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St. Lawrence County
St. Lawrence County offers unique activities year-round from winter dog sledding to summer bass fishing or taking in the gorgeous fall foliage from a fire tower.
Founded in 1802 and named for the Saint Lawrence River, this county is the largest county in New York State and features an enchanting mix rural mix of farms, forests and small towns. St. Lawrence County offers unique activities year-round from winter dog sledding to summer bass fishing or taking in the gorgeous fall foliage from a fire tower. And there's always something happening in St. Lawrence County with family-friendly events throughout its nearly 3,000 square miles.
Explore some of the best open-water and ice fishing New York has to offer in the more than 200 rivers, lakes, bays, streams and reservoirs. There are also hiking opportunities for all ages and abilities from a casual stroll along the river to a hike through the woods or to a shimmery tumbling waterfall.
St. Lawrence County is also on the flyway for many migratory species and the area is a birder’s ideal vacation. Home to large number of quaint and cozy local bed and breakfasts, bird lovers will find many cater to the birds with feeders in the yards attracting all types of song birds.
Get even more of a St. Lawrence County nature experience by pitching a tent or setting up an RV in one of the many scenic campgrounds. Rather be pampered? Then step out of nature and into luxury at one of the county’s resorts or riverfront hotels.
Rich in agricultural heritage, the county embraces its access to fresh food offering locally sourced but innovative dishes along with a popular wine scene and a growing craft beverage scene.
Journey to St. Lawrence County where a magical adventure awaits!
Explore some of the best open-water and ice fishing New York has to offer in the more than 200 rivers, lakes, bays, streams and reservoirs. There are also hiking opportunities for all ages and abilities from a casual stroll along the river to a hike through the woods or to a shimmery tumbling waterfall.
St. Lawrence County is also on the flyway for many migratory species and the area is a birder’s ideal vacation. Home to large number of quaint and cozy local bed and breakfasts, bird lovers will find many cater to the birds with feeders in the yards attracting all types of song birds.
Get even more of a St. Lawrence County nature experience by pitching a tent or setting up an RV in one of the many scenic campgrounds. Rather be pampered? Then step out of nature and into luxury at one of the county’s resorts or riverfront hotels.
Rich in agricultural heritage, the county embraces its access to fresh food offering locally sourced but innovative dishes along with a popular wine scene and a growing craft beverage scene.
Journey to St. Lawrence County where a magical adventure awaits!
Canton, NY
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Higley Flow State Park in Winter
Thousand Islands
Nestled among the Adirondack foothills, Higley Flow State Park offers winter enthusiasts plenty of snowy fun like snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing.
Discover Winter at Minna Anthony Common Nature Center
Thousand Islands
Poised on a pristine 600-acre peninsula of Wellesley Island in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, the nature center offers 8 miles of hiking trails with scenic vistas of the Thousand Islands.
Keewaydin State Park - Winter
Thousand Islands
Perched on the magnificent St. Lawrence River, Keewaydin State Park provides winter fun like ice fishing and cross-country skiing.
Robert Moses State Park
Thousand Islands
Home to a large variety of flora and fauna, the park's nature, hiking and skiing trails wind through fields, forests and wetlands, with overlooks showcasing spectacular views.
