Elevate Your Rate w/the 46 Adirondacks High Peaks: Starting 2day we’ will match R rates 2 the elevations for 46 Days http://yttwt.com/32wqq
I’m thinking that someone could theoretically climb the 46 relevant daily peaks during this special. Not only that, you could easily also add 46 Pints and 46 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
So really, it should be “Doing the 46-46-46, During the 46-46-46.
CLEAR, COLD WEATHER, WITH PLENTY OF SKATING AND TOBOGGANING
AMPERSAND, N.Y., Jan. 26. — For the past week fine clear, cold weather has prevailed, and the air has been of that bracing kind that only those who have been in the Adirondacks in the Winter know of. The last four nights the mercury has been below zero, and the ice on the lakes and ponds is from ten to twelve inches in thickness. The last four nights the mercury has been below zero, and the ice on the lakes and ponds is from ten to twelve inches in thickness. The sleighing on Saranac Lake, from one end to the other, is superb, and the driveway in the afternoon presents a pretty sight, with its many handsome turnouts filled with pleasure seekers.
The present season is by far the gayest Winter ever seen here. That the Northern Woods is a good a place for those seeking health and pleasure as a warmer climate has been fully established and is beyond doubt. The toboggan slide in front of the Hotel Ampersand, running down the lake, has been a source of much pleasure. Instead of using toboggans here, small bobs, holding about six, have taken their place. After reaching the ice they run for about half a mile. A good-sized place is kept on the lake clear from snow for skating. A number of the young men stopping at the hotel spend their mornings in hunting foxes and rabbits, which gives them an appetite that is something appalling.
These sorts of places, even if they were within my meager budget, would not be my choice for a travel experience. But that’s just me. I have no idea how these were chosen or if the voting is Carter-approved, but I’d be willing to bet a shoe-shine and valet-parking that most any “willing” hotel could make this gargantuan list.
Maybe I’m just being cynical.
In any case, two of our local standouts have made the list. The Mirror Lake Inn and the Lake Placid Lodge both get a mention. The Inn beat the Lodge by just shy of one point. Clearly MLI’s superior PR tactics gave them the extra edge in beating what I would say is the nicest place within the Blue Line. One thing for sure, I’ll take an 84 in Lake Placid over a 95 in India any day.
So, our routine trip to the hardware store was interupted by FIRE. According to Dwight, the cook at Perkins, the fire started in the pool/sauna area after some type of power surge. When we arrived on the scene, only the southern end of the complex was noticeably burning (Huge flames leaping into the air). Soon we saw emergency response from Keeseville, Saranac, Chazy, Beekmantown…. Despite their efforts, the fire quickly spread to the lobby area and finally all the through Legends (the bar) and into Perkins. I’d say the whole place is done.
Here’s a quick-look, a video, and a slideshow, more pictures after the jump:
It’s apple season in the North Country. Did you know that I live in the McIntosh Apple Capital? Well, it’s true, I’m surrounded by apples. At this time of year, cider and donuts RULE.
Funny thing though, I’ve always had this silly song in my head every time bunches of apples are mentioned. I always thought that this was just a way to get a girl on the rebound.
One bad apple don’t spoil the whole bunch girl.
Oh, I don’t care what they say
I don’t care what you heard.
Update: Hi all you PBS watching Adirondack Fans! Just so ya know, The Point was sold. I recommend the Mirror Lake Inn.
The Point was again mentioned as one of the world’s most luxurious and costly hotels. Anyone else, sick of hearing this? In all reality, for 99% of the existing world, this place doesn’t even exist. I’m not proud though, you can still donate to my Camp Fund (sidebar).
The Point, a Relais & Chateaux property in the Adirondacks that was once a Rockefeller Great Camp, has just 11 rooms, each with lake views and a chiseled-stone fireplace. Included in the room rate, which starts at $1,250 a night and puts it on our list of the priciest hotels, are activities such as fishing, horseback riding and golfing. All meals and alcoholic beverages are covered; guests fill out a dining survey weeks in advance of their stay to ensure that their desires are catered to.
Old Mountain Road’s status is murky "We're working with the DEC to coordinate any changes to the (State Land) Master Plan to deal with it." - Could take 100's of years! 11 hours ago
Lake Placid adjusts its tourism strategies "As industries crumble, Lake Placid officials and businesses are hoping to bank on current trends to stay solvent." 2009/07/03
Cultural center planned in AuSable "Foundation representatives said the three-story building is in need of extensive repair, and the New York City-based group will undertake a capital campaign to raise funds for the $1.2 million renovation." 2009/07/03
City opens Waterfront Park "The city also has plans to put in a new boat launch just north of Waterfront Park and behind the city's sewage-treatment plant." 2009/07/03
Angler catches record brook trout in Raquette Lake "Caught on a Rapala lure, the brook trout weighed in at five pounds, four ounces and measured 21 inches, surpassing the previous state record, set in 2006, by 5 ounces." 2009/07/03
North Country Drug Raids Linked To Russian Mob "Authorities say they've broken up a drug ring linked to Russian organized crime that smuggled as much as $27 million worth of marijuana through the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation to Ohio over the past three years." 2009/07/03
The Ford Story Chooses WordPress "The site is completely powered by WordPress and uses WordPress as a CMS to deliver a wide variety of static content, videos, photos, and dynamic updates." 2009/06/10
The highway to nowhere "As a foolish idea, the rooftop highway isn't as old as the Edsel but it's a lot older than Milli Vanilli." 10 hours ago
Another case of rude cyclists "Isn't it about time some rules were laid down and some action taken by the authorities?" 11 hours ago
The charms of Lows Ridge "The trail ends at a plaque dedicated to A. Augustus Low, who died in 1963." 2009/07/03
Invasive species not a good thing "It has taken thousands of years for Lake Champlain to develop into a wonderfully balanced ecosystem, and it may only take a few decades for human-induced species invasions to destroy it." 2009/07/03
Dreaded Emerald Ash borer found in NY "The first confirmed find has been reported in Randolph, in Cattaraugus County. That's in southwestern NY." 2009/06/18
PhoCusWright study details online best practices for DMOs "Destination marketers are facilitators of travel at all points in the travel planning process and must orient their online services to facilitate pre- and post-booking needs of travelers." 2009/06/16
Destination marketing in the age of Web 2.0 and beyond "Companies and organizations will in future increasingly have to try to interject themselves into all the conversations going on among customers in the marketplace about their product, service, or destination, rather than dominating what in the past was a one-way communication." 2009/06/16
DMO Ranking on Twitter - May 09 "Our list of US/CA tourism organizations that have a presence on Twitter has grown to over 300." 2009/06/15