Winter

Cortland County's First Annual Library Crawl

Feb 15, 2022

Cortland County is home to beautiful, historic libraries, each filled with a world of books and their own unique charm. From February 21-26, they invite you to map your own literary adventure, explore five of them, discovering the best reading nooks and creative corners. Cortland County is hosting its first-ever Library Crawl! Pack up the whole family and stop by any of the participating libraries…

Play in the Snow at Lime Hollow's Nordic Center

Jan 19, 2022

Freshly fallen snow on bluebird days just begs us to get outside and play. Whether you are an avid outdoorsman or new to cold-weather adventures, Lime Hollow Nature Center offers two ways everyone in the family can explore the woods in winter. Lime Hollow's Nordic Center provides cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals. Let a knowledgeable staff member help you to choose the right size equipment…

Dinner's Waiting at Cortland County Visitors Center Winter Farmers Market

Jan 4, 2022

The Cortland County Visitors Center will be hosting a monthly, indoor farmers market, designed to fill your dinner plate. Small but mighty, this winter market is sure to have everything you need for the perfect meal. Carefully curated with a selection of makers and farmers, local to Cortland County; the upcoming month you'll find whole roasting chickens, late autumn and early winter produce,…

Holiday Open House at Daisy Hollow Farm

Dec 13, 2021

Daisy Hollow Farm welcomes the whole family, for a day of holiday fun on the farm. WELCOME TO DAISY HOLLOW Daisy Hollow Farm is a family owned and operated, sustainable farm, since 2015. Their motto is, "Breathe deeply, eat simply, live freely". At Daisy Hollow they: mix it, make it, build it, bake it, design it, grow it, dye it, sew it! WHAT'S HAPPENING Daisy Hollow Farm welcomes the whole…

Winter is Coming: Ski Cortland County

Dec 8, 2021

Winter is coming, and all three of Cortland's ski mountains are making snow! Each mountain resort caters to all ages, beginner to pro, with a diversity of runs, equipment rentals, and lessons. There is more to be found than just down hill skiing; with snow showing, cross country, tubing and snowboarding, there is something for everyone. When you are done, stop by the lodge and fill up on some good…

8 Places to Take Stir-Crazy Kids this Winter

Dec 8, 2021

Travel Responsibly: As per state guidelines, masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement through January 15, 2022. Check out our updated safety guidelines for Cortland County and New York State. It's holiday break, the house is in chaos and the kids are bored. Now what? Have no fear, we've compiled a list of what to do…

10 Photo Worthy Winter Scenes in Cortland County

Feb 3, 2021

If you're looking for beautiful places to photograph this winter, you don't need to go far. Cortland County can be a stunning real life snow globe in the colder months and we're hear to give you the scoop on the best places to snap a photo that you'll want to share on Instagram! Bundle up, grab your camera, and check out our 10 most beautiful views in Cortland County in the winter. Don't forget to…

Winter Bucket List: Fun Winter Activities in Cortland County

Jan 21, 2021

Travel Responsibly: In an effort to limit the impact of COVID-19, mask-wearing and social distancing are required in all public spaces per official guidelines. Advance tickets or reservations are highly recommended or necessary at many spots. Your best bet: Plan ahead. Have you made your Cortland County winter bucket list yet? There are so many safe, family-friendly activities to enjoy in the…

10 Cortland County Winter Scenes to Set as Zoom Backgrounds

Jan 4, 2021

As we ring in the New Year, there are a few things everyone needs: a cozy face mask, a warm winter coat, a sturdy snow shovel and, of course, a few wintry Zoom backgrounds to keep our spirits high during the chilly months ahead. Whether you're meeting with coworkers or having a virtual happy hour with friends, Zoom videos are the perfect way for all of us to stay connected during this time. But…

Off the Slopes: Winter Activities in Cortland County for Non-Skiers

Dec 22, 2020

While Cortland County is known as a winter destination with its three ski resorts, there's much more to the county than its snowy slopes. Whether you need a break from the powder or just aren't that into skiing, here are eight other awesome things to do on your winter vacation in Cortland County. 1. STRAP ON SNOWSHOES There are plenty of alternatives to skiing and snowboarding that offer…

Cortland County Ski Trip Planning and COVID-19

Dec 21, 2020

It's time to start thinking about your winter skiing plans! Although this popular outdoor activity will come with a great deal of changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cortland County's three ski areas have developed safeguards and procedures in accordance with New York State guidance to keep guests employees, and members of the surrounding communities safe and healthy. The Visitors Bureau and…

Learn Like an Olympian

Mar 2, 2018

Recently Experience Cortland learned a new snow skill: snowboarding. Greek Peak Mountain Resort has partnered with Snow Operating and completely revitalized the learning experience. Snow Operating uses the terrain to help you learn to ski or snowboard. It’s called terrain-based learning. Different styles of terrain teach you how to ski or snowboard naturally. The traverse track carves out…

Outdoor Winter Family Travel

Jan 31, 2018

Looking for outdoor winter fun that is away from the ski slopes? For the families that love the winter months, there are plenty of enjoyable activities in the Finger Lakes that will get the whole family excited for snow. Tubing Slide down the mountain in a tube Tubing can be great winter fun for all ages. Greek Peak Mountain Resort Adventure Center makes tubing even easier with…

How to Stay Warm This Winter and Avoid Cabin Fever

Jan 4, 2018

There’s a “bomb cyclone” in the forecast and if you are already not a huge fan of winter this doesn’t help. But before you retreat to your couch and re-watch that Netflix series (again) try staying warm and avoid cabin fever with these winter activities. Get cozy at BRU 64. Whether you fancy a coffee or one of their many rotating beers, you can admire the…

Get Ready for Some Superb Snowshoeing

Jan 2, 2018

Snowshoeing is a great and inexpensive way to get outside during the winter months. Whether you seek trails that are off the beaten track or are looking for family fun between snow covered trees, there are plenty of snowshoeing options in Cortland County. Here are some tips to help get you started on your great snowshoeing adventure this winter. Easy to learn. The expression, “If you can…

How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Trip to the Slopes

Dec 14, 2017

Wintertime in the Finger Lakes is relatively quiet, but visitors to Cortland County will find mountains of winter activities to enjoy. Whether you seek family friendly fun or search for a rush of outdoor adrenaline you can find it all here. Visitors will find four family friendly ski areas all within a 30-mile range of each other in Cortland County. Here are some ski tips to help you get the most…

New Triple Chair Lift at Song Mountain

Nov 27, 2017

Song Mountain is excited to announce it has replaced its Thunderbird T-bar with a new triple chairlift. The T-bar, installed around 1965, had seen many years of dependable service. The new triple chair that replaces it was relocated from Northern Minnesota and is from the Riblit Tramway Company. Riblit built its first lift at Mount Hood, Oregon in 1938 and was once the largest ski chairlift…

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Winter

Cortland County's First Annual Library Crawl

Play in the Snow at Lime Hollow's Nordic Center

Dinner's Waiting at Cortland County Visitors Center Winter Farmers Market

Holiday Open House at Daisy Hollow Farm

Winter is Coming: Ski Cortland County

8 Places to Take Stir-Crazy Kids this Winter

10 Photo Worthy Winter Scenes in Cortland County

Winter Bucket List: Fun Winter Activities in Cortland County

10 Cortland County Winter Scenes to Set as Zoom Backgrounds

Off the Slopes: Winter Activities in Cortland County for Non-Skiers

Cortland County Ski Trip Planning and COVID-19

Learn Like an Olympian

Outdoor Winter Family Travel

How to Stay Warm This Winter and Avoid Cabin Fever

Get Ready for Some Superb Snowshoeing

How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Trip to the Slopes

New Triple Chair Lift at Song Mountain