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.
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 Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the start of the 2020 “I BIRD NY” challenges for beginner and experienced birders. The…
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 will be permitted in phase two of reopening. Restaurants in the seven regions that have already entered phase two – the Capital Region, Central New…
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 fitness challenge, part journey of discovery, the Canalway Challenge is free and registration is open to people of all ages and abilities. “Staying healthy is…
NOTICE TO MARINERS – 2020 CANAL SEASON OPENING SCHEDULE
The New York State Canal Corporation today announced that much of the 524-mile Canal system will open for through navigation of the locks by July 4, 2020 as maintenance and construction projects are set to resume on a regional basis under the “NY Forward Reopening” plan. Canal Corporation crews and contractors will mobilize to work…
FEED THE TRUCKERS – SECOND EVENT PLANNED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 19TH AT 3PM
THANK YOU Phoebe Sitterly for coordinating another event for our essential truck drivers! Picture- From Feed the Truckers on April 27th, volunteers from Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber staff- Nicole Walrath, Director of Workforce Development, and Jenna Patterson, Business and Education Partnership Coordinator. Local Woman Plans Second ‘Feed the Truckers’ Event For Tuesday, May 19th St.…
Hill & Markes Webinar on re-opening food service business.
Hill & Markes hosted a webinar earlier this week on how to safely reopen your food service business covering everything from staff safety, operational adjustments, food safety training, takeout & to-go, cleaning and more! If you missed it, its available for you to download or Click Here to watch! Be sure to checkout www.hillnmarkes.com/covid19 for tons…
New Local History Book – Fort Plain, Fork Plank, Fort Rensselaer: The Revolutionary War Forts of Canajohary
The Fort Plain Museum recently published a new local history book, Fort Plain, Fork Plank, Fort Rensselaer: The Revolutionary War Forts of Canajohary by Wayne Lenig. Lenig is a Fellow of the New York State Archaeological Association, vice-president of the Van Epps-Hartley Chapter NYSAA, archaeological curator and vice-chairman of the Fort Plain Museum Board…
Local Woman Plans ‘Feed the Truckers’ Event For April 27
St. Johnsville resident and retired teacher Phoebe Sitterly is using her “great appreciation” for truck drivers, and their dedication to serve, as the inspiration for an event to thank them with a bagged lunch, planned for Monday, April 27 in Fultonville. The truck drivers event will begin at 11 a.m., and feature a boxed lunch…
Have you tried the NEW TravelStory App?
While you are limited to outdoor activities, we thought we would share something exciting that you can take part in with proper social distancing. Did you know we have a NEW “TravelStorys App” that provides free GPS guided tours that share the stories of Montgomery County?? Take a walk, ride a bike, drive in the…
Order Takeout! Win Prizes! From Now until May 31st!!
Order Takeout! Win Prizes! Play Bingo with the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce, and our restaurants that are open during this time. Visit any of our Fulton/Montgomery County restaurants, and when you get a BINGO, take a photo of your card and your receipts —and email it to tourism@fultonmontgomeryny.org, or Private Message our Facebook…