EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Maine man paddles 740 miles from NY to Maine

Old Forge 4th of July Fireworks, parades and more - Fourth of July 2009

Fireworks have been a traditional part of the 4th of July celebration ever since 1777 (more 4th of July facts). Start here to find the best Old Forge, New York 4th of July...

An Invitation to our Old Forge Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Old Forge, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Books of local interest

Camping at state parks good gaining popularity as summer approaches with tight economy

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Old Forge area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts New York’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Old Forge

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Old Forge organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Old Forge is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Old Forge area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Old Forge Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Old Forge! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Old Forge area and around the...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Old Forge

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Old Forge,...

Don’t let dining out in the Old Forge area do you in!

Going out to eat in Old Forge and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...

Old Forge New York Information: Old Forge, New York is part of HERKIMER County. You can view Old Forge venues that host many Old Forge NY events every year. You can also research Old Forge New York homes for sale by visiting our Old Forge New York real estate guide. Old Forge New York has a latitude of 43.7505 and a longitude of -74.9199. Zip codes in Old Forge, NY include 13420 ... more Old Forge zips.