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...
The Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Colby Classic Ice Fishing Derby, taking place on Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3 on Lake Colby and surrounding waters. Organizers are marking the 40th anniversary with exciting prizes and contests....
After the retirement announcement of James McKenna, CEO of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) in Lake Placid, NY, in November 2023, SearchWide Global has been chosen to lead the executive search for his replacement. As a full-service executive search firm specializing in the travel, tourism,...
Community-based celebrations provide safe, exciting viewing experiences The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK), and Adirondack Council are urging caution for those considering an Adirondack Park backcountry adventure to view the total solar eclipse this April. On April 8, much of the Adirondack...
The Lake Placid Community Day organizing committee is seeking nominations for its distinguished volunteer of the year award. Nominations are due by April 1, 2024. The award will be presented at the sixth annual Community Day celebration on Sunday, June 2. Award recipients will be recognized...
The Town of North Elba is accepting applications for the upcoming round of grant funding through its Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund. Deadline for submission is February 1. The Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF) provides grants for programs, activities, and facilities that offer direct benefits...