Have you heard of the Otsego Outdoors’ Otsego Octet Winter Challenge ? This collaborative effort between Otsego 2000, the Otsego Land Trust, and Otsego County Conservation Association is designed to get area residents outdoors enjoying all that Otsego County has to offer and it continues through April 30th.
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Whether you enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing, local parks and forests are filled with natural beauty. The challenge is for all experience levels and ages. Some trails are under a mile and will usually take less than an hour, other trails could take several hours, especially in deep snow. There are twelve featured trails, and the Octet Challenge requires that you complete 8 of the 12, with at least one trail in each of the four areas of the county, then send in a form, after which you can receive an Otsego Octet patch ($5 fee per patch). Participants are also encouraged to post photos of their activities with the t
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During a pandemic when social distancing is the go-to, what s a fun, easy way to enjoy yourself? That s easy. Just get outside and soak up all the natural beauty of the Otsego County countryside. There are so many outdoor public places to explore and with that in mind, 3 organizations are collaborating (Otsego 2000, the Otsego Land Trust, and Otsego County Conservation Association) with The Otsego Octet Challenge from Otsego Outdoors.
This outdoor adventure program encourages area residents to discover and enjoy trails, state forests and parks throughout Otsego County. This Winter Challenge features destinations where participants can hike, cross-country ski, and snowshoe at. There are four Otsego County state parks featured in this challenge, along with lesser-known destinations, some of which you may have never been to before.