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We've got unique activities year-round - from winter dog sledding to summer bass fishing!
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Popular Seasonal Activities
Popular Year-Round Activities
Hiking / Walking
Ever-Changing Scenery
Take in the beauty of the stunning fall foliage, check out a frozen waterfall, or just hit the trail on a sunny day and enjoy the views.
Fishing
By Land, By Sea, By Ice
Explore some of the best open-water and ice fishing New York has to offer in our rivers, lakes, bays, streams & reservoirs.
Birding
Year-Round Sightings
Discover a range of native species and observe great migrations throughout the seasons.
Start Planning Your Next Trip
There's fun to be had all year-round in St. Lawrence County. From summertime fun on the St. Lawrence River, winter dog sledding, autumn leaf peeping and spring hiking, there's an adventure waiting for everyone!
Prefer to relax & unwind? Check out our regional wineries or browse the family-owned shops for local artisan wares and hand-crafted home goods. Finish the day with a delicious meal and comfortable night's rest, all with a twist of North Country hospitality.
Join the Great 8 Challenge!
Earn Badges, Complete Challenges, Make Memories
Pick your favorite trail and start there, or complete the Great 8 Challenge by hiking all 8 trails in any category to earn yourself a Great 8 badge!
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Day Trip Ideas
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Eat, Stay & Play Like a Local!
Explore Our St. Lawrence County Regions
With the mighty St. Lawrence River to the north, the Adirondack Park to the south, and our rich river valley in the center of it all, you'll discover a wide variety of activities & opportunities in New York's north country.
CANTON
An attractive college community with a variety of local shops & eateries, a historic business center, two golf courses, lovely parks and museums.
CLIFTON-FINE
Located in the beautiful Adirondacks, the town is surrounded by rivers, lakes and mountains that provide exciting outdoor activities all year round.
COLTON
Beautiful scenery and a bounty of natural resources, including the Raquette River and its many lakes and surrounding trails.
GOUVERNEUR
Nestled between the foothills of the majestic Adirondack Mountains and the bustling Thousands Islands of the St. Lawrence River.
HAMMOND
A quaint town with a rich history which is celebrated through historic buildings, museums, statues & festivals.
MASSENA
Home to the St. Lawrence Seaway, St. Lawrence-FDR Power Project, the Robert Moses State Park, & other recreational facilities.
OGDENSBURG
A port city on the St. Lawrence river that is renowned for its premier fishing and the Frederic Remington Art Museum.
POTSDAM
Home to a wide variety of restaurants and shops, modern educational, cultural and scientific centers, and a local airport.
WADDINGTON
A quaint, picturesque community, nestled between the Thousand Island and Adirondack regions of Northern New York.