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Check out our latest blog posts to find out about timely local tips, awesome day trip itinerary ideas, cool new things to do, events that are happening in the area & more!

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WINTER

Get the latest winter highlights, including details about the most popular winter activities and things to do.

Where to Ice Skate in STLC

(see more from the STLC Blog) Outdoor Recreation in St. Lawrence County *Updated for the…

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Best Outdoor Winter Activities

(see more from the STLC Blog) Discover the Great Outdoors this Winter *Updated for the…

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Best Indoor Winter Activities

(see more from the STLC Blog) Cozy Up and Keep Warm this Winter *Updated for…

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Local Guide: Early Ice Fishing on Coles Creek Bay

(see more from the STLC Blog) Early Ice Fishing Recommendations in STLC Local Tips from…

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FALL/AUTUMN

Check out the latest seasonal fall highlights, from leaf peeping to hiking and more.

Haunted Houses and Halloween Activities 2023

(see more from the STLC Blog) Check Out This Year’s Spooky Highlights *Updated for the…

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Local Foods Month 2023

(see more from the STLC Blog) Dig Into Farm & Food Events *Updated for September…

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Best Fall Activities

(see more from the STLC Blog) Fall Into Autumn Adventures *Updated for the 2023 Season*…

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Farmer’s Market Field Guide

(see more from the STLC Blog) * Updated for the 2023 Season * Find fresh…

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SUMMER & SPRING

Check out the latest seasonal summer & spring highlights, from local tips to the most popular activities on offer & more.

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Farmer’s Market Field Guide

(see more from the STLC Blog) * Updated for the 2023 Season * Find fresh…

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Things to Do July 4th Weekend 2023

(see more from the STLC Blog) Fireworks, Parades & More Fun Things to Do for…

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Best Summer Activities

(see more from the STLC Blog) Summertime Adventures Await *Updated for the 2023 Season* Check…

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Best Spring Activities

(see more from the STLC Blog) Put Some Spring in Your Step *Updated for the…

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Event Coverage & Updates

Find out what's happening around St. Lawrence Country, from event and festival coverage to announcements and updates for opportunities in our area. To see what events are coming up, check out our STLC event calendar.

Haunted Houses and Halloween Activities 2023

(see more from the STLC Blog) Check Out This Year’s Spooky Highlights *Updated for the…

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Local Foods Month 2023

(see more from the STLC Blog) Dig Into Farm & Food Events *Updated for September…

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Things to Do July 4th Weekend 2023

(see more from the STLC Blog) Fireworks, Parades & More Fun Things to Do for…

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Maple Weekends in STLC

(see more from the STLC Blog) Taste the Sweetness of the North Country * March…

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Local Guides for Local Tips

Get local tips and insights about the North Country's most popular activities, restaurants, hikes, scenic routes and more - from real people living and working and staying connected in St. Lawrence County.

Local Guide: Hiking the Great 8 Challenge

(from the Blog) All About the Great 8 Challenges Local Tips from avid hiker, mom…

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Local Guide: Early Ice Fishing on Coles Creek Bay

(see more from the STLC Blog) Early Ice Fishing Recommendations in STLC Local Tips from…

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Local Guide: All-Seasons Birding At Indian Creek Nature Center

Learn more about the unique and varied bird life in St. Lawrence County by exploring at the Indian Creek Nature Center.

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Local Guide: Early Ice Fishing on Lake Ozonia

Early Ice Fishing Recommendations in STLC As open water season winds down, early ice fishing…

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Day Trips

St. Lawrence County is geographically large, meaning lots of day trip possibilities. Our day trip series focuses on the cool destinations in our county that make an excellent day trip, whether you're a tourist, a life-long resident, or somewhere in between.

Day Trip: Potsdam

General Idea The Town of Potsdam is centrally located within St. Lawrence County, and northeast…

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Day Trip: Wanakena Footbridge

How to Get There: Wanakena is located just off of State Highway 3. From the West…

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Day Trip: Ogdensburg

 Explore Ogdensburg for a Day How to Get There:  From due south, take Route 68,…

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Day Trip: Hannawa Falls

Hide away for the day in Hannawa Falls! It’s off the beaten path but has…

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Day Trip: Colton

How to Get There:  From Potsdam, take Rt. 56S and then take a left onto…

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Something for Everyone

Discover local favorites and hotspots and get tips for exploring some of the most popular areas and activities.

Old River Fest 2022

(see more from the STLC Blog) A New Event with Old Roots Old River Fest is a NEW event designed…

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Live Music Summer Series 2022

(see more from the STLC Blog) Check out these Live Concert Series in Summer 2022 Is your favorite live music…

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Local Guide: Hiking the Great 8 Challenge

(from the Blog) All About the Great 8 Challenges Local Tips from avid hiker, mom and Director of Tourism at…

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Local Guide: Early Ice Fishing on Coles Creek Bay

(see more from the STLC Blog) Early Ice Fishing Recommendations in STLC Local Tips from Area Fishing Guide Bobby Helms…

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pine grosbeak sitting on tree branch eating red berries

Local Guide: All-Seasons Birding At Indian Creek Nature Center

Learn more about the unique and varied bird life in St. Lawrence County by exploring at the Indian Creek Nature Center.

>> READ MORE <<
ice fisherman holding fish

Local Guide: Early Ice Fishing on Lake Ozonia

Early Ice Fishing Recommendations in STLC As open water season winds down, early ice fishing season is upon us! While…

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Local Guide: Early Ice Fishing on Star Lake

Early Ice Fishing Recommendations in STLC Local Tips from Area Fishing Guide Bobby Helms As open water season winds down,…

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Local Guide: Geocaching

Introduction – What is Geocaching? Geocaching is a real-life treasure hunt that, if you’re like me and dreamed of being…

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East Coast Watercross Event – Waddington

Event Details East Coast Watercross Tour WHEN: June 26th – June 27th, 2021 11am – 5pm WHERE: Waddington Beach (332…

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Complete Guide To Alternative Health in St. Lawrence County – Part Two

A lot of progress is being made in terms of access to healthcare in the North Country, but hospitals, clinics…

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Complete Guide To Alternative Health in St. Lawrence County – Part One

St. Lawrence County is known for its state of the art medical services but there are also lots of alternative health modalities offered in the North Country.

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Live Music Highlights 2020

As Etta James has famously said, “The two things you can’t fake are good food and good music.” Thankfully we…

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Haunted Spots In St. Lawrence County

(see more from the STLC Blog) Explore the Spooky Spots *Updated for the 2023 Season* During most of the year,…

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25 Reasons To Get Married In St. Lawrence County

Getting married is one of the biggest events in anyone’s life… and there are lots of reasons to get married…

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