Outdoor
2012 Saratoga Summer Camp Guide
By SaratogaMama at March 23, 2012 | 3:05 pm | 0 Comment
Saratoga Summer Camp Guide - 2012 Summer is creeping up and it's time to start thinking about summer camps! There are lots of area Saratoga summer camps featuring everything from art, music, horse riding, science, sports and so much more. If you don't see your camp information on this list, or if we've forgotten anything, email SaratogaMama and we'll add it right
Blog , Childcare, Education & Learning , Community Connection , Outdoor
Guide to Snowshoeing in Saratoga County
By SaratogaMama at January 11, 2012 | 10:23 pm | 1 Comments
Snowshoeing is quite possibly one of the easiest winter activities for kids! In Saratoga County, there are plenty of options for renting or buying snowshoes, and tons of places to go. Here's a guide to where to go, what you'll need, and some helpful tips to get started! Saratoga has plenty to offer this winter season, we of course need snow first.... Get
Ice Skating Spots in Saratoga County NY
By SaratogaMama at December 19, 2011 | 9:09 am | 2 Comments
There are several options for year-round skating here in Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Schenectady and Glens Falls, but ice skating just seems more appropriate to me during the winter. A perfect School Vacation week activity. If you need skates, I've provided details below on where you can rent. If you'd like to purchase, try Play it Again Sports in Latham. They
Looking for a Christmas Tree in Saratoga NY?
By SaratogaMama at November 29, 2011 | 3:52 pm | 2 Comments
Ever since my husband and I began dating almost 15 years ago, we’ve kicked off our holiday season by watching National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. One of our favorite parts is the opening scene where Clarke Griswold (Chevy Chase) and his family are heading out into the wilderness to pick out their perfect family Christmas tree. We had always wanted a similar
All About: The Adirondack Museum
By SaratogaMama at September 22, 2011 | 3:32 pm | 1 Comments
SaratogaMama Contributor Kristen Champion-Terrell talks about her visit to the Adirondack Museum. We recently took a family trip to the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake with our children, ages 1 and 3, and Grandpa. The museum is set up much like a village, with a large open courtyard in the center. Various exhibits and authentic historic buildings frame the
Blog , Childcare, Education & Learning , Hiking/Biking/Fishing , Museums , Outdoor
Pick it! Pumpkins, apples, & other fall fun in Saratoga County
By SaratogaMama at September 18, 2011 | 10:26 pm | 0 Comment
The chilly weather over this past weekend was more bearable by the thought of apple-picking and fall fun! We have lots of options in our area for picking. We've been to Bowman's, Saratoga Apple, Schuyler Farms and Sunnyside Gardens and I don't think you can go wrong with any of those choices. Check out these Saratoga County options and 'pick' away! Bowman
The Mama Guide to Saratoga Polo
By SaratogaMama at August 24, 2011 | 7:11 pm | 0 Comment
SaratogaMama contributor Christine Rudnick shares about her experience at Saratoga Polo! The Saratoga Polo Association is welcoming a new audience to the game of Polo. I couldn’t resist wanting in on the action. Our family made it a priority to get to a match this summer. The match did not disappoint and the experience was priceless. My husband, 3 ½ year
Schuylerville’s Hudson Crossing Park
By SaratogaMama at August 20, 2011 | 3:56 am | 0 Comment
Hudson Crossing Park is located just outside Schuylerville on NY Historic Scenic Byway, Route 4. To Schuylerville locals, it's called Lock 5 because it is on the Champlain Canal Lock 5. Whatever you call it, this park is a nice change of pace from a traditional playground. The area for kids is called the 'Play Garden'. Many of the 'play' items are built into
Saratoga’s West Side Rec
By SaratogaMama at August 20, 2011 | 3:43 am | 1 Comments
On the corner of Beekman Street and Division Street in Saratoga is park called West Side Rec. This is probably one of my favorite summer time spots because in addition to many shaded areas and a decent playground, this park has water! A large interactive fountain sits in the middle of the grass, a refreshing invitation for hot, sticky kids. This park is a good
Enjoy the Saratoga Race Course…. with kids!
By SaratogaMama at August 5, 2011 | 12:43 am | 2 Comments
Breakfast at the track- Horses start warming up early and you can bring breakfast (or eat at the tracks buffet breakfast for $14.95 adults/$7.95 kids) and watch! It's a nice opportunity to experience the track without all the hustle and bustle. Gates open at 6:45am, but as long as you leave by 10am, you will get your $10 parking fee back. **Best bet**- pick up
