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  1. Today enjoy a "Sunny Sunday" outdoors! Mtn. Laurel Recfest 9am-2pm @ Fahnestock State Park's Taconic Outdoor Ed.Ctr. Food & beverages too.
  2. Spring greeting! Explore Fahnestock w/family & friends. Join us for Recfest, Sun. May 20, 9-2pm. Bird banding, kayaking orienteering & more.
  3. A no snow event! Sap to Syrup- Mar 11, 9am-noon. Enjoy a sweet pancake breakfast & learn about syrup production at TOEC. Info 845.265.3773.
  4. Rec'd 4.5 " of dry snow. It looks wonderful, but w/o a base. Not enough snow density to provide a safe skiing surface. So we remain closed.
  5. Snow in FWP forecast. A few inches tonight and a moderate snowfall (3-6") for Saturday. Maybe enough to open? We will keep you posted!
  6. No snow- don't fret. "Snowless" Park Celebration -Jan 8 Taconic Center- XC wax clinic, guided nature walk, wildlife presentation & more.
  7. A hint of snow the holiday forecast. Not enough to open, but a start. Hopefully LA Nina will provide FWP another steady snow season.
  8. A selection of XC ski gear is available. Equipment drop off 830am for those selling. Swap from 9:30 am-3pm. Snacks available. See you there!
  9. A selection of new & used ski gear is available. 8:30 am equipment drop off for those selling. Swap opens at 9:30am. Doors close 3pm.
  10. Ski Swap is a week away - Nov 13- Looking to sell, upgrade or stop renting? A good selection of used & new XC ski gear will be available.
  11. Mark your calender- XC Ski & Snowshoe Swap, Sun, Nov 13 is around the corner. Already rec'd are a good selection of used & new equipment.
  12. 2nd Annual FWP XC Ski & Snowshoe Swap Sale -Taconic Outdoor Education Center, Nov 13, 9:30am to 3pm. Event flyer - nysparks.com/parks/147/reso…
  13. Today summer starts here & winter begins down under! A good day to announce the date of our XC Ski & Snowshoe Swap Sale - Nov 13, 9:30-3pm.
  14. Recfest starts this Sunday, May 15 at 9am w/Bird Bander-Rich Guthrie. Observe a bird up close & personal. A great family learning activity.
  15. Looking for a weekend adventure? Unplug the computer & participate in our Recfest on Sun, May 15 between 9am & 2pm. For info 845.265.3773
  16. Time to pack away the gear! Hope to see you on the trails next winter. Watch for future posts on upcoming spring & fall park events.
  17. No skiing this weekend! Consider "Sap to Syrup" 9am-noon, Mar 13. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, tour Maple grove & sugar shack. 845.265.3773
  18. Wet and warm weather were not good for the snow. Closed until next reasonable snow fall. Hope to see you soon.
  19. Open today & Sat. Weather determines Sunday status. Spring ski conditions- variable snow. There are thin and icy patches. Sledding closed.
  20. 12k of grooomed trails. 10/4" base. Temperatures will be much cooler than yesterday - trial surfaces should stay dryer, firmer and quicker.