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Yes we have awesome snowmobile trails. Why? Because we have snow, groomed trails and these trails and riders are loving the conditions – to quote “they just aren’t overused.” A fair and balanced amount of traffic keeps the wear and tear on our trails rideable and surprisingly delightful to many who have not gotten in the winter spirit this year. Yes it’s been a mild winter, but Long Lake is winter, and we have snow. Stan from the Ice Farm reports “This is great, you have winter. I didn’t expect to see this” Not a surprise to hear since winter has been so mild outside of our region. “It’s hard to get in the mood for skiing when I’m playing tennis in Cranford, NJ every weekend… outside,” exclaims a note to the Long Lake Tourism email Contact Us page.
So to kick everyone back into winter gear and to celebrate February, Ice and Snowmobiling, The Town of Long Lake hosted it’s very first Ice Fest and turned the Long Lake Logo into a snowmobile to honor our great wintry riding conditions!
On Saturday, February 4th, Stan K Yes we have awesome snowmobile trails. Why? Because we have snow, groomed trails and these trails and riders are loving the conditions – to quote “they just aren’t overused.” A fair and balanced amount of traffic keeps the wear and tear on our trails rideable and surprisingly delightful to many who have not gotten in the winter spirit this year. Yes it’s been a mild winter, but Long Lake is winter, and we have snow. Stan from the Ice Farm reports “This is great, you have winter. I didn’t expect to see this” Not a surprise to hear since winter has been so mild outside of our region. “It’s hard to get in the mood for skiing when I’m playing tennis in Cranford, NJ every weekend… outside,” exclaims a note to the Long Lake Tourism email Contact Us page.
So to kick everyone back into winter gear and to celebrate February, Ice and Snowmobiling, The Town of Long Lake hosted it’s very first Ice Fest and turned the Long Lake Logo into a snowmobile to honor our great wintry riding conditions!
On Saturday, February 4th, Stan K ... Read more
Just in case you were wondering, a video popped up today of a sled traveling in and on Long Lake. Always check our website for the current conditions and ask a local about the lakes.
Just in case you were wondering, a video popped up today of a sled traveling in and on Long Lake. Always check our website for the current conditions and ask a local about the lakes.
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February 20-26th
The Long Lake Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is gearing up for the 2nd Annual Wacky Winter Wonderland Week with fun activities for all ages.
Winter Wacky Week in Long Lake is a combination of outdoor fun and indoor decompression. We invite and encourage folks to make Long Lake “Family Headquarters” for Mid-Winter Break.
Long Lake lodgings offer lakeside views, cozy cabins and affordable accommodations. Our central location makes exploring ski areas around our area a snap. In one week hit the slopes at our area mountains including: Gore, Whiteface, McCauley and Big Tupper.
If fun zany family events are more your style, try out for Winter Shorts! Experience a cross-country ski clinic with Caleb Davis. Take in a concert at the Long Lake Library with Adirondack Folk Artist Chris Shaw or go for the gold at the Long Lake Winter Olympics.
Don’t miss out on the 2nd Annual Hors D’Oeuvres Throw Down between this year’s exclusive participants, The Cellar and The Adirondack Hotel.
Last year’s winners for Best in Show and Best Hors D’Oeuvres go head to head with gastro February 20-26th
The Long Lake Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is gearing up for the 2nd Annual Wacky Winter Wonderland Week with fun activities for all ages.
Winter Wacky Week in Long Lake is a combination of outdoor fun and indoor decompression. We invite and encourage folks to make Long Lake “Family Headquarters” for Mid-Winter Break.
Long Lake lodgings offer lakeside views, cozy cabins and affordable accommodations. Our central location makes exploring ski areas around our area a snap. In one week hit the slopes at our area mountains including: Gore, Whiteface, McCauley and Big Tupper.
If fun zany family events are more your style, try out for Winter Shorts! Experience a cross-country ski clinic with Caleb Davis. Take in a concert at the Long Lake Library with Adirondack Folk Artist Chris Shaw or go for the gold at the Long Lake Winter Olympics.
Don’t miss out on the 2nd Annual Hors D’Oeuvres Throw Down between this year’s exclusive participants, The Cellar and The Adirondack Hotel.
Last year’s winners for Best in Show and Best Hors D’Oeuvres go head to head with gastro ... Read more
The E-Lumination installation continues in Long Lake, day two. The day picked up at location number 2 located at the intersection of Deerland Rd and Owl’s Head Lane.
Day Two 8:17am Ethel's House
The location had been procured the day before via a phone call to the gentleman renting the place. Thanks Mike! Permission had to be granted to allow trucks and a front loader on the property as well as access to electricity to operate the slide projectors which will be in use starting on Friday night.
AT 8am, Thursday morning Scott and Matt started to take the boards off the second eight foot by eight foot mold of snow. The screws were cold and uncooperative. Scott announced he locked Matt’s key’s in Matt’s truck. Matt arrived with a Maxwell House tin can ready collect hardware.
Structure awaits more attention
Hours later they make their third mold at the site of the Blarneystone. Sides off boasts a hardened form with the texture and solid lines sliced like a cake. The sides appearing in clouds of dirt, salt and a sprinkle of snowstorm season on the side of the 2 The E-Lumination installation continues in Long Lake, day two. The day picked up at location number 2 located at the intersection of Deerland Rd and Owl’s Head Lane.
Day Two 8:17am Ethel's House
The location had been procured the day before via a phone call to the gentleman renting the place. Thanks Mike! Permission had to be granted to allow trucks and a front loader on the property as well as access to electricity to operate the slide projectors which will be in use starting on Friday night.
AT 8am, Thursday morning Scott and Matt started to take the boards off the second eight foot by eight foot mold of snow. The screws were cold and uncooperative. Scott announced he locked Matt’s key’s in Matt’s truck. Matt arrived with a Maxwell House tin can ready collect hardware.
Structure awaits more attention
Hours later they make their third mold at the site of the Blarneystone. Sides off boasts a hardened form with the texture and solid lines sliced like a cake. The sides appearing in clouds of dirt, salt and a sprinkle of snowstorm season on the side of the 2 ... Read more
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Long Lake celebrates winter in style the weekend of January 15th and 16th 2011 with the 10th Annual (or maybe 11th, the bean counters are checking) Winter Carnival on Saturday and the Vintage Snosled Races on Sunday, January 17th.
This year winter carnival kicks off at Noon with a celebratory Snowmobile Parade. The idea emerged after last years winter carnival where the ideas flew from installing a chairlift to the top of Mt. Sabattis, inviting clowns, hiring a band, renting a tent and having a radio station broadcast live from the mountain. Among the ideas included the concept of a snowmobile parade.
Starting at Noon snowmobiles will gather at the top of Mt. Sabattis in the parking lot of the Pavilion. Participants will proceed in formation down the hill in a single line showcasing their sleds. Once all the sleds and riders have gathered the Moonlighter’s will regale the crowd with the traditional coronation of the King and the Queen of Winter Carnival.
Events including the popular Cardboard Sled Box You do not have sufficient freedom levels to view this video. Support free software and upgrade.
Long Lake celebrates winter in style the weekend of January 15th and 16th 2011 with the 10th Annual (or maybe 11th, the bean counters are checking) Winter Carnival on Saturday and the Vintage Snosled Races on Sunday, January 17th.
This year winter carnival kicks off at Noon with a celebratory Snowmobile Parade. The idea emerged after last years winter carnival where the ideas flew from installing a chairlift to the top of Mt. Sabattis, inviting clowns, hiring a band, renting a tent and having a radio station broadcast live from the mountain. Among the ideas included the concept of a snowmobile parade.
Starting at Noon snowmobiles will gather at the top of Mt. Sabattis in the parking lot of the Pavilion. Participants will proceed in formation down the hill in a single line showcasing their sleds. Once all the sleds and riders have gathered the Moonlighter’s will regale the crowd with the traditional coronation of the King and the Queen of Winter Carnival.
Events including the popular Cardboard Sled Box ... Read more
The Town of Long Lake Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is pleased to announce the New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has approved a grant to offset the cost of trail development, maintenance and grooming 70 miles of snowmobile trails in Long Lake and Raquette Lake. This year’s grant award is $43,980.
This year, $4.3 million is to be made available to municipalities for the maintenance, development and support of approximately 10,500 miles of trail throughout the state. The funding is based upon the fees collected from snowmobile registrations. If there are insufficient registrations to support the total award of funds, an adjustment to the final 30% payment will be made.
Please join the local Moonlighter’s Snowmobile Club and register your sled. Winter has arrived and the trails will be open before you know it. Gear up and get ready. Rev those engines. Safety first!
Also The Town of Long Lake has a new website – to find information on Snowmobile Trail conditions find us under What 2 Do or Calendar of Events to link to information about Snowmobile Even
The Town of Long Lake Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is pleased to announce the New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has approved a grant to offset the cost of trail development, maintenance and grooming 70 miles of snowmobile trails in Long Lake and Raquette Lake. This year’s grant award is $43,980.
This year, $4.3 million is to be made available to municipalities for the maintenance, development and support of approximately 10,500 miles of trail throughout the state. The funding is based upon the fees collected from snowmobile registrations. If there are insufficient registrations to support the total award of funds, an adjustment to the final 30% payment will be made.
Please join the local Moonlighter’s Snowmobile Club and register your sled. Winter has arrived and the trails will be open before you know it. Gear up and get ready. Rev those engines. Safety first!
Also The Town of Long Lake has a new website – to find information on Snowmobile Trail conditions find us under What 2 Do or Calendar of Events to link to information about Snowmobile Even ... Read more
Gabe Farr Waits to Race Bright beautiful and slushy describes Sunday, March 7th for the final day of the New York State Vintage Snosled races. Brian Farr vigilantly plowed the ice track for several days leading up to the final event, determined to make the track ride able. On Friday the pond boasted 20 inches of ice and according to the guide base on clear, blue, hard ice on no-running waters, that should hold about 25 tons. Of course slush ice is weaker and there was plenty of that as the day wore on.
A snowmobile race in Long Lake elicits winter memories of the 100 miler. The humming noise as the engine revs and the track spins, the smoky haze and familiar smell of snowmobile exhaust all tell a story of adrenaline, competition and passion for speed, the snowmobile race always revered as a Long Lake tradition. The ball field was crowded with trailers hailing from all over New York State. A roster of folks who have been traveling the winter circuit since the middle of January. Bill and Phyllis Ryan Command Roach Coach Central
Phyllis and Bill Ryan were set up on the Town of Long Lake Roach Coach Gabe Farr Waits to Race Bright beautiful and slushy describes Sunday, March 7th for the final day of the New York State Vintage Snosled races. Brian Farr vigilantly plowed the ice track for several days leading up to the final event, determined to make the track ride able. On Friday the pond boasted 20 inches of ice and according to the guide base on clear, blue, hard ice on no-running waters, that should hold about 25 tons. Of course slush ice is weaker and there was plenty of that as the day wore on.
A snowmobile race in Long Lake elicits winter memories of the 100 miler. The humming noise as the engine revs and the track spins, the smoky haze and familiar smell of snowmobile exhaust all tell a story of adrenaline, competition and passion for speed, the snowmobile race always revered as a Long Lake tradition. The ball field was crowded with trailers hailing from all over New York State. A roster of folks who have been traveling the winter circuit since the middle of January. Bill and Phyllis Ryan Command Roach Coach Central
Phyllis and Bill Ryan were set up on the Town of Long Lake Roach Coach ... Read more
Sledding on Jennings Park Pond Long LakeWith winter comes recreational opportunities Long Lake continues to embrace. We are moving forward and building up our economic strength with our infusion into our snowmobile program including the purchase of a new groomer slated for 2010 if it has board approval.
In addition to continuing to maintain our trails we need to continue to lobby to get our snowmobile trails OFF THE LAKES. This is not a convenience issue, it is a life or death issue.
Each year we invite visitors to sled on our trails and we are encouraged to promote tourism of snowmobiling, but due to regulations and land use limitations we are unable to get these important snowmobile trails off our lakes.
Locally in our town there are those of us who have been personally touched by tragedy and the loss of someone on a lake, whether a friend, a neighbor, a family member, or a rescue worker who has worked tirelessly to bring these victims to safety.
We must, as a community accept that snowmobiling is part of our economy, but we need to examine our responsibility as a community and continue to pursue Sledding on Jennings Park Pond Long LakeWith winter comes recreational opportunities Long Lake continues to embrace. We are moving forward and building up our economic strength with our infusion into our snowmobile program including the purchase of a new groomer slated for 2010 if it has board approval.
In addition to continuing to maintain our trails we need to continue to lobby to get our snowmobile trails OFF THE LAKES. This is not a convenience issue, it is a life or death issue.
Each year we invite visitors to sled on our trails and we are encouraged to promote tourism of snowmobiling, but due to regulations and land use limitations we are unable to get these important snowmobile trails off our lakes.
Locally in our town there are those of us who have been personally touched by tragedy and the loss of someone on a lake, whether a friend, a neighbor, a family member, or a rescue worker who has worked tirelessly to bring these victims to safety.
We must, as a community accept that snowmobiling is part of our economy, but we need to examine our responsibility as a community and continue to pursue ... Read more