If you're looking for something to do, there's no lack of activity or events! Outdoor recreation can be found on Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River, the Black River, and the Indian Lakes. These bodies of water provide some of the best fishing, boating and sailing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, scuba diving and whitewater rafting in the world. Winter brings "lake effect" snow with unparalleled snowmobiling, skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, skating, and hunting, especially on the Tug Hill Plateau. Museums and historic points of interest include the War of 1812 Battlefield in Sackets Harbor, Boldt Castle and Millionaire's Row in the 1000 Islands, the Antique Boat Museum, the Clayton Opera House, and the Jefferson County Historical Society. There is a lot to see and do here—discover New York!

The following information may help Soldiers and Families get their bearings and some idea of things to do and places to go in the area. This list is not all-inclusive; it's just meant to be a starting point.

ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS
Ebenezer Emmons, a Williams College professor, named the Adirondacks, in his mistaken belief that it was the name of "a well-known tribe of American Indians" who once hunted there. Actually, the word is an Iroquois term meaning "bark eaters."

The Adirondacks encompass 11,000 square miles, almost one-fourth of the state. There are 2,500 mountains in the range, 43 of them over 4,000 feet tall. The two tallest are Mount Marcy and Algonquin Peak.

The region has about 2,800 lakes and ponds and about 1,200 miles of streams. The first forest preserve in the United States, the Adirondack Park, consists of almost 6 million acres.

BOAT LAUNCH STIES & RENTALS
Several facilities are located along the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Call the Thousand Islands International Council at 1-800-8-ISLAND for specific information.

CAMPING
There are 42 campgrounds in the area, both state and private. Most offer both tent and improved sites. For lists of parks and general information, call the Greater Watertown- North Country Chamber of Commerce or the Thousand Islands International Council, 1-800-8-ISLAND. For DEC campground information, call 1-800-456-CAMP; online reservations: reserveamerica.com or visit the website: www.dec-campgrounds.com.

CANADA
If you'd like to go international, Fort Drum is an ideal place to start from—Canada is right across the Thousand Islands International Bridge.

SOME CITIES TO SEE:
Kingston — a short drive west. Visit the home of Queens University, Old Fort Henry, and shopping with an international flavor.
Montreal — Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain are more than names in history books here; stroll 16th century Vieux (Old) Montreal, watch the Expos and Canadians, visit world-renowned museums and the site of Summer Olympics 1976.
Ottawa — Canada's capital is two hours away, with Winterlude and Tulip festivals, majestic Parliament buildings, and the Family-oriented National Museum of Science and Technology.
Quebec City — Fluency in French helps but is not necessary in this beautiful city of Old World stores and restaurants. Great forests and provincial parks lay outside the city limits.
Toronto — From the top of the Canadian National Tower-largest tower of its type in the world-look out at the city with its more than 5,500 restaurants. This modern metropolis is the home of sports teams the Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Raptors, and Argonauts. Stroll past exhibits at the Royal Ontario Museum, or hit the links in an area with more golf courses per capita than anywhere in North America.

CARTHAGE PARK
Fall/Winter/Spring: Skating rink dependent upon weather conditions. The hill is open daily for sledding and tubing; however, the park building is not on a fixed schedule during these seasons. The park is closed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. It is a perfect place for Family picnics, trail walking, pet walking, and children will enjoy Kid's World Playground.

The ball fields host many of the local softball and baseball teams. Tennis courts are also available. The park building is offered for picnics, parties, company or military events and much more. For more information, call 493-2346.

For more information on Carthage events, call the Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce, 493-3480.