Welcome to the official Montgomery County Tourism blog, where we talk about where to go and what to do on your next visit to our historic, exciting corner of New York state.
Erie Canalway Photo Contest – Call for Entries
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is calling for entries for its 15th annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Images should convey the unique character of New York’s canals and canal communities. […]
Schoharie Crossing Offers Online Programs
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will continue to offer online programs throughout the summer even as the Visitor Center is now open by appointment. The Erie Canal historic site will […]
Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful Launches “QuaranTeam” Cleanup Effort
Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful (KMVB), a six-county NYS affiliate of the national Keep America Beautiful (KAB) program, is launching a “QuaranTeam” Cleanup in conjunction with KAB’s annual Great American Cleanup […]
Schoharie Crossing re-opening Visitor Center
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will be opening their Visitor Center for the 2020 season on Wednesday, July 22nd. Days of operation for exhibit reservations will be Wednesday to Sunday […]
The NY State Parks Explorer mobile app is now live!
NEWS: The NY State Parks Explorer mobile app is now live! Available for both iOS and Android, this free app provides key info about destinations, activities and adventures all in […]
Large Firework Displays Cancelled for 4th of July Holiday Weekend
Unfortunately, due the NY State restrictions on large gatherings, there will be no large public firework shows this year in Montgomery County. We will update and share dates of re-scheduled […]
An update on Landis Arboretum’s response to COVID-19
Like you, we are anxiously following the progress our state is making in the battle against COVID-19. For now, we continue to adhere to the guidelines of New York Pause, […]
DEC Announces 2020 “I Bird NY” Challenges
I Bird NY Encourages New Yorkers of All Ages, Abilities, and Backgrounds to Enjoy Birding Visit AdventureAtHome to Learn How to Start Birding from Your Yard or Living Room New York State […]
Governor Cuomo Announces Outdoor Dining at Restaurants Will Be Permitted in Phase Two Of Reopening
Restaurants in the Seven Regions that Have Already Entered Phase Two Can Reopen for Outdoor Dining Beginning Tomorrow, June 4th. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced outdoor dining at restaurants […]
Canalway Challenge Promotes Health and History Along New York’s Canals
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor invites New Yorkers to take part in the Canalway Challenge in 2020, tracing history and tracking miles along New York’s canals and Canalway Trail. Part […]