Sometimes the greatest pleasures come from the simplest things - a clear sky, a cool breeze and the catch of the day, your catch, that is. Washington County offers access to Lake George and Lake Champlain with each offering incredible...
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Snowmobiles and snowshoeing
As they say when in Rome...when in Washington County, snowshoe. Or snowmobile. There are literally hundreds of miles of trails for snowmobiling, the Washington County Association of Snowmobile Clubs not only maintains the trails, they offer a map that allows...
Hicks Orchard
Beyond espressos and smoothies there is something that neither trends nor technology have changed: cider. Fresh apple cider served hot on the very orchard from which the apples were harvested. A day trip to Hick's Orchard, from picking your own...
Willard Mountain
Whether you want to catch your winter air by tube or ski, Willard Mountain Terrain Park in Easton is your stop! Jumps, rails and funboxes all await your adventurous side, if you prefer to catch your winter thrills lodge-side, Willard...
Ice Fishing, Leaf Peeping and Corn Mazes Oh My!
If ice fishing is your game there are no less than 21 sites listed with the DEC that can help you get started, right down to the species of fish you can expect to (and legally) catch. For leaf peeping...
Dreamy Memories
There is more to an overnight stay than electronic keycards, squawking elevators and noisy ice makers. How about fresh air, quiet nights and the kind of pie you read about in great American novels? The Cambridge Hotel in Cambridge...
All the County’s a Stage
Theatre through the ages has taken place everywhere from fields and amphitheatres, to grand halls and beyond. Throughout Washington County theatre-goers will enjoy everything from pastoral performances at "The Little Theater on the Farm" in Fort Edward to shows...
History that Rocks
Washington County is a study in history, with magnificent homes in every village and hamlet demonstrating the architectural mastery of generations past, and small mercantiles offering a service and geniality of days-gone-by. The museums are equally illustrative and accessible, offering...
Heavenly Cheesecake, no, seriously.
It may not be the bible belt, but Washington County sure has its share of divine triumph. The Monks of New Skete have long been known for their masterful work breeding, raising and training German Shepherds and many other breeds...