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Table of Contents

4 ... Summer’s back 6 ... Welcome to the High Peaks 10 ... Jay, Keene, Wilmington, AuSable Forks 11 ... Lake Placid, Keene concerts 12-13 ... High Peaks recreation map 14 ... Lake Placid 9’er hiking challenge 16 ... Welcome to Saranac Lake 18 ... Adirondack Plein Air Festival 20 ... Saranac Lake 6er hiking challenge 22 ... Tri-Lakes region driving tour 30 ... Welcome to Tupper Lake 32 ... Tupper Lake Triad hiking challenge 34 ... North Country farmers markets 36 ... DEC: “Hike smart,” be prepared 38 ... Welcome to the Central Adirondacks 43 ... Emergency contacts 43 ... Report moose sighting 44 ... Welcome to the Northern Tier 45 ... Eisenhower Lock, Massena 46 ... Fort Covington and the War of 1812 47 ... DEC offers primitive camping tips 48 ... Welcome to the Adirondack Coast 50 ... Champlain Valley region driving tour 54 ... Take the Love Your ADK Pledge 55 ... ADK Fire Tower Challenge 56 ... Tourism resource directory

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Summer’s back

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elcome to New York state’s Adirondack Park — and a return to more normal circumstances as mask mandates are gone in this late stage of the coronavirus pandemic.

For the past two years, Adirondack visitors had quite possibly the strangest summer vacations they’ve ever experienced. With COVID-19 guidelines in place, in-person events had disappeared, and a lot of the attractions and museums were closed. It was more of a DIY — do it yourself — kind of vacation.

But this year, everything’s back. Masks are optional, and events are going on as they did in 2019, the last “normal” summer season in the Adirondacks.

During the pandemic, people were seeking low-risk outdoor life — one thing that is abundant in the Adirondacks. It’s actually one of the main reasons tourists began arriving here in the first place in the 19th century.

They were swimming, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, biking, paddling, standup paddleboard-

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ing, wildlife watching, birding and picnicking.

They were playing tennis, golf, disc golf and badminton. Families were playing outdoor games, such as horseshoes, shuffleboard, croquet, bean bag toss and Frisbee.

Now attractions and restaurants are open.

People who are fully vaccinated and boosted will be enjoying the outdoors without their masks. While the risk is not totally gone, it’s safer this year. We can feel it.

So go out and explore all the wonders of the Adirondack Park — nature-made or man-made — and enjoy yourselves in this magical place.

Have fun shopping or visiting local food producers and drink establishments, whether it’s a trip to the farmers market or farm stand, enjoying a beer at one of our craft breweries or ending your day at a favorite ice cream stand.

Whatever this summer brings, we hope you stay healthy and happy and come back to the Adirondacks often — spring, summer, fall and winter. It is truly a year-round paradise for those who love the great outdoors.

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Playing on Mirror Lake in the village of Lake Placid

Welcome to the High Peaks

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ity dwellers have been traveling to the High Peaks region for summer adventures since the early 1800s, and it seems like there’s more to do every year.

The village of Lake Placid and town of North Elba and surrounding High Peaks communities in the towns of Keene, Jay and Wilmington, offer the typical Adirondack outdoor recreational offerings: hiking, camping, cycling, mountain biking, boating, paddling, water skiing, fishing, rock climbing, birding, wildlife watching, horseback riding, tennis and golf.

Find what you need at one of the local outfitters or hire an outdoor guide for your adventure.

Now there are ropes courses and ziplines, including the Sky Flyer Zipline at the Olympic Jumping

Lake Placid Horse Shows

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Complex. Or enjoy the Cliffside Coaster and new Climbing Center at the Olympic Sports Complex on Mount Van Hoevenberg.

Of course, this is the home of the High Peaks Wilderness Area, which includes the state’s highest peak, Mount Marcy, at 5,344 feet above sea level.

These mountains have become even more popular in recent years due to the coronavirus pandemic — many climb the 46 tallest peaks to become Adirondack 46ers — making it crowded at times and putting pressure on the trail systems. Therefore, state leaders recommend hiking smaller, more remote peaks during the busy summer weekends when parking is full.

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Lake Placid Fourth of July parade

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Municipal beach, Mirror Lake

Rock climbing in the High Peaks region

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The Olympic Sports Complex at Mount Van Hoevenberg is home of the biathlon stadium, crosscountry skiing trails and combined sliding track for bobsled, luge and skeleton. There is also a start training facility for bobsled and skeleton at the Mountain Pass Lodge. Plus, the Cliffside Coaster goes around the mountain, following the 1980 bobsled run, and there are mountain biking trails and a trailhead for Mount Van Hoevenberg.

There is plenty more history in Lake Placid, including the John Brown Farm State Historic Site at 200 John Brown Road, operated by the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. This was the home and is the final resting place of abolitionist John Brown, who died in 1859. The trails are open year-round for walking, skiing and showshoeing. The friends group — John Brown Lives! — offers programming throughout the year.

The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society (www.lakeplacidhistory.com) operates the History Museum at the old train station on Station Street.

Culture is alive and well in Lake Placid, with the historic Palace Theatre on Main Street, Lake Placid Center for the Arts (www.lakeplacidarts.org) at 17 Algonquin Dr., Lake Placid Sinfonietta (https://lakeplacidsinfonietta.org), Songs at Mirror Lake concert series (www.songsatmirrorlake.org) and Adirondack Film Society (www.adirondackfilmsociety.org). Plus there are world-class events in the town of Keene sponsored by the East Branch Friends of the Arts.

Lake Placid is also known for its major events in the spring, summer and fall, including the Ironman Lake Placid triathlon, Lake Placid Horse Shows, Lake Placid Marathon and Half, Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon and 10K, Can-Am Rugby tournament, Lake Placid Summit Lacrosse tournaments and I Love BBQ and Music Festival.

And if you haven’t heard, the High Peaks region has some of the best shopping, restaurants and craft breweries in the Adirondack Park.

Learn more about planning your Lake Placid vacation at www.lakeplacid.com.

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If you just want to get a quick taste of the forest with the family, easier trails for walking, nature watching and mountain biking are located on Bear Cub Lane — Henry’s Woods and Heaven Hill Trails.

Or try the Peninsula Nature Trails for walking and trail running on the Brewster Peninsula Road.

And don’t forget to hang around Mirror Lake, whether it’s to paddle, fish or swim. The municipal beach is located on Parkside Drive near the tennis courts and playground at Peacock Park.

Sightseeing is a popular family activity in and around Lake Placid, and there are many opportunities to sit back, relax and enjoy the view. Take a drive around the region, or up the Whiteface Mountain Veterans’ Memorial Highway in Wilmington, or take a ride on the gondola at the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center.

Lake Placid hosted the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games, and the state Olympic Regional Development Authority (https://lakeplacidolympicsites.com) operates those venues, including the Olympic Sports Complex, Olympic Jumping Complex, Olympic Speedskating Oval, Olympic Center rinks and Whiteface Mountain Ski Center.

Upgrades are currently being made to some of these venues to prepare for the 2023 Winter World University Games.

Much of the new construction work that has finished is centered around the oval — where Eric Heiden won five gold medals in 1980 and local legend Jack Shea won two gold medals in 1932 — and the Olympic Center, home to the fabled “Miracle on Ice” game in which the U.S. hockey team beat the Soviet Union in 1980 before winning the gold-medal game against Finland.

During construction of the new and improved Lake Placid Olympic Museum (www.lpom.org), visitors can learn about the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics in a special Exhibit Gallery on the second floor of the Lake Placid Conference Center.

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Jay, Keene, Wilmington, AuSable Forks

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n the High Peaks region, there are several quaint communities in the AuSable River Valley that have a lot to offer: Jay, Upper Jay, AuSable Forks, Wilmington, Keene and Keene Valley.

Wilmington’s biggest attractions are High Falls Gorge, Santa’s Workshop, Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, Whiteface Mountain Ski Center and the Whiteface Mountain Veterans’ Memorial Highway.

Plus, there’s the E.M. Cooper Memorial Library on state Route 86 and the town beach on Lake Everest.

Hiking and mountain biking trails in Wilmington are unparalleled, as is the trout fishing on the swiftflowing West Branch of the AuSable River.

Learn more about the Whiteface Region at www.whitefaceregion.com.

Upper Jay has the Upper Jay Art Center/Recovery Lounge and Wells Memorial Library, and Jay has the Jay Covered Bridge, concerts on the Village Green sponsored by the Jay Entertainment Music Society and the Amos and Julia Ward Theater.

AuSable Forks has the AuSable Forks Free Library and the Tahawus Center (tahawuscenter.org) — featuring the Windows Gallery and Cloudsplitter Dance Studio.

Keene has the Keene Library and Keene Arts, and Keene Valley has the Keene Valley Library. Between both hamlets on state Route 73 is Marcy Field, home of many events, including the summer farmers market every Sunday. The town of Keene is a popular gateway to the High Peaks trails.

Nearby attractions include Ausable Chasm, North Star Underground Railroad Museum, Adirondack Architectural Heritage in Keeseville and the Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown.

Swim at the East Branch of the AuSable River near the Jay Covered Bridge

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Jay Covered Bridge

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Songs at Mirror Lake held Tuesday nights

KEENE — East Branch Friends of the Arts sponsors events throughout the year. This summer, two performances stick out, one with Cole Quest and the City Pickers on Aug. 20 and one with guitarist Berta Rojas on Sept. 17.

Cole Quest and the City Pickers hail from New York City. These musicians are connected by friendship and a love of bluegrass. Cole Quest is the grandson of the folk icon Woody Guthrie, and he has brought together a collection of eclectic pickers who have gained recognition on the local scene.

East Branch Friends of the Arts will present Cole Quest and the City Pickers at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Keene Valley Congregational Church in Keene Valley Berta Rojas grew up in Asuncion, Paraguay, first picking up a guitar at the age of 7. She would eventually perform in many prestigious concert venues, including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.

She blends Latin and classical music, infusing everything she plays with her outstanding warmth, virtuosity and an ability to connect with audiences.

East Branch Friends of the Arts will present Berta Rojas in concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Keene Valley Congregational Church.

For more information, visit www.eastbranchfriendsofthearts.com.

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LAKE PLACID — The Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series presented by Hampton Inn is held at 7 p.m. on seven Tuesdays throughout the summer at Mid’s Park on Main Street, Lake Placid.

These weekly performances, running from June 28 to Aug. 9, feature local, regional and national acts.

The series features local and regional emerging artists in a variety of musical genres and provides valuable exposure to these up and coming acts. The concerts are also an opportunity to introduce residents and visitors to a diverse range of musical genres in a scenic and relaxing setting.

In its 16th year, Mirror Lake Music Series is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that is comprised of a volunteer committee with all expenses covered by sponsorship and donations. Concerts are also made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts as well as the National Endowment for the Arts. It is truly a community-inspired initiative that has produced a lineup that includes the following upcoming performances: ¯ June 28: Americana Night with Midnight North ¯ July 5: Acoustic Jam Night with Orebolo ¯ July 12: Chilean Pop Night with Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna ¯ July 19: Folk Rock Night with Brett Dennen Trio ¯ July 26: Electric Blues Night with Shemekia Copeland ¯ Aug. 2: Indie Rock Night with Stephen Clair ¯ Aug. 9: Zydeco Night with Terence Simien Admission to the music series is free, so grab your blanket and head on down to Mid’s Park on Tuesdays

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Lake Placid 9’er hiking challenge

There are four patches for the Lake Placid 9’er hiking challenge: Summer, Winter, Ultra Summer and Ultra Winter. Ultra hikers must complete all nine mountains in 24 hours. Winter hikes are completed between Dec. 21 and March 20 (starting after Dec. 21, 2018). All summer hikes must have been completed after July 1, 2018.

Once completed, download the registration form at https://lakeplacid9er.com and mail it with a $10.00 registration fee to: Lake Placid 9’er, P.O. Box 1310, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Make checks out to “Lake Placid 9’er.” Each finisher will be sent an official Lake Placid 9’er patch, sticker and registration number. Allow two to three weeks for processing.

Download a free Lake Placid 9’er map from MR Maps at https://lakeplacid9er.com.

Cobble Hill, Lake Placid: 2.2 miles round-trip, 2,332 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, follow Route 86 toward center of town. Take right at town hall onto Mirror Lake Drive. Follow past Northwood Road to entrance of Northwood School. Trailhead is 200 yards on left.

Mount Jo, Lake Placid: 2.6 miles round-trip, 2,876 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, go east on state Route 73 to Adirondack Loj Road.

Parking lot is at High Peaks Information Center. There is a $10/day parking fee.

Baxter Mountain, Keene: 2.4 miles round-trip, 2,440 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, take state Route 73 west past Keene. Take left on Route 9N toward Elizabethtown.

Continue about 2 miles to the top of hill.

Trailhead is on the right.

Mount Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid: 4.4 miles round-trip, 2,940 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, take state Route 73 east to Adirondack Loj Road.

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After 4 miles, take left on Meadow Lane. Trailhead is 0.25 miles on left. New Mount Van Hoevenberg “East Trail” begins at the Olympic Sports Complex off state Route 73.

Big Crow Mountain, Keene: 1.4 miles round-trip, 2,815 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, take state Route 73 east. At 200 yards past the intersection with Route 9N in Keene, turn left on Hurricane Road at Keene Town Hall. At just over 2 miles, bear left on O’Toole Lane for 1.2 miles to end at Crow Clearing. Trail is on left.

Bear Den Mountain, Wilmington: 4.5 miles round-trip, 2,650 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, follow state Route 86 to Whiteface Mountain Ski Center. Turn left into center. Follow road around to the right and the Bear Den Lot. Pitchoff Mountain, Lake Placid: 5.2 miles roundtrip, 3,500 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, take state Route 73 to the Pitchoff West Trail, 7.5 miles. Pitchoff East Trail is 2.7 miles farther on Route 73. Trailhead is on left, parking on right.

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Catamount Mountain, Wilmington: 3.6 miles round-trip, 3,169 feet elevation Trailhead: From Wilmington, take Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway.

Just before the toll house, bear right toward Franklin Falls. Continue 3.3 miles to Roseman Road. Take a right.

Follow Roseman Road for 0.8 mile. Turn right on Plank Road. Follow 2.2 miles to parking area on left.

Hurricane Mountain, Keene: 6.8 miles round-trip, 3,678 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, take state Route 73 past Keene. Turn left on Route 9N after 15.5 miles. Parking area is 3.5 miles on right. Trailhead is on left.

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Welcome to Saranac Lake

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Village of Saranac Lake

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he village of Saranac Lake and its surrounding hamlets offer a unique down-to-earth Adirondack experience — full of outdoor adventure, top-notch culinary experiences, downtown shopping, a thriving arts scene and familyfriendly activities.

The list of warm-weather outdoor recreational activities is long: hiking, camping, boating, paddling, golfing, cycling, mountain biking, horseback riding, birding, wildlife watching, skateboarding at the Saranac Lake SkatePark off Church Street or swimming at the Saranac Lake and Lake Clear beaches.

Do it yourself, find what you need at one of the local outfitters or hire an outdoor guide for your adventure.

There are plenty of destinations in the woods and waters around Saranac Lake. The 18,400-acre St. Regis Canoe Area — the only designated canoe area in New York state — features 26 miles of hiking trails and 50 ponds of varying sizes to paddle. It’s well known for its Adirondack brook trout fishing. It also includes the St. Regis Fire Tower Historic Area.

The Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center on state Route 30 offers a vast trail system with plenty of wildlife-watching opportunities. The barked trails and abundance of benches make this destination easy on the knees and gives families ample time to sit and ponder life in a quiet setting. And don’t forget to check out the native species Butterfly House in the summer — the only one in the Adirondacks.

Saranac Lake has embraced the arts like no other community in the region. It features live music, the Adirondack Plein Air Festival, studio tours, downtown galleries and performances at Pendragon Theatre, the only year-round professional theater in

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the Adirondacks. The Adirondack Carousel on Depot Street is a work of art unto itself and is a unique attraction. Get connected to the arts through Saranac Lake ArtWorks (www.saranaclakeartworks.com).

History is celebrated through the Saranac Laboratory Museum on Church Street, operated by Historic Saranac Lake; the Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage on Stevenson Lane; and the Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center in Onchiota (www.6nicc.com), operated since 1954 by the Fadden family.

Saranac Lake is home to a professional baseball team, the Surge, which plays other teams in the Empire Baseball League during June and July. Their home stadium is Petrova Field. The 2022 season begins June 8, and the first home game is June 24.

Learn more at https://surgeprobaseball.com.

Other sports events in Saranac Lake include the Can-Am Rugby Tournament and canoe races.

The environment is an important part of life in the Saranac Lake region, and it is highlighted by the work at the Paul Smith’s College VIC; the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (www.adkloon.org ) on Main Street; and the Adirondack Fish Hatchery at Saranac Inn, operated by the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

Also, enjoy nature inside the village along the Riverwalk, which follows the Saranac River from behind the police station at Main Street to the Grand Union supermarket on Church Street.

For more information about Saranac Lake and the surrounding communities — such as Paul Smiths, Ray Brook, Bloomingdale and Lake Clear — visit www.saranaclake.com or call the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-891-1990.

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Relax. Enjoy your vacation.

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Mountain biking in the Adirondacks

Canoeing in the Adirondacks

Island camping in Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake Surge baseball team

Saranac Lake Skateboard Park

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Adirondack Plein Air Festival returns August

SARANAC LAKE — Saranac Lake ArtWorks has to the public. Tickets for the Friday Night Special a mission of using the arts to promote Saranac Lake Preview Party are $20 each and may be purchased at and the surrounding community. The Plein the door or online at saranaclakeartAir Festival, scheduled for Aug. 15-20, works.org/plein-air. Full details on the will bring artists from around the country. event can be found by visiting our webVisitors will have the opportunity to see site at saranaclakeartworks.org/plein-air. the Adirondacks through the eyes of these talented painters and have an opportunity to take those memories home with them STAY CONNECTED through their paintings.

TO LOCAL ARTS: The Festival kicks off with a free “Meet ARTS IN THE PARK the Artists” reception from 7 to 9 p.m.

Monday at the Hotel Saranac. The completed artworks will be presented for sale beginning Friday, Aug. 19 during the Friday Night Special Preview Party scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. and at the Show & Sale from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. Plein air painting 20 in the Harrietstown Town Hall. The (Provided photo — ROOST) Show & Sale on Saturday is free and open

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Saranac Lake 6er hiking challenge

There are four patches for the Saranac Lake 6er hiking challenge: Summer, Winter, Ultra Summer and Ultra Winter. Ultra hikers leave from Berkeley Green in downtown Saranac Lake, complete all six mountains in 24 hours and finish at Berkeley Green, where they can ring the bell in the pavilion. Winter hikes are completed between Dec. 21 and March 21. All hikes must have been completed after May 25, 2013.

Hikers who finish the six peaks have the privilege of ringing the bell at Berkeley Green.

Anyone interested needs to complete the online registration form at www.saranaclake.com/activities/outdoor/saranac-lake-6. Each finisher will be sent a certificate with an official member number, 6er patch and sticker. All numbers are awarded in the order of completed applications received. Names will also be added to the official Saranac Lake 6er member roster.

Allow for up to 12 weeks for processing.

Learn more at www.saranaclake.com.

Baker Mountain: 1.8 miles round-trip, 2,457 feet elevation Trailhead: From downtown Saranac Lake, head north on Broadway (state Route 86) and turn right on Bloomingdale Avenue (state Route 3), then turn right on Pine Street after about a half mile. Cross the railroad tracks and turn left on Forest Hill Avenue and follow it as it wraps around Moody Pond. The trailhead is on the left in about a half mile.

St. Regis Mountain: 6.6 miles round-trip, 2,874 feet elevation Trailhead: From downtown Saranac Lake head west

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on state Route 86, toward Paul Smiths. At Paul Smith’s College, turn right on state Route 30, take the first left on Keese Mill Road. Follow Keese Mill Road for almost 3 miles to the trailhead parking on the left.

Haystack Mountain: 6.6 miles round-trip, 2,874 feet elevation Trailhead: From downtown Saranac Lake, take state Route 86 east toward Lake Placid. Continue for about 5 miles and look for the large parking area on the left.

This is also the parking area for McKenzie Mountain.

Scarface Mountain: 7.6 miles round-trip, 3,058 feet elevation Trailhead: From the intersection of state Route 3 and state Route 86 in Saranac Lake, follow Route 86 toward Lake Placid. Continue into Ray Brook, take a right onto Ray Brook Road (just before Maplefields), and look for the parking lot about 0.1 mile on the left.

Ampersand Mountain: 5.4 miles round-trip, 3,352 feet elevation Trailhead: From downtown Saranac Lake, turn right onto state Route 3, heading west toward Tupper Lake. The parking area is on the right after about 8 miles. The trailhead is across the road on the left.

McKenzie Mountain: 10.6 miles round-trip, 3,861 feet elevation Trailhead: From downtown Saranac Lake, take state Route 86 east toward Lake Placid. Continue for about 5 miles and look for the large parking area on the left.

This is also the parking area for Haystack Mountain.

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Self-guided historic driving tour Tri-Lakes Region

If you want to take a road trip that is relaxing, fun and educational, try this self-guided historic driving tour through the Tri-Lakes region of the Adirondack Park — Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake and surrounding hamlets. Start at one end, and go to the other. Or just pick one or two villages and spend some time there.

The communities here are much larger than those in the rest of the Park, and they offer many opportunities to grab a take-out meal for a picnic.

There’s a lot of history here, much more than we can squeeze into this guide. For more information, visit www.lakeplacid.com, www.saranaclake.com and www.tupperlake.com.

Tupper Lake Tupper Lake has a long history surrounding the wood products industry, as lumber companies set up mills along the shore of Raquette Pond.

Oval Wood Dish: In the middle of town along Demars Boulevard is a sprawling abandoned factory with a water tower and large smokestack that was once home to the Oval Wood Dish Corp. The Michigan-based Oval Wood Dish Corp. built this complex in 1916-17. It manufactured hardwood products such as clothespins, hardwood floors, maple bowling pins and tableware called Ritespoon. The name of the company came from an early product, an oval wood dish. Ownership changed several times after 1964, and the last company, Jarden Plastic Solutions, closed in 2008.

The Big Mill: A tablet on a rock in front of the Municipal Park ball field on Demars Boulevard explains the history of the Big Mill: “Here stood, from 1890 until 1930, the North Country’s largest sawmill built by John Hurd. It had the largest bandsaw in the world and twice broke the world’s record for lumber sawed in a day. The Santa Clara Lumber Co. was its main operator. Hundreds of jobs resulted from the industry it fostered. It was often called ‘the mill that made the town.’”

Beth Joseph Synagogue: The historic Beth Joseph Synagogue at 59 Lake St. was built in 1905 by Russian Jewish immigrants and served 36 families between 1910 and 1924. It is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Today, the synagogue is only open in the months of July and August, offering services, a museum and special events.

Sunmount DDSO: Located at 2445 state Route 3/30 on the way to Saranac Lake, the Sunmount Developmental Disabilities Services Office is operated by the state Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. The complex was dedicated on Aug. 15, 1924 as the Sunmount Veterans Administration Hospital to treat veterans with tuberculosis. The federal government closed the hospital on Aug. 11, 1965, and the State of New York took over operations in the fall of that year, receiving its first patients from overcrowded mental institutions in late September.

Lake Clear Adirondack Fish Hatchery: Several miles south of Lake Clear on State Route 30, the state-operated Adirondack Fish Hatchery specializes in landlocked

Ball game at Tupper Lake’s Municipal Park

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Atlantic salmon. The original fish hatchery on this site was built in 1885, and the new facility was completed in 1990.

Fish Creek State Campground: Located on State Route 30, the state Conservation Commission set up a lean-to and a few fireplaces at Fish Creek in 1920 to accommodate car campers. In 1926, 20 campsites and sanitary facilities were added. The number of campsites doubled in 1927 and doubled again in 1928. The Civilian Conservation Corps expanded the campground from 1933 to 1935. In order to deal with overflow, a new campground — Rollins Pond — was built in 1955 adjacent to Fish Creek campground and was expanded in 1958 and 1960. Rollins Pond now has 287 campsites, and Fish Creek has 355.

Charlie’s Inn: There are many reasons to visit Charlie’s Inn: snowmobiling, camping and dining.

Railfans, however, call this the Lake Clear Junction.

The train depot, built in 1891, remains, under private ownership. This was once one of the busiest rail junctions in the Adirondack Park, under the operation of New York Central’s Adirondack Division, originally finished by Dr. William Seward Webb in 1892. It ran from Herkimer to Malone, earning the name “Mohawk & Malone” or “M&M” railroad, with a rail line also heading east from the junction to Saranac Lake and Lake Placid.

Paul Smiths Paul Smith’s College: Located on State Route 30, the 14,200-acre Paul Smith’s College on the shore of Lower St. Regis Lake was once home to the Paul Smith’s Hotel. Apollos A. (Paul) Smith (1825-1912) moved to the Adirondacks in the mid-1800s and bought 50 acres at the site of the current college campus in 1858, building a resort empire that eventually included transporting guests to/from Lake Clear Junction on the only electric railroad in the Park.

Under the conditions of Phelps Smith’s will, the hotel’s holdings were to be used to establish a college in his father’s name. The college’s first class matriculated in 1946. Learn more at www.paulsmiths.edu.

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St. Bernard’s Catholic Parish

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82 Main Street • Saranac Lake • 518-354-5469 Open Tues - Fri 11am - 6pm • Sat 11am - 4pm • Closed Sunday & Monday

Mass Times Saturday: St. Bernard’s 4:30pm Sunday: Assumption 8am St. Bernard’s 10am St. Bernard’s, 27 St. Bernard St., Saranac Lake, 518-891-4616 Fish Creek Campsite, Sundays 8:30am, 6/19 - 9/11 Church of the Assumption, 826 State Rte. 86, Gabriels

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Paul Smiths VIC: Opened in 1989 by the state Adirondack Park Agency, the Visitor Interpretive Center on Route 30 is a 2,800-acre preserve now operated by Paul Smith’s College. Transfer of operations from the state to the college took place in January 2011. This environmental education and traveler orientation center offers special events, public programs, the nation’s first Native Species Butterfly House, natural history exhibits and a network of fourseason interpretive trails. Learn more at www.paulsmiths.edu/vic.

White Pine Camp: This Great Camp at the end of White Pine Road in Paul Smiths was the 1926 summer White House for U.S. President Calvin Coolidge.

On June 7, 2020, four buildings at this complex were destroyed by fire. The camp was built as a private family retreat in 1907 by New York banker Archibald White and expanded in 1911. It has had several owners, including Paul Smith’s College. The 35-acre property is on a remote section of Osgood Pond and includes a Japanese tea house, a boathouse, guest cabins and a two-lane bowling alley.

Saranac Lake The village of Saranac Lake, named an All-America City in 1998, was once one of most popular health resorts in the world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and now serves as a mountain muse for the arts community.

Union Depot: Located on Depot Street, this train station was built by the D&H Railroad in 1904. It was reopened to the public after being renovated in 1997 and 1998 and has since closed again. In 1904, the services of the Chateaugay Railroad to the east and the New York Central Railroad from the west were consolidated into the Union Depot. The station closed in 1965 when passenger service was terminated. The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society operated Adirondack Scenic Railroad passenger train excursions between here and Lake Placid from 2000 to 2016.

Historic Saranac Lake Walking Tour: This tour features many of the fascinating and unique architectural features of this quaint village, as it was transformed from a backcountry hamlet to one of the most successful health resorts in the world. Learn more at www.historicsaranaclake.org.

Saranac Laboratory Museum: Operated by Historic Saranac Lake, this museum tells the history

Saranac Laboratory Museum

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Olympic Center, Lake Placid

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of the village’s health care industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Edward Livingston Trudeau came to the Adirondacks with tuberculosis in 1873 and founded the Adirondack Cottage Sanitarium in 1884. He beat TB and created a place for patients to “take the cure” and scientists to study the disease.

Trudeau built the Saranac Laboratory next to his home in 1894, and it was the first lab in the nation exclusively used to study tuberculosis. Trudeau’s home — on the corner of Church and Main streets — was recently acquired by Historic Saranac Lake. Learn more at www.historicsaranaclake.org.

Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage: Located on Stevenson Lane, Robert Louis Stevenson — the Scottish author of novels such as “Treasure Island” (1883) and “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (1886), spent the winter of 1887-1888 at this Saranac Lake farmhouse taking the cure for tuberculosis. While here, he wrote “The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter’s Tale,” which was published in 1889.

Lake Placid The village of Lake Placid is best known as the home of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games.

It is home to USA Luge and USA Bobsled and Skeleton and still hosts national and international winter sports competitions.

Olympic venues: The state Olympic Regional Development Authority operates several venues that hosted Winter Olympic competition. Learn more at lakeplacidolympicsites.com.

The Olympic Center on Main Street features the 1932 Arena where Norwegian figure skater Sonja Henie won a gold medal and the 1980 Fieldhouse where the U.S. hockey team beat the Soviet Union in the “Miracle on Ice” game. The Lake Placid Olympic Museum is located in the 1980 Fieldhouse.

The Olympic Speedskating Oval next door is where U.S. speedskater Eric Heiden won five gold medals during the 1980 Olympics, and it is the site of the 1932 Olympic stadium where Lake Placid speedskater Jack Shea won two gold medals.

The Olympic Jumping Complex still has the two ski jumps used during the 1980 Olympics; the ski jump used in the 1932 Olympics is no longer there.

The Olympic Sports Complex at Mount Van Hoevenberg — located on Route 73 east of the village, was the home of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic bobsled runs, the 1980 luge run (no longer standing), and the 1980 biathlon and cross-country ski trails.

The current bobsled/luge/skeleton track was opened

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Use your custom home year round as your : primary home, a vacation home, a new short term rental or a backyard home for a family member of any age.

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Once completed in our 5,000 square foot heated shop, your home arrives on your land completely finished and ready to be hooked up to utilities. Our customers can choose from a long list of options and upgrades which include appliances, lighting, faucets, flooring, builtin storage options and many more. Some of our homes have two bedroom options, screened in porches and or storage lofts to give the most possible space. Being 500 sq ft in total size, we make sure to use every possible inch of space to ensure both function and design is just right for you.

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Learn abut the history, and extravagant Gilded Age life style of the Great Camps as you take a walking tour of the buildings and grounds of the Historic White Pine Camp.

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All Tours start @ 11:30 am

Wednesday Tours from June 22-Sept.28 Saturday Tours from June 25-Sept.24 Rain or shine. No reservations necessary Adults $12, Children under twelve $6.00. Payment by cash or check.

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just prior to the Winter Goodwill Games in 2000.

The History Museum: Located on Station Street, the Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society operates this museum at the Lake Placid train station. It was constructed by the D&H Railroad in 1903-04.

The museum opened in 1967. The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society operated Adirondack Scenic Railroad passenger train excursions between here and Saranac Lake from 2000 to 2016. Learn more at www.lakeplacidhistory.com.

Self-guided walking tour of Lake Placid: Download the Historic Walking Tour of Lake Placid on the Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society’s website, www.lakeplacidhistory.com.

1980 Olympic cauldron: Located on state Route 73 at the North Elba Show Grounds, a plaque on the monument reads: “Here on February 13, 1980, the XIII Olympic Winter Games were opened by Vice President of the United States Walter F. Mondale and here the sacred Olympic flame was brought from Olympia, Greece to shed its light for 12 days on the quadrennial renewal of the ancient Olympic spirit of excellence, brotherhood and peace. This tower was erected to hold that flame and stands as an everlasting monument to the 1,282 Olympians from 37 nations who took part in these Olympic Games.” This is the site of the 1980 opening ceremonies.

John Brown Farm State Historic Site: Located at 2 John Brown Road, this is the burial site of abolitionist John Brown, who was hanged for treason on Dec. 2, 1859 after he and his supporters captured the U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now in West Virginia). Brown moved to this farm with his family in 1855, and he was buried here on Dec. 8, 1859. The property includes hiking/cross-country ski trails, the farm house, a pond and a barn.

Adirondak Loj: The Adirondack Mountain Club, celebrating its centennial in 2022, operates the historic Adirondak Loj at its Heart Lake property near Lake Placid. At the foot of some of the tallest High Peaks, it is the largest and most popular trailhead for hikers and campers in the Adirondack Park. The Loj was built in 1927 when the Lake Placid Club owned the property. Learn more at www.adk.org.

John Brown Farm State Historic Site

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America’s first theme parks, opening in 1949.

Whiteface Mountain Ski Center: Located on state Route 86, the state of New York opened this ski center on Jan. 25, 1958. It was home of the alpine events during the 1980 Winter Olympics. Learn more at www.whiteface.com.

Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway: Drive up the highway to reach the top of New York’s fifthhighest peak (4,867 feet). Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the road in 1929 and opened it in 1936 when he was the U.S. president. The alpine-style gatehouse where motorists pay their toll was constructed in 1934. Lake Stevens at the toll house was named for 1932 Olympic bobsledder J. Hubert Stevens, and it is stocked annually to provide fishing opportunities. The Lake Stevens Tree Trail offers a self-guided, 10minute walk. Learn more at www.whiteface.com.

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Welcome to Tupper Lake

There are plenty of places in the Tupper Lake region for family-friendly bicycling.

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he village of Tupper Lake and town of Piercefield have been known as a year-round outdoor recreation destination for generations, from skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter to hiking, camping, boating, paddling, golfing, biking, birding and fishing in the warm-weather months.

Famous for its sunsets on Raquette Pond, this community is a nature lover’s paradise, quiet and laid back, and the perfect base camp for your Adirondack adventures.

And don’t forget swimming at popular places such as the Little Wolf Beach, Bog River Falls and the Raquette River.

Do it yourself, find what you need at one of the local outfitters or hire an outdoor guide for your adventure.

Tupper Lake is home to The Wild Center, one of the most popular attractions in all of northern New York.

During the pandemic, only the outdoor part of the 115-acre campus is open, and that includes the Wild Walk. Learn more at visit www.wildcenter.org or 518-359-7800.

The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory (www.adirondackskycenter.org) on Big Wolf Road connects residents and visitors to the night sky with programs throughout the year. This region has some of the best stargazing in the East.

The Adirondack State Theater (www.tupperlakemovies.com) and Tupper Arts (www.tupperarts.org) on Park Street celebrate culture in the community.

Tupper Arts presents art and photography shows and sponsors the free Summer Sunset Series of concerts Monday evenings at the Flanders Park band shell in July and August.

Tupper Lake is home to a professional baseball team, the Riverpigs, which plays other teams in the Empire Baseball League during June and July. Their home stadium is the Municipal Park on Demars Boulevard. The 2022 season begins June 8 at home against the Japan Islanders. Learn more at https://tupperlakeriverpigs.com.

The annual Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon (www.tupperlaketinman.com/) is set for June 25.

Learn more about the Tupper Lake region at www.tupperlake.com.

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Kayaking in Tupper Lake

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Three New Performance Series on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays All performances are at the Tupper Lake Sunset Stage in Flanders Park.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

MONDAYS AT 7 P.M. July 4

July 11

WEDNESDAYS AT 7 P.M.

Night School at 4:30PM Spring Street at 7:00PM

July 6

On 3

Mix of Old and New Rock & Blues

July 13

The Altered Tones

Ursa and the Major Key

July 25

Larry Lee Ebere

Harmonic Hits from 70’s to now

Indie & Psychedelic Rock

July 18

Geo Beat Jazz & Latin

July 25

(To Be Announced)

August 1

Shakespeare in the Park: Midsummer Night’s Dream

August 8

Martin and Kelly Contemporary Country Band

August 15

The Big Takeover

August 22

The Bob Stump Band

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Classic Country Spanning 6 Decades

July 27

Claire & Mickey

August 3

Crackin’ Foxy

August 10

Bitter Sweet

Ukulele-Driven Jazz Ensemble Classic Rock Favorites, 70’s to now

August 17

The Rustic Riders

August 24

Blessid Dirt

Original Jamaican Pop

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GALLERY SHOWS

Kids Little Loggers Shows

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July 8

Jumpin’ Jamie

June

“Kindie Rock”

July 15

Grotto Family Circus Act Fun

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Sculptures & Paintings

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History, Music, Dance

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Sylvia Fletcher Puppets

August 5

Dinoman Solar System Fun

August 12

Tim Dumas

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Photographs by Eric Adsit 49th Annual Tupper Lake Arts Show

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All exhibits and performances are FREE and open to the public.

Kids Little Loggers Shows made possible by Aseel Legacy Fund.

Performances are presented in collaboration with the Village of Tupper Lake.

For more information, visit TupperArts.org

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Classic Americana – Bluegrass to Jazz

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Swimming at Little Wolf Lake

Mount Arab fire tower

Wild Walk at the Wild Center

Fishing at Bog River Falls

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Tupper Lake Triad hiking challenge

There are two patches for the Tupper Lake Triad hiking challenge: Summer (between March 21 and Dec. 19) and Winter (between Dec. 20 and March 20). Once completed, download the Tupper Lake Triad registration form and mail it with a $5.00 registration fee to: TL Triad, 121 Park St., Tupper Lake, NY 12986. Make checks payable to “ROOST.” Learn more online at www.tupperlaketriad.com.

Mount Arab: 2 miles round-trip, 2,545 feet elevation Trailhead: From the intersection of state routes 3 and 30 in the village of Tupper Lake, follow Route 3 toward Piercefield. In about 7.25 miles, turn left on Conifer Road and follow it for almost 2 miles to Mount Arab Road, on the left. Drive about 1 mile. The trailhead is on the left; parking is on the right.

There is a fire tower on the peak of Mount Arab, near the hamlet of Piercefield.

Coney Mountain: 2.2 miles round-trip, 2,280 feet elevation Trailhead: From the intersection of state routes 3 and 30 in the village of Tupper Lake, follow Route 30 toward Long Lake. Drive just under 12 miles to trailhead on the left. A state DEC sign marks the location.

Goodman Mountain: 3.4 miles round-trip, 2,178 feet elevation Trailhead: From the intersection of state routes 3 and 30 in the village of Tupper Lake, follow Route 30

Hiking on the summit of Coney Mountain

(Provided photo — ROOST)

toward Long Lake. Drive just under 10 miles to Lumberjack Spring on the left. Lumberjack Spring is not marked, but a trailhead post is located there.

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Eastern chipmunk

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Learn more about farmers markets and find local food and drink producers using the online map at Adirondack Harvest, https://adirondackharvest.com.

Bolton Landing: 5 Cross St., behind Town Hall.

Fridays, June 24 to Sept. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.boltonlandingfarmersmarket.com Canton: Village Park, corner of Main and Park streets. Tuesdays and Fridays through Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chestertown: Chestertown Town Hall, 6307 Route 9. Wednesdays, June 15 to Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. https://chestertownfarmersmarket.com Elizabethtown: 7590 Court St. Fridays, June 10 to Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. http://adirondackfarmersmarket.com Harrisville: At the scenic view. Saturdays, May 28 to Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Indian Lake: 6345 State Route 30. Saturdays, July 2 to Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Keene: Marcy Field, State Route 73. Sundays, May 29 to Oct. 9, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. http://adirondackfarmersmarket.com Lake Placid: Green Goddess parking lot, 2051 Saranac Ave. Wednesdays, June 15 to Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.highpeaksfarmersmarkets.com Long Lake: Corner of Route 28/30 and South Hill Road across from post office. Thursdays, June 23 to Sept. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Malone: Malone Airport, Route 11. Wednesdays, May 25 to Oct. 5, noon to 4:30 p.m. http://adirondackfarmersmarket.com North Creek: 21 Railroad Place. Thursdays, June 23 to Sept. 22, 2 to 6 p.m.

Old Forge: 201 North St. Fridays, June 17 to Oct. 7, 1 to 5 p.m.

Plattsburgh: Plattsburgh Farmers & Crafters

Farmers market in Keene

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Market. 53 Green St. Saturdays, May 7 to Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rouses Point: 144 Lake St. Fridays, June 24 to Sept. 30, 3 to 7 p.m.

Saranac Lake: Riverside Park. Saturdays, May 28 to Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.highpeaksfarmersmarkets.com Speculator: At the pavilion, State Route 30.

Thursdays, June 23 to Sept. 15, 2 to 5 p.m.

Ticonderoga: 1114 Wicker St. Saturdays, July 9 to Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Warrensburg: 180 River St. Fridays, June 3 to Oct. 7, 3 to 6 p.m.

Wilmington: 5753 State Route 86. Wednesdays, June 1 to Aug. 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Willsboro: Pavilion just south of Champlain National Bank on Route 22. Thursdays, June 16 to Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. http://adirondackfarmersmarket.com

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DEC says ‘hike smart’ and be prepared

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ikers in the Adirondack Park should wear proper gear and attire during their day trips or backpacking adventures, including sturdy, comfortable boots. ¯ Moisture-wicking synthetic fabrics that keep your skin dry and help regulate your body temperature in both cold and warm weather -- avoid cotton as it holds moisture ¯ Layered clothing is recommended even for summer hikes ¯ Light-colored clothing, which will make it easier to see ticks ¯ Waterproof, sturdy, and comfortable shoes or boots ¯ A watch or other time-keeping device ¯ Trekking poles will reduce leg fatigue and joint pain 10 hiking essentials Carry these essentials in a day pack on all hikes for a safe and enjoyable experience.

1. NAVIGATION ¯ Map ¯ Compass ¯ GPS system ¯ Extra batteries 2. INSULATION/RAIN GEAR ¯ Waterproof/windproof jacket ¯ Hat ¯ Gloves ¯ Thermal undergarments (pack extra) ¯ Wool socks (pack extra) 3. LIGHT ¯ Headlamp ¯ Flashlight

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he Central Adirondacks include communities in Hamilton, Essex and Herkimer counties such as Long Lake, Raquette Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Newcomb, Minerva, Schroon Lake, North Hudson, Indian Lake, Speculator, Inlet and Old Forge.

Here in the heart of the Adirondack Park you will find an abundance of summer outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, cycling, mountain biking, boating, paddling, golfing, fishing and birding.

Attractions include the Adirondack Scenic Railroad in Thendara; View Center for Arts and Culture, Enchanted Forest/Water Safari, McCauley Mountain Scenic Chairlift, Goodsell Museum and Strand

Theatre in Old Forge; Indian Lake Theater; Great Camp Sagamore in Raquette Lake; Raquette Lake Navigation Company; Great Camp Santanoni, Newcomb Historical Museum and Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb; Natural Stone Bridge & Caves in Pottersville; Minerva Historical Society in Olmstedville; Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society and Seagle Festival in Schroon Lake; and Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake.

For more information about the Central Adirondack region, visit online at www.adirondackhub.com, www.adirondackexperience.com or the Town of Webb Visitor Information Center at oldforgeny.com.

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The Great Adirondack Moose Festival in Indian Lake will return this year from Sept. 24 to 25. It will include a moose calling contest, old fashioned turkey shoot, and kid-friendly activities such as the popular “Count the Moose Scat” contest.

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Southern access to the High Peaks Death Falls

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Canoeing at Lewey Lake

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Rustic Furniture Street Fair

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Report moose sightings

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is asking the public to report moose sightings and observations. DEC and its research partners use these public sightings as indices of moose distribution and abundance in New York.

This is part of a multi-year research project to obtain information on the status of New York state’s moose population, health of the moose and the factors that influence moose survival and reproductive rate.

Connect to the online form at this web page: www.dec.ny.gov/animals/6964.html.

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General emergencies: Call 911 Backcountry emergencies: 518-891-0235 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation operates a dispatch center at the DEC Region 5 office in Ray Brook 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It should only be contacted to report backcountry emergencies (lost or injured people and wildfires).

Non-emergencies: The New York State Police Troop B, 518-897-2000, Clinton, Franklin, Essex, St. Lawrence, Hamilton counties; Troop D, 315366-6000, Lewis, Herkimer, Oneida, counties; Troop G, 518-783-3211, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, Washington counties.

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Welcome to the Northern Tier

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ere in the Northern Tier region of New York state — bordering Canada — you will find life becomes intermingled with visitors from the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

This gives the communities in northern Franklin and St. Lawrence counties much more of an international feel. Not that it looks like the older neighborhoods in Montreal or Quebec City, just that there may be some French Canadian accents about.

With Lake Champlain to the east and the St. Lawrence River to the west, there are ample summer outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, cycling, mountain biking, boating, paddling, golfing, fishing and birding.

There are also plenty of farms, food producers and those who make cider, beer and wine. The farm-totable movement is alive and well in this region.

There is plenty to do in the communities of Malone, Massena, Potsdam, Canton and Ogdensburg.

Attractions in northern Franklin and St. Lawrence counties include the Almanzo Wilder Homestead in Burke; Eisenhower Lock in Massena; Titus Mountain ski center south of Malone; Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum; Chateaugay Historical Society; Akwesasne Mohawk Casino; Akwesasne Library and Cultural Center; Franklin County Historical Museum in Malone; Silas Wright Museum (St. Lawrence County Historical Association) and Traditional Arts in Upstate New York in Canton; St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum in Madrid; Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg; and Potsdam Public Museum.

For more information about these destinations, visit www.visitstlc.com or https://visitmalone.com.

This year’s Franklin County Fair (www.frcofair.com) will be held from Aug. 7 to 14 at the fairgrounds in Malone. Highlights will include music by Walker Hayes with special guest Tigirlily (Aug. 13), and Rodney Atkins and Tracy Byrd (Aug. 12); Bessie Bingo; Demolition Derby; a Vaters Motorsports monster truck show; a 4-H horse show; 4-H Youth Dairy Show; cornhole tournament; Miss Franklin County Fair Pageant; Small Town Famous talent showcase; truck pull; and tractor pull.

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Watch ships, such as the laker Baie Comeau above, navigate through the Eisenhower Lock northeast of Massena as they make their way along the St. Lawrence Seaway, which connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Great Lakes — 189 miles from Montreal to Lake Ontario.

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Fort Covington and the War of 1812

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ith its proximity to Canada, the most northern part of New York state saw military action during the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War mostly along the Lake Champlain and Lake George corridors.

But from Plattsburgh west to Franklin County, there were military campaigns during the War of 1812. One tiny community in northern Franklin County, about 15 miles northwest of Malone — Fort Covington — has a number of historical markers that help tell the story about an American encampment during that war.

“The town began as a blockhouse to shelter wounded soldiers during the War of 1812 and is named for General Leonard Covington, who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Crysler’s Farm,” states the Adirondack Frontier website (https://adirondackfrontier.com).

Originally called French Mills, the blockhouse was built there in 1813. The name of the town was changed to Fort Covington in 1817.

The Battle of Crysler’s Farm National Historic Site of Canada is located in Morrisburg, Ontario, on the St. Lawrence River just south of the Upper Canada Village living history museum.

The Battle of Crysler’s Farm — known as the “Battle That Saved Canada” — was part of the American push to take Montreal in 1813, according to the historic site’s website.

On Nov. 10, 1813, 8,000 American troops — who had come from Sackett’s Harbor, New York on Lake Ontario up the St. Lawrence River — arrived in the town of Williamsburg, Ontario. They were under the leadership of Maj.-Gen. James Wilkinson.

“Simultaneously, 800 British troops under Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Morrison, took position on John Crysler’s farm behind two large ravines,” the website states. “The British had pursued the

Historical marker in Fort Covington

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Americans down the St. Lawrence River and were under orders to slow the American advance and prevent a surprise attack.”

The Americans launched an attack on Nov. 11 with less than half of their troops.

“Wilkinson believed that the British were more inexperienced and underestimated their size as half of the British troops were wearing grey winter coats over the typical red coat. Without a tactical plan, the Americans suffered heavy casualties and were driven back to Cornwall. The heavy losses and quick retreat at the Battle of Crysler’s Farm ended the American campaign for Montreal.”

Wilkinson’s army spent that winter in the Fort Covington area after the Battle of Crysler’s Farm.

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(Note: The following information was provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Learn more at www.dec.ny.gov.)

Campsite selection ¯ Camping is prohibited within 150 feet of any road, trail, spring, stream, pond or other body of water except at areas designated by a “Camp Here” disk. ¯ Groups of 10 or more persons OR stays of more than three days in one place require a permit from the New York State Forest Ranger responsible for the area. ¯ Lean-tos are available in many areas on a first come first served basis. Lean-tos cannot be used exclusively and must be shared with other campers. ¯ The storage of personal property on state lands is prohibited.

Fires at campsites ¯ Fires should be built in existing fire pits or fireplaces if provided. ¯ Do not build fires in areas marked by a “No Fires” disk. ¯ Cutting standing trees is prohibited. Use only dead and down wood for fires. ¯ Extinguish all fires with water and stir ashes until they are cold to the touch.

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5 minutes, treated with purifying tablets or filtered through filtration device to prevent instances of giardia infection. ¯ Carry out what you carry in. ¯ Keep your pet under control. Restrain it on a leash when others approach. Collect and bury droppings away from water, trails and camp sites. Keep your pet away from drinking water sources. ¯ Observe and enjoy wildlife and plants but leave them undisturbed.

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Tips to Leave No Trace ¯ Removing plants, rocks, fossils or artifacts from state land without a permit is illegal. ¯ Use pit privies provided near popular camping areas and trailheads. If none are available, dispose of human waste by digging a hole 6-8 inches deep at least 150 feet from water or campsites (200 feet is recommended by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics). Cover with leaves and soil. ¯ Do not use soap to wash yourself, clothing or dishes within 150 feet of water. ¯ Drinking and cooking water should be boiled for

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Backcountry camping Backcountry or primitive camping is allowed on Forest Preserve lands in the Adirondacks and Catskills as well as State Forest lands outside the Preserve.

Backcountry camping is prohibited on Unique Areas, Wildlife Management Areas and a few other categories of state land.

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Reading at Beggs Park in Essex, N.Y., with Lake Champlain ferry to Charlotte, Vt.

Welcome to the Adirondack Coast

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ake Champlain — briefly declared the sixth Great Lake in 1998 — offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the North Country. It’s called the Adirondack Coast.

Bordering New York on the west coast, Vermont on the east coast, and the Canadian province of Quebec on the north, the lake takes up a lot of geography on the map. Lake Champlain ferries (https://ferries.com) are used to cross at places such as Essex, Plattsburgh and Port Kent, New York. Motorists can also use two bridges to cross, one at Crown Point and one at Rouses Point.

The history of the Champlain Valley dates back to the Native American tribes, Iroquois to the west and Abenaki to the east. When Europeans arrived, they fought over the land, and armies traveled the length of the lake to fight each other during the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812.

Forts in Crown Point and Ticonderoga help tell that history.

Attractions include the Crown Point State Historic Site, Fort Ticonderoga and Mount Defiance, Heritage Museum in Ticonderoga, and Depot Theatre in Westport.

The lake played a large role during the Industrial Revolution, especially with the iron mines around Port Henry. Villages up and down the lake became ports to transport goods and raw materials. Some of this history can be found at the Iron Center Museum in Port Henry.

There’s a sign in Port Henry that documents some of the many sightings of the Lake Champlain monster called Champ.

Food and drink are celebrated up and down the lake at farmers markets, farm stands, orchards, wineries, craft breweries, cheese makers and unique farm-to-

table experiences.

Outdoor recreation is abundant, with fishing, camping, swimming, boating, paddling and hiking. For a full list of Champlain Area Trails, visit www.champlainareatrails.com.

Plus, the Essex County Fair will be held Aug. 1721 at the fairgrounds in Westport.

Up north, the city of Plattsburgh is a center for shopping, health care and education, yet it retains its historical and outdoor recreation roots while growing as a cultural center in northern New York.

One can find the typical outdoor activities, such as boating, paddling, sailing, swimming, hiking, camping and fishing.

For sports fans, there’s the Plattsburgh Thunderbirds pro baseball team of the Empire League and the Plattsburgh Airborne Speedway (www.plattsburghairbornespeedway.com).

In Plattsburgh, cultural institutions and museums include the Plattsburgh State Art Museum, Strand Center Theatre, Strand Center for the Arts, Clinton County Historical Association Museum, War of 1812 Museum, Kent-Delord House Museum and Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum.

Nearby attractions include the Samuel de Champlain History Center in the village of Champlain and the Alice T. Miner Museum in Chazy.

Plattsburgh is also a transportation hub in the North Country, providing air service at the Plattsburgh International Airport.

The annual Clinton County Fair is set for July 2631 at the fairgrounds in Morrisonville. For more details, visit www.clintoncountyfair.com.

Learn more about Plattsburgh and the Lake Champlain region at www.goadirondack.com or www.lakechamplainregion.com.

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Self-guided historic driving tour Champlain Valley

If you want to take a road trip that is relaxing, fun and educational, try this self-guided historic driving tour through the Lake Champlain Valley. Start at one end, and go to the other. Or just pick one or two villages and spend some time there.

The quaint communities along Lake Champlain offer stunning views of Vermont and establishments where you can grab a take-out meal for a picnic.

This is the bread basket of Essex County, where agriculture is making a comeback with many small, family farms. It’s easy to find a farm-to-fork experience.

There’s a lot of history here, much more than we can squeeze into this guide. For more information and itinerary ideas, visit Lakes to Locks Passage: New York’s Great Northeast Journey, 518-597-9660, www.lakestolocks.org.

Ticonderoga Fort Ticonderoga: 102 Fort Ti Road, 518-5852821, www.fortticonderoga.org. Fort Ticonderoga was built by the French from 1755 to 1759 during the French and Indian War and called Fort Carillon. On July 8, 1758, it was successfully defended by French forces despite overwhelming British forces. The following year, the British defeated the French here.

On May 10, 1775 during the Revolutionary War, Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold and the Green Mountain Boys surprised the sleeping garrison at dawn and overwhelmed them, making Fort Ticonderoga America’s first victory of the war.

Mount Defiance: This small mountain is owned by Fort Ticonderoga and has a toll road to its historic summit. Entry is included with admission to the fort or can be purchased separately at the base of the mountain. Get a view of the fort on Lake Champlain and enjoy a picnic at the summit.

Directions: In Ticonderoga, head south on Route 9N and turn left on Montcalm Street in 0.75 mile, then turn right on Champlain Avenue in 0.6 mile.

Follow Champlain Avenue for a short distance, turn left on Defiance Street, and look for the toll road on the right.

Fort Ticonderoga

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Historical sign at Ironville

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Ticonderoga Heritage Museum: 137 Montcalm St., 518-585-2696, www.ticonderogaheritagemuseum.org. Learn about Ticonderoga’s industrial industry in this building that dates to 1888. It is the last remaining structure of the Ticonderoga Pulp and Paper Company.

Hancock House: 6 Moses Circle, 518-585-7868, www.tihistory.org.

This Georgian Revival style mansion is an exact replica of Thomas Hancock’s (John Hancock’s uncle) former Beacon Hill home in Boston. Originally built in 1925-1926 by philanthropist Horace A. Moses for the New York Historical Association, it now serves as the home of the Ticonderoga Historical Society as a regional museum and reference library.

Self-guided walking tour of Ticonderoga: www.aarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ticonderoga.pdf

Ironville The Ironville Historic District is a national historic district located southwest of Crown Point. It is known as the “Birthplace of the Electrical Age,” as Allen Penfield, Timothy Taft and Allen P. Harwood pioneered the first industrial use of electricity in their iron works below the pond south of the district.

The district includes 12 buildings, including the Penfield Homestead Museum, built in the 1820s, 703 Creek Road, Crown Point, 518-597-3804, www.penfieldmuseum.org.

Ironville gets its name from the iron-mining operations of the 19th century. During the Civil War, iron from ore mined here was used to build the U.S. ironclad ship Monitor, which battled the Confederate ironclad ship Merrimack at the Battle of Hampton Roads.

The Monitor’s iron was mined in Hammondville, separated in Ironville, processed in Crown Point and shipped by railroad along Lake Champlain.

Self-guided walking tour of Ironville: www. aarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ironville.pdf

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Crown Point Crown Point State Historic Site: 21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point, 518-597-4666 (phone), https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/34/details.aspx.

The Crown Point State Historic Site preserves and interprets the ruins of two forts from the colonial wars between the British and French. Both are located next to the new Lake Champlain bridge from New York to Vermont, which replaced the 1929 bridge when it opened on Nov. 7, 2011.

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Port Henry Port Henry was once a bustling village in the town of Moriah on Lake Champlain where iron ore from nearby mines was transported to markets far away.

The story of this community and surrounding hamlets is told at the Iron Center Museum, 34 Park

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fort, “His Majesty’s Fort of Crown Point.”

During the Revolutionary War, Green Mountain Boys captured the fort from the British on May 12, 1775. Benedict Arnold used it as a staging area for the fledgling American navy and was abandoned in 1777.

The British abandoned the fort in 1780. The state acquired the property in 1910.

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Place, 518-546-3587. The Town of Moriah Historical Society presents history exhibits in a restored carriage house at the former WitherbeeSherman and Company mining headquarters.

A sign on Route 9N/22 details the sightings of Champ, the fabled lake monster.

Another sign honors Brooklyn Dodger pitcher Johnny Podres, a native of Witherbee. Unveiled on June 9, 2012, the sign is located 0.25 miles south of the hamlet on Route 9N/22. The sign shows Podres as he looked on his 1955 baseball card. Podres helped the Dodgers win the 1955 World Series.

Self-guided walking tour of Port Henry: www.aarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/03092 6VLPPortHenry.pdf Westport Depot Theatre: 6705 Main St., 518-962-4449, https://depottheatre.org. Built in 1876, this building is a functioning train station with service by Amtrak. It is also home to The Depot Theatre, a nonprofit professional theater that provides entertainment in the summer months.

Essex County Fairgrounds: Route 9N/Sisco Street. The Essex County Fairgrounds features four venues that date to when the fair opened here in 1885: the grandstand, judge’s stand, Floral Hall and racetrack. The fair will be held Aug. 17 to 21.

Self-guided walking tour of Wadhams and Westport: www.aarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/ 08/wadhamswestport.pdf Elizabethtown The hamlet of Elizabethtown is the county seat for Essex County. Historic county buildings are located here, including the 19th century courthouse where abolitionist John Brown’s body lay in state on Dec. 6, 1859 on its way to his North Elba farm, where he was buried, and the Hand Hale Historic District.

Adirondack History Museum: 7590 Court St., 518-873-6466, www.adkhistorycenter.org. The museum is the home of the Essex County Historical Society and is located in a 1916 neoclassical-style former school.

Self-guided walking tour of Elizabethtown: www.aarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/elizabethtown.pdf

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Essex Founded in 1765, the entire hamlet of Essex is on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes well-preserved 19th century brick and stone homes, churches, inns and shops. Industries in town once included stone quarries, iron mines, tanneries and shipyards. It is currently home to a dock for Lake Champlain Ferries with service to Vermont.

Self-guided walking tour of Essex: www.aarch. org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/essex.pdf Willsboro The town of Willsboro was named for New York City merchant William Gilliland, an Irish immigrant who began to purchase land along Lake Champlain in the mid-1760s for a baronial estate. The town is now home to NYCO Minerals, which mines wollastonite.

One of the earliest buildings in town — the Adsit Cabin — is located on Point Road. It is believed that Samuel Adsit built the cabin in 1779.

Self-guided walking tour of Willsboro: www.aarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/willsboro.pdf Port Kent Port Kent was the eastern terminus for the Port Kent and Hopkinton Turnpike, a 19th century toll road that spanned west to St. Lawrence County. It is also the site of the Elkanah Watson House on Lake Street. A private home now, it was built in 1828 by businessman Elkana Watson on a bluff overlooking Lake Champlain. It is near the train station and ferry dock.

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Take the Love Your ADK Pledge

Taking care of the Adirondack Park’s natural resources is everyone’s responsibility. It’s easy, and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism will show you how on the “Love the Adirondacks” website, where you can take the Love Your ADK pledge.

By taking the Love Your Adirondacks pledge and practicing Leave No Trace ethics you can help ensure that the forests, waterways and communities of the Adirondacks remain beautiful and unique for generations to come.

The Love Your ADK pledge has been created in partnership with ROOST, the Adirondack Mountain Club, Adirondack Council and the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

Sign the pledge online at the following website: www.loveyouradk.org/pledge.

I pledge to: ¯ Love the Adirondacks in a way that is mindful of others; ¯ Only share thoughtful messages on social media that encourage good stewardship; ¯ View wildlife from afar and be considerate of their home; ¯ Embrace the hiker ethos and get my boots dirty by walking through the mud; ¯ Always explore responsibly and prepare for any experience; ¯Do my duty to properly dispose of trash as well as pet and human waste; ¯ Keep woods and waters clean by checking my gear and equipment for invasive species; and ¯ Support, practice, and inspire others to follow the Leave No Trace Seven Principles.

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Here’s a hiking challenge that combines history with outdoor recreation: the Adirondack Mountain Club’s Fire Tower Challenge, a program of ADK’s Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter.

There’s also a Winter Fire Tower Challenge (Dec. 21 and March 21).

People completing the challenge do not have to be ADK members.

To complete the challenge and receive the official full-color patch, hikers must climb and document, by date, ascents of at least 23 fire tower summits: 18 of the Adirondack Park summits and all five Catskill Park summits. Climbing each tower itself is not required, and it is not recommended for those towers that have not been restored for safe public use.

The mountain should have a standing fire tower on the date of the ascent.

(View the Summit List PDF for the updated list at https://www.adkgfs.org/firetower.challenge.php.)

When registering the dates of the climb, use extra sheets of paper to describe details of interest: weather, wildlife sightings, impressions, companions — anything that caught your attention.

Send the Summit List and additional pages — name and address on each — along with a check for $5.00 per patch. (Kids 15 and under are free.) Make checks payable to “ADK Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter” and send to: Fire Tower Challenge, Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter Adirondack Mountain Club, P.O. Box 2314, Glens Falls, NY 12801. It may take four to six weeks before the patches are mailed.

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¯ Adirondack Regional Tourism Council: https://visitadirondacks.com.

Clinton County ¯ Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau: 7061 Route 9, Plattsburgh, 877-242-6752. http://goadirondack.com.

Essex County ¯ Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism and Lake Placid Convention/Visitors Bureau: 518-523-2445, with offices in Lake Placid (2608 Main St.) and Crown Point (814 Bridge Road), www.lakeplacid.com. ¯ Whiteface Mountain Regional Visitors Bureau: 5753 Route 86, Wilmington, 888-944-8332, www.whitefaceregion.com. ¯ Lake Champlain Region: 866-843-5253, www.lakechamplainregion.com. ¯ Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce: 94 Montcalm St., Suite 1, Ticonderoga, 518-585-6619, https://ticonderogany.com. ¯ Town of Newcomb: 5639 Route 28N, Newcomb, 518-582-3211, www.discovernewcomb.com. ¯ Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce: 1075 Route 9, Schroon Lake, 518-532-7675, www.schroonlakechamber.org.

Franklin County ¯ Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce: 39 Main St., Saranac Lake, 518-891-1990, www.saranaclake.com. ¯ Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce: 121 Park St., Tupper Lake, 518-359-3328, www.tupperlake.com. ¯ Malone Chamber of Commerce: 497 East Main St., Malone, 518-483-3760, www.visitmalone.com.

Fulton County ¯ Fulton County Tourism/Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce: 2 North Main St., Gloversville, 800-676-3858, www.44lakes.com. ¯ Northville Civic Association: 518-863-7199, www.villageofnorthville.com.

Hamilton County ¯ Hamilton County Department of Economic Development & Tourism: 102 County View Dr., Lake Pleasant, 800-648-5239, www.adirondackexperience.com. ¯ Town of Long Lake Parks, Recreation and Tourism: 1130 Deerland Road, Long Lake, 518-624-3077, https://mylonglake.com.

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¯ Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce: 6301 Route 30, Indian Lake, 518-648-5112, www.indian-lake.com. ¯ Inlet Information Office: 160 Route 28 at Arrowhead Park, Inlet, 315-357-5501, www.inletny.com. ¯ Adirondacks Speculator Region Chamber of Commerce: 2960 Route 30, Speculator, 518-548-4521, www.speculatorchamber.com.

Herkimer County Town of Webb Visitor Information Center: 3140 Route 28, Old Forge, 315-369-6983, www.oldforgeny.com.

Lewis County ¯ Lewis County Chamber of Commerce: 7576 South State St., Lowville, 315-376-2213, https://adirondackstughill.com.

St. Lawrence County ¯ St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce: 101 Main St., first floor, Canton, 877-228-7810, www.visitstlc.com.

Saratoga County ¯ Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau: 60 Railroad Place, Suite 301, Saratoga Springs, 518-584-1531, www.discoversaratoga.org.

Warren County ¯ Warren County Tourism Department: 1340 Route 9, Lake George, 800-958-4748, www.visitlakegeorge.com. ¯ Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce: 2176 Route 9, Lake George, 518-668-5755, www.lakegeorgechamber.com. ¯ Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce: 4928 Lakeshore Dr., Bolton Landing, 518-644-3831, www.boltonchamber.com. ¯ North Warren Chamber of Commerce: 3 Dynamite Hill Road, Chestertown, 518-494-2722, https://northwarren.com. ¯ Gore Mountain Region Chamber of Commerce: 228 Main St., North Creek, 518-251-2612, www.gorechamber.com. ¯ Lake Luzerne Regional Chamber of Commerce: 37 Main St., Lake Luzerne, 518-696-3500, https://lakeluzernechamber.org. ¯ Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce: 518-623-2161, https://warrensburgchamber.com.

Washington County ¯ Washington County Tourism: 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, 888-203-8622, https://washingtoncounty.fun.

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