North Country Activites
Snow Activities
Snowshoeing:
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Rodman - Barnes Corners Cross Country Ski Trails:(https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/regions_pdf/barnescor.pdf) - 8min
Skiing – Downhill and Cross Country:
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Snow Ridge (https://snowridge.com) - 24 miles
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Song Mountain (https://www.skicny.com) - 96 miles
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McCauley Mountain (https://www.mccauleyny.com) - 60 miles
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Dry Hill Ski Area (https://www.skidryhill.com) - 16 miles
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Woods Valley Ski Area (https://www.woodsvalleyskiarea.com) - 50 miles
ATV Riding:
The Tug Hill and Adirondack region offers hundreds of miles of designated, legal ATV trails—making it one of the few places in New York State where you can ride legally and freely. Before hitting the trails, please ensure your ATV is properly registered and insured in New York, and that you’re wearing a helmet at all times. Ride safe, be respectful, and always honor the generosity of private landowners who help make these trails possible.
INFORMATION & RESOURCES
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Adirondack Tug Hill (https://adirondackstughill.com)
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VisitTugHill.com (https://visittughill.com/regions/black-river-valley)
Note: Lewis County is now a permit-based ATV Trail
Network. Here's how to get your ATV Permit online:
https://lewiscountyny.gov/departments/recreation-forestry-and-parks/
Hunting & Fishing:
5,100 acres of state land for hunting
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Whitetail Deer (Zone 6K)
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Turkey
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Rabbit
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Trout
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Bass
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Steelhead
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World Class Salmon Fishing
INFORMATION & RESOURCES
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Tug Hill Streams / Salmon River – Chinook and Coho Salmon Fishing
(https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/) peak season: 9/15 –10/15
Water Activities
We're lucky to call home a region that’s an absolute paradise for water lovers! Whether you're gliding across a quiet lake in a canoe, paddling through thrilling whitewater rapids on the Moose River, or tackling the legendary Black River, there’s an adventure waiting for everyone.
Just when you think it can’t get better—we’ve got the breathtaking 1000 Islands! Nestled along the St. Lawrence River, right on the U.S.–Canada border, this stunning area features incredible island mansions like the fairytale-inspired Boldt Castle on Heart Island and the mysterious Singer Castle on Dark Island.
You can cruise the river all the way into Lake Ontario, stopping to explore charming waterfront villages like Sackets Harbor and Chaumont. With so much to see, do, and experience, the water adventures here are truly endless!
INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Canoeing:
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Tickner’s Moose River Canoe, Old Forge (http://ticknerscanoe.com/)
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Mountain Man Outdoor Supply Co., Old Forge (www.mountainmanoutdoors.com)
White Water Rafting:
Make a Splash! Brave the Moose River rapids or
unwind with a scenic ride down Watertown’s Black River.
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Hudson River Raft Company (www.hudsonraftingco.com)
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White Water Challengers (https://whitewaterchallengers.com/)
Boating:
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Alexandria Bay (www.visitalexbay.org)
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Heart of 1000 Islands (www.1000islands.com)
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Clayton (https://www.1000islands-clayton.com/)
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Lake Ontario – Sackets Harbor (www.visitsacketsharbor.com)