GLSP To Offer Maple Sugaring Demonstrations

To welcome spring, Grafton Lakes State Park is providing backyard maple sugaring demonstrations on Saturday, March 16, and Saturday, March 23, from 1 to 3 pm at the Park Office.
The program will demonstrate ten easy steps for making maple sugar at home.  It encourages participants to try tapping trees, collecting and boiling the sap down and testing the flavor. This outdoor event is ideal for the whole family and an enjoyable way to celebrate the changing season. All participants can savor a sampling of sap as well as freshly made syrup. The fee for the program is $2 per participant or $5 per family. There are limited spots so pre-registration is required by calling 279-1155.
Even though spring is just around the corner, it is not here yet!  The trails at Grafton Lakes State Park are still covered in a white blanket of snow.  Conditions are perfect for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and ice skating.  Snowshoe rentals are available at the Park Office. As weather can change conditions quickly, call the Park Office to confirm, or for directions, at 279-1155.
For additional information about other parks and historic sites in New York, visit www.nysparks.com.