Adirondack Vacation Guide Summer 2008
01 The Adirondacks ... your personal retreat
Photo from Whiteface Mountain by Andy Flynn
Welcome to the Adirondack Park. At 6 million acres, roughly the size of Vermont, this park is unlike any other in the world. It is a patchwork of public and private land, dotted with pristine lakes and rivers, mountains and valleys, and communities brimming with down-to-earth mountain hospitality.
Forget your worries in a Westport chair on Lake Champlain, a lean-to on West Canada Lake or a guideboat on the Saranac River. Discover the region’s heritage at museums, historic sites and Olympic venues. Explore the natural world on backcountry trails and in nature centers. And rediscover your youth at amusement parks, on scenic train rides and by splashing the time away in cool Adirondack lakes. Summer. This is your time to relax. Make it safe, make it fun, make it Adirondack.
Moose on the Loose
Lake Placid Veterans Day
Tupper Lake Veterans Day
Saranac Lake Veterans Day
My Gallery
Placid's Halloween Pub Trek
Lake Placid Halloween parade
Gouverneur @ SL Football
01 The Adirondacks ... your personal retreat
June 8, 2008
Welcome to the Adirondack Park. At 6 million acres, roughly the size of Vermont, this park is unlike any other in the world. It is a patchwork of public and private land, dotted with pristine lakes a » Full Story
02 Olympic Village of Lake Placid
June 8, 2008
Set in the grandeur of the Adirondacks, one of the last great wilderness areas of the East Coast, the Lake Placid region of Essex County offers visiting nature lovers an experience filled with arts, » Full Story
03 Essex County - Golf Destination
June 8, 2008
Championship courses. Hidden gems. Enjoyable nine-hole layouts. Welcome to golf in Essex County. The quality — and quantity — of the golf available in the county and all of the Adirondacks is s » Full Story
04 Angling in Essex County
June 8, 2008
Decisions, decisions. What to fish, where to fish? Essex County is a great place to begin your Adirondack fishing adventure, and there are plenty of fish and fishing holes.
Fishing seas » Full Story
Fishing seas » Full Story
05 Lake Placid summer calendar
June 8, 2008
Here are the event highlights in the Lake Placid region for the summer of 2008. For more information, contact the Lake Placid/Essex County Visitors Bureau at (518) 523-2445.
¯May 31: Eco » Full Story
¯May 31: Eco » Full Story
06 ADK - Fun in the outdoors
June 8, 2008
The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) offers educational programs at its three properties and at off-site locations. ADK owns two facilities in the Lake Placid area: the Heart Lake property at the Adiro » Full Story
07 Lake Placid horse shows
June 8, 2008
The Lake Placid and I Love New York horse shows, famous for hosting world-class equestrian competition in the heart of the Adirondacks, will return to the North Elba showgrounds, June 24 – July 6, 20 » Full Story
08 Lake Placid's Olympic venues
June 8, 2008
Olympic Arena This was the site of the famous 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games, including the legendary “Miracle on Ice” hockey game in 1980. In the 1932 Rink, Sonja Henie won her second of three c » Full Story
09 Hop on a scenic train ride
June 8, 2008
The Adirondack Scenic Railroad invites you to step back in time to an earlier era when the very rich and famous rode in luxurious parlor cars each crafted with the most beautiful of hardwoods fitting » Full Story
10 Hot events this summer at the LPCA
June 8, 2008
As temperatures rise outside, the Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) invites visitors to experience a superb mix of events for both adults and children. While the stage is sizzling with outstandi » Full Story
11 Santa’s Workshop and Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington has something for everyone
June 8, 2008
The Whiteface region in Essex County is home to legendary Whiteface Mountain and the famous Ausable River. During the summer and fall seasons, take a scenic gondola ride up the mountain for a panoram » Full Story
12 History of the Whiteface Region
June 8, 2008
On March 27, 1821, Wilmington was detached from Jay and renamed Dansville. Once informed that there was already a Dansville in New York state, a former resident of Delaware proposed the town be known » Full Story
13 Christmas every day at Santa's Workshop
June 8, 2008
Nestled on the slopes of Whiteface Mountain near Lake Placid in New York’s breathtaking Adirondack Park is North Pole, NY, the home of Santa’s Workshop: America’s first theme park.
Come » Full Story
Come » Full Story
14 Welcome to the town of Jay
June 8, 2008
From where the East Branch of the Ausable River meets the West Branch to the towering mountain tops, the township of Jay includes some of the most breathtaking vistas in the Adirondack Mountains. Swi » Full Story
15 Jay/Upper Jay events
June 8, 2008
Here are the event highlights for Jay and Upper Jay for the summer of 2008:
¯July 5: Concert. Raw Blues, “Crow Party.” 8 p.m. Russ Bailey brings his blues trio to the Recovery Lounge (Up » Full Story
¯July 5: Concert. Raw Blues, “Crow Party.” 8 p.m. Russ Bailey brings his blues trio to the Recovery Lounge (Up » Full Story
16 Best of both worlds - Au Sable Forks
June 8, 2008
Geographic features and political boundaries make the historic community of Au Sable Forks unique; visitors find it a perfect base camp for exploring the rugged Adirondack Mountains and the quaint co » Full Story
17 Welcome to Keeseville
June 8, 2008
Step back in time as you walk the nature trails through primeval Adirondack forest. Stroll past Rainbow Falls, Elephant’s Head, Column Rock, Hyde’s Cave and the eerie quiet of Mystic Gorge. Descend h » Full Story
18 Welcome to Keene/Keene Valley
June 8, 2008
Home of the High Peaks, the town of Keene is a mecca for hikers and other visitors who wish to experience the unspoiled beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. There are hundreds of trails, not the leas » Full Story
19 Slip, sliding away at Johns Brook
June 8, 2008
It is sticky and hot, outside and in. The lake water has warmed so much it is no longer a heart-stopping, torturous means of cooling off. We have visitors who came to the mountains in hopes of findin » Full Story
20 Keene and Keene Valley calendar
June 8, 2008
Here are the event highlights in the town of Keene for the summer of 2008:
¯June 7: Pete Sutherland Concert. 8 p.m. Keene Valley Congregational Church. Suggested donation of $10, student » Full Story
¯June 7: Pete Sutherland Concert. 8 p.m. Keene Valley Congregational Church. Suggested donation of $10, student » Full Story
21 Welcome to historic Elizabethtown
June 8, 2008
To learn all about the history of Essex County, New York, one only needs to stop at the Adirondack History Center Museum in the community of Elizabethtown. Operated by the Essex County Historical Soc » Full Story
22 Welcome to the village of Westport
June 8, 2008
Westport’s location on Lake Champlain and its close proximity to the Adirondack high country and the Green Mountains of Vermont create a regional setting of outstanding beauty — a striking image of a » Full Story
23 Welcome to the historic town of Moriah
June 8, 2008
Moriah’s industrialized past is evident in its landscape and in its buildings. The level strip of land along the lake was suitable for cultivation, but Moriah’s riches came from the superior quality » Full Story
24 Fort Ticonderoga - Where history comes alive
June 8, 2008
Each year over 90,000 people from throughout the world are welcomed to Fort Ticonderoga, a not-for-profit administered by the Fort Ticonderoga Association.
The Fort is much more than a r » Full Story
The Fort is much more than a r » Full Story
25 History of the town of North Hudson
June 8, 2008
Benjamin Pond came to the area at the turn of the 19th century and was the first settler to put down roots in the “broken and mountainous” terrain that characterizes North Hudson.
The to » Full Story
The to » Full Story
26 Prepare for bear encounters in the woods
June 8, 2008
(The information below was provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Learn more at www.dec.ny.gov.)
The Adirondacks are home to the largest black bear popu » Full Story
The Adirondacks are home to the largest black bear popu » Full Story
27 Explore the Natural Stone Bridge and Caves
June 8, 2008
The Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, based in Pottersville, are located just a few miles east of the hamlets of Minerva and Olmstedville.
The massive stone bridge arch — the largest marb » Full Story
The massive stone bridge arch — the largest marb » Full Story
28 History of the town of Minerva
June 8, 2008
Lumbering was the principal early industry in the town. In 1805, William Hill, for a bonus of 200 acres, built saw and grist mills on Minerva Creek to serve the lumber industry. Lumbering was primari » Full Story
29 Newcomb - Heart of the Adirondacks
June 8, 2008
Newcomb is “The Heart of the Adirondacks,” and located in Essex County and is rich in history, natural beauty and is the source of the Hudson River. Although small in population, Newcomb offers big a » Full Story
30 Connect with nature at the Newcomb VIC
June 8, 2008
Summer sizzles with activity at the Adirondack Park Agency Visitor Interpretive Center (VICs) at Newcomb. From bird watching and canoe paddles to butterfly watching and raptor presentations, the Newc » Full Story
31 Summer in Saranac Lake - Take the cure
June 8, 2008
Set in the midst of the largest wilderness area in the eastern United States, where New York’s beautiful lake country meets its highest mountains, the Adirondack village of Saranac Lake offers unpara » Full Story
32 Enjoy concerts at Loon Lake Live!
June 8, 2008
Loon Lake Live! will present its 12th season of free classical chamber music concerts in July and August in Saranac Lake and in the rustic and intimate setting of the Jewish Community Center in Loon » Full Story
33 Saranac Lake summer calendar
June 8, 2008
Here are the event highlights in the Saranac Lake region for the summer of 2008. For more information, contact the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at (518) 891-1990.
¯May 24-25: Th » Full Story
¯May 24-25: Th » Full Story
34 Paddle the Northern Forest Canoe Trail
June 8, 2008
The 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail traces Native American travel routes across some of the most scenic paddling country in the Northeast from Old Forge, New York, across Vermont, Quebec and New » Full Story
35 Away from the High Peaks
June 8, 2008
The High Peaks area continues to see increasing numbers of hikers, increased congestion and decreasing opportunities for solitude. While the rising number of visitors to these areas has resulted in t » Full Story
36 Adirondack Scenic RR offers historic, entertaining excursions
June 8, 2008
The Adirondack Scenic Railroad’s Adirondack High Peaks Wilderness Train adventure is a 20-mile round-trip from Lake Placid station to Saranac Lake Union Depot. Visitors can depart from either station » Full Story
37 On stage with Pendragon Theatre
June 8, 2008
Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake will be featuring several productions in the 2008 summer season. For a schedule of these productions, check out the Saranac Lake calendar on Page 74.
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¯“ » Full Story
38 All Adirondack Festival at Lake Clear
June 8, 2008
A highlight of the All Adirondack Festival, Hohmeyer’s Lodge on Lake Clear will be holding the 19th Annual Juried Craftfest-on-the-Lake from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13.
» Full Story
» Full Story
39 Adirondack Heritage Culinary Festival set
June 8, 2008
For the first time, a regionwide celebration of Adirondack cuisine and its heritage that links local farms, restaurants, food outlets, tourist accommodations, culinary and agricultural educational in » Full Story
40 Connect with nature at the Paul Smiths VIC
June 8, 2008
From birding trips and canoe paddles to butterfly watching and live raptor presentations, the Adirondack Park Agency Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) at Paul Smiths offers something for everyone dur » Full Story
41 Base Camp for the Ten Rivers
June 8, 2008
Located in the northwestern portion of the Adirondacks the base camp for the 10 Rivers Region where scenic Route 30 and Route 3 meet. This is where you will find the friendly community of Tupper Lake » Full Story
42 Nature shines at the Wild Center
June 8, 2008
The Wild Center is fast becoming a top draw in New York. The Boston Globe called it “the place to go” in the Adirondacks. The New York Times called it “stunning,” and this summer the Museum adds a br » Full Story
43 Tupper Lake summer calendar
June 8, 2008
Here are the calendar highlights for the Tupper Lake region in the summer of 2008:
¯June 4: “Art Cafe Night at the Hammersong Studio.” 5-8 p.m. Presented by the Tupper Lake Arts Council » Full Story
¯June 4: “Art Cafe Night at the Hammersong Studio.” 5-8 p.m. Presented by the Tupper Lake Arts Council » Full Story
44 Cranberry Lake - Outdoor Paradise
June 8, 2008
Cranberry Lake is your launching point for dozens of outdoor recreational opportunities. Memories are made here, in the boat, on the trail, in the campsite. From fishing, paddling, hiking, camping an » Full Story
45 Welcome to Long Lake and Raquette Lake
June 8, 2008
Long Lake’s and Raquette Lake’s unique location in the center of the Adirondacks provides the visitor with a wealth of opportunities of enjoyment for their mountain vacation. Long Lake and Raquette L » Full Story
46 Backcountry hiking rules
June 8, 2008
The rules associated with using Department of Environmental Conservation managed public lands in New York state for recreational purposes are relatively simple and straightforward.
Hiki » Full Story
Hiki » Full Story
47 DEC offers online trail information
June 8, 2008
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is offering backcountry trail information for Region 5 of the Adirondack Park on its Web site, www.dec.ny.gov. The DEC releases updat » Full Story
48 Adirondack Museum opens new exhibit
June 8, 2008
If a maker of Adirondack rustic collaborated with a contemporary world-class architect, what would the final product be? A blend of the past and the future, certainly. A fusion of the traditional and » Full Story
49 Discover Inlet
June 8, 2008
The Town of Inlet was founded on the wilderness shores of Fourth Lake in 1902, when the age of the Adirondack Guide was at hand. “Sports,” as they were known or sportsmen, would hire the Adirondack g » Full Story
50 Homespun hospitality in Old Forge
June 8, 2008
(The following is a letter from Town of Webb Supervisor Robert A. Moore, as published on www.oldforgeny.com.)
Dear Visitor,
On behalf of the Town of » Full Story
Dear Visitor,
On behalf of the Town of » Full Story
51 Old Forge summer calendar
June 8, 2008
Here are the event highlights in the Old Forge region for the summer of 2008. For more information, contact the Town of Webb Visitor Information Center at (315) 369-6983.
¯June 7: Kiwani » Full Story
¯June 7: Kiwani » Full Story
52 Enjoy the river at St. Regis Falls
June 8, 2008
There is a lot of recreation and sightseeing to do while visiting the small village of St. Regis Falls in Franklin County.
The town of Waverly-owned campground, located on the scenic St » Full Story
The town of Waverly-owned campground, located on the scenic St » Full Story
53 Visit St. Lawrence County
June 8, 2008
Naturally Fun! St. Lawrence County has a little bit of everything to please everyone. The largest county in the state, the county borders the mighty St. Lawrence River, which offers boating, fishing » Full Story
54 Malone - Star of the North
June 8, 2008
In the past Malone, was referred to as the “Star of the North.” The name was bestowed on Malone as it is geographically centered almost equidistant from five other communities to form a “star.” Thos » Full Story
55 Almanzo Wilder Farm
June 8, 2008
Laura Ingalls Wilder and her “Little House” books are best known for the prairie locations where Laura grew up, but Farmer Boy, the second in the series, describes her husband’s boyhood in very upsta » Full Story
56 Malone calendar of events
June 8, 2008
Here are the event highlights for the Malone region in the summer of 2008. For more information, contact the Malone Chamber of Commerce at (518) 483-3760 or visit online at www.visitmalone.com.
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» Full Story
57 Waterway HQ: Franklin County
June 8, 2008
Franklin County has a canoe vacation tradition that leaves a life-long impression. Teddy Roosevelt as a young boy of 14 had his first introduction to a true wilderness while vacationing with his pare » Full Story
58 Lake City of Plattsburgh
June 8, 2008
Lake Champlain is every water lover’s dream come true. Its spectacular setting in the shadow of the Adirondack peaks, its gentle breezes and its comfortable temperatures make it hard to resist sailin » Full Story
59 Be safe on the water
June 8, 2008
The following are safety guidelines and suggestions.
How to get advice before buying your boat
1. Decide on the type of boat that you can handle and is most sui » Full Story
How to get advice before buying your boat
1. Decide on the type of boat that you can handle and is most sui » Full Story
60 Challenge yourself: Climb the 46 High Peaks
June 8, 2008
The Adirondack Forty-Sixers are the climbers who have ascended the High Peaks of the Adirondacks. The first person to climb them all (1925) chose those mountains with an elevation of 4,000 feet or ov » Full Story
