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Outdoor

The Salmon River’s Special Fly-fishing, Catch-and-Release Areas – Where a Trophy is Too Valuable to Catch Only Once

Anglers can explore ideal conditions for salmon and trout along designated fly-fishing areas of the Salmon River near Altmar. Recognizing the value of this precious resource, the authorities have set aside a couple short sections for fly-fishing, catch and release only, giving trophy salmonids the chance to survive and thrive after their encounter with man; and drawing anglers from all over the world to indulge in the possibilities.

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Sports

Quest for Winter Rainbows – Salmon and Oswego Rivers Sparkle with Steelhead This Time of Year

The Salmon and Oswego rivers and Lake Ontario’s many tributary streams produce runs of steelhead in Oswego County all through the winter months. (Photo by Capt. Richard Miick.)

February finds a lot of New Yorkers complaining about the weather. They’re sick of snow banks lining sidewalks and streets, dirty slush soiling their shoes, pant legs and cars in streaks of mud and salt. But there’s a lot of color around if you know where to look for it, and the best place to catch a rainbow right now is Oswego County’s Lake Ontario tributaries. […]

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Community

Camp Hollis Hosts Winter Festival Feb. 16

All Oswego County youth and families are invited to the Hollis Winter Festival for sledding, snowshoeing and other outdoor activities Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Camp Hollis in the Town of Oswego. The free event is organized by the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau and will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]

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Community

Visitors Invited to Explore Winona Forest by Ski and Dog Sled on Jan. 16

The Winona Forest Recreation Area contains more than 70 miles of multi-use trails in Oswego and Jefferson counties. The third annual Winona Forest Winterfest, featuring activities for all ages, takes place Saturday, Jan. 16. Pictured are skiers competing in the 2008 Winona Forest Tourathon.  (Photo courtesy Oswego County Tourism Office.)

Mushers, skiers, and outdoor lovers of all ages are invited to explore the Winona Forest Recreation Area on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the third annual Winona Forest Recreation Association (WFRA) Winterfest. The event starts at 9 a.m. at the CCC Camp on Co. Rt. 90 in Lorraine. The recreation area features more than 70 miles of groomed trails in northern Oswego and southern Jefferson counties. […]