LAKE PLACID — One of the area’s most iconic attractions is ready to ride as the Olympic Region celebrates President’s Week, which is historically one of the busiest tourism times of the year. The Lake Placid Toboggan Chute, which is operated by the North Elba Park District, makes for ...

WILMINGTON — This week’s Visiting Lake Placid column needs no introduction. Boasting 3,430 vertical feet — the largest of any ski area in the East — 94 trails and 12 lifts spread over three peaks, the Whiteface Mountain ski resort is the pinnacle of many winter trips to the Olympic ...

While most of this column's adventures are a bit closer to Lake Placid — many within walking distance of Main Street — this week’s column takes a jaunt to the west and visits the Tupper Lake Triad. Located about 45 minutes from Lake Placid, these peaks are well worth the trek for ...

LAKE PLACID — Every so often, the stars align in just the right manner as to make one feel they are on a different planet. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, that happened to be the case in Henry’s Woods. A fresh coating of bright fluffy snow blanketed everything in sight. The dull brown drab forest ...

LAKE PLACID — Winter has arrived for those planning on venturing into the backcountry’s higher elevations. Below-average temperatures and lake effect snow showers, which could lead to more snow — especially in the mountains — are expected for the Olympic Region throughout the first ...

On a blustery late October afternoon a group of young people walked down the hill from Shipman Youth Center. They had one basketball between them and a lot of afterschool energy. This new basketball court was recently moved to Dow Street Park, also known as Rotary Park. The move was a ...