The Lake Placid Olympic Museum: A Great Overview of an Iconic Sporting Event
Did you know that the small New York village of Lake Placid was the host city for two Winter Olympics? That’s right, this quaint community in the Adirondacks hosted the …
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Visiting the Olympic Ski Jumping Complex in Lake Placid
If you’re traveling through the Adirondacks, you expect to see towering mountains and trees, but if you’re near Lake Placid, you might see something entirely different towering above you: the …
How to Get to the Wilmington Flume and Flume Falls Near Lake Placid
There is a lot of beauty to be found along Route 86 between Lake Placid and Wilmington New York in the Adirondacks. However, one of the most beautiful spots is …
How to Get to Stag Brook Falls at Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort in Lake Placid
The ski resorts in the Adirondacks draw in many visitors during the winter months but are often quite quiet during the off-season. However, there is one great reason to visit …
Visiting the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid
There are few more polarizing figures in American history than John Brown. To some, he’s a martyr who tried to start a revolt to free the slaves. To others, he’s …
Enjoying the Beauty of the Adirondacks at Gauthiers Saranac Lake Inn
The Adirondacks is an incredible part of New York to visit, and the lack of development is one of the major draws to this region of the state. However, this …
The 5 Best Breweries in Lake Placid, New York
The Adirondacks region is known for its amazing outdoor attractions, but did you know that there are also a ton of great breweries in Lake Placid, New York? That’s right, …
How to Get to Roaring Brook Falls in the Adirondacks
There are many impressive waterfalls in the Adirondacks, but few, if any combine such impressiveness with also being easy to reach like Roaring Brook Falls. Roaring Brook Falls is located …
Visiting the Beautiful Jay Covered Bridge Near Lake Placid
I always enjoy visiting historic covered bridges during my travels around New York, so on a recent trip to see fall foliage in the Adirondacks, I was excited to check …
How to Get to Split Rock Falls in the Adirondacks
There are many incredible waterfalls in the Adirondacks, but few are as beautiful as Split Rock Falls in Essex County. Split Rock Falls is located near New Russia, New York, …