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Can you imagine driving along a snowy road in the Adirondacks and then seeing a snowman over 11 stories tall rising from the horizon

Well, you just might if you're driving in Long Lake, NY during Winter Wacky Week.

On Wednesday, February 20, sculptors will be attempting to construct a snowman that is over 114 feet tall to be considered the world's tallest snowman. 

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jimmy fallon.jpgJimmy Fallon, NBC late-night talk show host and "Saturday Night Live" alumn, relaxed in the Olympic Region in the Adirondacks recently. Fallon tweeted a picture of himself and his wife, Nancy Juvonen, on Instagram, standing together on a deck with White Face Mountain in the background. 

Fallon was in the area to visit, not to shoot film for his show, according to a spokesperson for NBC. 

The host of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," which airs weekday nights on NBC right after "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," wrote on his twitter account "Thanks to Whiteface, Lake Placid Lodge, Maui North and the locals in Lake Placid, NY I shall return."

Did you see Jimmy Fallon in Lake Placid? Tell us where you did in the comments!

Being in Lake Placid during the winter is an experience you can't get anywhere else in the world. Lake Placid and the surrounding Adirondack Mountains were recently recognized as one of the top five real-life wonderlands in the world in a CNN article.

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santa-workshop-contest-image.jpg Santa's Workshop is the one place every child wants to visit during the holiday season. Here is your chance to bring your family to the North Pole NY, and visit Santa!

Take the family to the Village of Lights, you can enjoy a Sunday evening stroll and witness the magical Christmas lighting in the park!  Be sure to observe the Nativity Pageant under the stars or ride the Christmas Carousel. The Village of Lights is open: December 2, 9, 16, 21-23 & 26-30 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. 

Win a FREE family 4-pack of tickets to Santa's Workshop here>>

We are giving away ten family 4-packs of tickets to the spectacle, so you have multiple chances of winning. Enter daily for the maximum amount of entries.

Make sure you submit your entry soon because the contest will end on Monday, November 26.
Autumn in the Adirondacks .. ah there is nothing quite like it! For those of you reading this that have never been to the Adirondacks or haven't been to the area in a while, NOW is the time to visit.

NBC News Travel has listed the Adirondacks on the list of 'Where To See The Best Fall Foliage' for 2012.

There is no place like the Adirondacks to have some of the best family fun with the best family experiences. From hiking Whiteface Mountain to kayaking the white water in the Hudson River, what is there not to like about the area?

The Adirondacks recently received recognition for offering great family fun by the travel review outlet, Trekaroo.

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The Dog Days of Summer are upon us! Need something to spice up these sweltering days? Why not head to Water Slide World, where you can slide and float to your heart's content? You'll have a blast, stay cool, and best of all, you'll enjoy your day totally for free!  
forgefestcontest.jpgForgefest 2012, the 2nd Annual Tribute to Rock Legends, features 3 internationally-acclaimed tribute bands gathered outdoors from noon 'til moon (10pm) in Old Forge, NY on North Street.

Gates open at 12 noon, with opening set by local favorite, Showtime. They are followed by Blades of Glory, from British Columbia, doing Jon Bon Jovi, then Kasmir, performing Led Zeppelin. 

The concert ends with Completely Unchained, performing a tribute to Van Halen.

After the music ends, fireworks will light up the sky.

There are several train packages for the event, including the Rock n Roll Express from Utica, and an Adirondack Scenic Railroad special!

Want to win FREE tickets to this great event? Enter to win a four-pack of ForgeFest tickets ($120 value) every day to increase your chances of winning!

rafting-contest.jpgHave you ever been whitewater rafting? Well, here is your chance!

Adirondack River Outfitters has been in the business since the 80s, and are offering a chance to win two wet-suit rentals and two adult passes for a trip down the Hudson River - a $200 value!

Whitewater rafting is a refreshing and exhilarating experience that offers great fun throughout the summer. A few of my friends guided rafts down the river for summer jobs, and I really enjoyed every trip I ever took! 

Take a trip with the pros if you win this great giveaway!

Oh, you've heard it said both ways. You've heard people appear to be the authority on whether to pronounce Schroon as 'SKroon' or 'SHroon' haven't you? I certainly have!

Since I don't live in Schroon Lake, I thought the best way to clear things up and get a definitive answer on how to pronounce Schroon Lake would be to contact the locals. So I did.