County Blogs

Our three bloggers offer you a more personal view of Oswego County! Whether you are into humor, art, culture or the great outdoors, there is a blog for you. Follow our three writers as they explore all that Oswego County has to offer!

Fishing & Hunting in Oswego County, NY

Authored by Spider Rybaak
Oswego County’s fishing, hunting and great outdoors through the eyes of a professional sportswriter.

Latest 5 Articles from the Fishing & Hunting Blog

  • High Water Eyes | June 17, 2013
    By Spider RybaakPennsylvania native Robert Entler with the 18 incher he took with a tube.Cousin Staash called Thursday afternoon. “The rain just keeps coming,” he complained. “The National Weather Ser …
  • May Bites | May 23, 2013
    By Spider RybaakScott showing his walleyes as friends Anthony Sokolowski (left, Phoenix) and Austin Pollmanteer (center, Central Square) cheer.May sees some dramatic changes in Oswego County’s world c …
  • The Friendly Skies over Derby Hill | April 30, 2013
    By Spider RybaakSign marking the spot.Oswego County is a fowl paradise. Hunters take to the open waters of Lake Ontario and the swamps around Oneida Lake, the deep woods of Winona State Forest and pat …
  • Spring 2013: Back to Normal | April 29, 2013
    By Spider RybaakWalleyes in the ripples at Scriba Creek.Ice finally broke up on Oneida Lake on April 1. A heavy northwesterly wind on March’s last night grabbed the tattered corners of the cap on the …
  • Miracle of Constantia, 2013 | April 2, 2013
    BySpider RybaakBlue heron waiting for a walleye dinner at the dam.Up until around the turn of the century, the walleye was one of the culinary world’s best kept secrets. Anglers knew they tasted great …

Outdoor Adventures in Oswego County, NY

Authored by Jessica Burt
A humorous look at the misadventures of an amateur sportswoman in Oswego County.

Latest 5 Articles from the Outdoor Blog

  • Fishing Behind the Lines | May 9, 2012
    A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to get a behind-the-scenes look at a fishing show filmed on the Salmon River. The show is called, “Fishing Behind the Lines” and it’s set to air on WPBS in the …
  • A Season for Fishing Events! | November 21, 2011
    I’ve covered three more exciting fishing events this year: The Bassmaster Bass Pro Shops Northern Open on Oneida Lake, the Salmon River Fishing Derby and another Project Healing Waters event on the Sa …
  • Salmon River Festival & Derby | September 23, 2011
    Fall is here and it’s time to celebrate! Come to the Salmon River Festival & Derby next weekend, September 29 – October 2, and enjoy everything that is fall! The festival takes place in Pulaski, NY wh …
  • Pirates Spotted off Lake Ontario! | September 19, 2011
    *Before I continue, I just have to point out that today (September 19) is national Talk Like a Pirate Day! How convenient!! There have been numerous Pirate sightings in Oswego this past summer, so I d …
  • Fishing Seminars, Project Healing Waters and Pro Am, OH MY! | July 28, 2011
    What a busy spring and summer we’ve had here in Oswego County! I’ve been all over the county taking photos and helping out with numerous events. I normally dedicate an entire post to each of the follo …

Arts and Nature in Oswego County, NY

Authored by Kelly Jordal
Writings and photographs that explore arts, nature and history in Oswego County.

Latest 5 Articles from the Arts and Nature Blog

  • Oswego County has something for everyone… | July 5, 2012
    It has been quite a long time since last we visited and we have much to catch up on… In March, the SUNY Oswego Theatre Department celebrated 150 years of style with “A Fashionable Tea” in the Sheldon …
  • Anchors away in Oswego! | November 11, 2011
    Come to the H. Lee White Marine Museum on West First Street Pier in Oswego to re-visit the fascinating tale of the Titanic. Oswego Town Historian George DeMass will talk about his experiences as chapl …
  • A New World is Blooming… | July 8, 2011
    Step into another world at Enchantment Acres Flower Farm in Hannibal. Take in the serenity of this unique four-acre garden, complete with a miniature railway, stock pond and Victorian gazebo. Relax an …
  • A New “Great Idea”… | May 26, 2011
    A new “great idea” has come to the Oswego arts community.The Lakeside Artisans LLC is the 2010 winner of “The Next Great Idea” Business Plan Competition run by Operation Oswego County. With the idea f …
  • Color, Cosmos and Questions… | May 18, 2011
    Let’s spring back into the arts this season with exhibition opening. The Art Association of Oswego hosts Ron Throop’s collection, “Why Paint Words” now through Sunday, May 29. “Why Paint Words” Exhibi …