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Fall Foliage Report: September 26 – October 2

I LOVE NY starts the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 12 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.

Reporting station: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) , Fort Hunter 

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend:  11%

Brilliance: Average

Predominating colors: Mostly green hints of Orange

Rating: beginning stages

The leaves are beginning to change in Montgomery County.  While green is still predominant, there are touches orange, yellow and red.

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The calendar is full of events including live music, historic celebrations, and agricultural events.  The Ames Museum (opens in a new tab) is celebrating the end of summer and the 1747 Nellis Tavern (opens in a new tab) is open for tours through September.

On Saturday, September 29th Fort Klock Historic Restoration’s 18th century Revolutionary war living history event will be happening! Interrupted Harvest 1778 the raids begin10:00 AM04:00 PM.

Also, the Schoharie River  Center in Esperance, will be hosting the Square and Contradance, a lively evening of dancing! Catskills caller, Peter Blue, will call this square and contra dance in the SRC Cultural Center. Live music by Erik House, Kathy Shimberg, and Ira McIntosh.

The 2nd Annual OktoberFest Block Party will be held on Saturday, October 6th on Amsterdam’s Southside! Food, German music, and of course beer! Fall treats and goodies for sale, games all day, food and craft vendors, and more.

Explore our countryside, enjoy our events (opens in a new tab) , and take in the autumn season!

Call for Travel Guides and Specialty Maps!

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Fall Foliage Report: September 19 – 25

I LOVE NY starts the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 12 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.

Reporting station: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) , Fort Hunter and Down by the River Kayak Rentals (opens in a new tab) , Amsterdam

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend:  10%

Brilliance: Average

Predominating colors: Mostly green hints of yellow and red

Rating: Just beginning

The leaves are just beginning to change in Montgomery County.  While green is still predominant, there are touches of red and yellow.

The calendar is full of events including live music, historic celebrations, and agricultural events.  The Ames Museum (opens in a new tab) is celebrating the end of summer and the 1747 Nellis Tavern (opens in a new tab) is open for tours through September.

Mont. Co. Foliage Blog

On Sunday, September 22 there are a few great events happening.

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is teaming up with Down by the River Kayak Rentals to host introductory kayaking lessons for children. These courses are intended for beginner or novice level paddlers ages 14 to 17.  Audrey Egelston of Down by the River Kayak Rentals will facilitate the two-hour introductory sessions.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required (opens in a new tab) for this free program.

In Canajoharie, Montgomery County Historian/RMO Kelly Yacobucci Farquhar will lead a walking tour of the Village of Canajoharie on Saturday, September 22 at 11 am. The tour will highlight various sites associated with the African Americans who lived in Canajoharie during the 19th century as well as potential abolitionist activity. Brochures will identify the sites on a map of the Village of Canajoharie and the walking tour will include a portion of the sites, not all, but the brochures/maps will be available long after the walking tour. For more information please contact: Jenna Peterson Riley | (518) 673-2314.

At Old Fort Johnson the Annual Fall Fundraiser will be held from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Featuring a sampler of the county’s best homemade soups, breads and pies. Enjoy amazing regional cooking while supporting the preservation of Old Fort Johnson. Limited seating, advance tickets recommended.$25 adults, $10 children includes unlimited soup samples, bread, pie, beverage and a special limited edition commemorative mug. Held rain or shine under tents in our beautiful gardens.

Explore our countryside, enjoy our events (opens in a new tab) , and take in the autumn season!

Call for Travel Guides and Specialty Maps!

1.800.743.7337

Fall Foliage Report: September 12-18

I LOVE NY starts the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 12 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.

Reporting station:  Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) , Fort Hunter and Down by the River Kayak Rentals (opens in a new tab) , Amsterdam

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend:  5%

Brilliance: Dull

Predominating colors: Mostly green with some yellow

Rating: Just beginning

The leaves are just beginning to change in Montgomery County.  While green is still predominant, there are touches of yellow.

The calendar is full of events including live music, historic celebrations, and agricultural events.  The Ames Museum (opens in a new tab) is celebrating the end of summer and the 1747 Nellis Tavern (opens in a new tab) is open for tours through September.

On Sunday is the annual Sundae on the Farm (opens in a new tab) located at Dykeman & Sons, Fultonville.  A specialty of this farm is their rotary parlor and a robotic post-dipper. Learn about these new technologies on the farm while having fun. There will be educational activities, food, different varieties of farm animals, and more. foliage report 9_12_18

On Sunday, September 22, Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is teaming up with Down by the River Kayak Rentals to host introductory kayaking lessons for children. These courses are intended for beginner or novice level paddlers ages 14 to 17.  Audrey Egelston of Down by the River Kayak Rentals will facilitate the two-hour introductory sessions.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required (opens in a new tab) for this free program.

Explore our countryside, enjoy our events (opens in a new tab) , and take in the autumn season!

Call for Travel Guides and Specialty Maps!

1.800.743.7337

Fall Foliage Report: October 12-October 18

Mohawk River, Tribes Hill at Lock 12
Mohawk River, Tribes Hill at Lock 12

I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 14 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.

Reporting station:  Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, Fort Hunter (opens in a new tab)

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend:  45%

Brilliance: Average

Predominating colors: Shades of darkening green with yellow and increasing oranges and reds

Rating: Midpoint

taste-of-the-mohawk-valley-2016The foliage in Montgomery County has reached midpoint.  Peak season should be approaching; some areas are starting to lose leaves but others are still green.  There are still many autumn activities (opens in a new tab) taking place this October.  Visit the Taste of the Mohawk Valley Farmers’ Market (opens in a new tab) or the Last Saturday Fall Festival (opens in a new tab) .  Or take a historic self-guided walking tour through the Green Hill Cemetery (opens in a new tab)

in Amsterdam; the leaves on Church Street are a colorful array of red, yellow, and orange.

Call for a free Harvest Tour Map!

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Fall Foliage Report: October 5-October 11

Schoharie Crossing Visitor Center on a foggy October morning.
Schoharie Crossing Visitor Center on a foggy October morning.

I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 14 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.

Reporting station:  Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) , Fort Hunter

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend:  35%

Brilliance: Dull to Average

Predominating colors: Greenish with touches of Red and Yellow with occasional Orange

Rating: Beginning

Fort Johnson, NY
Fort Johnson, NY

Scenic foliage rides through our rolling hills will be ideal over the next two weeks; plan an overnight stay at one our bed & breakfasts (opens in a new tab) .  Valley views are looking more colorful.  Route 67 between Fort Johnson and Fulton-Montgomery Community College is popping with a rainbow of color.

Call for a free Harvest Tour Map!

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Fall Foliage Report: September 28- October 4

apple-picking-2016-bellingersI LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 14 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.

Reporting station:  Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) , Fort Hunter

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend:  30%

Brilliance: Dull

Predominating colors: Greenish-Yellow, Rusty Brown with touches of Orange

Rating: Just changing

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View from the Taste NY store at Lock E13 Living History Park.

October is a good time to take a scenic ride through the Mohawk Valley.  Many of our agritourism (opens in a new tab) sites are open featuring local products.  Have lunch or dinner at one of our many restaurants (opens in a new tab) .  Enjoy fall harvest events (opens in a new tab) or take in an art exhibit.  There is so much to do in Montgomery County!

The new Taste NY Store at Lock E13 Living History Park (opens in a new tab) is open daily.  Purchase local and regional products; take in the fall foliage and the Mohawk River views.  If you are lucky you’ll see a boat locking through.  Located in the New York State Thruway at milepost 187 westbound between exits 28 (Fultonville) and 29 (Canajoharie), you find a unique experience waiting for you.

Call for a free Harvest Tour Map!

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Fall Foliage Report: September 21-27

Bellinger's Orchard corn maze for 2016. Photo courtesy of Bellinger's Orchard
Bellinger’s Orchard corn maze for 2016.
Photo courtesy of Bellinger’s Orchard

I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 14 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.

Reporting station: Amsterdam

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend:  20%

Brilliance: Dull

Predominating colors: Greenish-Yellow, Rusty Brown with touches of Orange

Rating: Just changing

Temperatures have been above average for the beginning of fall temperatures.  The weekend forecast looks to be sunny and turning to the 60s.  As always, our scenic drives will be picturesque now with a little touch of color.  Spend the day picking apples, find your way through a corn maze (opens in a new tab) , enjoy a fall festival (opens in a new tab) or learn about our local history!

Call for a free copy of our Harvest Tour map to accompany your Fall Foliage ride.  The Harvest Tour map will assist in finding apples, cider, pumpkins, mums, baked goods, corn mazes, and so many more seasonal products.

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Montgomery County Foliage Report: Week of October 14-20

Erie Canalway Trail TreeI LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 9 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.

Reporting station: Amsterdam

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 75%

Brilliance: Average

Predominating colors: Yellow, Red, Orange, Rust, some Green

Rating: Near Peak

Erie Canalway Trail Tree 2Some areas are close to peak or at peak. Lower elevations such as the Erie Canalway Trail still have a lot of green leaves. A walk or ride along the path might be ideal this coming weekend. Temperatures will be more seasonable in the upper 40s and partly sunny.

 

 

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Montgomery County Foliage Report: Week of October 7-13

I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 9 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well. FMCC trees 2

Reporting station: Amsterdam

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 50%

Brilliance: Average

Predominating colors: Yellow, Red, Orange, Rust, some Green

Rating: Midpoint

Scenic foliage rides through our rolling hills will be ideal over the next week or two. Valley views are looking more colorful. Route 67 between Fort Johnson and Fulton-Montgomery Community College is popping with a rainbow of color.

Call for a free Travel Guide and Harvest Tour Map

1.800.743.7337

Montgomery County Foliage Report: Week of September 30-October 6

I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 9 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well. sand flats apples

Reporting station: Amsterdam

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 40%

Brilliance: Average

Predominating colors: Greenish-Yellow, Red, Orange

Rating: Midpoint

The color change has progressed since last week. There is still a lot of leave coverage and we are close to the midpoint of foliage the change. More reds and oranges are starting to come through and the color is beautiful on a sunny day. The Mohawk Valley views will be spotted with color over the next couple of weeks.

Call for a free Travel Guide and Harvest Tour Map

1.800.743.7337