Hundreds of miles of interconnected snowmobile and dog sled trails criss-cross this part of Jefferson County. And cross-country ski trails abound throughout the region, ranging from a 31 mile network at Tourathon to a compact 4 miles in Washington Park. Our annual sled-dog races are a two day event, the Tug Hill Challenge. This major event is usually held the 2nd weekend in February, and attracts teams from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts, as well as all parts of Canada. The village of Adams is the birthplace of J. Sterling Morton , the father of Arbor Day.
Quiet streets are heavily tree-lines, so every season is a tribute to Morton.
In April the quiet town gives way to the celebration of the Arbor Day Festival. Bargain hunters should mark the first Thursday and Friday in August each year as a time to visit this area. With over 150 Yard Sales, Business Bargain Days, and a huge Flea Market and Craft Fair, South Jeff hosts the largest rummage sale event in New York State. Several hundred businesses serve the communities of Southern Jefferson County. Most are small hometown businesses, and all are worthy of your patronage.