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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Archive for 'Recreation opportunities'

Free snowmobiling weekend coming March 3-5

First weekend in March now dedicated as Free Snowmobile Weekend each year Click here for the Sun Community News story 

N.Y. announces 2023 Free Fishing Days

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Historic fire tower relocated from Plattsburgh to Speculator

Click here for the Mountain Lake PBS story 

Tupper Lake triad adds to community allure

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

251: Skiing On the Cheap at Cochran’s in Richmond

Click here for the Seven Days story

27 Fun & Beautiful Hikes in the Adirondacks to Explore

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Registration open for Adirondack Paddling Symposium set for June 16-19

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Peru seeking Part-time Recreaction Director

The Town of Peru is seeking a Part-time Recreation Director at $18,000 per year.  Please see the attached job description and requirements.  The attached application (or pick up at the Town Hall) must be fully filled out and returned to secretary@perutown.com or dropped off at the Peru Town Hall to Pamela Barber.  Applications must be […]

Community warmly welcomes new business

Lake City Sports Club provides outlet for spring sports athletes Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Northern Insuring makes unprecedented donation

Giltz and McCullough families give $100K to new Plattsburgh YMCA Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Rail trail now open for winter users

“Snowmobile activity has commenced along the Adirondack Rail Trail section between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, where construction has been taking place.” Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

ADK Summit Stewards release end of season report

Photo monitoring expands to 16 summits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DEC to Hold Annual ‘First Day Hikes’ in the Adirondacks

DEC Staff and Partners to Lead Five Hikes on Jan. 1 to Celebrate New Year The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today encouraged New Yorkers to participate in First Day Hikes in the Adirondacks on Jan. 1, 2023. DEC Region 5 staff and partners will lead five hikes for visitors to connect […]

SeaComm Federal Credit Union donates $50k to the new Y future

CEO calls gift a ‘concrete way’ to show SeaComm’s community commitment Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Lake City Sports Club set to open at Champlain Centre in January

Indoor batting cages and year-round training opportunities to open in January Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Ben visits Wilmington, New York as the town celebrates its 200th anniversary

The home of Whiteface Mountain, and year-round Christmas cheer Click here for the NBC5 story 

Lake Placid debuts one-of-a-kind indoor sledding track

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Help CATS make a new trail in Peru on Sat., Dec. 10

You can help Champlain Area Trails (CATS) develop its first trails in Peru this Saturday, Dec. 10th, from 9 am to 1:00 pm. The CATS “2nd Saturday-of-the-Month Trail Project” will continue making the six-mile network of Allen Hill Trails that features incredible views from Huckleberry Hill, gurgling brooks by Bennett Hill, waterfalls on the Reverend York Trail, and […]

New ADK Welcome Center Opens in the High Peaks

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Lake Champlain’s Split Rock is a good holiday hike

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Early snow brings good base for Adirondack ski season

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story

Construction on rail-trail underway

Saranac Lake to Lake Placid segment expected to be complete next fall, full trail expected to be done in 2025 Click here for the Adirondack Enterprise story 

New YMCA receives $500K donation from Community Bank

Plattsburgh YMCA grateful for generosity and support of local bank Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Haystack (not the High Peak one) makes for fun fall hike

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

Free Fishing Day this weekend

Saturday, Sept. 24 initiative coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day Click here for the Sun Community News story