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 ...

LAKE PLACID -- The Sentinel Range Wilderness has never quite received its fair share of attention, in my humble opinion. Perhaps, for the peaks, that is for the best. The ponds beneath them, however, are hidden gems and are fairly easy to get to. I say fairly, as the trail is steep in spots ...

LAKE PLACID — It’s no secret that this village has a ton of hiking options that transcend all ability levels. Just two weeks ago, we visited the Heaven Hill Trails, which offer stunning views of the High Peaks, and this week, we add a view of Lake Placid, the lake itself, to our pallet ...

SARANAC LAKE — While Lake Placid offers no shortage of attractions to fill a trip, I realize many faithful readers, whether residents or longtime visitors, may have checked off a lot of boxes. You may also be reading this as a newer or less frequent visitor who may be looking to expand ...

LAKE PLACID — One of the marquee features of the Olympic Region is being at the figurative doorstep of, so, so many hiking trails. High Peaks hikers often brag big time about harrowing rock scrambles, epic distances or — my personal favorite to roll my eyes at — their early morning ...