The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism Board of Directors elected new officers at its recent annual meeting. The board has also added two ex-officio members this year, as much of its work includes communities throughout Essex County. Mary Jane Lawrence, ROOST chief operating officer, explained the...
The Lake Placid Community Day organizing committee is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Volunteer of Year award, to be presented at the fifth annual Community Day celebration on Sunday, June 4, 2023, from 1-4 p.m. at the North Elba Horse Show Grounds. Community Day celebrates all...
Lake Placid has been included in the 2023 edition of Leading Places: The 100 Most Loved Destinations Around the World, compiled by destination marketing agency Destination Think. Lake Placid placed 92nd in the rankings. This is the second year that destinations around the world have been...
Taryn Delanie Smith, Miss New York 2022, visited the Lake Placid region last week in support of her work with the Miss America Organization. As Miss New York, Ms. Smith works with the New York By Rail Organization to promote train travel throughout New York...
Akwesasne Travel, The Wild Center and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) have partnered to offer a series of three information sessions for local businesses and organizations that focus on tourism within the region. The North Country Travel Trade Activation is a series of free...
Grant applications due February 1 The Town of North Elba is accepting applications for the upcoming round of grant funding through its Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF). Deadline for submission is February 1. The Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund provides grants for programs, activities, and facilities...
The Lake Placid Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism will host a Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games public information session on Thursday, January 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the North Elba Town Hall. Area residents and business owners are encouraged to attend. Presenters include officials...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has developed resources for use by local businesses, encouraging Adirondack residents to shop within their local communities this holiday season. The campaign focuses on the importance of supporting local shops, services, and restaurants throughout the holiday season and beyond...
The Lake Placid Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism will host a Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games information session on Monday, November 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Placid Conference Center, second floor. Area residents and business owners are encouraged to attend. The event...
The Town of North Elba is awarding more than $600,000 to several local organizations through its North Elba Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF). Projects that will receive LEAF funding were submitted by the following organizations: Adirondack Film Society, Adirondack Rail Trail Association, Adirondack Sports Council,...