Retailers, event organizers, and artisans are encouraging Adirondack residents and visitors to make an impact by shopping locally this holiday season. Community events, craft fairs, Small Business Saturdays, and other holiday-themed shopping events have been scheduled throughout November and December. Many of these events can...
The Holiday Village Stroll returns to Lake Placid for its 15th year. The three-day event will take place from Friday, December 13 to Sunday, December 15 in various locations throughout Lake Placid. The celebration offers a variety of festive events, including a skating party, photos...
Three-Day Event at Olympic Venues in Lake Placid for LGBTQ+ Community A new event will bring a three-day weekend of wintertime fun and adventure to LGBTQ+ residents, travelers, and allies in the Adirondacks. The first ever Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend is coming March 7 - 9,...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is seeking feedback from residents and business owners within Essex and Hamilton counties, along with the villages of Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake, regarding their perception of how tourism affects the region. The survey will be distributed to business owners...
Essex, Franklin and Hamilton Counties lead the boost in spending The New York State Governor’s office released its annual Tourism Economic Impact Report, which analyzes the economic impact of tourism throughout New York state. The Essex County and Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) officials have...
The Northville-Placid Trail 100th anniversary celebration culminates with an event on Saturday, September 14 at the Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society (the History Museum) from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. The afternoon will feature music, food, educational displays and children’s activities. The trail’s end event, organized by...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is debuting its newly developed weekly foliage report, beginning in mid-September. The report, emailed weekly to those who request it, will provide information about fall foliage in the Adirondacks. The weekly report will indicate which areas are beginning to experience...
Communities throughout the Adirondacks invite residents and visitors to participate in a variety of fall events at venues across the region. They range from fall harvest festivals and outdoor sporting events to craft fairs and cultural celebrations. These events provide opportunities to enjoy the changing...
The Tupper Lake Triad Challenge will take place on Saturday, September 7, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Now in its sixth year, the event is organized by the Tupper Lake Rotary Club; proceeds benefit the community through the club’s various projects and activities. The triad challenge is...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has released results of its annual leisure travel study which uncovers visitor demographics and information about travel expenditures while in the region. This survey analyzes non-business travel to Lake Placid, Essex and Hamilton counties, along with the adjacent communities...