Grafton Lakes State Park is open to the public and full of activities for visitors on Independence Day weekend, July 3-5. Take a dip in the waters of Long Pond, explore the wonders of nature or build a unique sand sculpture in our annual Independence Day contest.
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Sports Outdoors
Free Fishing Day Saturday, June 26, GLSP
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is sponsoring a family fishing day on Saturday, June 26, from noon until 2 pm at Grafton Lakes State Park. “This is a great opportunity for families to learn more about the great sport of fishing and New York’s natural resources,” DEC Biologist Joelle Ernst said. “This day is set up to teach participants about fishing and promote a rewarding activity that will last a lifetime.”
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HFCS Softball Exceeds Expectations, Loses Close State Finals Game
by Bea Peterson
Saturday, June 12, was a day of highs and lows for the HFCS Softball team. The high came in the morning semifinal matchup with Gananda (25-1) in the NYS Class C Softball Championship Final Four in Waterloo. Hoosick Falls took that game 3-2. Rachel Quackenbush pitched 11 strikeouts.
After a two hour wait, HF faced reigning Champion Rhinebeck, the team that defeated them in the semi-finals last year. [Read more…] about HFCS Softball Exceeds Expectations, Loses Close State Finals Game
BCS Spring Sports Award Ceremony
by Erin Hogan
The Spring Sports Awards Ceremony occurred on June 10 at 6 pm at the High School in Cherry Plain. At this ceremony students who participate in baseball, softball and track are honored. Since this ceremony is at the end of the year though, there are also special awards given out to outstanding athletes from the whole year.
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Hoosic River Watershed Assn. Summer Excursions
June 27: Rick Dovey will lead a bike ride from Pownal, VT, to Buskirk. The group will meet at the Pownal Post Office (Rte. 346 just west of Rte. 7) at 10 am for a leisurely 40-mile ride through the Hoosic Valley to the Buskirk covered bridge and back. The average grade is 2%. [Read more…] about Hoosic River Watershed Assn. Summer Excursions
Bentleys Cavern Preserve Opens
by David Flint
About twenty-five people gathered in the rain Sunday, June 6, for the official opening of Bentleys Cavern Preserve in Berlin. The land was donated to the Conservancy last year by Robert Bentley and the late Eleanor Bentley through their daughter Randi Bentley. The opening was attended by Robert and Randi Bentley, a number of officers and members of the Conservancy and a few local people including Berlin Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger.
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HFCS Softball Goes To State Final Four
HFCS Softball Goes To State Final Four After Beating Ticonderoga 5-2 in Plattsburgh on Wednesday evening.
Connor McCart To Compete At Yankee Stadium
Connor McCart, age 12, of Hoosick Falls has won the Sectional Hit, Pitch & Run contest held in East Greenbush. By winning the sectional with an overall score of 1,155 he qualifies to compete against eight other sections within New Jersey and New York State. [Read more…] about Connor McCart To Compete At Yankee Stadium
HFCC 100th Anniversary Celebration
GLSP To Host Outdoor Survival Skills Series
Grafton Lakes State Park will offer a Survival Skills Series this summer with monthly programs offered through August. Over the course of the summer, volunteer instructors will cover everything from lostproofing your children to making debris shelters in the woods. On Saturday, June 19, Grafton Lakes kicks off its Outdoor Survival Skills Series with “A Dozen Ways to Light A Fire Without Matches” at 2 pm.
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