Saranac Lake, NY — The Adirondack Rail Trail Association (ARTA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Catalyst Program grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) to support a comprehensive, community-centered planning initiative for the Adirondack Rail Trail.
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Advisory: December 12 Commemorations of American Revolution/ Henry Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery
Dec 08, 2025
Lake George, NY – The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance, in association with the Warren County Commission for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, will host a day of events on Friday, December 12 honoring Henry Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery — the legendary 1775 expedition that brought 60 tons of heavy artillery through Lake George to George Washington’s army in Boston—as part of a commemoration of the region’s key role in the beginnings of the American Revolution.
Long Lake, N.Y. – The Town of Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department along with support from the Long Lake Fire Department and the Long Lake Rescue Squad join forces for the “Feeling Long Lakey Polar Bear Plunge” to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project on December 27, 2025 at Noon. The event kicks off at the Long Lake Town Beach, 1258 Main Street, Long Lake NY.
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Historic ‘Noble Train of Artillery’ at Fort Ticonderoga
Dec 03, 2025
“Noble Train Begins”, running December 5-7, commemorates the daunting 300-mile transport of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to drive the British out of Boston
Additional photo, video and media materials may be accessed by clicking here. Video credit: “Fort Ticonderoga”
Ticonderoga, N.Y.—This week, beginning December 5 and running through December 7, Fort Ticonderoga will celebrate the 250th anniversary of one of the most ambitious and successful military operations of the American Revolution. Henry Knox’s expedition to bring a “Noble Train of Artillery,” featuring nearly 60 tons of vital military equipment on a 300-mile journey from Fort Ticonderoga to George Washington’s army outside Boston, is one of the Revolution’s most enduring events.
Photos are available here. Photo Credit: Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism.
Events can be accessed by specially designed sticker; traditional buttons available for purchase
Saranac Lake, NY (December 1, 2025) - The community of Saranac Lake will be hosting its North Country New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31 beginning at 5:00 p.m. Residents and visitors from across the North Country and the Adirondacks are encouraged to take part in the festivities.
The Snow Sisters Bring Snow White and Sleeping Beauty this year for holiday show and an immersive overnight experience
Lake George, NY (November 20, 2025) — Step into a world of holiday enchantment this December with two opportunities to spend time with four of the most beloved princesses at the beautifully decorated Holiday Inn Resort in Lake George located at 2223 Canada Street.
Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the “Noble Train of Artillery”
“Ticonderoga’s Treasures” features discussion, Revolutionary artifacts and texts from the transport of artillery to General George Washington at Boston
Photo, video and media materials may be accessed by clicking here. Video credit: “Fort Ticonderoga”
Ticonderoga, N.Y.—On December 5th, the date of Henry Knox’s historic 1775 arrival at Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Ticonderoga will present a one-of-a-kind in-person and virtual program, “Ticonderoga’s Treasures: Knox Edition.” This afternoon event will feature archival texts, rare Revolutionary-era books, prints and actual artifacts only found at Fort Ticonderoga, dating back to the 1775 journey that changed the course of colonial history and laid the path to American independence.
The Champlain Canal: 200 Years of Change
Nov 21, 2025
With Matt Harrison, Sailing Programs Manager, Project Coordinator, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
6:00 pm, Thursday, December 11, Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Matt Harrison with the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum will give a talk about his contribution to the Maritime Museum's newly published anthology, The Champlain Canal: 200 Years of Change. This new book features chapters by historians, archeologists, and biologists on the past and present evolutions of the Champlain Canal which celebrated its bicentennial in 2023.
Whiteface, Gore and Mt Van Hoevenberg Open to Season Pass Holders, Belleayre Opens This Weekend — Each with Upgraded Facilities
Multi Resort Passes Make New York State Ski Mountains More Accessible Than Ever
New York Ski Areas Rank Among Top Ski Destinations in the Northeast
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening dates of the 2025–26 winter season for the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) ski areas. While New York boasts more ski areas than any other state in the country, the Olympic Authority’s flagship mountains — Whiteface, Gore, and Belleayre — play a central role in the state’s publicly supported outdoor recreation network.
Lake George, N.Y. (Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire) - Celebrating nearly six decades of Adirondack hospitality, Lake George RV Park has been voted Best Overall Campground and Best Pet-Friendly Campground in the inaugural Best of Camp New York Awards. The camper-voted honors spotlight the park's legacy of family-focused fun and innovative outdoor amenities that continue to set the standard for resort-style camping in the Northeast.