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Fulton County Foliage Report: Week of October 23-29
I LOVE NY started their Fall Foliage Reports on September 11 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County will also continue participation in this annual report.
Gloversville week of October 23-29
Fulton County Report for the Week of October 23-29:
Reporting station: Fulton County Tourism Department, Gloversville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 100%
Brilliance: Dull
Predominating colors: Rust, little orange, little yellow
Rating: Past Peak
This week will likely be the last leaf report for Fulton County in 2013. The weather forecast has some rain, possible snow showers, and high temperatures in the 50s and lows in the 20s. It is time to start thinking WINTER!
Of course for winter tourism to be successful and at its finest with 44 Lakes…44 Choices, we need cold temperatures to freeze our lakes for ice fishing and a lot of snow for snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing. Call for a FREE copy of our snowmobile trails map!
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‘Fresh’ Look for Upstate Agritourism Launched Today
Central New York agritourism gets a fresh spin with a website and marketing campaign launched today.
Designed to draw tourists and spark economic growth, CNY Fresh invites guests to experience the “Flavors of Central New York” through produce, farms, markets, farm-to-table restaurants and food-related festivals across a 10-county region.
CNYFresh.com provides a definitive listing of agricultural destinations in Broome, Madison, Schoharie, Otsego, Oneida, Herkimer, Chenango, Montgomery, Fulton and Onondaga counties. In addition to its exceptional collection of fresh products, the region is steep in a long history of high-quality agriculture.
Farm experiences, pumpkin patches, orchards, breweries and wineries are among the attractions. CNYFresh.com also highlights hundreds of events happening across Central New York, including farmers markets and festivals. The website features a “Find Fresh” map that allows travelers to explore Central New York by county and plan their trip.
“This campaign will positively impact local and state sales tax revenue as well as occupancy tax receipts collected throughout the participating counties,” said Kelly Blazosky, president of Oneida County Tourism and chair of the Central New York Vacation Region. “This increases the overall economic impact of agriculture and tourism, further sustaining 34,090 tourism jobs and 17,754 agriculture jobs across the 10 counties.”
Syracuse-based ABC Creative Group created CNYFresh.com and will handle all advertising and promotion of the initiative made possible by a CFA grant received by Oneida County Tourism from Empire State Development, Division of Tourism.
Fulton County Foliage Report: Week of October 16-22
I LOVE NY started their Fall Foliage Reports on September 11 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County will also continue participation in this annual report.
Gloversville week of October 16-22
Fulton County Report for the Week of October 16-22:
Reporting station: Fulton County Tourism Department, Gloversville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 100%
Brilliance: Average to Dull
Predominating colors: Orange, yellow, rust (many leaves have fallen)
Rating: Past Peak
The leaves are starting to lose their bright colors. While some orange and yellow remain, the color has changed to rust and is becoming dull. Many leaves have fallen and cover lawns and paths making for picturesque autumn scenery.
The temperatures have been mild this fall and the forecast looks promising for another beautiful weekend. Halloween events and harvest festivals highlight the upcoming weekends. Visit our calendar to learn more about all of the exciting happenings in Fulton County.
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Fulton County Foliage Report: Week of October 9-15
I LOVE NY started their Fall Foliage Reports on September 11 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County will also continue participation in this annual report.
Northville week of October 9-15
Fulton County Report for the Week of October 9-15:
Reporting station: Fulton County Tourism Department, Gloversville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 90-100%
Brilliance: Average to Bright
Predominating colors: Red, orange, yellow, still some green
Rating: Peak to Past Peak
The Southern Adirondacks of Fulton County are splashed with an array of reds, yellow, and oranges. In the lower elevations many highlights of green are still visible. But the leaves continue to change each day. The forecast for the remainder of the week through the weekend is sunny making for the best light to see the vibrant colors of autumn.
As I have mentioned before, many trees are shedding their leaves lining roads, walkways, and yards with fallen leaves and pine needles. I believe this weekend will be the last chance to see the picturesque fall foliage if you have not done so already.
Visit our calendar for more fun in Fulton County!
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Fulton County Foliage Report: Week of October 2-8
I LOVE NY started their Fall Foliage Reports on September 11 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County will also continue participation in this annual report.
Rogers Family Orchards, Johnstown week of October 2-8
Fulton County Report for the Week of October 2-8:
Reporting station: Fulton County Tourism Department, Gloversville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 75-90%
Brilliance: Average to Bright
Predominating colors: Red, orange, yellow, still some green
Rating: Near Peak to Peak
We had some rain and the leaves continue to fall; this weekend may be your last chance for optimal leaf peeping. If the weather is clear within the next few days, take advantage of it and get out to see the foliage! The colors are beautiful and near peak or at peak in some areas. The forecast is not promising for early next week and the leaves may not make it until Columbus Day weekend.
Here is a reminder of the most popular fall foliage routes in Fulton County as voted on by visitors at our Visitor Center in Vail Mills:
- 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 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.
FREE Harvest Tour, Route 29A Chain of Lakes, and Great Sacandaga Lake informational maps are available.
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Johnson Hall Lecture Series Concludes October 5
Johnson Hall State Historic Site’s 250th Anniversary Lecture Series, marking the building of the historic Johnson Hall estate, concludes on Saturday, October 5. Through October, on the first Saturday of each month, lectures that focus on the period surrounding the 1763 building of the home have been held at Johnson Hall.
Due to continued historic restoration on the mansion’s back entrance, the October 5 lecture will be held in the East Stonehouse, beginning at 11am, where seating will be limited. Refreshments will be available following the lecture. Regular public tours will be available after 1:00pm.
On Saturday, October 5, Judy Anderson will present “Georgian Opulence – in the Wilderness, above the Hudson, and on the Seacoast”. Anderson will explore the architecture and interior of Johnson Hall in relation to Schuyler Mansion, the van Rensselaer Manor House and the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, focusing in particular on the textiles, wall coverings and decorative finishes that would have embellished these 18th century houses, including bold and exuberant block-printed and hand-painted mural papers wallpapers. Those rare and striking wall coverings would have created some of the most opulent interiors of their era.
Signed copies of Anderson’s Glorious Splendor: The 18th Century Wallpapers in the Jeremiah Lee Mansion will be available for purchase following the lecture.
Judy Anderson is a social, cultural and architectural historian and lecturer who served as curator at the Jeremiah Lee Mansion in Marblehead, MA, as well as at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and at Los Angeles-area art museums. She has lectured widely on the Lee Mansion, Marblehead architecture, and early American furniture and decorative arts, and taught a community architecture course. She writes and conducts architectural walking tours of Marblehead, which retains more than two-thirds of nearly 550 houses that stood at the time of the Revolution, developed an audio walking tour, and is currently planning an educational architecture website for the town.
Johnson Hall will close for the 2013 season on Sunday, October 13. For more information on Johnson Hall, contact (518) 762 – 8712, visit the Site’s Facebook page, or visit www.nysparks.com.
Fulton County Foliage Report: Week of September 24-October 1
I LOVE NY started their Fall Foliage Reports on September 11 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County will also continue participation in this annual report.
Kane Mountain, Caroga Lake week of September 24-October 1
Fulton County Report for the Week of September 24-October 1:
Reporting station: Fulton County Tourism Department, Gloversville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 50-75%
Brilliance: Average to Bright
Predominating colors: Gold with green, higher elevations had a lot of red and orange
Rating: Midpoint to Near Peak
Continuing with my morning commute route, the lower elevations still have a lot of green and gold. I am starting to see some red and orange; over the next week a lot more color should become visible.
In some higher elevations, there are already patchy spots missing leaves, but the prominent colors are red and orange. It is a gorgeous view! This weekend is a good time to get out for leaf peeping before the opportunity is missed.
The weather forecast is sunny and low 70s. In the coming week, if we get any rain it may take that opportunity away.
Come stay for the weekend… the farm markets are open, “Little Shop of Horrors” is at The Glove Performing Arts Center, and Fulton County’s Day at the Farm is on Sunday. Visit our calendar to help plan your autumn getaway.
FREE Harvest Tour, Route 29A Chain of Lakes, and Great Sacandaga Lake informational maps are available.
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Fulton County Foliage Report: Week of Spetember 18-24
I LOVE NY started their Fall Foliage Reports on September 11 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County will participate in this annual report.
Gloversville tree week of September 18-24
Our Fulton County Report for the Week of September 18-24:
Reporting station: Fulton County Tourism Department, Gloversville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 25% or more
Brilliance: Dull
Predominating colors: Gold with green, touches of red and brown
Rating: Just Beginning
My morning drive took me through the Broadalbin-Perth area into Gloversville. The tree lined roads are always picturesque in the morning sun, but when the leaves start to change to autumn colors it is always a little more special. The crisp mornings are a reminder that many fall events are happening and the Adirondacks are a great place to see the foliage change.
The variety of colors is just starting to show. Many trees have a yellow and gold color to them. Some have a brownish red peeking through. At this point, very few have orange or any deep vibrant colors. Within the next two weeks, we should see a brilliance of color and reach peak leaf peeping.
The mountain views showcase a progressive timeline in the change of colors. The higher elevations tend to change slightly earlier. If enjoying scenic rides through Fulton County, expect to visit the higher elevations a few days earlier than lower elevations.
Call for a free copy of our Harvest Tour map to accompany your Fall Foliage ride! The Harvest Tour map will assist in finding apples, cider, pumpkins, mums, baked goods, and so many more seasonal products.
We also have the Route 29A Chain of Lakes map and the Great Sacandaga Lake map; both maps include attractions, shopping, dining, and much more to help plan your Fall Getaway!
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Final Johnson Hall Walking Tour
To further highlight the 250th anniversary of the building of historic Johnson Hall and the development of its surrounding estate, the State Historic Site has presented special interpretive walking tours during the 2013 season.
Beyond The Mansion: A Walking Tour of the Johnson Hall Estate and Outbuildings is led by Aaron Robinson, Johnson Hall’s Senior Historic Site Interpreter. Archeological evidence, historic documents and ongoing research have provided a better understanding and interpretation of the property. Robinson will detail the historic grounds and outbuilding locations of Sir William Johnson’s 700-acre 18th century working estate, highlighting how the craftspeople, guests, servants and slaves utilized these spaces to make Johnson Hall function.
Robinson, a graduate of the University at Albany Public History Program, has been on the Johnson Hall interpretive staff since June 2011.
The final Beyond The Mansion guided tour will be held on Saturday, September 21 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Tour-goers should meet in the East Stonehouse – reservations are not necessary. The tour is be given rain or shine.
Johnson Hall State Historic Site will be open for the 2013 season for guided tours through Sunday, October 13. For more information on Johnson Hall, contact (518) 762 – 8712, visit the Site’s Facebook page, or visit www.nysparks.com.
Route 29A Chain of Lakes Maps Available
The Fulton County Tourism Department has announced that the official 2013 Route 29A Chain of Lakes Map is printed and ready for distribution. The Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce is the designated tourism promotion agency for Fulton County that promotes tourism utilizing I LOVE NY tourism matching funds. This map is one of many brochures that the Tourism Department produces to attract tourists to the area.
The Route 29A Chain of Lakes Map is an informational map highlighting dining, shopping, lodging, recreational services, and attractions in close proximity to the lakes along the 29A corridor. Updates were completed for continued distribution to businesses and attractions in Fulton County. The previous version was distributed this past spring and summer via local businesses, information centers, trade shows, goody bags, and many other venues. This map is a companion piece to the Fulton County Travel Guide and the Great Sacandaga Lake Map.
Fulton County is a four-season destination; there is always something to do. With the fall season in full swing, leaf peeping, craft fairs and harvest events, and apple orchards are some of the activities bringing visitors to Fulton County. This map is a great piece to aid in planning a day trip or weekend getaway. It is never too early to start planning for next summer’s experience. And there is plenty to do in the winter including skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling.
The maps are available at the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber office at 2 North Main Street, Gloversville and the Fulton County Visitor Center, at the corner of State Routes 29 and 30, Vail Mills. For more Fulton County tourism information visit www.44lakes.com.