Winter is Festival Time

Winter is Festival Time

November 13, 2017 admin 0

9 hot winter fun festivals designed for the whole family By Sandra Scott According to Robert Frost, “You can’t get too much winter in winter.” […]

Warm-Up Oswego will take place Feb 3-4. The festival brings out neighbors and friends for winter fun.

My 10 Best Bets for CNY Winter

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By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Why hibernate until spring? As you embrace the season, take some time for these activities to make your season more fun. […]

Cook like it’s summer. Grill some meat on the stovetop. Make potato, macaroni, and pasta salads. Eat like it’s the dog days of summer instead of the dead of winter.

Don’t Hibernate — Elevate

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When weather takes turn for worse, it’s time to be productive By Melissa Stefanec Us Upstate New Yorkers are a hardy bunch. We know what […]

WRVO reporter Payne Horning trying his hand a skiing at Toggenburg Mountain in Fabius last year. Photo courtesy of Pam Cantine.

‘My First Winter in Oswego’

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A news reporter from Iowa who now lives in Oswego reflects on his first winter in the Port City. ‘There was no shortage of warnings […]

Kids enjoying a ride in the The Polar Express, a two-hour, round-trip ride reminiscent of the beloved children’s tale.

Don’t Miss: Holiday Train Rides

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Local rides offer a festive outing for the whole family By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant From model trains beneath the Christmas tree to the Polar Express, […]

Keith Miller, head mechanic at Murdock’s Bicycles and Sports, Oswego, snowboarding in the Tug Hill in February 2017. “I love the snow. I love downhill skiing. It’s what I live for in the winter.”

Snow: Love it or Hate It?

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By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Living in Upstate New York means snowy winters, from the thrill of winter sports to the dread of seemingly endless shoveling. […]

Telemark skiing essentially combines the rigors of cross-country with the thrill of alpine. One of the appeals of telemarking is the ability to explore ungroomed trails and get away from the crowded slopes.

All Downhill From Here

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Skiers attracted to telemark, an alternative to downhill, cross-country skiing By Aaron Gifford These guys and gals have raised a few eyebrows around the local […]

How Do These Central New Yorkers Enjoy Winter?

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By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Enjoying winter in Upstate New York comes in many forms, from cozy to cutting edge. With so many ways to enjoy […]

New Ways to Play in the Snow

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When life gives you snow, make a game of it By Melissa Stefanec Adults should take a cue from children on a lot of things, […]

Best Places to Ski this Winter

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Forget Vermont or Colorado: Find some of the best spots to ski right here in NYS By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You don’t have to go […]