Last month, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo received a letter from a coalition asking for the state to take action against the storage of railcars in the Adirondacks. This week, he announced that New York State is taking legal action as part of the 2018 State of the State. Get a brief recap of...
A Lodge In The Adirondacks Just Earned National Recognition As An Affordable Winter Getaway
Lake Placid is a fantastic location for a winter weekend getaway: from the stunning snow landscapes to the Winter Olympic venues, there’s plenty to do. It’s also an affordable destination if you know where to go. In fact, one of its cozy lodging options just landed on GoBankingRates.com’s “20 Best Snow Lodges For An...
Bonus: Free Activities For The Whole Family This Veteran’s Day Weekend ??
Editor’s Note (11/10/2017): Due to inclement weather, the Prospect Mountain Veteran’s Memorial Highway in Lake George will be closed this weekend, November 11-12. As such, we have removed it from our list of free weekend events. This weekend, we honor those who have served our country. Veteran’s Day is Saturday, November 11th, but activities...
William Shatner To Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before In Ticonderoga
Don’t miss your chance to say “Captain on the bridge!”. William Shatner and the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour announced he will be visiting Ticonderoga May 4-5, 2018. William Shatner Weekend events include a VIP meet and greet, live Q&A, a photo op session and more. With VIP Platinum Ambassador tickets selling out in just...
Stunning Photos Of The Adirondacks Featured By National Geographic
In honor of the autumnal equinox, National Geographic posted a gallery of photos from photographer, Michael Melford. Inside the gallery are photos primarily featuring the Adirondack’s fantastic foliage. Sparked by a beautiful maple’s orange leaves in the fall of 1977, Melford’s photography career has taken him all over. Melford photographed the Adirondacks for National...
As The Leaves Turn: An Update On Adirondack Fall Foliage
While temperatures have certainly felt like summer over the last few days, fall is on our doorstep in the Adirondacks. Reports are coming in that the central Adirondacks are at moderate color, while the eastern portion of the park is just starting to change. Karl Niklas, a plant biology professor at Cornell University, told...
Revolution Rail Co. Brings Rail Biking To North Creek
Revolution Rail Co. has brought rail biking to North Creek. Over the coming weeks they’ll be ramping up and expanding trips from select days to 7-days a week. Pedalers will enjoy exploring rails that have been used only for freight traffic – until now. Headquartered at the historic North Creek rail depot, Revolution Rail Co. takes...