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Free Museum Day

September 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment · News

Two Free Museums
Saturday – Sep 26, 2009 in the Adirondack Region.

  1. Frederic Remington Art Museum – Ogdensburg
  2. Adirondack Museum – Blue Mt Lake

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Tourism, Taxes, and Growth in the Heart of the Adirondacks

October 11th, 2007 · 5 Comments · Destination Marketing, News

Fall Colors in the AdirondacksThis really is my favorite time of year in the Adirondacks. We’re just past Columbus Day so the bulk of the crowds are gone for the season. Don’t get me wrong, I love tourists! I had the entire Blue Ridge Road to myself with colors which can only be described as sublime. Not another car the whole way until I hit Newcomb.

I’m sure glad I made the drive to attend the event I mentioned in a previous postSmart Actions for Real Growth. It’s been a too long since I last visited the Adirondack Museum who co-sponsored today’s symposium with Hamilton County Tourism. I always recommend the Museum as a “must-do” Adirondack activity, just go and see for yourselves.

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Planning for a Better Future in the Adirondacks

September 27th, 2007 · 3 Comments · News

Did you know that Hamilton County in the Adirondacks has the lowest population density out of any county in New York? Well, it’s true – 1/km² (3/mi²). I also think it may be the only county in New York that does not feature a stoplight. Interesting, right? Add the fact that most of the land is owned by the state and is “forever wild”. One would rightly assume that economic development has been and will always be a challenge there.

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