Plattsburgh Town Free Activities

The Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department will be offering free hiking, arts and crafts, and fishing programs for all town residents throughout the month of August. All participants must register between now and one week prior to the specific program. Participants can register by stopping by or calling the Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department at 151 Banker Rd or 562-6860.


Hiking -- On Aug. 15, there will be a day hike to Pok-O-Moonshine Mountain, south of Keeseville. On Aug. 22, there will be a day hike to Lyon Mountain. Both hikes will leave the Town Office at 9 a.m. and return at around 3 p.m. Bus transportation to and from the mountain and supervision will be provided. The trip is open to any youth age 12 and up. Any adult wishing to go, please call us for availability.

Fishing -- Don Lee and his friends from Trout Unlimited will again hold a free two-day fishing program for any town resident 10 years of age and up, Aug. 12 and 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. All equipment will be provided. Both sessions will be at the Saranac River in Morrisonville. Participants 10 and 11 years of age must have adult supervision with them.

Art week -- The town is offering a multi-project art program at the Town Office. This year all participants between the ages of 8 and 12 years of age will attend two-hour sessions Monday, Aug. 18 through Thursday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon each day. Projects include papermaking, clay molding and more.