North Creek This Week!

Well, just where did the Summer go?  It’s still here!  Summer on the calendar lasts ’till Sept. 22!  Most all area activities and attractions will continue in September and into October.  Water temps are still very swim-warm.  Whitewater Rafting continues it’s 4 day a week schedule – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturdays and Sundays.  RevRail continues a daily schedule this week – then 5 days a week (close Tue, Wed) into September.  Gore Mt. will continue a 4 day a week schedule this week – Thursday-Sunday (10AM-4PM) through September 5. Saturday-Sunday, September 11-October 10.  This will be the last edition for Kids Art at the Farmer’s Market (Thursday, 2-4PM).  The Farmer’s Market continues weekly thru September 23rd.  This weekend enjoy Basil and Wicks Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 5th (12-6PM) – live music, food trucks, vendors, fun!  More Info Here.
New Covid Requirements: Tannery Pond Community Center:  Mask policy in the building whether vaccinated or un-vaccinated.  Tannery Pond Center-Sponsored Performances and Events:  Masks required.  Must be vaccinated and show vaccination card for entry.

Weather and Outdoor Conditions!

The weather for the week looks great – continued summer warmth with just a chance of rain showers later into the weekend.  Much more weather and outdoor conditions here.  The Hudson River continues it’s higher than normal flows, making for great rafting!  The leading attracting, rafting, rail biking, and Gore Mt. operate rain or shine – so bring some rain gear if showers or rain threatens. 

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Weather and Outdoor Conditions

North Creek This Week, Thru Aug. 22, 2021.  OK we’re saying the BIG Rain is over – at least for awhile.  The results?  Unprecedented Summer Rafting on the Upper Hudson – big water, warm water whitewater – get out there!  However, on the trails both hiking and mt. biking – it is muddy with some long stretches of standing water on a few trails.  This week’s weather looks stellar – with just slight chances for rain.  And a couple of sunny rain-free days will go a long ways toward drying out the trails.  Most all the signature activities and attractions do go rain or shine – do it all – Sky Rides at Gore Mt. (Thu-Sun) | Rafting (Tue-Thu-Sat-Sun), | RevRail (Daily)  |  Much More Weather Info HERE.

Arts – Instruction and Exhibits, Live Music!

Farmer’s Market Thursday 2-6PM – with Live Music by Adirondack Bluegrass!  Lots going on this week at Tannery Pond with a new Exhibit “Juxtaposition” opening on Friday and Running thru Sept. 29.  RECEPTION: Friday, August 27 | 5:00-7:00 PM.  GALLERY HOURS: Wed – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat 12:00-4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment.  Also at Tannery – EXHIBIT | “Art Outside!” Youth Art Show. August 21 – August 29.  RECEPTION: Saturday, August 21 | 5:00-6:00 PM. GALLERY HOURS: Wed – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat 12:00-4:00 PM.  For both receptions: Masks will be required and refreshments will not be served. 
Sunday Concert – Frank Conti’s Jazz Trip – Great Music, Adults $15, Youth Free.  More Information Here.

Lots more Live Music at Becks Tavern and Music By The River!  Music By The River – final concert of the year and it’s great our own Local Band Northern Exposure – See a video Preview Here.
At Becks this week – Tues, 24 Aug, Northern Exposure, 5 pm.  Fri, 27 Aug, WailOn, 5 pm.  Sat, 28 Aug, Lucas j Garrett, 5 pm.  Sun, 29 Aug, UnTethered with Bill Campbell, 4 pm

More Art – You gotta visit our newest Gallery H’art Gallery, run by Kate Hartley (creator of the North Creek Mosaic Project).  It’s right on Main Street.  And they still have a few spaces in the Intro to Mosaics class on Thursday nights!  Don’t forget Kids Art at the Farmer’s Market – Thursdays, 2PM-6PM

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North Creek This Week!

It’s August and it’s vacation time!  There’s plenty to do – rain or shine – and at last report no one has melted due to hiking, boating, rafting, rail biking or more in the rain!  Weather apps are everywhere so it’s quite easy to keep track of and avoid the heaviest rain.  The best radar is on Weather Underground – see a link on our Weather Page.  And as has been the tune this Summer – rain is a GOOD thing for rafting raising the water levels in the Upper Hudson!  And rafting in the rain – well, you’re going to get wet anyway – get out there!  Raft trips are run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.  Short trips from North River to North Creek are also run these days at 2-2:30 with tubing, kayaks, and family rafting.  Contact an Outfitter – for information and reservations – Directory Here.
New – Story Walk Event at the TOJ Library – Sat. Aug 21, 2-4PM  Info Here.

So It’s Raining!

RevRail and Gore Mt both are “rain or shine” activities so bring along a rain jacket or an umbrella!  This is just for regular rain, more dangerous thunder and lightening will delay or postpone rail biking trips and Gore’s skyrides.  For some real rainy day activities – visit Tannery Pond Community Center and Widlund Gallery (WED-FRI 10 am – 4pm, SAT 12Noon-4 pm), or visit some of North Creek’s great shops – Hudson River Trading Company, or Barkeater Chocolates.  Also visit our newest Art Studio and Gallery – H’art Gallery right on Main Street – awesome art, and The Depot Museum right next to RevRail, open Thur – Tue, 12 – 4, Closed on Wednesdays.  North Creek Farmer’s Market in Riverfront Park is also Rain or Shine – Thursday 2-6PM.
Further afield – The Adirondack Experience (formerly The Adirondack Museum) is Open every day, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, July 1 – Oct. 3.  The Museum is located in Blue Mt. Lake – Website Click Here.  Also the Wild Center at Tupper Lake is a great Rain Day Choice (Reservations Required) – it’s a good hour + away.  Wild Center Website Click Here.  One more great venue is the Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb, with awesome exhibits and trails (Wed-Sun 10AM-5PM) – website.

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North Creek This Week!

North Creek This Week, Thru Aug. 15, 2021.  Pictured above is Peaked Mt taken from Peaked Mt. Pond – a great hiking destination – More Hiking Info Here.  This is the weather and time for great August Vacations in North Creek.  So, if your getaway is just one or two days or a full week vacation – we’ve got you covered with great events, live music, fun and exciting activities and attractions, and the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains!  Don’t Forget – Farmer’s Market on Thursday and Kids Art at the Farmers Market.  Music By The River is on for Saturday Night – Red Haired Strangers – 6-9PM – Music Video Here.  Gore Mt. has a Master Crafters show and sale scheduled for Sunday, August 15th, 10AM-4PM, more Info here!  Read on!

Weather – great for Rafting!

Weather ahead is looking great – hot and sunny!  Read much more weather and outdoor conditions on our Weather Page Here.  The Hudson is dropping – but still it is an awesome Summer Rafting Level.  Don’t forget – even more river fun – when the release gets to North River (2:00-2:30 or so) many outfitters are offering tubing, family rafting, and inflatable kayak trips.  Check with Adirondack Adventures, Beaver Brook Outfitters and ARO – Many of the Outfitters also have canoes for rent and use on nearby 13th Lake.  Outfitter contact Information CLICK HERE. 

Bikes and Hikes, Rev Rail, Glass Blowing, Gore Mt.

Well, the mt. bike trails at both The Ski Bowl and at Garnet Hill have finally dried out.  So, riding is quite good (although there are a few thunderstorms rolling around!).  Garnet Hill has a great collection of rental bikes and a few guided tours – See Garnet Hill Event Info Here.
Click and Image Below for Information on Area Hikes and Mt. Bike Info.  RevRail – The Rail Biking company is off and running with 2 trips daily – one South along the Hudson and one heading North.  Both trips are very popular – so make reservations as soon as you know your dates.  They do go rain or shine (but they do hold off if there is truly wild weather).  RevRail Info CLICK HERE
Greg Tomb Glass Blowing is right down the street from the RevRail headquarters – so have a look!  Gore Mt. has 4 days of sky rides both chairlift and gondola rides (Gondola Thur/Sun; Chairlift Fri/Sat – subject to weather changes), hiking, downhill mt. biking (not for novices – no rentals available), disc golf, great lunches at the Open Pit Grill and this Sunday the Master Crafts Series 10AM-4PM – Area artisans and regional crafters will have homemade and hand-crafted items on display and for sale.

Arts, Dining and Entertainment

Art in North Creek, start with a stroll along the Mosaic Project right on Main Street.  Then visit our newest Gallery and Studio – H’art Gallery.  Take the Kids to the Farmer’s Market on for Kids Arts -Thursday 2PM-4PM.  This is also the last week for the Gallery Presentation at Tannery Pond – Rock – Paper – Paint.  Lots of Live Music – Becks Tavern and Music By The River are the highlights.  The North Creek area is chock full of great restaurants, cafes, food trucks! Check out our Dining Update below.

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Rain, rain, go away – OK it has, this is it enjoy a week of mostly sun balls and temps in the 70s!!  Get Out There!  There is so much to do – Rafting on the Upper Hudson has never been better with unprecedented Summer water levels (Tue, Thur, Sat, Sun) – RevRail offers 2 spectacular Rail Biking trips along the Upper Hudson (daily operation), and Gore Mt. has your mountain sky ride fix with Chairlift and Gondola Rides Thursdays thru Sundays.  Mt. Bikers – the trails are finally drying out – Ski Bowl Park has a great collection of trails with a new connection trail to and from Becks.  It’s Waynestock Weekend coming up.  Click the Waynestock Pic for a Schedule.  Becks has great live music – a lot – check out the schedule here!

Weather For The Week!

Sun and Warmth – just what we expect from August!  Lots more weather information CLICK HERE!  Still, most flowing water is at higher than normal levels – be careful at swimming holes, boating on rivers and streams and tubing.  Hey, the tube is your boat – wear a life jacket! 

Hike, Bike, Raft

Hiking trails will still be muddy from recent rains, but most area hikes are in good shape.  Mt. Bike Trails at Both Garnet Hill and The Ski Bowl Park are in great shape. Visit our Hiking Guide for Area Trail suggestions
For even more hiking suggestions visit the Protect The Adirondacks New Compendium of area hikes! 
Ski Bowl Mt. Bike Trails CLICK HERE  |  Garnet Hill Mt. Bike Trails CLICK HERE
Rafting is cranking and it’s not just the Classic Hudson River Gorge Trip.  Outfitters, taking advantage of the unseasonable higher river levels have started Family Rafting, tubing and ducky (inflatable kayak) trips from North River to North Creek.  Check out our Whitewater Rafting Outfitter Directory for contact information.

Dining, Entertainment, Arts and Events

Check out out new Events Page – open the Tab Below or Visit the Page Here.  Lots to do in the North Creek Area this week.
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Don’t forget Farmer’s Market (with Kids Art) – Thursday, Aug 5, 2-6PM – More Information Here!
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