Chowder Fest and Tour starts tomorrow
Courtesy Discover Saratoga (2022)
From a press release: Discover Saratoga is proud to present Saratoga Chowder Fest ‘N Tour, Saturday, March 19, 2022, through Saturday, March 26, 2022. Chowder lovers will have the ability to dine-in or purchase pints and quarts to-go at participating locations throughout the week with the traditional Chowderfest celebration taking place on Saturday, March 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
“While we’re eager for a full return to normalcy, health and safety remain our top priority,” said Discover Saratoga President Darryl Leggieri. “For this reason, we’ve decided to make Saratoga Chowder Fest ‘N Tour a week-long event. This will allow those who may not be comfortable with crowds the opportunity to enjoy chowder all week long!”
Saratoga Chowderfest, scheduled for Saturday, March 26, will feature live entertainment and family-friendly activities throughout downtown Saratoga Springs. Attendees can try $2 (4 oz.) samples of chowder and vote for their favorite. Voting will take place online here. Winners will be announced at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center at 6:30 p.m.
Official Saratoga Chowder Fest ‘N Tour Guides, which include a list of participating chowder vendors and activities, can be picked up at participating locations, including the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center and the Saratoga Springs City Center.
For more information, click here.
DEC: Spring is coming, but it is not quite here
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued some warnings and reminders for Adirondack-bound people this weekend. A selection:
High Peaks Wilderness:
- Snowshoes or skis are now required to be worn as snow depths exceed 8 inches.
Snow report as of 03/16:
- There is almost 3 feet of snow at the Lake Colden Outpost.
- Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden are frozen.
- Rivers are crossable but hazardous.
- Channels with high flow are soft or melted.
- Ice is currently falling off rock faces.
- People should take care around Avalanche Lake.
- Note: Conditions may have changed since the last report.
Corinth Edinburg Conservation Easement:
- Snowmobile trails in the western Saratoga County area are now closed. (Saratoga Snowmobile Club)
Speculator Tree Farm Perkins Clearing Conservation Easement, Jessup River Wild Forest:
- Snowmobile trails in the Speculator region will be closed starting Saturday, March 19 – Friday is the last day of riding there.
Lake George Wild Forest:
- The Town of Fort Ann has closed the Shelving Rock Road mud gate for the spring mud season. There is no access to the Shelving Rock shoreline or Hogtown parking lot.
Black River Wild Forest:
- All snowmobile trails in the Black River Wild Forest are now closed due to spring conditions. Seasonal mud gates on all Forest Preserve roads within the forest are now being closed and will reopen when road conditions are deemed safe for motor vehicle traffic.