Back in June 2015, news that two inmates had escaped from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, NY spread like wildfire as a manhunt ensued in and around the Adirondacks. The month-long ordeal, which included an elaborate prison break and an accomplice on the inside, captured the attention of people around the world. Now, three...
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Adirondack Plein Air Festival, Cycle Adirondacks & More Incredible Weekend Events: August 17-19
The Adirondack Park is sizzling with excitement this summer! From fun-filled festivals and fairs to major recreational activities, discover everything the ADK has to offer this coming weekend. Enjoy Festivals, Craft Fairs & More 10th Annual Adirondack Plein Air Festival – Today Through Saturday, August 18 A wide range of events will be happening...
A Bluegrass Festival, a History Reenactment & More Weekend Fun in the Adirondacks: August 10 – 12
A bluegrass festival, a field day and parade, and more weekend fun abounds in the Adirondacks! Check out what’s going on where and then mark your calendar. Make the Most of a Music Festival 7th Annual Plattsburgh Bluegrass Festival through Sunday, August 12 The annual Plattsburgh Bluegrass Festival is taking place now through Sunday...
Bald Mountain Hikers Get Reminder to Pack In & Pack Out
The popular Rondaxe Fire Tower on Bald Mountain is getting a steady stream of weekend hikers, according to a news release from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. But it looks like not all visitors to this central Adirondack Park hiking trail are following best practices. So the DEC has issued a...
9 Ways to Have a Sensational Summer Weekend in the Adirondacks: August 3-5
Are you ready for another weekend of fun and entertainment in the Adirondack Park? This coming weekend is going to be jam packed with festive events, from Durant Days in Raquette Lake to the Ticonderoga Area Car Show. Find some that appeal to you, and plan your trip! Attend an Adirondack Festival or Show...
Calling All Car Connoisseurs – Does Your Car Have What it Takes to Win at the 26th Annual Ticonderoga Area Car Show?
Race your car over to this year’s Annual Ticonderoga Area Car Show on August 5! It promises to be an unforgettable day of cars, awards and fun for the whole family. Enter Your Car in the 2018 Ticonderoga Car Show! Now is your chance to pit your car against some of the region’s most lauded cars...
StreetFest, Paddling Olympics & More Weekend Excitement in the Adirondacks: July 27-29
Although the Adirondack weather has been rainy recently, that doesn’t mean the summer fun has to stop. In fact, this weekend is set to be an exciting one if you’re planning a trip to the Adirondacks. From StreetFest to the Smoke Eaters Jamboree and more, check out these upcoming events! Have Tons of Fun...
Hikers Rejoice: Wakely Mountain & Historic Fire Tower Open Again
If conquering Wakely Mountain was on your hiking bucket list, you better get at it. Repairs to the trail and fire tower that shut down the Hamilton County outpost last year are now complete, so the site is back in business. That means the 70-foot tall Wakely Mountain Fire Tower is also open again,...
Volunteer Job for the Birds: ADK Loon Census Needs Helpers July 21
Feeling a little looney? Good. Here’s a job for you. Volunteers are need to survey loons on Adirondack lakes on Saturday, July 21 from 8 am to 9 am. This is part of the 18th Annual Adirondack Loon Census, a program sponsored by the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Adirondack Program. Participants can sign up for...
It’s Almost Time for the 10th Annual StreetFest in Historic Ticonderoga
The streets are going to be alive with the sounds of fifes and drums on July 28, when the 10th Annual StreetFest in Historic Downtown Ticonderoga strikes up the band. The festival starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. The jewel-like event will include a little bit of everything, which is what...