{"id":5843,"date":"2021-03-03T21:59:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T21:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/estateatflycreek.com\/?p=5843"},"modified":"2021-03-03T23:57:01","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T23:57:01","slug":"make-springtime-plans-while-playing-in-the-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/estateatflycreek.com\/make-springtime-plans-while-playing-in-the-snow\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Springtime Plans While Playing in the Snow"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5843\" class=\"elementor elementor-5843\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ma_el_bg_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5fba938 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"5fba938\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ma_el_bg_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-690e5ac8 jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"690e5ac8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54364e6f jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54364e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h1>It\u2019s Still Winter at Fly Creek<\/h1>\n<p>Today, as I sit down to write, it is a chilly 25-degrees outside. Snow is still on the ground. Looks like winter will stay for the rest of this month \u2013 at least. If you\u2019ve not yet come to <a href=\"https:\/\/estateatflycreek.com\/have-a-blast-exploring-otsego-on-your-snowmobile\/\">play in the snow<\/a>, time is tick, tick, ticking.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>More good news! Many of our local restaurants are now open for indoor dining at 50-percent capacity. And, quite a few wintertime activities are also operating at increased capacity. Though we continue to recommend you contact each planned activity prior to heading out, we\u2019re confident you will find many fun things to do in Fly Creek, the Cooperstown area and all through Otsego County.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As you make plans to come to our astoundingly beautiful part of the state, there are two excellent sources where you can learn more about our area and entertaining things to do, as well as how to safely travel as more of the country further opens. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wearecooperstown.com\/\">Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/thisiscooperstown.com\">thisiscooperstown.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h2>Local Otsego Trails<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In exploring Otsego County, I\u2019ve discovered we have so many parks, forests and trails! Here\u2019s a list of what I\u2019ve found on <a href=\"http:\/\/otsegooutdoors.org\">Otsego Outdoors<\/a> website. They all have trails where you can hike, snowshoe and cross-country ski. In fact, from February 1 through April 30, they are having a 12-hike challenge. <a href=\"http:\/\/otsegooutdoors.org\/our-challenge\/\">Check it out<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arnold Lake State Forest<\/strong> Joe Cornell Rd., Oneonta 13820<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li><strong>Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park<\/strong> 133 Davis Rd., Schenevus 12155<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li><strong>Forest of the Dozen Dads<\/strong> 325 Blacks Rd., Cooperstown 13326<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fortin Park<\/strong> 101 Youngs Rd., Oneonta 13820 607-432-2900<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gilbert Lake State Park<\/strong> 18 CCC Rd., Laurens 13796<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li><strong>Glimmerglass State Park<\/strong> 1527 Co Rd 31, Cooperstown 13326<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li><strong>Goodyear Lake Waterway Access<\/strong> Silliman Cove Rd., Maryland 12116<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lordsland Conservancy Preserve<\/strong> Roseboom 13320, 607-547-2366<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li><strong>Parslow Road Conservation Area, Blueway Trail, Oaks Creek<\/strong> 127 Parslow Rd., Oaksville 13337<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li><strong>Robert V. Riddell State Park<\/strong> 1894 Charlotte Creek Rd., Oneonta 13820<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li><strong>Texas Schoolhouse State Forest<\/strong> Jones Rd., Mt Vision 13810<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you plan to go out hiking in the woods, it\u2019s always a good idea to learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dec.ny.gov\/outdoor\/112826.html\">winter hiking safety<\/a> \u2013 including what to wear and what to pack.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h2>Fun at our Winter Vacation Home<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you like the idea of hiking in the woods, but don\u2019t want to go far to find good paths, you will have a very good time staying on the property. After all, the Estate at Fly Creek is situated on 335-acres of pure fun, with plenty of gorgeous, well-groomed paths.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>You can actually go horseback trail riding on our estate. We have a huge horse stable on property, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Taylortown-Equine-426612811472802\">Taylortown Equine<\/a>. Our guests thoroughly love riding the horses through the magical woods in the wintertime. Just call Deb and her team to schedule your ride at 518-231-8725.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5841\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5841\" style=\"width: 297px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5841\" src=\"https:\/\/estateatflycreek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/horse-in-winter-297x300.jpg\" alt=\"horse in paddock playing in the snow\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/estateatflycreek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/horse-in-winter-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/estateatflycreek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/horse-in-winter.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of Taylortown Equine horses playing in the snow on the Estate at Fly Creek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And, don\u2019t forget, we\u2019re only one-half mile up the road from 75-miles of well-marked and groomed State Corridor and Secondary trails, which interconnect to miles and miles of trails throughout central and upstate New York.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5842\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5842\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5842\" src=\"https:\/\/estateatflycreek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/snowmobiling-in-the-winter-woods-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"snowmobiling in the winter woods\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/estateatflycreek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/snowmobiling-in-the-winter-woods-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/estateatflycreek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/snowmobiling-in-the-winter-woods-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/estateatflycreek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/snowmobiling-in-the-winter-woods.jpg 516w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two winter visitors snowmobiling through the winter woods at the estate at fly creek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h2>Time to Plan Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>Even though we still have time left for wintertime antics, for all you planners, it is time to peek around the corner and start to make those springtime preparations. I say that because the really good places to stay \u2013 like the Estate at Fly Creek \u2013 book fast.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Next week, perhaps we\u2019ll talk about upcoming springtime happenings. After all, it will be warm before we know it. Looks like the average temperatures go up to the mid-fifties in April. In May we\u2019re up to upper-sixties. How beautiful the estate looks in the springtime \u2013 with all the new life and green peeping through. Perfect for a gourmet picnic lunch packed by our own independent chef Jeff.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As you can see, winter is still here, but spring is right around the corner. Both seasons offer so much for our vacationers, here at the estate. If you want to learn more, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/app.littlehotelier.com\/properties\/innatflycreekdirect\">availability<\/a> or call us today at 607-547-5216.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, as I sit down to write, it is a chilly 25-degrees outside. Snow is still on the ground. Looks like winter will stay for the rest of this month \u2013 at least. 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