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Old Forge is a hamlet (and census-designated place) on New York State Route 28 in the town of Webb in Herkimer County, New York. Old Forge was formerly a village that dissolved its incorporation, but it remains the principal community in the region. Old Forge forms an extensive business district, primarily directed at tourism especially during the summer months. The local school is the Town of Webb UFSD, a K-12 institution with the Eskimo as their mascot. Old Forge often records the lowest winter temperatures in New York. On February 17, 1979, the record low temperature for New York was set in Old Forge at -52 °F (-46 °C).〔(''Old Forge Weather'' ), retrieved Dec. 28, 2006.〕〔USA Today - Each State's Low Temperature Record http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wcstates.htm〕 ==Attractions== Enchanted Forest Water Safari is New York's largest water theme park. It has 50 rides and attractions, including 32 water slides, as well as shops, restaurants, photographers, and a circus show.〔(Watersafari.com )〕 The Goodsell House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. Many peaks can be seen from the village, including McCauley Mountain, home of McCauley Mountain Ski Resort. With a 633 foot vertical drop, McCauley also boasts 21 ski trails of 3,000-5,000 ft, one double chairlift, two T-bar and two rope tows. As Old Forge is frequently affected by lake effect snow, and with 65% snowmaking capabilities, McCauley averages a base of 120+ inches and 105 days of skiing. Snowfall totals also contribute to the areas other primary winter draw, snowmobiling. Dubbed the "Snowmobile Capital of the East", Old Forge controls primary access to more than 500 miles of groomed trails. These trails, combined with operative sidewalk and limited street use, often ridable frozen lakes (especially the adjoining Fulton Chain of Lakes, and connection to other large trail systems, offer substantial area for the sport. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Old Forge, New York」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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