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Tourism Department Announces New Travel Guides
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The Tourism Department of the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce announces the travel guides for Fulton and Montgomery Counties will be updated for the 2017 tourism season. All tourism-related businesses in Fulton and Montgomery Counties are encouraged to update their profiles for the tourism websites and tourism publications.
“Fulton and Montgomery Counties’ Tourism program goals for 2017 include creating a new travel guide for each county and updating the VisitMontgomeryCountyNY.com and 44Lakes.com tourism websites,” states Gina DaBiere-Gibbs, Director of Tourism. “Updated profile sheets are vital to the success of having accurate tourism websites and travel guides to fulfill requests from potential visitors to our region. And these listings are free to our region’s tourism properties as aligned with the I LOVE NY matching funds program. ”
Tourism Profile sheets are available for all tourism properties in the two-county region on visitmontgomerycountyny.com/blog and 44lakes.com/blog. All Fulton and Montgomery County tourism-related businesses are encouraged to download this sheet, fill it out, and send it to the tourism department by Friday, January 6. Businesses that should fill out the profile sheet include, but are not limited to, hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, attractions, museums, historic sites, libraries, information centers, and agricultural businesses open to the public. These profile sheets will be used to create the travel guides and update the listings on the websites.
For more information or a copy of the Tourism Profile sheet please contact the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce Tourism Department at (518)725-0641 or tourism@fultonmontgomeryny.org.
WINNERS OF THE 2016 WEEKEND-LONG BIG BUCK CONTEST
The Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2016 weekend-long Big Buck Contest and Wild Game Dinner on Saturday November 19 and Sunday November 20 at Loopie’s Pub, 410 Mohawk Drive, Tribes Hill, NY.
Contest winners are as follows:
Dave Allen
Heaviest Buck; Most Points and Largest Outside Spread were all won by Dave Allen of Mayfield with his 159-pound, 8-point buck that he weighed in on Saturday, 11/19. Closest to 125 pounds without going over (buck or doe) was won by Ben Russo of Johnstown with his 122 pound buck, also weighed in on Saturday, 11/19. Heaviest Doe was won by Nate Craig of Fonda at 103 pounds. Four guns were raffled and won by Dave Allen; Mark Kruger of Ft. Johnson; James Hoagboon of Gloversville; and Bob Hayes of Johnstown. Eric Wiedermann of Johnstown won the $250 gift card to Runnings.
The event committee, comprised of Tom Georgia of Tribes Hill, Event Chairman; Terry Swierzowski of the Chamber; Brent Phetteplace of Amsterdam and other volunteers, wished to thank the event sponsors:
10-Point Sponsor – Frank’s Gun Shop
4-Point Sponsors – Runnings; Kingsboro Lumber; Brown’s Ford; Mohawk Valley Firewood; Senator George Amedore; Judith-Ann Realty, and Loopie’s Pub.
There were a total of 65 registered hunters. Each registrant won a hunting-related table prize and was treated to a lunch at Loopie’s Pub on each day of the contest, as well as a wild-game dinner on Sunday at Loopie’s Pub.
For more information on the contest contact Terry Swierzowski at the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce at (518) 725-0641 or via email at terrys@fultonmontgomeryny.org.
Fall Foliage Report: October 19-October 25
Waterfront Park, Northville
I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 14 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County has its own “foliage spotters” to participate in this annual report.
Reporting station: Adirondack Country Store, Northville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 95%
Brilliance: Average
Predominating colors: Yellow, Rusty Brown, Orange and Red
Rating: Peak
The leaves are fully changed in higher elevations with red, orange, and yellow being the predominating colors. Lower elevations still have hints of green and leaves are starting to fall in some locations. This weekend may be the last good viewing weekend before more leaves fall.
Nine Corner Lake
Photo Courtesy of Lindsey Dallos
There are many Halloween activities to enjoy including parades, harvest farm to table dinging, and festive parties. Don’t miss the viewing of the cult classic, the Rocky Horror Picture Show!
Call for Harvest Tour, Great Sacandaga Lake, and Route 29A Chain of Lakes Maps
1.800.676.3858
Fall Foliage Report: October 12-October 18
Adirondack Country Store
I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 14 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County has its own “foliage spotters” to participate in this annual report.
Reporting station: Adirondack Country Store, Northville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 60%
Brilliance: Average
Predominating colors: Greenish-Yellow, Rusty Brown with touches of Orange and Red
Rating: Midpoint to Nearly Peak
Gloversville
Higher elevations are near peak and may reach peak this weekend. Color has been progressing throughout Fulton County adding more oranges and reds to the yellow-green mix. Many activities are focusing on Halloween fun over the next few weeks. Check out SPOOKTACULAR: A Halloween Cabaret or the Horror Film Festival.
Call for Harvest Tour, Great Sacandaga Lake, and Route 29A Chain of Lakes Maps
1.800.676.3858
2016 WEEKEND-LONG BIG BUCK CONTEST AND WILD GAME DINNER
The Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a 2016 weekend-long Big Buck Contest and Wild Game Dinner, Saturday November 19 and Sunday November 20, with all activities taking place at Loopie’s Pub, 410 Mohawk Drive, Tribes Hill, NY.
The contest takes place during the opening weekend of southern zone deer season (rifle/shotgun/crossbow). For the event, the Chamber is partnering with Tom Georgia, Brent Phetteplace and a host of volunteers to help promote the great hunting resources and related businesses in our region.
“Fulton and Montgomery Counties have some of the best year-round hunting and fishing opportunities in New York State,” said Event Chairman Tom Georgia. “Partnering with the Chamber offers access to the many great businesses that support our outdoor resources.”
Weigh ins, lunch and dinner will all take place at Loopie’s Pub, 410 Mohawk Drive, Tribes Hill. Participants are invited to enjoy a free luncheon each day from 11am-3pm at Loopie’s Pub.
The contest’s Wild Game dinner will also take place at Loopie’s Pub for participants on Sunday, November 20 at 6:30pm. Keynote speaker will be NY State Senator George Amedore. Prizes will be awarded at the dinner and raffles will take place at that time. Paid participants will also be entered into a drawing for six guns and hunting-related table prizes.
There will be cash prizes totaling $1200 including for Heaviest Buck; Heaviest Doe; Most Points (1 inch or more); Largest Outside Spread; Tallest Spike Horn; and Closest Deer (buck or doe) to 125 lbs. without going over.
Entry fee is $25 for adults 16 and over, and $20 for youth ages 14 and 15. Entry forms can be found on the Chamber website at www.fultonmontgomeryny.org (under the News and Events tab) at the Chamber’s offices in Gloversville (2 N. Main Street) and in Amsterdam (1166 Riverfront Center), and at the following Chamber member businesses. Details can also be found on Facebook on an event page through the Chamber.
- Frank’s Gun Shop, 3549 State Highway 30, Gloversville
- Fuel-N-Food, 3006 State Highway 30, Gloversville
- Jim’s Bait Shop, 118 Ext. Second Avenue, Mayfield
- Loopie’s Pub, 410 Mohawk Drive, Tribes Hill
- Pine Tree Rifle Club, 419 Johnson Avenue, Gloversville
- Runnings, 233 Fifth Avenue Ext., Gloversville
Frank’s Gun Shop is the main event sponsor (10-point sponsor). Other sponsors include Runnings, Judith-Ann Realty, NYS Senator George Amedore, Mohawk Valley Firewood, Brown’s Ford, Kingsboro Lumber and Loopie’s Pub. For more information about the contest or sponsorship opportunities, contact Tom Georgia at trgeorgia@frontiernet.net or call (518) 258-9448, or Terry Swierzowski at the Chamber at (518) 725-0641 or terrys@fultonmontgomeryny.org.
Fall Foliage Report: October 5-October 11
I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 14 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County has its own “foliage spotters” to participate in this annual report.
Northville, NY week of October 3 with spots of red, orange and yellow showing through.
Reporting station: Betty’s River Road Bed & Breakfast and the Adirondack Country Store both in Northville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 40%
Brilliance: Dull to Average
Predominating colors: Greenish-Yellow, Rusty Brown with touches of Orange and Red
Rating: Beginning to Midpoint
More color has appeared throughout the county but there is still a lot of green. Higher elevations, such as East Caroga Lake, have had significant change over the last week. Why not plan an overnight stay for the Columbus Day weekend or the following weekend? There are many harvest events still happening!
Call for Harvest Tour, Great Sacandaga Lake, and Route 29A Chain of Lakes Maps
1.800.676.3858
Fall Foliage Report: September 28-October 4
Northville
I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 14 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County has its own “foliage spotters” to participate in this annual report.
Reporting station: Betty’s River Road Bed & Breakfast and the Adirondack Country Store both in Northville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 40%
Brilliance: Dull to Average
Predominating colors: Greenish-Yellow, Rusty Brown with touches of Orange and Red
Rating: Just Changing to Midpoint
The leaves are still in a just beginning to midpoint phase with a lot of green still visible. But more colors are appearing and more trees have turned since the beginning of the week.
If you are planning a visit for the weekend, here are our tried and true scenic routes:
- The most popular drive is Rt. 29A West/Rt. 10 North through the Caroga Lake, Pine Lake area, and 29A west through the Town of Stratford.
- The second most popular scenic drive is north Rt. 30 North through Northville around the Great Sacandaga Lake and then south down Lakeview Road through the Town of Broadalbin.
- The third favorite starts on Rt. 334 and runs south through the community of Sammonsville.
We also recommend taking the hike up Kane Mountain (prior to hunting season) for a spectacular view. Many of our other trails offer spectacular views as well. Please be aware of your surroundings and be cautious.
In the villages and cities many properties have the best trees that turn color each year. A great example would be the Fulton County Courthouse on North William Street in Johnstown. It’s one of the most photographed buildings in Fulton County especially during peak season when the leaves have turned 100%.
Please enjoy the “Leaf Peeping” season and the many autumn activities Fulton County has to offer.
Call for Harvest Tour, Great Sacandaga Lake, and Route 29A Chain of Lakes Maps
1.800.676.3858
Fall Foliage Report: September 21-27
The view from Betty’s River Road B&B with hints of orange and rust earlier this week.
I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 14 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County has its own “foliage spotters” to participate in this annual report.
Reporting station: Betty’s River Road Bed & Breakfast and the Adirondack Country Store both in Northville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 20%
Brilliance: Dull
Predominating colors: Greenish-Yellow, Rusty brown with touches of Orange
Rating: Just changing
Temperatures have been on the warm side for the start of the fall season. The weekend forecast looks to be sunny and lowering to the 60s making it a nice weekend for scenic drives and autumn events. Spend the day on a farm, enjoy a craft fair or learn about our local history! Visit our calendar for more details and plan your getaway.
Call for Harvest Tour, Great Sacandaga Lake, and Route 29A Chain of Lakes Maps
1.800.676.3858