12 Jun 2017 Hiking SnacksHiking is a great pastime. It gets you out in the fresh air and gives you plenty of exercise. It makes you appreciate nature, it makes you healthier, and it makes you hungry. Because none of the 2,558 miles of wilderness trails throughout the Adirondacks feature restaurants or snack bars, it is probably wise to bring someContinue reading →
09 May 2017 Best Photo Spots in Old ForgeHeading to Old Forge and the Central Adirondacks? Don’t forget your camera, because photo ops abound. For the sheer beauty of nature, you can’t beat The Adirondack Park. There is easy access to most of the state-owned public lands that feature trails across the mountains, and boat launches on accessible lakes and waterways. Early eveningsContinue reading →
21 Apr 2017 Top Corporate Retreats in the AdirondacksGive your team a break from the daily grind, recharge their spirits and their energy with a corporate retreat in New York’s Adirondack State Park. Water Safari Resort has multiple options for corporate retreats, including Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Calypsos Cove & Waters Edge Inn. A team building retreat at Enchanted Forest Water Safari mayContinue reading →
25 Apr 2017 Adirondack DatesWhen pondering all that Old Forge, NY has to offer, one must consider all possibilities for their audience. What will my date enjoy? Does she love the outdoors? Will he enjoy the arts? What will we EAT?! No worries, let us give you some great ideas for a full day in Old Forge, to helpContinue reading →
22 Aug 2017 Labor Day Weekend In Old Forge Labor Day Weekend may be the ceremonial end of summer, but there is still a lot of Adirondack fun to be had in Old Forge! Take advantage of the three-day weekend by making a reservation at Water’s Edge Inn or Old Forge Camping Resort, both within walking distance to Enchanted Forest Water Safari, which willContinue reading →
15 Oct 2018 What happens at Water Safari once the park closes?Summer is over, fall is here, and Enchanted Forest Water Safari is closed. Summer workers have gone back to class, the water is shut off, the gates are locked and it sits quietly now until June. Hold on, now……that’s not what happens, at least not the last part. Yes, the park is closed and thereContinue reading →
13 Sep 2018 The History of Water SafariIt was 1956. Elvis was shocking television audiences with his music and gyrations, “My Fair Lady” was the toast of Broadway, and Stockholm Sweden hosted the summer Olympics. It was the year that The Enchanted Forest of the Adirondacks opened its doors for the first time. A total of 35 employees maintained the park whichContinue reading →
14 Aug 2018 Why a family photo with Paul Bunyan is traditionFor more than a century, the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan has been the subject of thousands of exploits that are treasured among generations in the United States. It is said that he once dragged his ax across the Southwest and created the Grand Canyon. Americans have created thousands of folk stories about Bunyan making himContinue reading →
05 Aug 2018 Family Fun Indoors at Water SafariWe all know that the Enchanted Water Safari is the most fun anyone can have outdoors, right? Well, you’ve only got half the story. Water Safari features many attractions and activities indoors, too. Check these out: Explore the past with the Museum of Enchanted Memories Located in the rear of the park, behind the OasisContinue reading →
22 Jun 2018 How to have an Awesome Summer VacationIt’s summer (finally). Time to get outside and have some fun with friends and family. Whatever your plans are, make this the best summer ever! Believe it or not, you don’t have to go broke enjoying the sunny season. Here are just a few suggestions> Play a sport with your friends. Nothing says outdoors likeContinue reading →
20 Jun 2018 Best Ice Cream in Old ForgeWe All Scream For… Nothing Says Summer like a scoop of Ice Cream! Doesn’t ice cream make everything better – even an awesome day around Old Forge! Here are our top picks for the best Ice Cream in the Old Forge Area! Dining at Pied Piper is like stepping back in time to the 50s!Continue reading →
04 Apr 2018 Working at Water Safari: A Behind the Scenes LookWant a Summer job but don’t want to be stuck inside all Summer? Enchanted Forest Water Safari has the perfect solution for you, a job where you can spend your Summer in the sun, gaining valuable job experience, and making new friends from our area, across the country, and around the world. In addition, fromContinue reading →
