LAKE PLACID — I had set an alarm clock, but that’s not what woke me up on Friday, June 20. Sheets of rain pounded down on the roof and the wind swirled about outside, howling at times. It was just before 6 a.m. and far from the scene I had hoped to see out my window. When I went to bed ...

LAKE PLACID — Hikers planning to venture into the High Peaks have a new comprehensive, interactive and expertly crafted resource at their fingertips: hikeadk.com. The website launched on June 13 and offers detailed trail route descriptions, recent conditions reports, trip preparation ...

LAKE PLACID — Hiking the High Peaks is hard enough as is. Gritty trails, long distances and steep pitches make it an all-day endeavor that often leaves even those in peak physical condition utterly exhausted when they get back to the trailhead. One intrepid crew took it a step further: ...

LAKE PLACID — There’s no shortage of aquatic options coming to the village of Lake Placid or surrounding communities throughout the Olympic Region. Whether it’s big lakes, small ponds, lazy rivers or raging rapids, the Adirondacks are a paddler’s dream. Having had the opportunity ...

LAKE PLACID (AP) — Two hikers called 911 to report a third member of their party had died, but it turned out they had taken hallucinogenic mushrooms and were mistaken, officials said Wednesday, May 28. Forest Ranger Rob Praczkajlo responded to a call at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 24 about a ...