The Village of Speculator is celebrating the completion of the newly installed Makomis fire tower with a ribbon cutting event on Thursday, September 1, 2022, from 2-3 p.m., at the Sacandaga Park and River Walk. Event organizers have invited a number of people involved in the...
The Town of North Elba is accepting applications for the next round of grant funding through its Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF). Deadline for submission is September 1. The Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund provides grants for programs, activities, and facilities that offer direct benefits...
The Lake Placid Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism will host a Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games informational session, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The event, being held in the Conference Center at Lake Placid’s Lussi Ballroom, will give area residents...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism has released the results of its 2021 Leisure Travel Study, which analyzes non-business travel to Lake Placid, Essex and Hamilton counties, along with the adjacent communities of Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake. The leisure travel study is conducted each...
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water Act and Adirondack Water Week in early August, the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce, Town of Schroon, Schroon Lake Association and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism have partnered to create the Schroon Paddle...
An overnight shuttle program for hikers seeking multi-day excursions in the High Peaks Wilderness region of the Adirondacks will be offered on August 8 and August 15 as part of the Essex County Route 73 Hiker Shuttle program. The multi-day shuttle allows visitors to easily...
Recommendations made by the Ironman task force committee have been embraced and implemented by Ironman race organizers ahead of the July 24 race in Lake Placid. Many of the committee’s recommendations have been implemented by Ironman organizers including improved communication with athletes and their supporters, enhanced...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is promoting the growing network of mountain bike trails in the region by arranging for travel writers and video content producers to visit the area. YouTube personalities Mo and Hannah, along with a writer from Singletracks, visited the region...
Stewart’s Shops and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism are continuing their partnership to educate visitors about the importance of being prepared before beginning their Adirondack adventure. The campaign encourages people to visit a Stewart’s Shop to help prepare for their outing. The “Go Before You...
The Village of Speculator will soon erect the newly reconstructed Makomis fire tower near the entrance to the Sacandaga Pathway. It is anticipated to be in place by July 4. According to Village of Speculator Mayor Jeanette Barrett, this project was solidified after a great deal...