Party on Park, organized and presented by Tupper Arts, will take place on Saturday, May 25, from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Tupper Lake. Organizers are inviting local businesses, artisans, area attractions, food vendors, local service organizations and other exhibitors to take part. Vendor spots...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is hosting a retirement celebration for long-time CEO James McKenna on May 15, 2024 at the Crowne Plaza in Lake Placid from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. ROOST is encouraging business leaders, elected officials, former colleagues, friends and neighbors to join...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) is encouraging community residents of Hamilton and Franklin counties to plan for the 2024 Great Adirondack Garage Sale, scheduled for Memorial Day weekend. The event takes place along a 200-mile route through the area, along NYS Routes 28,...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has reviewed and calculated the estimated direct spend of Essex County overnight visitation during the total solar eclipse. Initial estimates are valued at more than $2.7 million. According to Mary Jane Lawrence, chief operating officer at ROOST, “This is...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is anticipating increased interest in stargazing among visitors to the Adirondack region of upstate New York in 2024. Public interest in astronomy post-eclipse, additional celestial events taking place throughout the year, and the region’s reputation as a prime stargazing...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has established a contest, rewarding one lucky winner the opportunity to return to the region post-eclipse. People are encouraged to visit the website that ROOST developed to share information about the eclipse (2024-eclipse.com) where they can learn about eclipse-related...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) is encouraging local residents to be prepared ahead of the eclipse by running errands, ensuring that eclipse glasses are on hand, determining a designated viewing location, and attending local community celebrations taking place throughout the Adirondacks this weekend. To celebrate...
Number of Adirondack visitors will be considerable; significant traffic impacts expected The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has established a helpline in preparation for the upcoming solar eclipse to share information and answer questions that may arise in the days leading up to the event. The...
The Northville-Placid Trail (NPT) is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024 with a newly-developed website and a series of events throughout the summer and fall. To celebrate the 100-year anniversary, organizers are planning community events throughout the year along the trail route. They have also developed...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), the Village of Lake Placid, the Town of North Elba, and the Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority), are hosting a public information meeting to share information about events taking place in 2024. The virtual meeting will take place...