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Our in-depth guides and feature stories about life in the North Country: where to go, what to do, how to get ready for the seasons, and the people and places that make Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties home.
Thousand Islands
Fishing the St. Lawrence River after summer: a fall and ice fishing guide to the Thousand Islands
When the tour boats leave, the St. Lawrence becomes a different river. Here's what's biting in the fall, how ice fishing works, exactly what to bring, how to stay safe, and where to stay, whether you're visiting for the first time or have lived here all your life.
13 min read · October 14, 2026
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Fort Drum
Your first North Country winter: a survival guide for Fort Drum soldiers from the South
Never driven on snow, owned a snow blower or felt a February morning at Fort Drum? Here's what to wear, what to keep in your car and how to get through your first lake-effect winter.
7 min read · October 13, 2026
Winter
Are we ready for another North Country winter?
From heating bills and snow tires to lake-effect storms and the first big snowfall, Northern New York is getting ready for another winter. But how prepared are we really?
7 min read · October 13, 2026
Guide
Driving on wet leaves in the North Country: what to know this fall
Wet leaves, farm equipment, school buses, low sunlight, frost and deer can create seasonal driving hazards in Northern New York, according to safety guidance from AAA Northeast, AARP, New York agencies and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
4 min read · October 13, 2026
Underrated Trails
The North Country's Most Underrated Hiking Trails
Skip the High Peaks. These local trails deliver deep gorges, waterfalls, river walks, quiet forests and surprisingly big views much closer to home.
7 min read · September 21, 2026
Fall Guide
10 North Country Waterfalls You Can Visit This Fall
From a cider-mill waterfall minutes from Watertown to a 110-foot showstopper in Oswego County, here are 10 North Country waterfalls worth putting on your fall list.
6 min read · September 20, 2026
The Long Way Home
The Most Beautiful Fall Drive in the North Country? Take the Long Way Home
Start in Watertown, point the car toward Copenhagen, Lowville and Croghan, and spend a fall Saturday eating something local, exploring the backroads and remembering just how much there is to discover in our own backyard.
8 min read · September 19, 2026
Fall
Apple Picking Season Is Here: Where to Pick Apples From Watertown to Syracuse
From small North Country orchards and roadside farm stands to sprawling fall destinations with cider donuts, wagon rides and corn mazes, here’s where to go apple picking across Northern and Central New York this fall.
8 min read · September 19, 2026