Attractions
Catamount Ski & Snowboarding Area
Rt 23, Hillsdale; 518-325-3200 www.catamountski.com; www.ridecatamount.com
For snow conditions call 800-342-1840
32 slopes, 3 terrain parks, 7 lifts, night skiing and children's lessons and day care
Claverack Motorcross
Kittle Rd, off Rt 9H; Claverack; 518-828-6149
AMA sanctioned races, four classes - youth, novice, amateur, semi-pro; races held four Sundays throughout the season; info - Leah Brew at above number
Columbia County Fair
Columbia County Fairgrounds, Rt. 66 & 203, Chatham Village
One of the oldest continuously held fairs in the country featuring midway, entertainment, volunteer firefighting parade, fireworks; always over Labor Day Weekend 10am-11pm daily; for information contact 518-392-4121 or www.columbiafair.com
Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Access - Undermountain Rd, off Rt 22, Ancram
- Valley View Rd, Copake
- Taconic State Park Entrance (near Depot Deli), Copake Falls
HVRT Assoc., 789-9591 www.hvrt.org
A paved bicycle/pedestrian path built on the old railroad bed that connected New York City, the Harlem Valley, and Chatham, NY.
Hudson Crusies, Inc
Paddle wheeled 150-passenger vessel serving Columbia & Greene County offering sightseeing, dinner and Sunday brunch cruises. Also available for charter cruises for all occasions. April – October – please call for weekly schedule
Office - 234 Warren Street, Hudson
Boat located at the Waterfront Park, Front Street, Hudson
518/822-1014
www.hudsoncruises.com
Lake Taghkanic State Park
One mile South of the Rt 82 interchange with the Taconic State Parkway or 1528 Rt 82;
518-851-3631
camping: tent, trailer, cottages, and cabins; swimming, boat rentals, trails, ice fishing, skating, cross country skiing & snowmobile trails ; deer & turkey hunting(bow only) in designated areas in season; Camping Season: May-October; park open YR - fee to enter Memorial Day - Labor Day.
Lebanon Valley Speedway
Rt 20, West Lebanon; 518-794-9606 www.lebanonvalley.com
DIRT Sanctioned stock car racing; Saturdays mid April - September, call for mid week special events during July and August
Lebanon Valley Dragway
Rt 20, West Lebanon; 518-794-7130 www.dragway.com
NHRA sanctioned drag racing April - October
Love Apple Farms Petting Zoo
1421 Rt 9H, Ghent open June - November 828-5048.
featuring baby animals such as a calf, llama, pigs, ducks, goat, lambs, chickens, prairie dogs, peacock and other various animals that children may feed. Entrance fee varies.
Richmor Aviation, Inc
Columbia County Airport
Rt 9H, Ghent 518-828-9461 www.richmor.com
Provides flight training and scenic flights, fuel sales, maintenance, hanger & tie down, pilot supply sales
Taconic State Park
Rt 344, off Rt 22, Copake Falls 518-329-3993
Camping: tent, trailer, cabins & cottages; swimming; fishing; extensive trail system offering biking and nature trails, nature center, cross country skiing and snowmobile trails; Bash Bish Falls; Deer hunting in season; Camping Season; mid-May - November (Cabins rentals extended for Hunters); park open YR - fee to enter Memorial Day - Labor Day.
