The Trail
is coming!
What trail you
might ask?
It’s the
National North Country National Scenic Trail and its coming straight through
Forestport on its path to Crown Point. This trail originates in North Dakota and
traverses over 4500 miles to achieve its designation as the country’s longest
trail. The local trail will follow the BREIA trails from Pixley Falls to the
Black River feeder canal from Boonville to Forestport.
Trail blazers
are excited about the fact that Forestport is the Gateway to the Adirondacks and
that the town is a very attractive destination to long-distance hikers. In
addition, the trail offers activity opportunities that can help fight childhood
and adult obesity which is a United States epidemic
To celebrate
this trail system, Forestport is kicking up its heels and planning a community
wide event –OLD FORESTPORT DAYS, which will be held on September 30 and
October 1, 2006.
The focus will
be on restoration of the Black River Towpath to open it up to recreational
opportunities along this trail not only for hiking, but for biking, horseback
riding and kayaking and canoeing as well.
Some of the fun
will include the return of Michael Doyle, author of “The Forestport Breaks”
to capture the shenanigans of “Old Forestport” along with original music by
Stump Hollow and saloon girls from the old Hotel Doyle, currently known as
Scooter’s... “There is NO law north of Remsen” according to Michael
Doyle’s colorful book about the outlaws that broke the feeder canal three
times in the 1890’s!
The Trail will
be dedicated on Saturday at 11 AM and music, food and games will be featured.
Interested
hikers, bikers and those willing to walk are welcome for this dedication and
official ribbon cutting to welcome this trail.
A Softball Tournament and many activities for kids will be held on Sunday,
October 1, 2006. Come meet the HUNGRY MUNGRY…learn how to make healthy Trail
Mix….join us in Sidewalk Art….. or join any of the fun games and activities
designed for the kids and those “young-at-heart”.
The weekend
activities will end with FIREWORKS OVER FORESTPORT by Majestic Fireworks.
Anyone needing more information or wanting to help can contact Jeannie (Beep) Wolcott at 392-3103 or email jborgia@ucp-utica.org.
| SATURDAY AGENDA - Sept 30 |
SUNDAY AGENDA - Oct 1 Dedicated to the Child in all of Us |
| 10 AM
- Double Elimination Softball Tournament begins…. Forestport Little League Field – Dutch Hill 11 AM - Ribbon Cutting – Dutch Hill Site Oneida County Mounties, Jerry Croniser Horse and Carriage Model T Club Members, Kayakers, Tramp and Trail Members Joan Ingersoll, Town Supervisor and Town Board Members, CAA and CAP 21 Representatives, Smokey Schmelzle, Robert Schoonmaker and the family of Dorothy Mooney, Terry Larkin and Harold Moon, Al and Mary Larmann, North Country National Scenic Trail, Joe Silverbrecht, ADK, Mac Waterman, Bob Covey, Trail Committee, Boonville, Phyllis White, Black River Canal Museum Staff, Elected Officials, OLD FORESTPORT DAYS - Committee Members, Michael Doyle, author “The Forestport Breaks”, Forestport Athletic Association Members – Little Leaguers, UCP Schoonmaker Representatives Hay Ride by Ken Ernst 1 PM – Firemen’s Chicken BBQ – Firehouse ADK Information Booth North Country Trail Association Information Booth 2 PM – Michael Doyle - “The Forestport Breaks Presentation” Original Music from Stump Hollow Scooter’s “Hotel Doyle” Saloon Girls – “I’ll Fly Away” Stump Hollow – Live Bluegrass Music 4 PM – 3 D Music and Karaoke and Bill Thomas 9 PM – Live Music from SLUG |
Old Time Forestport Menu at the Forestport Diner Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner Box Lunches also available 9 AM – Double Elimination Softball Tournament continues Little League Field – Dutch Hill Site NORTH COUNTRY TOE-PATH TREKKERS present 10:30 AM Registration - 11 AM Kids Fun Run – Dutch Hill entrance to Towpath Trail, HUNGRY MUNGRY starts off the event 12 Noon – Forestport Athletic Association - Little League Award Presentation - Little League Field – Dutch Hill Site 1 PM – Forestport Firehouse - Mohawk Regional Dietetic Association - Kids hands on – Making Healthy Trail Mix Meet HUNGRY MUNGRY - Take the MUNGRY PLEDGE for eating healthy and doing “MUNGRYSIZES” ONGOING ACTIVITIES: Adirondack Crafts with Karen, Adirondack Jewelry Making with Lou Ann, Tractor-Powered Hay Rides by Ken Ernst, Kids Fun with Joe Corelli and Crew, Oneida County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit, Meet the Author: Irene Uttendorsfsky Author of “A Punkeyville Girl: A Tale of Old Forestport and the Canals” Sidewalk Art Contest – Steve Fletcher and Jan Rumbutis 2 PM – Jazz and Tap Dance Demonstration - Alexis and Adrienne Lyon - From Empire Center of Dance - Forestport Firehouse - Music compliments of Bill Thomas 3 PM - Trail Walk with Star – learn about native plants and animals on this lively adventure walk 4 PM – Kid and Parents Softball Game – Dutch Hill Site Fireworks by Majestic at Dark – Forestport Pond |
BUMPER STICKER SUBMITTED BY JEAN WOLCOTT