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Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

It’s hard not to get a scenic vista when you’re paddling. Throw in the changing colors of autumn, however, and you’re in for a real…
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7 Colorful Canoe Trips to Try This Fall

7 Colorful Canoe Trips to Try This Fall

There are few better ways to witness the fabulous fiery colors of fall than from the water. The air is crisp and reflections from the foliage dance…
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5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in New York

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in New York

New York State’s a paddler’s paradise with hundreds of peaceful rivers, calm lakes, and crystal-clear coves to take advantage of. Whether…
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6 Terrific Whitewater Parks in America

6 Terrific Whitewater Parks in America

Rafting down mountain rivers is nothing short of addicting, but it’s not your only option for thrills. Whitewater parks are sprinkled…
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5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in New York

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in New York

Wind, waves, and water—jet-skiing is the ultimate summer adrenaline rush, and with New York State’s diverse waterways, it’s hard to…
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The Best Reasons You Should Try Wakeboarding This Summer

The Best Reasons You Should Try Wakeboarding This Summer

If you’re a fan of water skiing or tubing out on the lake on a hot summer day, wakeboarding might be the next sport for you. Not only is this…
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5 Amazing Water Trails You Need To Try Right Now!

5 Amazing Water Trails You Need To Try Right Now!

Mountains have them, municipalities have them, so why shouldn’t waterways have them as well? I’m talking about trails that keep you on a…
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8 Common Sense Tips for Buying Your First Boat

8 Common Sense Tips for Buying Your First Boat

A boat, even if it’s a small used one, can be a big purchase. Boat ownership entails a lot of responsibility and can be expensive, as well. If…
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5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in New York

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in New York

Kayaking is fun, peaceful, and one of the best ways to get closer to nature. New York State is a paddler’s paradise, with plenty of options for…
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10 Essential Pieces of Gear for Paddle-Sports Beginners

10 Essential Pieces of Gear for Paddle-Sports Beginners

Feeling ready to dip a paddle into some cool waters this summer?  Take your pick from kayaking, canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding….but…
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Kayak Safety: 5 Essential Survival Skills to Know

Kayak Safety: 5 Essential Survival Skills to Know

Sitting atop a kayak on the water is a great way to experience nature from a new vantage point. Whether you're embarking on a leisurely journey on a…
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How to Prepare for a Canoe Camping Trip

How to Prepare for a Canoe Camping Trip

Canoe camping transforms a regular old camping trip into a more adventurous excursion, but it's pivotal to take the steps to properly prepare. You…
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Kayak Adventures—5 Warm-Weather Escapes To Try Right Now

Kayak Adventures—5 Warm-Weather Escapes To Try Right Now

Just because Old Man Winter is rearing his balaclava-covered head, doesn't mean you have to hang up your paddle. From sea kayaking along warm,…
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Paddle Games—3 Fun Games To Play On The Water

Paddle Games—3 Fun Games To Play On The Water

“I Spy”: (“I spy something green, something wet, etc.”) – perhaps make a rule that it can only be something people…
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5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

Summer is here and now is the best time to enjoy a whitewater adventure with friends and family. Outfitted trips can be found all across the U.S. and…
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Events Near Mohawk NY

Believe Magical Christmas Festival

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 12:00pm
New Hartford Fire Department
New Hartford, NY
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Annual Norwich YMCA Turkey Trot 5K

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 12:30pm
Norwich Family YMCA
Norwich, NY
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Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot For Hospice

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
The Oneonta Boys and Girls Club
Oneonta, NY
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Little Falls Turkey Trot 5k

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
Little Falls Youth and Family Center
Little Falls, NY
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Amsterdam Thanks4giving 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Tecler Elementary School
Amsterdam, NY
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Cazenovia Preservation Foundation Turkey Trot 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:30am
Burton Street Elementary School
Cazenovia, NY
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Amsterdam Tree Lighting Festival

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 4:00pm
Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Pedestrian Bridge
Amsterdam, NY
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Adorn a Door Wreath Festival

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00am
Cooperstown Art Association
Cooperstown, NY
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Vernon Winter Festival Shopping Extravaganza

Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 at 12:00pm
Vernon Downs Casino Hotel
Vernon, NY
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Cottage Lawn Farmers' Market

Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 at 12:00pm
Oneida, NY
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Festival of Lights

Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 at 6:30pm
Herkimer Community Garden
Herkimer, NY
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