Visit Jay, NY 12941. Like the other Adirondack towns along the East Branch of the AuSable, Jay had it's heyday of industrial development in the 19th century--and came out on the other end as the place of natural beauty we know today.
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The Covered Bridge.
River Swimming by the Covered Bridge and falls.
Tour #1 North: Baptist Church, the fire house and Devin's Garage.
Tour #2 West: Young's Gallery and Crafts, the "Acres."
Tour #3 South: Village Green, Jay Craft Center, Post Office, the Stone Houses.
The 1829 Stone House at Stonehouse Road.
The "Parking Area," a natural swimming spot.
Jay History
More about Jay and the Covered Bridge.
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Jay Links & Contact Information
The Covered Bridge is
close by the former mill site just down from the Green. The
rapids there, provide oldtime summer fun. Deep river pools at the far side for swimming and diving and exploring the shady banks upstream. The 1855 Covered Bridge is presently being renovated (1998-99).
(CLICK Photo for Covered Bridge photos and 1950's souvenir postcard, originally sold at Madden's Store, Jay. Shows swimming area, Old Covered Bridge, mill store and blacksmith shop. The 'ol swimmin' hole by the falls and covered bridge in Jay is popular with visitors and natives alike. Lots of room to sit and sun on the large flat ledge (rocks) above the falls. And deep swimming holes aplenty. Sliding down the falls is fun for the young at heart. There are huge shade trees along the bank and the old Covered Bridge makes a scenic backdrop. Raspberry in season. Swim upriver in deep water for quite a way. Or meander along the trail on the east bank. (CLICK on Photo
for summer fun at the Jay swimming hole. plus full text of the New York Times article (August 17, 2001) "Where the Pools Are Never Crowded, And Water Slides Are Nature's Own."Tour #1 North: Baptist Church, the fire house and Devin's Garage. [Begin tour at the crossroads.] The Covered Bridge is at the bottom of the hill (no vehicles, just look at it.). Ward Lumber for building materials and hardware. Stop to admire the stone Baptist church on the hill. Visit the fire house and take a look at the equipment. Gas and auto repairs at Devin's, service with a smile! Plus the Northcountry's friendliest and best-stocked deli.
"Parking Area" Natural Swimming Spot on the AuSable River.
Best swimming in the Adirondacks. Just a mile away! Wide river, flat rocks for sunbathing, plenty of shade, picnic tables. Pet-friendly.
How to get there. 1) Follow Stonehouse Road down to Route 9N (1 mile).
2) Take 9N South to Parking Area (1 mile). Enjoy!
CLICK HEREfor 15 "Parking Area" Swimming Spot Photos.
CLICK HERE for Jay map that shows deep swimming spots (swimming holes) in the river. CLICK HERE for floats and about bringing, borrowing and maintaining tube/ring floats for Fourpeaks river fun.
A little about Jay history.
High grade iron ore discovered nearby was first smelted in crude stone and clay furnaces with wood and natural drafts. Large scale timber harvesting continued through mid-nineteenth-century. The mill at AuSable converted later to paper manufacture and this operation lasted till the 1940's. CLICK HERE for Jay History and 50+ Antique Photos.
More About Jay & The Covered Bridge.
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