Loon Lake: The Loon Lake Irish House, beautifully preserved 1905 Victorian estate, nestled between Loon Lake and Lookout mountains with deeded lake access.The property boasts a 9 BR, 8 BA seasonal home, subdividable, offering potential to build a year-round residence. $629,000
Lake Placid: 1907 camp on Buck Island, 6 BR-2 BA with 2 BR-1 BA Cabin, 1.44 Acres, original woodwork, stone fireplaces, new septic and water systems are being installed, 2-story Boathouse w/ upgrades, 258’ waterfront, views of Whiteface Mountain & Pulpit Rock. $1,650,000
Saranac Lake: Adirondack-style retreat nestled in the prestigious Ampersand Bay Resort on the serene shores of Lower Saranac Lake, turn-key townhome with 3 stories, new siding and HVAC system, on-site restaurant & wine bar, great rental potential, steps away from a chain of 5 lakes with over 24 miles to explore! $525,000
PRICEADJUSTMENT
Saranac Lake: New offering with major price decrease to include two additional adjacent properties! Corner lot, 5 parcels, high-traffic, highvisibility, ideal location across from the public boat launch, excellent potential for re-development or re-purpose & re-use existing buildings. $695,000
Lake Placid: Discover the unique historic charm of this Adirondack waterfront camp on Buck Island. This boat access, seasonal camp, featuring original woodwork, stone fireplace, diamond windows, 5 BR-2 BA, a private boat house, new engineered septic system compliant with local regulations. $875,000
PRICEADJUSTMENT
Lake Placid: Charming 5 BR, 3.5 BA home, one block from Main Street shopping and dining, with mountain & Mirror lake views, upgrades include 2 renovated baths, primary en-suite with radiant infloor heat, new roof & siding on garage, split rail fence. Being sold furnished, turn-key. $1,185,000
Lake Placid: 2 newly built private riverfront log homes on the Chubb River, 2 BR-2 BA Main Cabin, 1 BR-1 BA Guest Cabin, enhanced details reclaimed from an 1800’s barn, existing house plans avail. or customize to reflect your own unique vision. $689,000
Willsboro: Constructed in 1810, the Ross Mill is a work of architectural ingenuity. Built along the Bouquet River, this historic stone mill has been updated with a new roof and new timber frame supports throughout the interior and the structural integrity has been maintained on all 3 levels, the views and sounds of the river are captivating!
$485,000
Wilmington: Private 22 acre Adirondack Nature Park & Tourist Attraction on the Ausable River, year-round profitable business, Adk style main lodge, gift shop, restaurant, cafe & bar seats for 46, event/wedding venue, 3 steel bridges, 350 feet of steel walkway systems, manicured trails, 2000 feet of high-visibility road frontage, offered turnkey. $8,700,000
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Can’t miss hikes in the High Peaks Wilderness
By Spencer Morrissey
Bear Run
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DISTANCE: 4.4 miles, round trip
DIRECTIONS: Take exit 30 from Interstate 87 and follow Route 9 north for a couple miles to state Route 73 toward Lake Placid. Continue along Route 73, past Chapel Pond and continue to the base of the long hill in St. Huberts. The AMR access parking lot is on the left at the base of the hill. You will need to walk 0.7 miles to the gatehouse to access the trail system.
Big Slide via the Brothers DIFFICULTY: Strenuous
DISTANCE: 8 miles, round trip
DIRECTIONS: Take exit 30 off Interstate 87 and follow Route 9 North for a couple miles before merging onto state Route 73 toward Lake Placid. Continue along Route 73 into the small hamlet of Keene Valley. Locate Adirondack Street in the middle of the village (a brown
DEC sign points to The Garden Parking lot). Drive this to the end for the parking area.
Noonmark Mountain
DIFFICULTY: Moderate to strenuous
DISTANCE: 4.7 miles, loop
DIRECTIONS: Take exit 30 from Interstate 87 and follow Route 9 North for a couple miles before merging onto state Route 73 toward Lake Placid. Continue along Route 73, past Chapel Pond and continue to the base of the long hill in St. Huberts. The AMR access parking is on the left at the base of the hill. The trail is a quarter mile farther up the road (foot traffic only).
Rainbow Falls
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
DISTANCE: 9.4 miles, round-trip
DIRECTIONS: Take exit 30 from Interstate 87 and follow Route 9 North for a couple miles before
merging onto state Route 73 toward Lake Placid. Continue along Route 73, past Chapel Pond and continue to the base of the long hill in St. Huberts. The AMR access parking is on the left at the base of the hill. The trail is a quarter mile farther up the road (foot traffic only).
Rooster Comb Mountain
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
DISTANCE: 5 miles, round trip
DIRECTIONS: Take exit 30 from Interstate 87 and follow Route 9 North for a couple miles before merging onto state Route 73 toward Lake Placid. Continue along Route 73, into the small hamlet of Keene Valley. Just before you enter the village, there is a large parking area on the left, this is the trailhead for the Great Range and Rooster Comb Mountain.
Price Adjusted. Opportunity Elevated.
Now is the time to make your Adirondack dream a reality.
Merrill L. Thomas is proud to present these exceptional properties that have recently undergone significant price reductions—ranging from lakefront estates to secluded mountain retreats. Each offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of the Adirondacks at a newly adjusted value. Whether you’re seeking quiet mornings by the water, access to world-class trails, or a home rich with history and character, there’s never been a better moment to make your move.
67 St. Regis Carry Road, Lake Clear
This rare Upper St. Regis Lake estate offers over 18 acres, a stunning main residence, five guest cottages, a boathouse, and direct canoe access—combining privacy, timeless design, and classic Adirondack charm.
$7,995,000 → $7,750,000
202a Lakeshore Drive, Indian Lake
This architect-designed retreat blends New England charm with Japanese minimalism. Featuring stunning views, thoughtful design, and nearly 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor living space—it’s a serene Adirondack escape.
$1,375,000 → $1,175,000
74 Evergeen Lane, Keene Valley
Cliffside Lodge is a fully renovated 4-bedroom, 3-bath retreat on 20 private acres. Once part of the Goldman Sachs family compound, it blends rustic elegance with modern upgrades for a luxurious Adirondack escape.
$2,150,000 → $1,899,000
88 Dock Lane, Long Lake
Camp Boulder Beaver on Long Lake is a rare 55-acre retreat with 2,000+ feet of shoreline, six waterfront buildings, and unmatched privacy. Boat-access only, it’s a haven for creativity, solitude, and scenic beauty.
$1,375,000 → $995,000
58 Interlaken Avenue, Lake Placid
Villa Clara is a rare Colonial Revival estate in Lake Placid, offering sweeping lake and mountain views, timeless architecture, and protected surroundings. A true legacy property with enduring value in an irreplaceable setting.
$1,925,000 → $1,795,000
79 Lake Simond Road, Tupper Lake
Rare opportunity on Lake Simond—410 ft of shoreline, 2.43 acres, a 6-bed main house, 3-bed guest house, Trapper’s Cabin, garages, and private beach with access to 25 miles of connected waterways.
$1,250,000 → $990,000
Exceptional homes. Newly priced. Limited availability.
Explore the full list of reduced properties on our website or call one of our offices to schedule a private showing.
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E N G A G E M E N T ENGAGEMENT
ON ICE
When the underdog American hockey team defeated the Soviet team at the “Miracle on Ice,” that wasn’t the only life-changing thing that happened to Steve Janaszak, the second goalkeeper for the U.S. men’s team, on Feb. 22, 1980. He also went on a first date with Jaclyn Minichello, who would later become his wife. They had met in Lake Placid shortly before the 1980 Winter Olympics — she was from Long Island and working as a French interpreter for the games.
This was a little piece of history that was echoed this week during the ninth annual Miracle on Ice Fantasy Camp, a unique opportunity for hockey aficionados to play for and with members of the 1980 USA Hockey Team.
Daniel Kokosenski, of California who participated in the camp for the second year in a row, knelt down on the ice during the opening ceremony and proposed to his girlfriend of three years, Noelle Park. In another parallel, he ended up getting drafted onto Janaszak’s team.
The night after the game with the Russians, Janaszak went out to dinner with Minichello.
“You walk out and look on the main street — white snow is coming down, Main Street’s packed, they’re chanting ‘USA,’ singing the national anthem,” he said, recalling that night. “It was a perfect little winter village. It looked like something out of a snow globe.”
Kokosenski and Park’s engagement has been in the works for more than a year. Kokosenski thought about it during last year’s camp and arranged with the camp organizers to do the proposal in front of the cameras during the ceremony this year.
By Grace McIntyre
“I planned it all out. Snuck the ring in my pocket,” he said. “We spent a couple days in New York. It was hidden in a bag. She had no idea.”
Everyone else in their families knew, though. He talked with Park’s dad about a month ago.
“That’s actually really important to me,” Park said. “I love that.”
Kokosenski and Park met through mutual friends. He’s a pilot for corporate clients and she’s an emergency room nurse of 14 years. She loves his sense of humor. He loves her kindness.
Last year’s MOI Camp was Kokosenski’s first time in Lake Placid. He’s an avid hockey player who plays at least a few times per week. He remembers watching the Miracle on Ice as a kid, and he became a “superfan” when Wayne Gretzky came to play for the Los Angeles Kings.
Kokosenski said the campers get an extraordinary amount of access to the 1980 team members. And Park has had plenty to do, from nice walks in downtown Lake Placid to tours of the Olympic venues.
“He looks forward to it every year, and he hasn’t stopped talking about it since last year,” Park said.
“We have some mountain towns in California,” Kikosenski said. “They’re nice towns, but this is just special.”
The couple touched back down in California Thursday night, but they’re already hoping to come back to Lake Placid again for next year’s camp. As for the wedding, they’re thinking about something small. This is a second marriage for both of them, and they’ll be joining their families together, including Kokosenski’s 20-year-old son Nick and Park’s “fantastic cat,” Fabio.
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2276 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, New York
Sell Your House Fast
When you find yourself in the position of needing to sell your home, generally quicker is always better. Not being able to sell a house in a timely fashion can mean serious financial strain.
In the current economy, however, it is difficult to count on a fast sale. Keep the nightmares of your house sitting on the market for months on end at bay and try the following tips to help make your home stand out to buyers.
DECLUTTER
This small goal can have big effects. People want to be able to visualize their own belongings in the space. This is hard to do if you have stuff stashed in every corner. If it’s feasible, rent a short-term storage locker for your nonessentials, or ask a friend or relative if you can store a few boxes in their garage or basement.
At the same time, make sure you keep enough of your belongings in the house to stage the space. It can be hard for people to visualize how a couch might fit, or where to best position a bed. This is much easier to do if you haven’t had to relocate before selling.
TAKE PH OTOS
We live in a digital world. According to the National Association of Realtors, 90 percent of people use online searches as part of their house hunt. And those who don’t are probably receiving digital listings via email from their agent.
This means that curb appeal
starts online. Oftentimes, the listing photos are the first impression potential buyers have of your home, so make sure they are high quality. If your Realtor insists on taking the photos, don’t be shy about still snapping a few of your own. Remember that you’ve lived in your home and know its best features and angles. Let buyers see how lovely the light is in your dining room in the morning or how shady the backyard gets in the hot afternoon.
IMPROVE YOUR CURB APPEAL
Because the first impression your home makes is its exterior presence, it is important to
consider what potential buyers might think when they pull in the drive. Walk outside and take an honest look at your house. What elements are attractive?
Are there projects or maintenance you’ve been meaning to complete but haven’t? If they aren’t costprohibitive, consider tackling a few. Set aside a Saturday and clean out the gutters. Swing by your local home improvement store or nursery to pick up potted plants and hanging baskets for the front porch. Rent a pressure-washer and give your siding, front porch and driveway a good scrub. Everything doesn’t need to be new, but it must be clean.
LIVING IN THE ADIRONDACKS
Lake Placid guide aims to get kids outdoors Fishing ‘For another 7 generations’
By Grace McIntyre
Zac Horrocks is the seventh generation of Adirondack residents in his family, many of whom have worked as guides in the outdoors. Now he’s looking to pass his gift along to the next generation through his program ADK Ripple Effect, which was recently approved for a small Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund grant from the town of North Elba.
Horrocks was about 5 or 6 years old when he got his first job at Jones Outfitters. His mom, who operated the “Potluck” deli on Main Street, probably wanted him out of her hair, he realizes. He ended up buying the shop when he was 18.
However, what Horrocks really loves is working as a guide out on the water. He got his license, also at age 18, and traveled the world learning more about fishing and sustainable practices.
“The more I traveled, the more I came back, especially in my later 30s, and just realized how special the resources in the Adirondack Park and particularly Lake Placid are,” he said.
And the more he realized how special they were, the more he felt compelled to preserve it. At the same time, he also noticed a need for better access to Lake Placid among kids. He would talk with his friends’ kids and realized many of them had never actually been out on the lake.
“Some of them even thought Mirror Lake was Lake Placid,” he said. “I’d say, ‘Where’s Lake Placid?’ and they point to Mirror Lake.”
For Horrocks, the dual mission of access for kids and preservation go hand in hand. He recalls being like a “fly on the wall” at Jones Outfitters. Hearing all the fishermen coming in and talking was like getting a free
apprenticeship.
“On the water, everyone’s kind of their own tribe, right? Every boat is an island,” he said. “But all those boats had to come in and get a sandwich from my mom’s deli.”
In that convergence of “old timers” with all sorts of different ideas and ways of doing things, Horrocks collected bits and pieces of information. He said fishermen have all sorts of different ideas, but they’re united by one value.
“Everybody came around the table and said, ‘The reason we will have a sustainable population is if we protect the breeding population of these fish,’” Horrocks said.
Horrocks said the Adirondacks have the luxury of relatively sustainable, resilient population of fish. But that doesn’t mean the balance isn’t incredibly fragile. The fish that are of breeding age can be 40 to 70 years old.
“You look at that lake and think there must be thousands of fish,” he said. “But really, there’s like 40 to 60 of those big fish that control the genetics of the whole lake, and have been passed down for 10,000 years.”
Because of this, Horrocks said it’s important to fish in a way that helps sustain this population for generations to come. This might mean hanging onto a few smaller fish to clean and cook up as an experience with your kids, but letting go the bigger fish.
The regulations set by the state Department of Environmental Conservation around fishing vary across the Adirondacks based on each body of water. However, Horrocks’ personal preferences around sustainable fishing practices sometimes go beyond what is stated in the law. And so, his advocacy runs more along
the lines of explaining to people his reasoning for various fishing practices.
“There’s no way you can tell people that, make it do what you want, because it’s not law,” he said. “But you can come up with kindness and show them what your reasoning is, and they generally come around to the same conclusion.”
For anyone who might be skeptical about how fun fishing can be, he has a misconception to correct. He thinks some people think of it as a stagnant activity: putting a worm on a hook and sitting around. Instead, Horrocks said it’s a new challenge very day.
“I look at it as a really fluid, dynamic puzzle,” he said. “Every single day, the whole thing changes, the wind, the pressure, the temperature, the season, the hatches. There’s 15, 20, 30 factors that go into my mental picture.”
Horrocks’ first goal is simply to get kids out on the water. He’ll be happy if he can get them to come back a few times and have fun. If they have the knowledge and tools, he’ll be happy knowing they can always come back to fishing as a “mental refuge” when life gets hard.
He also hopes kids will develop an interest in a career in the outdoors, whether as guides or as a stepping stone to other careers, like working for the DEC. In the long term, he hopes more people enjoying the outdoors will translate to more people working to protect them.
“All my goals are for another seven generations,” he said. “There’s always been a tradition of ‘take what you need, but save for the future.’ And you know, winter’s coming.”
To learn more about Ripple Effect, to donate or get in contact with Horrocks, visit adkrippleeffect.com.
Nestled at the base of Clark Mtn in Ausable Acres, this home beckons outdoor enthusiasts & nature lovers alike to experience a life steeped in tranquility & adventure. This home, completed in 2019, showcases an impressive 1,680 Sq Ft of beautifully crafted living space. Open concept living room, dining room & stunning custom kitchen - great for entertaining family & friends. Large wrap around deck to enjoy sunrise & sunset along with 2nd floor deck off primary suite. With 3 bedrooms & 3 custom baths, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort & functionality. Large lower level with full bathroom, walk out access -would make a great recreation room & additional living space. Incredibly efficient heat pump heating system with A/C & pellet stove for a additional heat source. Property offers 1.70 acres, with a trail from the property that connects to the 8+ mile trail system.
