TUPPER LAKE — Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory, the Adirondack Park’s only public astronomy-based organization, is preparing for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory will be hosting a series of community events from April 5 to 9. Activities ...

ALBANY — On Monday, Feb. 5, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the six designated Free Fishing Days in New York. The Free Fishing Days will be Feb. 17 to 18, June 29 to 30, Sept. 28 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) and Nov. 11. During these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for ...

LAKE PLACID — North Elba Park District Manager Matt St. Louis said Tuesday, Jan. 23 that the ice on Mirror Lake is thick enough for his staff to begin preparing to open the Lake Placid Toboggan Chute on Parkside Drive, but it probably won’t open by this weekend. “We’re still looking ...

ALBANY — State Department of Environmental Conservation officials recently announced that three Winter Weekend events will be held in 2024 at historic Great Camp Santanoni in the town of Newcomb. The first was held Jan. 13-15, and the next dates are Feb. 17-19 and March 16-17. Hosted ...

SARANAC LAKE — The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, Adirondack Mountain Club and Adirondack Council are urging caution for those considering an Adirondack Park backcountry adventure to view the total solar eclipse this April. On April 8, much of the Adirondack Park will be in the ...

LAKE PLACID — Ice is an essential resource for many beloved North Country activities, be it hockey, ice fishing, skating or climbing. But after a warm December full of rain, ice in the Tri-Lakes has been all too scarce. Now, as temperatures are finally dropping, things are starting to look ...