I have been dreaming of skiing in Osceola for years, but was always daunted by the very long drive…read morefrom Rochester, and the fact that I would most likely need to drive there and back in the same day. But earlier this month, when there was no snow anywhere locally, and the folks at Osceola Ski and Sport resort were promoting a dumping of 3-feet of fresh powdery goodness, I decided now was the time. The drive out ended up to be 2 hours and 20 min. That was partly due to us not knowing the way (a wrong turn here or there) and partly due to the roads, as many of the 'smaller' local roads were plowed but still snow covered. Not knowing the area, we took our time and got there safely. On the way to Osceola Ski and Sport, you pass 'the other Osceola xc ski resort,' Osceola Tug Hill, which we have also never visited. We had decided to check out the furthest resort first and so Osceola Tug Hill is still on our list. The main difference between the two is that the Ski and Sport resort is newer with a more modern building structure whereas the Tug Hill resort is more rustic and more like a traditional alpine ski lodge. Both have miles of trails, ample parking and amenities. At Ski and Sport, the interior space includes a fire place, lots of seating, a big screen TV, a self-service coffee bar, a cafe with fresh food like soups and sandwiches and baked goods, heated bathrooms which were clean, and an equipment rental shop. In addition, they have trail maps on an app that you can download, which tracks you as you ski around, and allows you to see where you are at all times (which is good because there are so many trails, it's easy to get disoriented and lost!) The outside trails were groomed well, and there was a great variety of trails for every skill level; trails were mostly marked with names or numbers. There are trails on both sides of the road, and all are groomed for skate skiing and classic. We skied for hours, took a break, then went back out and basically skied until it was single digits outside and we were beat. An excellent experience overall, and one that made us feel the drive was worth it. Definitely recommended!

Frustrated with no snow, my friend and I went searching for groomed trails in the Tug Hill. This…read moreski resort was more than we hoped for. Tons of perfectly maintained and wide trails. Lots of variety and an active map that helped us learn the trail options while knowing where we were at all times. A cozy space for warming up with delicious food and warm drinks. Impeccably clean bathroom. We also checked out a well stocked ski shop with new skis as well as an ample supply of rentals. Such a friendly and upbeat atmosphere. Dustin and Christina are gracious and helpful hosts. It is in the boonies, so to speak, but the journey was well worth the time. We can't wait to get back there!

Excellent place. Not crowded. In the middle of nowhere!! Nice slopes, comfortable chalet and…read morewell-maintained. A long drive from Cleveland, OH in a VW Bug in 1968!! Bob Deacon/Jay Hawkins

Not my favorite place. We went there for the terrain park because they said it was open and it…read morewasn't. The mountain is beautiful but I didn't like how everything is separated so much. Just not for us.

I have never been to McCauley to ski, so I really can't comment on what it's like for that. I did…read morecome for mountain biking. I found the maps that were posted to be very confusing and frankly the trails I rode were not particularly well marked. I feel like it's got a ton of potential, but it was a pain to try to navigate without trails being clearly marked. The interesting thing was that I saw an experienced rider heading in to the trails, I picked her brain a little and even though she had been there a number of times - she said that the trails are difficult to navigate. I was disappointed In that, but the terrain was pretty awesome. I just get a little frustrated when I can't find my way around. If you are going to ride here - I would strongly recommend downloading the app Trailforks, which I did after getting VERY irritated by not being able to find trailheads. I hope you're time riding here is better than and easier to navigate than mine.

Drop my kids off at the nearby waterpark and decided to go up the mountain for a ski lift chair a…read moreride up the mountain for some spectacular views. Too bad it was overcast and very hazy on this particular day I went but the views would be outstanding in the fall colors of got to be beautiful. I will be back with the family next time I know they will enjoy it.

Huge shout out to the owner Kevin! We just bought our son new ski boots at the ski sale a month…read moreago. He has ALREADY out grown them and Kevin allowed us to trade them in and adjusted the bindings, no questions asked! We have been coming here for the last 10 years to teach our kids to ski. We have never been disappointed! Thank you again Kevin!

My family and I vacation on the St Lawrence River every year for our big summer family vacation get…read moretogether and stay at the Shelato Cedar Spring Cottages with no exception! This property is right on the river with a beautiful view of the sunset each evening over Brockville Ontario. This property offers modern amenities including on property wifi. While staying here we've enjoyed relaxing by the riverside, camp fires, water sports including world class fresh water scuba diving, fishing, and trips over to scenic Brockville Ontario, a quaint little city just a 1 mile boat ride across the river (don't forget your passport, and a boat would help!). We definitely recommend this property if you're looking for a fun or relaxing time in upstate NY.

From the owner: Our modern cottages (equipped with WIFI and satellite TV) are located in the beautiful Thousand…read moreIslands region of upstate NY on the St Lawrence River. Our large dock facilities can accommodate your boats and jetskis. We are located directly across the River from Brockville, Ontario. Excellent scuba diving in the clearest water on the planet, fishing, water skiing, with breath taking views of the islands.

I enjoyed an awesome day of skiing at Woods Valley last weekend! Good prices, very accommodating…read morestaff, quality rentals and cool stickers!! All of the trails were open, great conditions and a beautiful day. I loved the bar area, it was a great place to hang out and enjoy the warmth! The lodge is very clean and neat with tons of storage for your bags. The food is delicious, I had the best donut and a really yummy breakfast sandwich! While it's not the most difficult skiing I've ever done, I definitely enjoyed the views from the top! Can't wait to visit again!

Great Time with new Skiers. My 8 and 10 year old went for an hour solo lesson and the instructors…read morewere excellent. Kids were going up the lift by the end of the lesson. Price for lesson and 2 hour lift ticket afterwards was very reasonable. Really nice newly built bar area overlooking the beginners section with huge windows so you can watch why they learn. Good live entertainment!! With a great beer selection. Overall great experience would definitely recommend for anybody who is learning. Will be back next year to try the bigger lifts and trails.

Fun place for young kids to tube! 40" height limits so it was great for my 4 and 6 year old. It's…read more small, but we didn't fear injuries and our little 6 year old did the tubing and magic carpet herself feeling independent while it was small enough we could watch without worry. Friendly staff as well. Every person was kind and generous.

Great little place for snow tubing. We had heard about this place and decided to try it out on a…read morevery mild Winter day. Glad they had the 'walker' to bring the kids up the hill for more snow tubing fun. I like that it seems you can bring your own food or buy it there. We didn't know that beforehand, but their food prices were reasonable. I appreciate the option as sometimes it'd be nice to be more economical, but still come out to snow tube.

We enjoyed our stay here at The Lakes cottages. We stayed in the "Fifth Lake". The place was very…read moreclean, and the space was the perfect size for my fiancee and I. We had the entire area to ourselves, and although the weather wasn't great, we spent some time sitting outside and enjoying the view. We will definitely be back during the summer!

How adorable is this little Colonie right in the heart of the Adirondacks!?! It's always a perfect…read moregetaway during fall foliage. We stayed in cottage #4 and it was absolutely adorable and comforting. The decor is on point with the surroundings outside. There was only 2 things that I think should be upgraded and that's only in my opinion. 1) the bed was very uncomfortable so next time we decide to stay we will def bring a foam topper and 2) I would like. Tv in the bedroom. I know I know I'm "glamping" but, I fall asleep with the sound of the tv. It rained the whole trip and I did love hearing the rain drops hit the metal roof. It was so euphoric. We def plan on coming back in the summer for a few days. Thank you for everything to the owners. They were fantastic.