Summer Activities
The Adirondack Park
The Adirondack Park was created in 1892 by the state of New York. Containing six-million acres, the Park is the largest park in the contiguous United States. It covers one-fifth of New York State, is equal in size to neighboring Vermont, and is nearly three times the size of Yellowstone National Park.
The Adirondack Park is best known for its expansive pristine forests, lakes, rivers, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Unlike a national park, the Adirondack Park has no entrance and no entry fee, as it not only contains public land, but private lands as well where people live year-round.
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To learn more, visit The Adirondack Council, who work to preserve the water, air and woodlands of the park.
Brantingham Lake
​Summer activities on the lake include boating, water skiing, fishing, tubing, jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing, row boating, SUP and more. Brantingham Lake has no invasive species and access to it is semi private. All watercraft using the lake should follow the Clean, Drain, Dry protocol to keep the lake pristine.
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​Raven Acres partners with local experts and tour guides to provide you with any available recreational activity. Contact us by email or call us for more information about activities about Brantingham Lake​​.
Brantingham Golf Club
Built in 1910, our local golf course is 18 holes and 5268 yards, easy to walk, or use a cart if you like. It's home to many local leagues and outings throughout the summer and a perfect group activity for your crew. The BGC has a club house for lunch, banquet facilities and a bar and its just 3 minutes down the road from Raven Acres.
Bikes and EBikes
There is so much to explore locally along the roads near Raven Acres. The well maintained roads are lined with wildflowers of all descriptions, delightful streams and farmers fields and there are few cars. Pack a lunch and enjoy it at nearby Singing Waters or Lyons Falls Waterfall. Of course, you are welcome to bring your own, but we do offer rentals for your convenience. Ask us about where you might want to explore and we'll help select a route for you and contact us by email or call us for more information about biking near Raven Acres.
Connect with AdirondackFoothills Biking Club
Hiking
There are unlimited oppportunities to Hike in Lewis County. Here's a source for the best hikes and walks in Lewis county. The Otter Creek trail system allows a person to experience the solitude and beauty of the Adirondacks. Agers Falls, in nearby Lyons Falls, sits on the Moose River and features a boat launch, and a picnic area. Here are more options. There's more to explore within the vast Adirondack Park
All Terrain Vehicles ATV's
The opening of ATV trails in Lewis County, NY varies each year, but typically the trails open on April 1st, and stay open until the first Tuesday after Columbus Day in October. Here is the official trail map for Lewis County and here is a great Facebook group for Lewis County ATV's.
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Please contact us via email or by phone for more information if you would like to rent an ATV during your stay.
Horseback Riding
The Otter Creek trail system is a series of 65 miles of interlocking trails through pristine forests and along the Independence river. The trail system uses a series of old, sandy roads and woods trails to traverse a beautiful diverse area with the trails winding their way along spirea flats and wooded areas, accessing picturesque Adirondack ponds and following or crossing Otter, Little Otter, Beaver Meadow, Chase, Burnt and Crooked Creeks and the Independence River.
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Motocross
High Voltage Motocross is new motocross track built in Greig NY. Part of AMA and District 3 that hosts many dirt bike race events, and appeals to all level or riders. Many consider it one of the best in the region.
Day Trips and Local Points of Interest
Whetstone Gulf
Whetstone Gulf State Park is built in and around a three-mile-long gorge cut into the eastern edge of the Tug Hill Plateau. The gorge is one of the most spectacular scenic vistas east of the Rocky Mountains. It’s great for hiking and fishing in particular.
Tug Hill Estate Winery​​
Tug Hill Estate Winery is in Lowville, just 15 minutes up the road from Raven Acres. We can heartily endorse their Sunday Brunch and a full slate of their events can be found on their website.
Old Forge, New York
About 40 miles away, Old Forge is a small town situated at the bottom of the Fulton Lakes Chain and features Enchanted Forest Water Safari, McCauley Mountain Ski Lift. Old Forger Arts Center
