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Pecks Lake in Gloversville, NY

Snow Sports, Hunting, Fishing and Golf Are Popular in Fulton County

You might say Fulton County is an outdoor lover’s paradise. The area boasts 44 sparkling lakes, including The Great Sacandaga Lake, and has been ranked as one of the best places in the nation for hunting and fishing by Outdoor Life magazine. Golf and snow sports are also all the rage here. Snowmobiling and Skiing in Fulton County When snow descends on Fulton County, residents don’t hide away in their homes. They break out their snowmobiles and hit the ground running on Fulton County... Read More »
Fox Run Golf Club in Johnstown, NY

Fulton's Outdoors Scene Offers Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting and More

Fulton’s serene natural environment gets the entire community active outdoors. Whether it is skiing, fishing, snowmobiling, or hiking, Fulton County has year-round activities for the outdoor enthusiast. Spring, Summer and Early Fall Fulton County gives golfers variety as it boasts seven outstanding courses including Fox Run Golf Club in Johnstown, Holland Meadows Golf Course in Gloversville, Kingsboro Golf Club in Gloversville, Nick Stoner Municipal Golf Course in Caroga Lake,... Read More »
Pecks Lake in Gloversville, NY

Plentiful Hunting and Fishing Make Johnstown a Sportsman's Paradise

Whether it’s hip waders or hunkering down in a deer stand, the outdoorsman can find plenty of action in Fulton County. The region’s abundant natural resources ensure that some type of game is in season practically year-round. Deer, bears and turkeys on land vie for attention with trout, bass, walleye and pike in the water, giving the area something for everyone. “We have a lot of local hunters and do cater to the local market, but we get a lot of people up from downstate and New Jersey, too,”... Read More »
Crystal Grove Diamond Mine in Fulton County, NY

Crystal Diamond Mine Is a Fun Family Outing

Someone came up with a sparkling idea 40 years ago, and the interesting concept is still going strong today. Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground is located just outside St. Johnsville in Oppenheim, at the foothills of the Adirondacks in Fulton County. Visitors to Crystal Grove can enter the mine and dig for quartz crystal diamonds, which are not found anywhere else in the world. The quartz stones are actually referred to as Herkimer diamonds, and the largest one found at Crystal Grove... Read More »
Pine Brook Golf Club in Gloversville, NY

Fulton County Offers Excellent Golf Options

The club scene has a special meaning to golfers in Fulton County. There are a number of top golf venues in the area, including: Fox Run Golf Club Duffers can play from four tees ranging from 5,100 to 6,400 yards, plus golfers can additionally play famed courses such as Pebble Beach and St. Andrews without ever setting foot outside of county. Pebble Beach and St. Andrews – how is that possible? It's possible because Fox Run Golf Club in Johnstown has two indoor simulators that can showcase... Read More »

Snowmobile Aficionados Find Heaven in Fulton County

When winter weather drops in on New York‚ hundreds of Fulton County residents don’t break into depression. They break out their snowmobiles. Snowmobiling is one of the favorite cold-weather pastimes in the Adirondack region‚ and Fulton County has the conditions and infrastructure to keep participants happily trekking along. “It’s one of the major winter activities here‚” says Joe Sullivan of Powerhouse Motor Sports of Mayfield. The county has more than 150 miles of well-maintained trails. And... Read More »

Fun Things To Do in Fulton County, NY

From history buffs to outdoor enthusiasts to performing arts fanatics, everyone can find something enjoyable to do in Fulton County. 1. Visit the Wildlife Sports and Education Museum to learn about hunting, fishing and trapping from colonial times until now. 2. Walk, run or bike on the Rail Trail, an 8-mile paved path that runs from Johnstown to Gloversville. 3. Enjoy roller skating, go karts and batting cages at High Rollers Family Fun Center. 4. Play a round at the Fox Run... Read More »

Johnstown Has Walking, Hiking Trails

Getting on the path to physical fitness in Fulton County is as easy as hitting the Rail Trail, an 8-mile paved path from Johnstown to Gloversville. Formerly a railroad bed for the old Fonda Johnstown & Gloversville rail line, the path was transformed into a trail for walking, jogging, biking and in-line skating in the mid-1990s. In 2009, the City of Johnstown celebrated the opening of its new Rail Trail pedestrian and bicycle bridge that carries the Rail Trail over Cayadutta Creek between... Read More »