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Fri
08
Dec
Friday, December 8, 2023 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Grafton Lakes State Park will host our third annual luminary walk on
Friday, December 8th. The weather might be frightful, but up at Grafton, we
will be enjoying the brisk air, good company, and a trail lit by luminary
lanterns! Come as a couple or bring out the whole family. The self-led trail is
perfect for a romantic stroll, mesmerizing the kids, or anything in-between. $5
per person, cash only. No registration required.
Thu
14
Dec
Thursday, December 14, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join
an Environmental Educator on a guided hike around Shaver
Pond. On this slow-paced walk, we will be looking at whatever natural
curiosities intrigue the group, from birds to trees. If conditions are
icy, participants are encouraged to bring Micro Spikes or other ice traction
devices and to dress appropriately for the cold. This is a free program, open to all ages. Registration is required, call
518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Mon
01
Jan
Monday, January 1, 2024 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join us for a moderate hike around Shaver Pond. The trail may be rocky and uneven at times. Beautiful view of Shaver pond while walking through a hemlock forest. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm layers, snacks, water may be necessary for the walk. Meet at theWelcome Center.
Registration: Required
Mon
01
Jan
Monday, January 1, 2024 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join us for a moderate to difficult hike to Dickinson Hill Fire Tower. This 4 mile round trip hike will start at the north end of Long Pond parking lot and travel to our historic fire tower. Views from the fire tower cab include views of the Catskill Mountains, Green Mountains, Helderbergs, and Taconic Mountains. Please bring sturdy shoes, layers, snacks, water, possible traction devices (microspikes or snowshoes).Meet at North Long Pong Road Parking Lot.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Jan
Saturday, January 13, 2024 05:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join us for our Ice
Fishing Contest! Cash prizes awarded for adults with 1st place fish (longest
catch). Categories are rainbow/brown trout, walleye/chain pickerel, and yellow
perch. Anglers with 2nd and 3rd place fish will receive gift cards or other
prizes. Awards ceremony will take place at 2:20pm. Kids contest winners will
receive prizes as well. All those who register
will also be entered into a raffle for door prizes. This year, Grafton Lakes
State Park, will be participating in the MLK Food Drive. Participants will
receive one extra ticket for bringing in donations. We are accepting
non-perishable food, hygiene products, and cash donations. Only one extra
ticket per person -regardless of the donation amount. Expired items or dented
cans cannot be accepted. $10 for adults (cash
only), children (15 and under) free. Registration starts at
5:30am at Maintenance Building. Call 518-279-1155 for
more information.
Sat
20
Jan
Saturday, January 20, 2024 11:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Embrace the chill at our
39th Winter Festival! Join snowshoe adventures with LL Bean, meet Uncharted
Wildlife's live animals, and catch Kelly Martin, our local animal rehabber with
her birds of prey. Savor delights from local food trucks! Don't miss family fun
activities with Dyken Pond and Rensselaer Youth Outdoors! Grafton will also
have new kick-sleds available for use on Long Pond! Don't miss the coolest
event this winter! We'll kick off the
festival with the Polar Plunge, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, at 11:30am.
All other activities will begin at noon. Free event. All ages. No registration.