The sweet smell of autumn embraces the air. Crisp colors, brilliant foliage. The season is simply not to be missed. Leaf peepers venture on our scenic byways. Pick a hike, fall’s cool temperatures make it ideal for a wilderness experience. Check the leaf peeping schedule to embrace the vibrancy of the fall colors. Pack a picnic for Buttermilk Falls, hike up Owl’s Head, take in the vista’s at Mt. Sabattis. Visit our museums, take in a show or paddle the Raquette River. Seaplane rides, boat cruises, bike rides, hiking, camping you name it. We welcome visitors all year long.
The Great Drive & Leaf Peeping:
September and October are most picturesque month of the year. The maples, beeches and other hardwoods close out the season, not with a whimper, but with a blaze of glory. Reds, yellows, oranges and other various shades mix with the greens of the pines, spruce and balsam to present the visitor and resident alike eye pleasing vistas. While other areas boast of the vibrant colors, the Adirondacks actually have them. Peak color in the Long Lake and Raquette Lake area is generally a little earlier than many other areas with mid September into early October presenting the visitor with the most color.
90 Miler:
Day one travels from Old Forge through Inlet, Brown’s Tract, in Raquette Lake, Marion River and ending at Blue Mountain Lake. The second day of this historica paddling event kicks off at Endion. Always the first Saturday after Labor Day Weekend. Pick a spot at the Long Lake Bridge to watch as the parade of atheletes paddle down Long Lake. The athletes race year after year in this competition of strength and endurance. Blistered hands, focused minds, synchronized paddling are all in evidence as the race kicks off. Paddlers escort their canoes through brush and bushes to launch beach side. The horn is sounded and the race is off.
This event is organized by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.
Long Boat Regatta:
Last Saturday in September.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION! CLICK HERE!
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail closes out the Adirondack Race Series each year by partnering with Long Lake Parks, Recreation and Tourism to host the Long Lake Long Boat Regatta, which features several events:
- The North American Voyageur Canoe Championships
- The Adirondack Kayak Championship
- The Northeastern College Cup race for co-ed (two male & two female) C-4 Stock teams
The course is a 10-mile figure eight, beginning and ending at the Long Lake Public Beach. We welcome all NYPRA classes and an “Anything Goes” category. Lots of fun in Long Lake! For a description of boat classes see the LLLBR webpage.
The race starts at 11:00 am and will be followed by an awards ceremony and a chili lunch provided by Adirondack Hotel to benefit the Long Lake Lions Club and NFCT’s Northern Froest Explorers youth paddling scholarship fund.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and will remain open until midnight on September 20. Free T-Shirts will be given to participants that register before September 15.
A great place to get your last big paddle in before the cold air totally dominates the waters.
Located at the Long Lake Town Beach | Rt 28N/30 Long Lake, NY 12847 | Call 518-624-3077 for more info.
Long Lake Town Beach, Long Lake
Harvest Craft Fair
Long Lake Town Hall, 1204 Main Street
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
10am – 4pm
Free Admission
Gifts, glasses, balsam, baskets, spices, wooden bowls, paintings, drawings, pens, pepper mills, tote bags, textiles, ornaments, cutting boards, jewelry, candles, knitted items, Alpaca Products
Octo-BEAR-Fest:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Hoss’s Country Corner presents the 10th Annual Octo-BEAR-Fest Cancer Fundraiser.
Hoss’s Country Corner announces OctoBEARfest at Hoss’s Campground at 1142 Main Street, Long Lake, NY from 10am-4pm. This benefit festival will be raising funds for Randy’s Patient Assistance Fund through the C.R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital. This fund helps cancer patients with their out-of-pocket expenses including gas cards, co-pays, lodging assistance, pre-paid cell phone minutes and prescription co-payments.
Live music by local fan favorites.
Saturday October 12th, 2024
MUSIC * SILENT AUCTION * VENDORS
10AM-4PM Randy’s Patient Fund was set-up in early 2013 to assist patients who are undergoing treatment at the CR Wood Cancer Center to cover the cost of copayments of services and medications, as well as gas cards for those who travel a long distance and cell phone minutes to be able to communicate with their doctors as needed.
Hoss’s Country Corner
Long Lake NY 12847
800.952.4677
venmo@jules-pierce-624
LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT to be announced!
Vendors will be on site selling wares including jewelry, handcrafted wooden bowls, knives, and more. This festival atmosphere will offer plenty for the kids including face-painting, and henna tattoos and more. Silent Auction Items include, Antique Items, paintings, incredibly warm/fuzzy blanket. More items will be accepted!
This event will go on rain or shine, so don’t worry if it’s raining, there’s always a tent!
Food and drinks will be sold. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Randy’s Patient Assistance Fund.
Interested vendors are invited to participate for a fee of $25. All vending fees will be donated to Randy’s Patient Assistance Fund.
RSVP to Jules at hossscountrycorner@gmail.com or 800-952-4677
Hoss’s Country Campground (across from Hoss’s) 1142 Main Street, Long Lake