"The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain."  -Henry Wadworth Longfellow 

There are many things to do in the Old Forge area: you can take a train, boat or ski lift, enjoy the Water Safari, play miniature golf and of course or many other activities.  The best site to review these activities is:  http://www.oldforgeny.com/

I have provided reviews of the activates on the panel to the right for activities I do myself. 

• The Boating section covers boat rentals, rafting, kayaking and canoeing both at the Four Seasons and in the surrounding areas. 
• The Golf section has my in depth of the 2 local Golf Courses, Thendara and Inlet as well as some hints about how to play them successfully.
• Below I have a link to the DEC Hiking Web Page.  The link in the panel to the right are overviews of the nearby hikes that I frequent.  It is still work in progress, I hope to add some more this winter.
• The Swimming link covers the waterfront at the Four Seasons which is the center of activity in the summer.
• I have spent a lot of time over the past few years collecting pictures of wildflowers.  The link takes you to the fruits of this labor.  I have classified the flowers by the season in which they bloom so you can tailor you view to the time will be here.
• And finally the Water Fowl page gives you a auditor preview of what you will hear in the morning and evening on the lake.

Here are some handy links to DEC sites for Fishing, camping and hiking. 

Fishing:

NY DEC has a good overview of fishing in NY State as well as the Adirondacks.  They also tell us where they have stocked trout.  The put 8,350 in Fourth Lake, one could be yours. (we are in Herkimer County, Town of Webb and Hamilton County, Town of Inlet).  Acid Rain is still a factor, but due to legislation and court action, the problem is being reduced.

Hiking:

I will continue to update my hiking trail site, but for general info about hiking trails in the Adirondacks.

Camping.

The DEC also maintains campsites in the area. Some guests have part of their party stay on Alger Island, a short paddle from the Four Seasons. Their rates are better than mine, but it take a while to make coffee in the morning.