Groundbreaking Snowmobiling Study
Indian Lake, NY – A study conducted jointly by Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) and the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce confirms that snowmobilers contribute to Hamilton County communities by generating overnight stays at local hotels and motels, and dining in restaurants. Of the snowmobilers who completed the survey, more than one-third of them […]
Indian Lake Snowarriors need our help!
I’ll give you the great news first: The Indian Lake Snowarriors have been awarded $83,000 by NYS Parks and Recreation to purchase a refurbished groomer for the club! Now, the challenge: The Snowarriors need to raise $20,000 more to purchase this groomer. I’m no mechanic. But I understand when terms like “coolant leaks” , “hydraulic fluid […]
Public Meeting April 25 in Speculator
DEC Seeks Input for Managing Recreational Opportunities on Perkin’s Clearing-Speculator Tree Farm Conservation Easement Tract Public Meeting Scheduled in Speculator on April 25, Comments Accepted Until May 11 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public input regarding public recreation on the 39,579-acre Perkin’s Clearing – Speculator Tree Farm Conservation Easement […]
Diehard Update: 4/2/2018
Update 4/7/18 With a fresh 5 inches of snow down, it’s looking like winter wonderland anew. Technically, trails and roads on State owned and managed lands are closed for snowmobiling now. If you DO decide to ride, be aware you’ll likely encounter large fallen trees from this week’s powerful wind storm. As per NYS DEC: […]
Diehard Update 3/27/18
It’s that slow death time of year in ilsnow land when the late March sun just eats away at anything exposed. But it has been rain-free and temperatures have fallen well below freezing at night, so nothing has gotten washed away. Even the lakes have remained good riding. But that will change as we get […]
