers Hall of Fame. collected memorabilia. Special The committee has since evolved The resource library houses events and guest artisans into the now state-chartered fiddle tunes, dance formations, frequent the museum. nonprofit, the Adirondack and recordings. The museum is open Tuesday– Mennonite Heritage Association. The New York State Old Tyme Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May Since acquiring the property, Fiddler’s Association is an to October. AMHA has set up the house organization for those that enjoy and surrounding grounds with old tyme fiddle, listening to

30 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Things to Do Area Attractions

Bowling Movie Theaters Adirondack Knights Massage Harrisville Lanes Town Hall Theater 7697 W State Street Lowville 54 Church Street Harrisville 5428 Shady Ave Lowville (315) 778-4202 (315) 543-2775 (315) 376-2421 www.adirondackknights. massagetherapy.com K of C Bowling Alleys Valley Brook Drive In 6969 Convent Street Croghan Burdicks Crossing Turin Snow Tubing (315) 346-6421 (315) 348-6315 Maple Ridge Lewis Lanes Skiing 7421 East Rd Lowville 7828 State Route 26 Lowville (315) 376-2640 (315) 376-3611 Snow Ridge Ski Resort 4173 West Rd Turin Parks & Playgrounds Golfing (315) 348-8456 Croghan Recreation Park Cedars Golf Course Snowmobile Rentals 9578 Park Drive Croghan 9368 East Rd Lowville (315) 346-6705 (315) 376-6267 Flat Rock Inn Flat Rock Road Lowville Beaver Falls Park Carlowden Country Club (315) 376-2332 Main Street Beaver Falls 4105 Carlowden Rd Denmark (315) 346-6705 (315) 493-0624 Ridge View Lodge 7491 Route 12 Lowville Harrisville Recreation Park Turin Highlands Golf Course (315) 376-2252 14226 Church Street Harrisville 4448 East Rd Turin (315) 543-2215 (315) 348-4327 Kovach Rentals & Repairs 5728 Long Point Rd Brantingham Port Leyden Community Park Brantingham Golf Course (315) 348-8172 Canal Street Port Leyden Brantingham Rd Brantingham Lowville Veterans Park (315) 348-8861 Timberview Lodge 5265 Carpenter Rd Turin Parkway Drive Lowville Ice Skating (315) 348-8400 Lowville Fairgrounds Park 5443 Bostwick Street Lowville Forest Park Pavilion Ice Rink Spas 7740 Dewitt Street Lowville Riverside Park (315) 376-8333 Elements Laura Street Lyons Falls 7686 N State Street Lowville Croghan Ice Rink (315) 348-5081 (315) 543-0102 9578 Park Drive Croghan www.elements-dayspa.com Vineyards (315) 346-6705 Hair Vogue Tug Hill Vineyards Harrisville Ice Rink 7650 N State Street Lowville 4051 Yancey Rd Lowville 14226 Church Street Harrisville (315) 376-3551 (315) 376-4336 (315) 543-2215 www.hairvoguesalonandspa.com www.tughillvineyards.com Riverside Park Open Sky Healing Arts Center Laura Street Lyons Falls 5440 Trinity Ave Lowville (315) 348-5081 (315) 376-2256 www.openskycenter.com

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 31 Things to Do Retreats

Oswegatchie Education Retreat Unirondack The campground can serve groups 9340 Long Pond Rd Croghan 8722 Unirondack Rd Lowville ranging from 12–300 people, (315) 346-1222 (315) 376-6888 (summer) depending on the season. www.oswegatchie.org (845) 675-9001 In the summer months, the Educational and recreational www.unirondack.org 200-acre retreat turns into a retreat center that is operated by Unirondack is a community that Christian summer camp. the Future Farmers of America. is shaped and re-shaped each Otter Creek Lodge Located on the water, summer summer by its staff members, 5560 State Route 26 Turin camping and lodging with cabins campers, and volunteers. We (315) 376-8423 are available. offer some things in common with www.ottercreeklodge.com other summer camps: a beautiful Discover the beauty and seclusion Beaver Camp lakeside setting, a wide range of of the unique Otter Creek Lodge. 8884 Buck Point Rd Lowville daily activities, family-style meals, The lodge, built in 1990 on over (315) 376-2640 and the chance to spend time 100 acres, overlooks a small www.beavercamp.org away in the woods. But what truly private lake. Situated in a tall Owned and operated by the makes us unique is the energy, pine forest, Otter Creek Lodge Adirondack Mennonite Camping caring and creativity of the people is crafted in the tradition of the Association, this spiritual retreat who call Unirondack home. great camps of the Adirondacks. center offers day and week long Featuring 12 bedrooms and 10 camps and retreats for every age Camp Aldersgate baths, this lodge will comfortably in many themes. 7955 Brantingham Rd Greig sleep 24. (315) 348-8833 www.aldersgateny.org Aldersgate is a camp and retreat center owned and operated by the Upper NY Conference of the United Methodist Church.

32 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Things to Do Specialty Shops

Gifts Dorothy Duflo Cozy Comfy Corner 5564 Highland Ave Lowville 7608 N State Street Lowville (315) 376-3839 (call ahead) (315) 376-4004 Antiques Marguerite’s 7614 N State Street Lowville Fox Crest Antiques (315) 376-4411 4371 Michigan Mills Rd Constableville Bonaparte’s Candle Company (315) 397-8177 7790 Route 3 Harrisville R&S Antiques (315) 543-7535 Charlie Brown Crafts 3019 Humphrey Rd 9564 Church Street Castorland Blue Bird Copenhagen (315) 376-3306 8311 Route 26 Lowville (315) 688-2807 (315) 376-2473 Constable Auction Hall The Basket Lady Amish Connection Main Street Constableville Marcia Waligory 882 State Rt 12 Copenhagen (315) 397-8010 3914 Rector Rd Lowville (315) 688-2569 www.constablevilleauction.com (315) 376-3401 Croghan Candy Kitchen Thunder Top Studio Main St Croghan Handcrafted Andrew Hunter (315) 346-1591 Canoes 6289 Erie Canal Rd Glenfield (315) 376-7576 Liquor Stores Pat Brown A to Z Liquor’s Upper Chases Lake Glenfield The Tie Dye Place 7377 Utica Blvd Lowville (315) 376-5935 Lori Gaylord (315) 376-6115 (315) 376-7075 Sporting Equipment Bonaparte Spirits Garden Tyme Herb 7790 Route 3 Harrisville Osceola Tug Hill Cross-Country Sharon Stewart (315) 543-7535 Ski Center 5459 Carpenter Rd Turin Parkway Liquors (315) 348-6701 5403 Parkway Drive Lowville Artists & Artisans Madsen Heirlooms (315) 376-2719 Rubar Ceramic Studio & Lis Barsuglia Stump’s Liquor Acorn Inn Gallery 12996 Kimballs Mill Rd 9770 Route 812 Croghan 7002 W Main St Port Leyden Harrisville (315) 346-1109 (315) 348-9922 (315) 543-2214 www.RubarCeramicStudio.com Jewelry Chainsaw Creations Adirondack Stitches Justin Seelman Allen’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts Elaine Nortz 7675 Park Ave Lowville 7573 S State Street Lowville (315) 346-6937 (315) 771-8069 (315) 376-2911 Silver Bench Jewelry Soft Maple Designs 8270 Soft Maple Rd Croghan Mary Ellen Tyner (315) 346-6805 6705 River Rd Lowville (315) 376-3598

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 33 Things to Do Specialty Shops

Sporting Goods Hunting Preserve guided trail rides, Buckingham Hardware Houp Acres boarding, training 9801 Main Street Croghan VanAmber Rd Castorland and riding lessons (315) 346-6039 (315) 376-3812 Stillmeadow Ranch Dolhof Hardware Gun Shops 6014 Swackhammer Rd Turin Center Street Lyons Falls (315) 397-2239 (315) 348-4066 Cataldo Electric 4061 Center St Lyons Falls Indian River General Store (315) 348-8321 Route 812 Croghan Kellogg Collins (315) 346-1488 10255 Resha Rd Croghan Lowville Farmers Co Op (315) 346-6306 5500 Shady Ave Lowville (315) 376-6587 Gun Care Systems Buckingham Hardware Taxidermy 9801 Main St Croghan (315) 346-6039 Bill’s Taxidermy Hillside Drive Lowville Dolhof True Value (315) 376-5942 4057 Center St Lyons Falls (315) 348-4066 Tri-Ponds Taxidermy Route 12 Glenfield (315) 376-3440 Fishing Supplies Wild Stuff Taxidermy Mud Puppy 5198 Hillside Drive Lowville 6732 Pine Grove Rd Glenfield (315) 376-2382 (315) 376-3047 WalMart Wilderness Walt’s Taxidermy 7155 State Rt 12S Lowville 10641 Station Rd Lowville (315) 376-0121 (315) 493-7553 Buckingham’s Hardware Licensed Guides 9801 Main Street Croghan Bill’s Taxidermy (315) 346-6039 Hillside Drive Lowville The Indian River Store (315) 376-5942 State Rt 12 Croghan (315) 346-1488 Kellogg’s Outfitting Agency Resha Rd Croghan (315) 346-6306

34 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Dining Restaurant Style

Restaurants Memories Restaurant & Lounge Dunkin’ Donuts 6218 Number 4 Rd Lowville 7389 Utica Blvd Lowville Alpine Restaurant (315) 376-6650 (315) 376-4344 3008 Route 26 Constableville (315) 397-8298 Michael’s Restaurant Get-it & Go 4457 East Rd Turin 5407 Parkway Drive Lowville Boondocks (315) 348-4327 (315) 376-4001 3950 Route 12 Lyons Falls (315) 348-4040 The Ridge View Inn Jreck Subs 6912 Bardo Rd Lowville 7596 State St Lowville Candlelight Restaurant (315) 486-5971 (315) 376-2285 (winter only) 4173 West Rd Turin River Valley Inn McDonald’s (315) 348-8202 6670 Burdick Crossing Rd 7398 S State St Lowville Lyons Falls (315) 376-7100 Coach Light Inn (315) 348-4480 5555 Partridgeville Rd Subway Brantingham The Rose Garden 7389 Utica Blvd Lowville (315) 348-8960 8204 Main St Harrisville (315) 376-8488 (315) 543-7673 Dorrity’s Restaurant 4102 Center St Lyons Falls Schultz’s Fastidious Foods Taverns (315) 348-4438 9861 Route 812 Croghan Baker’s Grill (315) 346-1270 Family Cupboard 7561 S State St Lowville 9680 Route 812 Croghan Steak ‘n’ Brew (315) 376-7115 (315) 346-6544 4497 Route 26 Turin Brantingham Inn Motel (315) 348-6650 Gary’s Restaurant Brantingham Rd Brantingham 5424 Shady Ave Lowville Timberview (315) 348-8125 (315) 376-6612 5265 Carpenter Rd Turin Buckhorn Inn (315) 348-8400 Hotel Davenport 11420 Yousey Ln Croghan 9901 Route 12 Copenhagen Towpath Inn (315) 346-6618 (315) 688-2505 4217 West Rd Turin Doyle’s Pub (315) 348-8122 Jeb’s Route 177 Lowville 5403 Shady Ave Lowville Trailside (315) 376-3102 (315) 376-6029 5771 Partridgeville Rd Flat Rock Inn Brantingham Lighthouse Restaurant 4107 Centerville Rd Lowville (315) 348-5030 7392 Utica Blvd Lowville (315) 376-2332 (315) 376-2931 Village Inn High Market Inn 8208 Main St Harrisville Lloyd’s of Lowville 4441 Highmarket Rd (315) 543-9382 7405 S State St Lowville Constableville (315) 397-2296 (315) 376-7037 Fast Food The Maples Hodkinson’s Grill 8482 NYS Rt 12, Lowville Arby’s Restaurant 509 Route 177 Copenhagen (315)-376-618 7416 S State St Lowville (315) 688-4789 (315) 376-2145 Mom’s Restaurant Hook & Ladder Route 26 West Leyden 6253 Salmon River Rd Lowville (315) 942-6100 (315) 376-4299

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 35 Dining Specialty & Convenience

Hunter’s Haven Marino’s Pizzeria Nice ‘n’ Easy Main St Port Leyden 3950 Route 12 Lyons Falls 9741 Route 812 Croghan (315) 348-4436 (315) 348-5559 (315) 346-6393 Montague Inn Pastamore Pizzeria Nice ‘n’ Easy 6765 Sears Pond Road Main St Harrisville 812 Route 3 Harrisville (315) 376-2078 (315) 543-2112 (315) 543-7618 Pine Tree Inn Vinny’s Pizzeria Nice ‘n’ Easy Brantingham Rd Brantingham 9786 Route 812 Croghan 6215 Number 4 Rd Lowville (315) 348-6040 (315) 346-1444 (315) 376-8113 The Pond Stewart’s Shop 7575 Snell Rd Lowville Ice Cream 148 Main St Copenhagen (315) 376-3226 Good ‘Ol Wishy’s (315) 688-2026 9779 Route 812 Croghan Rusty P’s Stewart’s Shop (315) 346-6728 7619 Number 4 Rd Lowville 8224 Main St Harrisville (315) 376-8103 Lewis Lanes (315) 543-7319 7828 State Rt 26, Lowville Stash’s Pub Stewart’s Shop (315) 376-3611 7533 S State St Lowville 7491 S State St Lowville (315) 376-8464 Lighthouse Restaurant (315) 376-4542 7392 Utica Blvd Lowville The Sportsmen Stewart’s Shop (315) 376-2931 3663 Michigan Mills Rd 1 Cherry St Lyons Falls Highmarket (315) 348-8913 (315) 397-2345 Specialty Coffee Trackside Cafe Z Depot St Harrisville 7594 S State Street Lowville (315) 543-9306 (315) 346-6965 Tuggers Grill 544 Route 177 Copenhagen Stores & Shops (315) 688-2627 Brantingham Station Whiskey Jacks 5508 Partridgeville Rd 5454 Plummer Rd Constableville Brantingham (315) 397-8255 (315) 348-4090 Greig Store Pizzerias 5529 Greig Rd Greig Jacob’s Place (315) 348-8485 Main St Copenhagen Indian River Store (315) 688-2733 11014 Route 812 Croghan Mr. Sub (315) 346-1488 7506 S State St Lowville Nice ‘n’ Easy (315) 376-8200 3033 Route 26 Constableville New York Pizzeria (315) 397-2802 7580 South State St Lowville (315) 376-4420

36 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Lodging Bed & Breakfasts

Alger Place Golden Shamrock B&B (315) 397-2790 5549 Alger Rd Martinsburg 6205 Blue St Lowville Innkeeper: Jeanne Wooding (315) 376-3734 (315) 376-6689 The Limberlost offers www.algerplace.com www.thegoldenshamrock.com accommodations for up to eight Innkeepers: Dorothy & Milton Zehr Innkeepers: Doug & Pat Dietric people - four in the open loft and This cozy farmhouse features three Take advantage of the “at home” four in the living room in front of rooms for guests; all share a two- setting and gracious hosts at the fireplace. A full breakfast is sink bathroom, from which you this conveniently located B&B. included, featuring homemade have an expansive view of Tug Hill. Featuring four rooms with baked goods. Located on the Allegro Guest House accommodations of up to nine snowmobile and ATV trails. 7303 E. Main St Port Leyden people and a full breakfast Opossum Hollow (315) 348-6866 varying daily. 3468 Kelpy Town Rd Port Leyden Innkeeper: Charlotte Rogers Hidden Comfort (315) 348-8208 Your home away from home! This 11733 Jerden Falls Rd Croghan Innkeeper: Helen McHale friendly B&B features suites that (315) 346-6745 This small B&B welcomes you with sleep two to four. www.hiddencomfortbb.com a homey feel in a quiet setting. Continental breakfast. Innkeepers: Anne & Allen Merrill The Roz B&B Butterscotch House Subtly tucked away from the 5066 Lee Rd Turin 5449 Trinity Ave Lowville mainstream of northern New (315) 348-6621 (315) 376-3882 York, this B&B is your weekend www.theroz.com www.butterscotchhouse.com getaway. Six rooms are available Innkeepers: Elaine & Gary Innkeepers: Jim Randall and with your choice of a hearty home Rosiczkowski Carmen Sweet cooked breakfast or something Nestled in a cozy, country setting, This delightful Victorian home was lighter to get you on your way to a the B&B features two rooms, a built in the 1870’s and has been great day. family room, outdoor hot tub, and tastefully remodeled to feature two Highmarket Blue Silo Farm large porch. Located directly on suites and two rooms. Common Highmarket Rd Constable snowmobile and ATV trails with rooms include a formal living (315) 397-2777 covered parking for your machines. room, dining area, sunroom, sun Located in a farmhouse with three Victoria Guest House porch and garden area. Enjoy a full available rooms. On the Tug Hill 7700 N State St Lowville breakfast after a great Plateau with direct access to (315) 376-8502 nights sleep. snowmobile and ATV trails. www.thevictoriaguesthouse.com Farney’s B&B Kilbourn House B&B Innkeeper: Janette Lyndaker 9334 Farney Rd Lowville 8292 State Rte 3 Harrisville A three-story dwelling of unusual (315) 346-1482 (315) 543-2008 type, containing 20 large rooms www.farneysbnb.com www.kilbournhouse.com and the original dumbwaiter Located in a quiet country Innkeeper: Wendy Kilbourn elevator, is a beautiful place setting, minutes from Adirondack On the banks of the beautiful to stay during your visit. Three International Speedway and Oswegatchie River, this getaway spacious bedrooms are available the Tug Hill Trail System. One is a unique place to stay, with its in this Victorian home with a full bedroom available in a new cozy atmosphere and antique homemade breakfast on weekends home built in 2008. Quiet, clean, charm. Built in the 1880’s as a and continental during the week. and comfortable with a hearty hotel, this B&B features three ZehrCroft B&B breakfast included. bedrooms with a full bath and 5490 River St Lowville Freihof Lodge a half, a lovely lounge, and (315) 376-8070 6153 West Main Street Turin complimentary Innkeepers: Joe & Melinda Zehr (315) 348-8810 continental breakfast. This cozy B&B is located on a This is a non-smoking house that The Limberlost quiet street in the village offers large, comfortable rooms, all 4067 Page Rd Constableville of Lowville. with cable TV and refrigerators.

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 37 Lodging Cabins & Cottages

Abbey Lane Lodge is the ideal getaway for Camp Vinette 7602 Tractor Rd Lowville family and friends. 8805 Number Four Rd Lowville (315) 771-8884 The Bunkhouse (315) 698-2547 horsecampsatottercreek.com 7602 Tractor Rd Lowville www.campvinette.com Two-bedroom cabin located on the (315) 771-8884 Two camps located in the secluded northern section of the horsecampsatottercreek.com southwestern part of the Otter Creek Horse Trails. This private The Bunkhouse is a modern cabin Adirondack Park are available year cabin has all the comforts of home. located on a private road on the round to enjoy all the activities the Apple Hill Farm secluded northern end of the area has to offer. The rustic cabins Tug Hill Plateau West Turin Otter Creek Horse Trail System. have electricity, drinking water, a (201) 337-6677 All amenities included. You’ll never wood burning stove and This newly renovated house is want to camp out again! an outhouse. located on the Tug Hill Plateau Camp Otterride Forest Pond Cottage and is a snowmobiler’s delight. 7636 Hiawatha Lake Rd Glenfield 8994 Number Four Rd Lowville Features six bedrooms, two full (585) 721-3133 (315) 376-4433 baths, living room, dining room, horsecampsatottercreek.com www.forestpondcottage.com kitchen, and oil heat, with a This exclusive private Adirondack The cottage is situated on the Franklin stove in the living room. residence is situated directly on edge of a seven-acre beaver pond Aspen Knoll Cabins the trail system, off the Hiawatha and surrounded by 115 acres of 3950 Rector Rd Lowville Trail of New York’s acclaimed Otter hardwood forest. Enjoy the beauty (315) 376-6590 Creek Horse Trails, a 10-minute trot of the Adirondacks year round. www.aspenknollcabins.com south of the primary House on the Hill These cabins are the perfect year Assembly Area. Rector Rd Lowville round accommodations for the Camp O.U.T.T. (315) 376-2873 outdoor enthusiast, as well as the 8270 Soft Maple Road Croghan www.tughillrentals.com traveling family. Fully furnished (315) 346-6805 Enjoy year round recreation in a one-bedroom, two-bedroom or two- www.camp-outt.com cozy, country house with a view. bedroom deluxe cabins are available Open year-round, Camp O.U.T.T. Features fully equipped kitchen, for short or long-term rental. offers the Morning Sun Cabin. four bedrooms, and two full baths. Beaver Creek Lodge Inside you’ll find cozy luxury in Long Point Cottages Route 194 Copenhagen the Adirondack-style woodwork Brantingham Lake, Brantingham (518) 872-1657 and furnishings. Located near the (607) 432-4258 A restored farmhouse on 400 acres, snowmobile and ATV trail systems. On a 7-acre peninsula at Beaver Creek Lodge is a year-round Camp Roc-a-Hoo Brantingham, consisting of five rental that offers seven bedrooms, 7636 Hiawatha Lake Rd Glenfield lake-front furnished cottages living room, dining room, full kitchen (585) 721-3133 with bath, hotwater, oil heat, and two baths, making it ideal for horsecampsatottercreek.com screened porches opening directly large families, or groups. Situated in the northern portion of on the lake, boating, fishing, Beaver Point Lodge the Otter Creek Horse Trail System, sandy beaches, and a children’s Soft Maple Reservoir Croghan this rustic retreat features modern protected shallow-water area. (585) 377-7913 maple kitchen with dinette open Otter Creek Lodge www.beaverpointlodge.com to living room with corner stone 5560 State Route 26 Turin Old Adirondack charm is found fireplace, master suite, modern (315) 376-8423 throughout the spectacular Beaver bath with laundry facilities, plus www.ottercreeklodge.com Point Lodge. Located on a very a spacious wraparound covered Discover the beauty and seclusion private setting on Soft Maple porch overlooking pines. of the unique Otter Creek Lodge. Lake, and situated on a point The lodge, built in 1990 on over surrounded by water, Beaver Point 100 acres, overlooks a small

38 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Lodging Campgrounds private lake. Situated in a tall sites. Cabins are heated and fully pine forest, Otter Creek Lodge Campgrounds furnished and can accommodate is crafted in the tradition of the Cold Brook Campsites, Inc three to four people. Water and great camps of the Adirondacks. 7301 Moose River Rd Port Leyden electric sites are available for tents Featuring 12 bedrooms and 10 (315) 348-6339 and RVs. baths, this lodge will comfortably This campground offers over 300 Whetstone Gulf State Park sleep 24. acres of woods in the Adirondack West Rd Lowville Tug Hill Sports Lodge foothills to explore. Activities (315) 376-6630 1539 Pinckney Rd Copenhagen include fishing in a well-stocked Whetstone Gulf State Park is built (570) 336-7429 pond, swimming, and horseshoes. in and around a three-mile-long www.tughillsportslodge.com Flat Rock Campgrounds gorge cut into the eastern edge of This five-bedroom lodge sits on Flat Rock Rd Lowville the Tug Hill Plateau. The park has 500+ private acres within the Tug (315) 376-2332 56 wooded campsites some of Hill Plateau. Direct access to Trail www.flatrockinn.com which are electric, a scenic picnic C5 within the NYS snowmobile Open year round, this 125-site area along Whetstone Creek, a trail system. campground offers ATVing or man-made swimming area, and Twin Cottages snowmobiling right from your trails, one of which circles the gorge. Brantingham Lake Brantingham campsite. Water and electric Whittaker Park (315) 858-9090 hookups are available. Whittaker Rd Lowville www.brantingham.com Happy Hollow Campground (315) 376-7602 Seasonal rentals available on Lake 4531 State Route 410 Lowville Whittaker Park takes advantage Brantingham. Best to book early (315) 376-4345 of the beautiful natural features because they go fast. www.happyhollowcg.com available, providing an idyllic setting Winterridge Lodge Located in rich dairy farming for camping and family picnics. 7089 McLane Rd Lowville country on the fringe of the Adirondack 1000 Islands (315) 363-5770 Adirondack Mountains, this full Camping www.winteridgefarm.com service campground has 175 sites 6081 NYS Route 3 Natural Bridge Located on the Tug Hill, this family on 90 acres of private property. (315) 644-4098 farmhouse provides full kitchen There are over 60 acres of nature www.aticamping.com facilities, satellite TV, and beds and trails, a tennis court, horseshoes, This multi-unit campground offers mattresses. Please provide your and a swimming pond. a heated pool, hiking, game room, own bedding. Otter Creek Campground a unique gift shop, fun cycle Chases Lake Rd Glenfield rentals, and a playground. (315) 376-3521 Soft Maple Campsites Ride on horseback over the great Soft Maple Road Croghan trails at Otter Creek. But enjoy (315) 346-1756 a few people comforts too, like This campground is located on the water and electric sites or a cabin Beaver River canoe route. RV and rental, while your horse is in a tent sites are available with rest spacious corral or box stall. Also rooms and one shower. available for cross-country skiing Ziggy’s Enterprises and snowmobiling season. S Bonaparte Rd Harrisville Tuggers Grill, Bar & Campgrounds (315) 543-9391 544 State Route 177 Copenhagen Open campsites along Lake (315) 688-2627 Bonaparte, offer a boat launch, www.tuggersny.com rentals, tables, and hot showers. This year-round campground has cabins, tent sites, and RV

The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 39 Lodging Hotels, Motels & Inns

The Edge Hotel Located on the picturesque bathrooms, a loft, a great room with 3952 State Route 12 Lyons Falls Tug Hill Plateau with a relaxed a big screen TV and 17’ cathedral (315) 348-4211 atmosphere in a country setting, ceilings made of the original tin, a www.theedgehotel.com this 11-room inn offers direct stained glass window, dining room, Whether you are looking for an access to ATV and snowmobile kitchen, laundry room, and ample exciting weekend with the family trails, with ample space for parking parking with immediate access to or just a simple getaway for you trucks and trailers. You can ski to the snowmobile and ATV trails. and that special someone, this our back door from Snow Ridge. Ridge View Motel Lodge one of a kind retreat offers many Le-Hav Motel 7491 State Route 12 Lowville unique characteristics that are sure 7717 State Route 12 Lowville (315) 376-2252 to provide you with an experience (315) 376-2721 www.ridge-view.com unlike anything you have ever www.lehavmotel.com Enjoy a comfortable, clean, encountered. Sixty-five rooms Friendly, affordable accommodations pleasant stay just outside of available with many packages. with wireless Internet. Located Lowville on the edge of the Tug Flat Rock Inn minutes from Lowville at the Hill. All rooms include wireless Flat Rock Rd Lowville base of Tug Hill. Direct access to Internet and a continental (315) 376-2332 snowmobile trail C5J. breakfast. Access to two www.flatrockinn.com Lighthouse Restaurant & Motel conference rooms and a game Stay at the Flat Rock Inn in cozy 7392 Utica Blvd Lowville room. Sled rentals available. rooms and you can ride your (315) 376-2931 Timberview Lodge snowmobile or ATV right from The seven-unit motel is attached 5265 Carpenter Rd Turin your lodgings. Sled rentals are to the restaurant in the village Home of Mudfest, this lodge offers available. Casual dining and tavern of Lowville. standard rooms and suites for available on location. Montague Inn your vacation needs. Restaurant Highmarket Inn 6765 Sears Pond Rd Lowville and bar on location. Snowmobile 4441 Highmarket Rd (315) 376-2078 rentals available. Ride your ATV and Constableville www.montague-inn.com snowmobile from your room. (315) 397-2216 The newly constructed 14-unit West Wind Motel & Townhouses www.highmarketsports.com hotel is located directly across the 4725 State Route 26 Turin This 37-unit lodge offers free road from the restaurant. Each (315) 348-6856 continental breakfast and cable of the units are outfitted with two www.westwindmotelturinny.com TV with HBO. Inn located next double beds to accommodate up The motel was a Carriage House door. Direct access to ATV and to four people per room. on the original farm. It has been snowmobile trails. Old Church Inn converted to six motel units. The Hook & Ladder 5560 State Route 26 Turin original old farmhouse has been 6253 Salmon River Rd Lowville (315) 376-8423 completely redone, making four (315) 376-4299 www.oldchurchinn.com townhouses, each almost identical. Located on the main trail on the The inn contains five bedrooms, two Tug Hill Plateau in the Town of Montague, the former Tug Hill Inn has it all. You can stay in one of their three motel rooms and ride right from your door. Horn’s Towpath Inn 4217 West Rd Turin (315) 348-8122 www.towpathinn.com

40 | The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide Regional Attractions

While visiting the Adirondacks To the east is Old Forge, Tug Hill area a short drive can home of the water park, take you to many other great Enchanted Forest Water regional locations! Safari, Bald Mountain, and hundreds of miles of permitted snowmobiling trails. The Thousand Islands regions, a short drive to the north­, will invite you into a romantic atmosphere with wineries, castles, and boat tours along Lake Ontario. For more information please To the west is Watertown, an visit these regional websites: urban area filled with retail shops and dining locations, www.visit1000islands.com a young nightlife and the www.oldforgeny.com Thompson Park Zoo. www.visitwatertown.com

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The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 41 ATVs RANGERS SNOWMOBILES

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The Adirondacks Tug Hill Visitor’s Guide | 49 Enjoy the Power of the River — SAFELY River systems are wonderful resources and we all need to share our rivers — safely. Every year in New York State, hundreds of people drown or are hospitalized for injuries that occur in the water* and 90% of people who drown are not wearing life jackets. As the owner and operator of 75 hydropower facilities in New York, Brookfield encourages you to have fun and be safe by wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device. Whether you are fishing, boating, snowmobiling, or cross country skiing, Brookfield reminds you that dangers exist on water any time of the year, and that conditions can change quickly and without notice. Avoid areas such as dams, intake and water conveyance structures, gates, powerhouses and substations. Use only designated recreation areas, and respect all warning signs, buoys, sirens, booms, barriers and fences.

Always check water conditions before you recreate. One source is Waterline: http://www.h2oline.com or call 1-800-452-1742 (fishing edition) or 1-800-452-1737 (boaters edition). Brookfield www.brookfieldpower.com

* New York State Department of Health Study © 2011 Brookfield Renewable Power

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