February 15, 2013 While some of you may have Monday, February 18th off for Presidents' Day, many school districts have the whole week off as Mid-Winter Break. With the kids home from school for a week, there are two dreaded words parents don't want to hear, "I'm bored". Here's an idea to keep them entertained.
February 8, 2013 When we get hit with snow in central New York, we can snow blow it, shovel it, shake our fist at it or maybe have some fun in it. It's a long winter in these parts, even though the groundhog said that it will be an early spring. So, here's a winter activity that might help you see winter in a positive light...cross-country skiing.
February 7, 2013 The Firemen's Association Of The State Of New York (FASNY) is holding Firefighter Winter Games this weekend in Cortland, and a number of local fire departments are participating.
January 30, 2013 This is snowmobile season in central and northern New York, and snowmobile safety is something that we're all concerned with. The Ilion Snowdrifters are hosting a snowmobile safety course in March.
January 18, 2013 Many of us enjoy winter sports - skiing, tubing, snowshoeing or in my case, shoveling. And now in central New York, snowboarding is becoming very popular.
January 17, 2013 Recently, we shared information about hypothermia, and how to prevent it. With many of you working outside in the elements or enjoying outdoor winter sports, we thought it might be a good idea to give you a closer look at frostbite, what it is and how to prevent it.
January 17, 2013 Ice skating is a popular sport in the Utica-Rome area, and the Skating Club of New Hartford is holding its annual Mohawk Valley Classic this Saturday. Over 100 competitors from the local area and throughout the northeast will take to the ice in the day-long event. (Photo not from local competition).
January 14, 2013 If you're a hockey purist and think that it should be played on an outside rink, here's an event you'll love. The 5th annual Adirondack Ice Bowl 2013 takes place later this month in Inlet, New York. The festival runs for three days; Friday, January 25th - Sunday, January 27th.
January 12, 2013 One of the traditional outdoor winter sports in the Utica-Rome area and Adirondacks is ice fishing. With some warmer temperatures this season, the DEC wants anglers to be extra careful when going out on the lakes.
January 9, 2013 Now here's a winter sport that doesn't require a lot of expertise or money...snow tubing! There are a number of local tubing runs in the area, and it can be a fun way to spend a winter day.
January 9, 2013 Living in the Utica-Rome area in winter has many advantages, especially if you're a snowmobiler. In fact, snowmobilers come from all over the country to enjoy the miles and miles of snowmobile trails we have here in central and northern New York.
January 8, 2013 If you want to get outside during the winter and don't ski, snowboard or snowmobile, try snowshoeing. I know people who love to get out on the bright white snow on a sunny day, get some fresh air and a great workout on their snowshoes.
