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Places to Go... Things to Do... www.adkpennysaver.com Ice Fishing Free Ice Fishing Weekend: President’s Day weekend (Feb- also watch for announcements of local ice fishing contests ruary 16-17, 2019) will be a free ice fishing weekend to en- or tournaments run by local sportsmen’s clubs -- ice fisher- courage more New Yorkers to try Ice fishing while many are men tend to be a highly social group, eager to share tips, on winter recess. Residents and visitors age 16 and older techniques and stories. will be able to fish the fresh or marine waters of New York For a first trip, try to pick an opportune weather day -- re- State without a license, providing a great opportunity for member those blustery January days will soon fade into mild people to learn about this popular sport. February and spring-like March days which often provide Ice Fishing Basics some of the most productive ice fishing of the season. What- Ice fishing opportunities abound in New York State. Winter ever the day you decide to go ice fishing, be sure to check anglers catch a variety of fish; primarily perch, sunfish, pick- the ice for safety. erel, northern pike and walleye. In addition, many waters The Waters . . . throughout New York State are open to fishing for trout, lake Most all ponds and lakes offer ice fishing potential. Their trout and landlocked salmon. Check the “Special Regula- characteristics define the kinds of fish that may be caught. tions By County” sections of the Fishing Regulations Guide. Large, shallower ponds and lakes favor species such as Fishing through the ice requires skill and knowledge as does chain pickerel, northern pike, yellow perch and sunfish. open water angling. But, anyone can ice fish successfully if Deepwater lakes need to be fished selectively to get good he/she does the homework. Learning about the water to be catches of northern pike, walleye or lake trout. Brown trout, fished, the equipment and its capabilities, proper clothing rainbow trout and landlocked salmon, where they may le- and safety precautions are all part of a successful, enjoy- gally be taken, are often found in deep lakes, which provide able winter fishing experience. Perhaps the best way to get necessary cool temperatures in the summertime. However, started is to accompany a friend or neighbor on a half-day when these lakes are ice-covered, trout are frequently caught ice fishing outing. If you are unable to locate anyone to go while cruising just a few feet under the ice. The local tackle with, the next best alternative is to visit a tackle shop in a shop where you purchase your bait should be able to advise popular ice fishing area. The proprietors are interested in you on where fish are currently being caught. Regardless of seeing that you have a successful and enjoyable trip and will provide you with all of the necessary equipment. You may Continued page 5

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4- Adirondack Traveler • Winter 2019 need. For the avid ice angler or for thicker, more extreme Ice Fishing ice conditions, more expensive, gas-powered augers provide Continued from page 2 the ultimate in speed and convenience, albeit at a sacrifice in weight and portability. Power augers come in diameters up the fish species that you are seeking, concentrations of an- to 10” and the size of the hole makes little difference in the glers or the presence of many old holes will provide an indi- speed or difficulty of cutting the hole. cation of areas where good catches have recently occurred. Ice Fishing Methods... Cutting the Ice... Ice fishing methods include “jigging” with short, light fish- Getting through the ice is not as hard as it might seem. There ing rods and using tip-ups. There are many different kinds are a variety of tools available that make this “essential of jigging poles and tip-ups. Much of the equipment is easy task” fairly simple. Perhaps the simplest is an old-fashioned to make. “spud” bar which your grandfather may have used on his ice Jigging involves the use of a jigging rod or hand line and a fishing trips. Spuds are often the cheapest way to cut a hole small jigging spoon or lure which is often “sweetened” with in the ice and work reasonably well on ice up to about a foot a piece of bait. The jig is designed to dart around in different thick. Hand-powered augers, which are slightly more expen- directions when it is jerked up and down by the angler. sive than spud bars, are easy to operate and offer the best The tip-up is basically a spool on a stick holding a baited all-around compromise for moderate ice conditions. Try to line suspended through a hole in the ice. When the bait - purchase an auger appropriate to the species of fish that you usually a minnow - is taken by a fish, the pull on the line are seeking. Anglers who fish for yellow perch, sunfish and releases a signal, such as a red flag. other pan fish frequently favor ice augers 4”, 5” or 6”in Ice safety... diameter because of their light weight and the speed that Safe ice is the number one consideration. A minimum of they bore through the ice. Anglers who fish for larger fish, three to four inches of solid ice is the general rule for safety. such as trout, lake trout, landlocked salmon and northern Ice thickness, however, is not uniform on any body of water. pike, frequently prefer an ice auger which will make a larger The guidelines presented here (based on Minnesota Depart- hole -- an appreciated feature during the often-tricky land- ment of Natural Resources) are based on new clear ice on ing of these large fish. But remember, cutting an 8” hole non-running waters. Remember, your own good judgment is requires the removal of almost twice as much ice as a 6” essential! Since ice thickness can vary on a lake, check the hole, so don’t buy an ice auger much bigger than you will ice periodically to stay safe Think differently about work. Connect Your AmbitionsThink differently For A New Career It’s with Manpower about Manpower.

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Adirondack Coast Visitors Convention Bureau 7061 State Rt 9, P.O. Box 310, Plattsbrugh, NY 12901 (518) 563-1000 or 877-242-6752 www.goadirondack.com

Adirondack Regional Tourism Council P.O. Box 911, Lake Placid, NY 12946 www.visitadirondacks.com [email protected]

Elizabethtown-Lewis Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 241 Elizabethtown, NY 12932 Summer: (518) 873-6466 Winter: (518) 873-6699 www.ElizabethtownChamber.com

Franklin County Tourism 10 Elm Street, Suite 2, Malone, NY 12953 (518) 483-9470 or 800-709-4895 Loans for you! www.adirondacklakes.com Lake Champlain Islands Chamber of Commerce Auto • Recreational • Mortgage • Personal • Credit Card & More 3501 US Route 2, North Hero, VT 05474 (802) 372-6400 Toll Free (800) 262-5226 Contact Us! www.UFirstFCU.net www.champlainislands.com [email protected] 518-324-5700 option 2 Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism / Lake Placid CVB

Plattsburgh Main • Plattsburgh North • Rouses Point • SUNY Plattsburgh Campus 2608 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946 518-523-2445 www.lakeplacid.com

The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 193 River Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 COmE viSit OnE OF OuR (518) 891-1990 htpp://.saranaclakearea.chambermaster.com COnvEniEnt lOCatiOnS Schroon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 1075 Route 9, Schroon Lake, NY 12970 8789 (518) 532-7675 www.schroonlakeregion.com St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce FREE 101 Main Street, 1st Floor Canton, NY 13617 (315) 386-4000 or 877-228-7810 Original Chicken www.northcountryguide.com

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PLATTSBURGH AREA There is outdoor skating available at West End Park, Lake Champlain Youth Commission Skating Rink, and Bailey Ave. Park.

Lake City Stars Arena – 90 Sharron Ave., Platts- burgh (518) 561-7672. Call ahead for ice time.

SUNY Plattsburgh Field House – Ruger St., Platts- burgh indoor ice skating rink (518) 564-3060. Call and open to the public. Skate rentals are available ahead for ice time. throughout Lake Placid.

Scott’s Memorial Rink (pavilion rink) 52 MacAd- WESTPORT, NY am Rd., Chazy 518-846-7825 Outdoor Ice Skating and Sledding Ballard Park, Westport 518-962-8383 Rouses Point Civic Center – 39 Lake Street, Rt 9B, Rouses Point indoor ice skating rink, Open skate WILMINGTON 4-5pm until March 1st. Cost $2 per person. (518) Wilmington Youth Center - Park Lane Wilmington, 297-5502 Call for schedule. NY 12997 The Wilmington Youth Center is a fun recreational site for kids of all ages. During winter, an Macomb Reservation State Park Ice skating in wil- outdoor ice skating rink is open, weather permitting. derness atmosphere Location: 201 Campsite Road, Schuyler Falls, NY Phone: (518) 643-9952 MALONE, NY State Street Arena – Malone (518) 483-0680. Call LAKE PLACID, NY ahead for ice time. Olympic Center Ice Arena Public skating, Mon-Fri 8-9:30pm, two rinks, one indoor rink, one outdoor SARANAC LAKE, NY rink, rentals available Cost: $6 - $8 Location: 2634 Saranac Lake Civic Center Ampersand Avenue- In- Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946 Phone: (518) door ice skating rink 518-891-3800 Call ahead for 523-1655 Skating opening hours are subject to avail- ice times. ability and weather permitting. TUPPER LAKE, NY MIRROR LAKE, NY Tupper Lake Memorial Civic Center – Tupper Lake Mirror Lake Beach Skating Oval open to public use (518) 359-2531

MIRROR LAKE, NY INLET, NY Ice Track - Lake Placid. The ice track navigates Fern Park, just off South Shore Road, Inlet, NY (315) around the shorline for some 2 miles. It is free 357-5501 Open 9am-10pm daily. Free

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Visitors Used Furniture spot to celebrate one of life’s many joyous events or simply enjoy a glass of wine sur- may enjoy Elfs’ store, tasting room, winery and the ability to see where all the product rounded by nature, including the four magnificent, century-old maple trees for which is made, right on site. Enjoy a glass of wine out on the patio or in the tasting room, or it was named. Experience the Adirondack Coast’s authentic agriculture when you stroll take a bottle home. Tasting Room Hours: Tuesday - Wednesday 12:00PM - 6:00PM, Christmas Eve Deliveries Available! through the grounds passing rows of vines, drinking a variety of wines cultivated from Thursday - Saturday 12:00PM - 9:00PM, Sunday 10:30AM - 5:00 PM. Friday Night the very earth beneath your feet. Tasting room open Sat. & Sun. 1:30pm-6:30pm. Wine Down Every Friday! Music 6 - 9. 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Adirondack Loj The historic Adirondak Loj on Heart Lake is 8 miles south of Lake Placid, NY. ... Johns Brook Lodge 2 Gorman Way, Peru, NY (JBL) is the only backcountry lodge in the Adirondacks. 518-643-9255 1002 Adirondack Loj Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946 (518) 523-3441 Backcountry trails, mainly of an advanced level No trail fees. Lodging on site: Rooms and dorms in lodge and backcountry huts Lodging nearby: Lake Placid Loca- tion of trails: About 10 southeast of Lake Placid Lake Placid Club XC Ski & Snowshoe Center 88 Morningside Dr, Lake Placid, NY Private, groomed xc skiing & snowshoe trails Willsborough with low daily rates, plus ski and snowshoe rentals. Whiteface Mountain Memorial Highway Memorial Highway, Wilmington, NY 12997 The summit of White- HARDWARE face Mountain via the toll road is hit-or-miss, depending on weather conditions. If the conditions are good, start from the toll house above the village of Wilmington and get a spectacular view of Lake Placid. Peninsula Nature Tails Brewster Peninsula Rd., Lake Plac- id, NY 12946 The DEC maintains the old access roads and new trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and other seasonal recreation. Tupper Lake Public Groomed Cross-Country Trails Country Club Road, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 Tupper Lake New Name, Same Friendly Faces! has groomed and track-set trails that are free and open to the public for skiing and snowshoeing. With 3.2 miles of beginner trails and 2.1 miles of challenging trails, you'll find the Building Supplies right terrain for you. Plus, dogs are welcome here! Lawn & Garden Inlet Golf Club 300 State Route 28, Inlet, NY 13360 Enjoy the 3.5 miles of free groomed cross-country trails. 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Certain signature beers will be available year- McIntosh & 40 Years www.livinggoodsrestaurant.com Living Goods Full-service restaurant, bar & brewery round. We brew a variety of craft beers and sodas in small batches with an emphasis on with live music offering American eats & brewery tours. Tuesday -Friday 4-9pm; Satur- Cortland Apples in 2019! local ingredients and local economy. Closed for the season, reopening May 2019. day Noon – 9pm; Sunday Noon – 8pm. Reservations recommended. Especially Friday & Get it from the Source! BIG SLIDE BREWERY & PUBLIC HOUSE Saturday. Pub is open as long as beer is flowin’... 5686 Cascade Rd, Lake Placid, NY [email protected] Our hybrid Multi-Head Embroidery OVAL CRAFT BREWING 2731 RT. 22, PERU, NY 3.5/5 barrel brewery is located right in the middle of our bar and dining area (safely behind ** Closed until warmer weather** Engraving, Routing & Fabrication glass, of course). But don’t let our size fool you. We can brew over 1400 barrels if we ran (518) 643-9527 • FAX: (518) 643-9509 Decal Printing & Vinyl Lettering, 111 Ohio Ave. Plattsburgh, NY 12903. 324-2739 The building is in the US Oval National around the clock. Our brewery goal is to offer 10 interesting and well-made beers on tap Historic District. The section of the building that is the actual brewery where beer is pro- Sublimation and Photo Printing, at all times. From lighter colored beers to the deepest stouts, and everything in between, In The Heart of the Champlain Valley Pad Printing, Screenprinting, duced was built in the 1890’s. Originally it was a carriage house for horse drawn fire carts we will challenge your palette and try to offer you something which you have never had used by the Army. The tasting room and second floor was added on in the 1950’s. The Vehicle and Truck Graphics before at any other brewery. Seating at Big Slide is always on a first come, first serve public areas of Oval Craft have one of the larger collections of prints from the Clinton and So Much More! basis - sorry, no reservations are accepted. Mon.-Saturday. 11:30am-10:00pm; Sunday County Historical Society. Visitors can see photos from the “Plattsburgh Idea,” and past Valcour Brewing Company 10:00am-1:00pm brunch 1:00pm-10:00pm lunch/dinner. Brewery tours being scheduled officers of the Army as well as others. The Oval Craft Brewing tasting room is intended to Brew/Pub, Inn and Event Space & given upon request. be a comfortable space full of good conversation and great beer. BIG TUPPER BREWING THE PARADOX BREWERY 17 Cliff Ave Tupper Lake, New York 12986 (518) 359-3650 Enjoy an Adirondack Pub en- 154 Rte 9 Schroon Lake, New York (518) 351-5036 Our small scale 10 barrel microbrew- 49 Ohio Avenue vironment that pays tribute to the Adirondack Region with a setting that has utilized local ery that opened in July 2013. We are devoted to creating fine craft beers using the purest Plattsburgh, NY 12903 KEESEVILLE materials, and offers connections to its past and present. We offer a spacious dining area, Adirondack water & quality ingredients. Paradox Brewery has a variety of beer styles to large bar and brewery wall area, our well stocked merchandise store, and a large outdoor 1599 U.S. 9, Keeseville, NY 12944 satisfy the craft beer lover. Our tasting room is open to fill growlers, grab a pint, & sample 518-324-2337 beer garden. We offer comfort food with a twist. Our beer and coffee has accents that were our Core Beers or experience new Seasonal Craft Beer. TASTING ROOM HOURS Win- (518) 834-9205 developed to complement the unique accents you will find in our area. Big Tupper Brew- ter Schedule: Friday– 3pm to 7pm; Saturday– 12pm to 6pm; Sunday– 12pm to 4pm. Ad- Mon - Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm; Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm ing is serving up comfort food with a twist. Stop in for a brew and then stay for some grub. ditional hours by appointment. www.paradoxbrewery.com [email protected] Plattsburgh Location: 46 Brinkerhoff St, Plattsburgh 518-566-7519 Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 11:00am-8:00pm, Friday & Saturday 11:00am-9:00pm, PLATTSBURGH BREWING COMPANY Sunday 11:00am-7:00pm. Closed Monday & Tuesdays. 411 State Route 3, Plattsburgh, NY 12901Cross Streets: Between Consumer Sq and RT-3 BLUE LINE BREWERY PIZZA & PUB (518) 324-6680, plattsburghbrewingco.com. In addition to our many craft beers, we also 555 Lake Flower Ave, Saranac Lake, NY (518) 354-8114 Craft Brew Made in the Adiron- make all of our pasta fresh and all of our sauces from scratch. Fresh Brews....Fresh Food! Become Energy Independent! dack! Blue Line Brewery was formed in the summer of 2012 with the intention of brewing Monday - Thursday: 4pm - 11pm; Friday: 3pm - 12am; Saturday: 12pm - 12am; Sunday: Great beer in Saranac Lake, NY. The tasting room is open for complimentary tastings and 12pm - 10pm. growlers to go. Come by for a visit and tasting! Craft Brew Made in the ADK. Hours: RAQUETTE RIVER BREWING Monday - 5 PM to 8+ PM; Tuesday - 11:30 to 9+; Wednesday - 11:30 to 9+; Thursday - 11 Balsam St #2, Tupper Lake, NY (518) 359-5219 Raquette River Brewing is located in 11:30 to 9+; Friday - 11:30 to 10; Saturday - noon to 10; Sunday - Noon to 7+ Tupper Lake at the crossroads of the Adirondack Mountains in Northern New York State. Carpet & GREAT ADIRONDACK BREWING COMPANY Our brewery was born from a passion for craft beer and brewing. We brew small batch Upholstery Cleaning 2442 Main Street Lake Placid, New York 12946 Ph:(518) 523-1629 http://www.adksteak- specialty Ales to serve our local communities. Brewing on a small scale affords us the andseafood.com/brewery Voted one of the ten best ski resort breweries in America by opportunity to experiment and innovate with a variety of ingredients, some local, some “Specializing in Smoke USA today, Great Adirondack Brewing Company is an award-winning brewery located exotic. www.raquetteriver brewing.com. Stop in for a flight or a pint. Pick up a growler & Water Restoration” THE BENEFITS: REDUCE CO2 emissions & carbon footprint in the heart of Lake Placid. With craft beers ranging from IPA’s and blondes to stouts and or 22 oz bottle to go ! Closed Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Snow Plowing - Residential ELIMINATE monthly utility bills Belgian style ale’s; their brews are sure to please even the most finicky of beer drink- TOWNSHIP 7 BREWING COMPANY and Small Commercial (518) 563-3491 ADD property resale value ers. 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While you’re there, don’t forget to ask for flights, and growlers (to go) as well as distributed to discerning restaurants and bars in ACCELERATED depreciation a free brewery tour! Located behind Steak and Seafood on Main Street, next door to the FINANCING available Northern NY. Our house-made Sugar Free Ginger Ale soda is available in our taproom Palmer Veterinary Clinic movie theater. Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 4:00pm-9:00pm, Thursday/Friday 11:00am- For more information about system mounting options & configurations, net only by the glass or growlers to go. We have a limited snack menu consisting of small bags 9:00pm. Saturday/Sunday 11:00am-9:00pm “Where Caring People metering, upfront incentives and tax rebates contact Curt at 518-578-1487 or of chips, Glazier’s Beef Jerky, Pickled Sausages and Pickled Eggs available. Guests are Care for Animals” [email protected] LAKE PLACID PUB & BREWERY also more than welcome to bring their own food. Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm; Friday-Saturday 813 Mirror Lake Dr, Lake Placid, NY (518) 523-3813 The Lake Placid Pub & Brew- 11am — 10pm; Sunday 11am — 7pm Providing Quality ery serves great beers and delicious food in a comfortable atmosphere. Since 1996, the VALCOUR BREWING COMPANY Animal Care for LPP&B has been Lake Placid’s pub of choice, with the freshest microbrewed ales and 49 Ohio Avenue Plattsburgh NY 12903 [email protected] 518-324- Over 60 Years Crest lagers, including the famous Ubu Ale, and traditional pub fare sure to please everyone. BEER (2337) Based in Plattsburgh’s historic Old Stone Barracks, Built in 1838, the Old In addition to Ubu Ale, other year round beers include Moose Island Ale, 46’er Pale Ale, 6274 Rt. 22 • Beekmantown Rd., Since 2004 SOLAR, LLC 160 Brinton Road Stone Barracks was restored in 2015 to house Valcour Brewing Company. A Revolu- Keeseville, NY and Lake Placid IPA. We also feature at least two rotating seasonal beers. Brewery tours tionary Brew Our four expertly crafted beers and rotating seasonal brews speak to all Plattsburgh, NY • 518-561-1893 N.A.B.C.E.P. Certified are offered at the Lake Placid location on Saturdays at 4:30pm. Pub is open daily. Bar ser- N.Y.S.E.R.D.A. Eligible Installer www.crestsolarpower.com beer-lovers tastes. If our brews don’t bring you in, our locally-sourced menu will! We host vice 11:30am-2am Mon-Sat; 12noon-2am Sun. Tours 4:30pm on Saturdays on on request. events, have a 7 room Inn, all while serving great beer and food. We are worth the trip! www.palmervet.com Pub Service Monday-Thursday 11:30am-9:00pm, Friday & Saturday 11:30am-10:00pm, 14 - Adirondack Traveler • Winter 2019 Hours: Monday: Closed; Tues-Sat: 11am - 9pm; Sun: 12pm - 8pm Winter 2019 • Adirondack Traveler - 15 Area Attractions souvenirs. 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 1719 Block Gallery Adirondack Carousel 1719 Front Street, Keeseville, NY - Promoting the growth of lo- A unique attraction celebrating old fashioned fun for all ages! 2 cal artists, focusing on contemporary landscapes and ceramics. Depot Street, Saranac Lake, NY. Tickets: $2.50 per ticket, 3 for $6, 1719blockgallery.com. In the off season by appointment please call and 7 for $10 or 20 rides for $25. For more information, visit www. 569-0001 www.1719blockgallery.com adirondackcarousel.org or call 518-891-9521. Winter hours: Friday 12:oo PM - 6:30PM, Saturday/Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. For Olympic Center and Lake Placid Olympic Museum $5 you get unlimited time in the play center and one free carousel 2634 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY Ph: 518-302-5326 Explore the ride. legacy of the 1932 & 1980 Lake Placid Olympic Winter Games Adirondack Craft Center in many great exhibits, which include video highlights, athletes’ uniforms and equipment, collections of Olympic Games torches, 93 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY 12946 • 518/523-2062 Website: mascots and medals including the first gold medal ever awarded. http://www.adirondackcraftcenter.com Crafts of 300 Adirondack Open Daily 10am-5pm. $7 Adult, $5 Junior/ Senior/Student. Chil- North Country artisans. dren (6 and under) Free. www.lpom.org Adirondack Fish Hatchery Adirondack Architectural Heritage 103 Fish Hatchery Road Saranac Lake, 518-891-3358 Landlocked 1745 Main St, Keeseville, NY • 518/834-9328 Website: http:// salmon reared from eggs to 6-7 lbs. Brood Stock size. Located 2 www.aarch.org Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) miles south of Lake Clear on Route 30. Open to the public April tours. Historic Great Camps, mining and military sites, prisons, 1-November 30, 9 am-4pm daily, including weekends. Guided farms, bridges, lighthouses, and hamlets. tours available by reservation.

Adirondack Buffalo Company Adirondack Flying Service/Scenic Flights 3187 Blue Ridge Road, CR 84, North Hudson, NY 518-532-9466 Rte. 73, Cascade Rd, Lake Placid Airport - Lake Placid, NY 12946 In the late fall and winter, we are only open by appointment only. • 518/523-2473 Website: http://www.flyanywhere.com Experience So call us to confirm that we are here. Our farm is one of the area’s a 20 minute scenic flight over the spectacular Adirondack High favorite tourist attractions. Visitors enjoy seeing the buffalo from Peaks. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, weather permitting. our spacious deck and shopping in our gift shop for bison products, $65/Person, two person minimum; $170/Family of 3 (up to two fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet foods, rustic furniture and adults); $210/Family of 4 (up to two adults); $250/Family of 5 (up to two adults); ** two adults max to get the family rate

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Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake **Reopens May 24th 2019** The Adirondack Museum believes in the power of history to ignite the imagination, stimulate thought and shape the future. Our col- Adirondack Sleigh Rides lections and engaging programs reflect stories of life, work, and Don’t miss your chance for a memorable sleigh ride at our location play in the Adirondack Park and northern New York State. The in Lake Placid, NY. Your sleigh ride will be enjoyable as you ride Adirondack Museum shares the stories of the Adirondacks — tales covered in thick blankets and breathe in the fresh air. Call Country of work, play, creativity, and community — through research, col- Dreams Farm to learn more. 518-561-8941. If you and your family lections, and classes. Whether you are a scholar, a fourth grade have ever wanted to know what it is like to ride a sleigh, you should teacher, or simply a person with a love of history we invite you visit us in the winter. These rides are breath taking and Our sleigh to discover the breadth of our resources and learn more about the ride will carry you through fields, wooded lanes, and over the hills. Adirondack region. 518.352.7311 | Visit Our Website: adkmuseum. You will enjoy taking in the aroma of pine boughs and listening to org the sound of sleigh bells in the crisp Adirondack air. Warm up in our cozy cabin and sip a cup of hot cocoa by the wood stove. Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretive Center (Paul Smiths) Rte 30, Paul Smiths, NY 12970 • 518/327-3000 Website: http:// Akwesasne Mohawk Casino www.northnet.org/adirondackvic. A 6.5 mi. interpretive trail sys- Rte 37, Hogansburg, NY 13655 - 518/358-2222 • 877/992-2746 tem with signs explaining the ecology. Summer hiking,winter XC • 877/622-1155 Website: http://www.mohawkcasino.com Over skiing, snow shoeing and exhibits of Adirondadacks history. Satur- 1,000 gaming machines, 40 table games, live entertainment and day & Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. special promotions. Gift shop, dining. Open Daily 24 Hours. Continued page 18 NEW VAPE SHOP “You recognize the faces, they have been taking care of you for years!”

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Winter 2019 • Adirondack Traveler - 17 Battle of Plattsburgh Interpretive Center Area Attractions Old Plattsburgh Air Force Base, 31 Washington Rd., Plattsburgh, Continued from page 17 NY 12903 on the corner of Washington and New York Ave. Chron- icles the Battle of Plattsburgh, combining a diorama, artifacts, Akwesasne Museum graphics and text panels. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 321 State Rte 37, Hogansburg, NY 13655 • 518/358-2461 Website: 566-1814. http://www.akwesasneculture.org Exhibits portray the continuing cultural heritage of the Akwesasne Mohawk people. Includes cloth- BluSeed Studio ing, tools, beadwork and a collection of Mohawk basketry. Mu- 24 Cedar St., Sraranac Lake, NY 12983 (518) 891-3799 • art@ seum shop on-site. bluseedstudios.org - Gallery Hours…Mon -Sat 1pm-5pm or by apt. Where artists & educators can collaborate, experiment, di- Alice T. Miner Museum verge, exhibit, and perform; to move ideas and aesthetics forward; Alice T. Miner Colonial Collection & Museum - Located in Chazy, to share this diversity with the community. N.Y. on Route 9 north of Plattsburgh. Opened in 1924, the museum was created by Alice T. Miner, a pioneer in the colonial revivement Brown, John, Farm State Historic Site movement and wife of William H. Miner, railroad industrialist. You 2 John Brown Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946 • 518/523-3900 Home will see 15 rooms filled with period furniture, miniature furniture, and burial site of famed abolitionist leader of 1850 raid on National a vast china collection, porcelain and glass, a superb collection of Arsenal at Harpers Ferry, VA. Grounds open all year. Wednesday- early samplers and other textiles, War of 1812 muskets, Revolution- Saturday 10 AM-5 PM, Sunday 1-5PM. $2 adults, $1 kids, busses ary War cannon balls, dolls and other early Americana. Open May- $50.00 Dec. Guided Tours resume May 1, 2019 (518) 846-7336. Last day of 2018 season was December 29th. Casagrain Studio & Gallery 68 Park Street Tupper Lake, 12986 (518) 359-3805 or (518) 359- Ausable Chasm 2595 Fine art paintings and drawings of the Adirondacks. Canvas Rte 9, Ausable Chasm, NY 518-834-7454 • ausablechasm.com giclee prints available. Open year-round, hours may vary. If mak- Explore one of the oldest natural attractions in North America via ing a special trip, please call ahead. nature trails with scenic vistas and waterfalls. Also features disc golf, mountain biking, museum, rafting, tubing, hiking, camping, Champlain Valley Transportation Museum **Closed for sea- picnic grounds, restaurant and gift shop. Open winter December son, re-opens May 2019** 12 Museum Way, Plattsburgh, NY. 22nd - March 31st 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Losier cars, antique trains, cars and the Sail Ferry Weatherwax, Bryant's Relaxing Dining Full Bar Lumber & Lodging Liquor Store Building Supply Gift Certificates "We Do It Best!" Available • Flooring • Hardware • Paints • Coal Complete Line of Building Materials 518-576-9584 1809 NYS Rt 73 Broad Street, Port Henry, NY (518) 546-7433 Fax # (518) 546-7474 [email protected] Keene Valley, NY

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Charles Dickert Wildlife Museum 100 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 • 518/891-4190 Website: http://www.saranaclake.com This wildlife museum highlights the work of Charles Dickert, a master taxidermist who lived in Sara- nac Lake. Sept.-June. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00-5:30. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00AM-7:00PM. Saturdays 10:00AM- 5:30PM.

Chateaugay Fish Hatchery 134 Fish Hatchery Rd, Chateaugay, NY 12920 • 518/497-6151 Lake, brook, rainbow and brown trout. Open 8-3 daily including Crown Point State Historic Site weekends.

Clinton County Historical Museum open from sunrise to sunset year-round, Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm. Ad- The Clinton County Historical Museum is located in Plattsburgh’s mission Fee at Museum. Visitors can explore the ruins of the origi- Museum Campus, at 98 Ohio Avenue, in Plattsburgh, NY. The nal 18th-century structures. Across the street, the historic Crown building is an historic landmark on it’s own, as it is one of the Point Pier and Champlain Memorial Lighthouse also beautifully original buildings constructed as part of the Plattsburgh Post, built restored last year are open to the public. There is no fee to tour on land that was in use by the United States Army since the War of the ruins 1812. Since it’s establishment in 1945, the Clinton County Histori- cal Association and Museum has established a collection of over Crux, The 30,000 artifacts from Clinton County. Free. Admission: Members: 56 Rogers Lane, Willsboro, NY 518-963-4646 • www.climb- Adults: $5; Seniors: $3; Children (12 and under) $2. Hours Of thecrux.com Indoor climbing wall offering a wide array of climbs Operation: Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Or By and routes for all ability levels. - 3200sq.ft of climbing space, with Appointment. Contact 518-561-0340 Director@clintoncountyhis- walls ranging from 22’ - 40’! - 17 Separate anchors with up to 2 torical.org custom-set climbing routes on each - bouldering cave system with a tunnel... for something different! - surround-sound audio system Crown Point State Historic Site with good energizing tunes - knowledgeable , friendly staff who 21 Grandview Drive Crown Point, NY, 518-597-4666 Grounds are Continued page 20

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20 - Adirondack Traveler • Winter 2019 Winter 2019 • Adirondack Traveler - 21 Area Attractions Continued from page 19 are super fun to hang out with - equipment rentals available (har- nesses, shoes, chalk bags, helmets) Mon. & Wed. 6-9pm; Fri. 6-10pm; Sat, 12-6pm. Drop in adult $10, drop in child $8, equipment rentals $7.50.

Cupola House Gallery 2278 Main. Street, Essex. Hours: Wednesday through Monday 10- Willett’s 6, Thursdays 1:00AM-6:00PM 963-7494. Emerald Springs Adk Ranch & Animal Reserve, LLC 651 State Rte. 186, Saranac Lake, NY. Fall and winter are some of Construction the best times to ride. “Winter is like riding on a cloud”, says the owner. We are a small family style registered, foundation Quar- COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL ter Horse ranch nestled in the beautiful woods of the Adirondack SNOW PLOWING & SNOW REMOVAL Mountains of northern New York. We specialize in educational, wilderness trail rides, live lessons, catering to small family groups Specializing in New Construction, that wish to enjoy an hour or so of relaxing trail riding. Children Additions, Roofing, Siding, welcome. Good for beginners to experts and those with special needs. We are open rain or shine throughout all seasons and pro- Windows and More! vide ponchos when necessary. Accommodations available: original FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES Adirondack Log Cabin. Call for seasonal rates. 518-891-3727 FINE QUALITY WORK Essex County Fish Hatchery Creek Road (County Route 2), Crown Point, NY 12928 - 518/597- 518-319-2842 3844 Indoor/outdoor trout farm. Open daily year round 8am-4pm. Farmhouse Snowmobiling & Go-Carts Join us for an off-road, dirt-track experience! Our course is 2 miles long and winds through 52 acres of old Christmas tree farm. Driv- ers must be 16 years or older. This is a great activity for families with great views all around. Snowmobile tours are available for an hour and a half, for $140. Call for (518) 327-3429 for reservations. 129 Hobart Rd., Saranac Lake, NY 12983 (518) 327-3429 www. lakeplacidsnowmobilingandgokarts.com -

Fort Ticonderoga & The Kings Gardens Fort Rd., Ticonderoga, NY • 518/585-2821 www.fort-ticonderoga. org 18th Century fort on 2,000 acres overlooking Lake Champlain. Winter Quarters: October 30, 2017- May 4, 2018 Experience a more intimate side of Fort Ticonderoga through special events, seminars, and programs. Group reservations are welcome by advanced reservation! Upcoming Special Events and Programs: Jan Hoping Everyone has a Great New Year! 12-13 Winter workshop series 1750’s British Regimental Coats. Jan 13 - Fort Fever Series. Jan 19 - Living History Event: Prepar- ing For The Coming Campaign. Feb 9-10 Winter Workshop Series: HOME • FARM • AUTO Genteel Details & Epaulettes. www.decosteinsurance.com Gallery of Fine Arts at Locust Inn Jct Rte 9N & 8, Hague, NY 12836 • 518/543-6035 Website: http:// www.locustinn.com Works of more than 20 Adirondack and New 518-594-3975 York artists.

Goff Nelson Library 41 Lake St Tupper Lake, 12986 518-359-9421 Selections of pho- tography, stained glass, arts and crafts, collectors’ items of trap- 5148 Route 11 Suite 1 Justin DeCoste ping, taxidermy and antiques. Ongoing exhibits change every seven weeks. Mon.-Wed. 9:30am-8pm; Thurs.-Fri. 9:30am-5:30pm; Ellenburg Depot, NY Sat. 10am-2pm. 22 - Adirondack Traveler • Winter 2019 Crystal Caboose Gift Emporium Holistic Center

WE FEATURE LOCAL ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS Thurs.-Sat. 10am-7pm • Sun. 1-5pm or by Appt. 4 Academy St., West Chazy, NY • 518-493-2252 www.crystalcaboose.com High Falls Gorge Garceau's Auto Sales Hale-Walter Art Gallery We are Now Open at Our New Location at 15 Church Street, Champlain! 19 Oak Street, Plattsburgh - Plattsburgh Public Library. 518-563- Stop by to see our New building with the same Great Customer Care! 0921 www.plattsburghlib.org. Monday 9-5, Friday & Saturday 9-5. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9-8. NYS Inspections, Including Motorcycles, Great Selection we do all minor and major repairs. of Trucks to Haul Hague Cartoon Museum Stop by or call 518-298-3272 to Your Boat or Graphite Rd, Hague, NY 12836 • 518/543-8824 Over 700 comic and editorial cartoons on display; many original works. schedule an appointment Camper!

Hancock House Museum and Harmon Gallery 15 Church St., Champlain, NY Ticonderoga Historical Society. 6 Moses Circle, Ticonderoga. Hours vary, please call in advance. 518-585-7868. The Hancock www.garceauauto.com House Museum and Research Library was dedicated in 1926. The Ticonderoga Historical Society today manages this elegant struc- ture as a regional museum and reference library. There are interest- 11am-8pm Tues-Thurs; 7am-8pm ing and exciting exhibits on all four floors of the Hancock House. Fri. & Sat.; Sun. 7am-7pm; The modern library houses a large collection of regional material Sherry’s Closed Mondays. on civic, social and economic elements and also has one of the largest collections of genealogical resource materials in the region. Wednesday-Saturday 10-4. Kitchen at Northern Lights VFW Post 8793 High Falls Gorge (Formerly Country Cabin Snack Bar) **Temporarily closed due to water damage, will reopen asap ** Ride Your Sled In & 4761 Rte 86, Wilmington Notch, Wilmington, NY 12997 • Get 10% Off Your Bill! 518/946-2278 Website: http://www.highfallsgorge.com 700 ft of spectacular waterfalls along the base of Whiteface Mtn. Selfguided Route 11, Ellenburg Center tours on groomed paths, steel bridges & walkways. Adirondack gift 518-594-7040 shop. Pan for gemstones, and fossils in our sluice mining activ- 88 Old State Road Public Welcome ity. Glass floor walkways! Winter activities include snowshoeing through our nature trails. Check website for hours and rates as they vary by season.

Iron Center Museum 34 Park Pl, Port Henry, NY 12974 • 518/546-3587 Website: http:// www.porthenry.com Railroad and mining history exhibits are pre- St. Joseph’s Church 60 West Church St., West Chazy, NY 12992 sented by the Town of Moriah Historical Society in a restored car- Phone: 518-493-4521 Fax: 518-493-5880 riage house at the former Witherbee-Sherman and Company mining headquarters. The museum documents the operations of the Sacred Heart Church local iron ore mining industry, which flourished from the 1820 to 27 Church St., Chazy, NY 1971, its impact on worker’s lives, and the preparation, processing, Pastor: Theodore Crosby and transport of iron ore from Lake Champlain to the world. Due Masses: Saturday 4pm St. Joseph’s to lack of volunteers, please call before coming to see if we are Sunday: 8am Sacred Heart • 10am St. Joseph’s open. Donation based entry fee. Confession: Saturday 3-3:30pm at St. Joseph’s & by appt. Continued page 26 Winter 2019 • Adirondack Traveler - 23 PET BOARDING GANIENKEH WHOLISTIC Adirondack Park Pet Hospital - 25 Brandy Brk, Saranac Lake, NY 518-891-3260 TREATMENT CENTER Adirondack Pet Lodge - 5 Kaycee Loop Rd., Plattsburgh, NY 518-566-2626 “THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN THE NORTH COUNTRY” 2 Adirondack Veterinary Hospital - 264 Golf Rd., LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD, LIVE LONGER MUSH Westport, NY 518-962-4311 Mon-Fri 9-5 • Tues 9-4 A sweet heart who gets along with Beaver Creek Pet Lodge - 1504 State Rt. 11, everyone. She was running at Champlain, NY 518-298-7387 PHONE: 518-493-6300 large in the town of Ausable, NY & Blue Ruff Kennels - 413 Irish Street, ROUTE 190 CORNER RAND HILL ROAD. BOX 275, was picked up by dog control. We Constable, NY 518-483-5225 ALTONA, NY 12910 immediately realized this dog was Canine Adventures LLC - 6140 NY 22 a lover! Plattsburgh, NY 518-562-0552 Country Rhoades Kennels - 868 Creek Rd., Crown Point, NY 518-597-9898 Critter Sitter - 94 Ryan Rd., Chateaugay, NY 518-425-9943 Critter Sitters - Beartown Rd., West Chazy, NY 518-562-0549 Tamarack Stables Crown Point Dog Supply - 175 Hamilton Rd., Karen Newton, Owner Crown Point, NY 518-597-3850 TEQUILA Deerwood Kennels - 612 Dugway Rd., Once an outdoor kitty, Pony Rides • No Public Trail Rides Keeseville, NY 518-834-7849 The Dog Father - Lake Placid, NY 518-637-1473 Tequila is starting to really 1 Lessons & Boarding Only enjoy her indoor life. A shy, Hardscrabble Farm Pet Boarding - 1251 Hardscrabble Rd., Cadyville, NY 518-293-8221 beautiful girl looking for her (518) 643-0658 High Peaks Animal Hospital - 1087 NYS Rt 86, forever home. Ray Brook, NY 518-891-4410 394 Soper St., Morrisonville, NY Pet Palace Kennel - 551 County Rt 42, Fort Covington, NY 518-358-2940 Phantom Farm Boarding Kennel - 61 Bell Rd., Ann’s Chazy, NY 518-846-7960 Pretty Pet Groom & Board - 5699 State Rt 11, Tailor Shop Burke 518-483-5972 1 The Petlodge of Plattsburgh - 5383 Peru St., Quality Repairs & Alterations Plattsburgh, NY 518-566-9663 Including Leather & Canvas TEDDY 3013 Main Street, Was a little wild kitten fending for Faithful, loving, loyal and true. Our adorable animals have himself, but he is quickly liking all the qualities that make for a perfect friendship, and Peru, NY his indoor life. Such a sweet little can make the perfect companion for you, a child or elderly 643-8025 man, shy but warms up quick. relative. Open your heart and home...adopt a pet today! UPSTATEDOORS St. Joseph’s Church GARAGE DOORS BY 60 West Church St., SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION West Chazy, NY 12992 Phone: 518-493-4521 1 ALLIE HOMER Fax: 518-493-5880 4 years old, Allie came in with A funny little cat. Will love you Sacred Heart Church fleas & very thin but is now one minute and swat you the 27 Church St., Chazy, NY very healthy and ready to 1 3137 STATE RT. 11, MALONE, NY 12953 next. Just over a year old, cross Masses: Saturday 4pm St. Joseph’s find her person. Loves people, eyed, and quirky! Come see this Sunday: 8am Sacred Heart • 10am St. Joseph’s but should be the only pet. 518-483-4125 sweet man. Confession: Saturday 3-3:30pm at St. Joseph’s & by appt. THE CREST SOLAR Bonny Trost, Owner POWER SOLUTIONS LLC Site Analysis, System Design, SWAIN’S Emergency Generators, Transfer 2 LUCAS WINE & LIQUOR Switches, Installation, Sales & Service CHILI Rescued from being euthanized, About 2 years old, has feline N.Y.S.E.R.D.A. 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Phone (518) 643-8591 Fax (518) 643-0625 www.elmorespca.org • 518-643-2451 GANIENKEH Elmore SPCA is located at TERRITORIAL BINGO 556 Telegraph Road, Peru NY Devil’s Den Road via Altona, NY Tel: US 1-518-493-2247 Travel With Your Pet the Smart Way NYLA ADMISSION Super Jackpot Six year old shepherd mix, a Individuals often view their pets as extended members of the family. People want to bring 9 FACE CARDS $5.00 2 SPECIAL BOOKS $5.00 $1,000 very nice lady. Independent dog their pets along on vacations or while traveling to visit family and friends. 10 70/30 GAMES $8.00 Full Card but loves petting. Not sure how Until recently, it was more difficult to travel with dogs and cats. But as more and more hotel • Wednesday & Friday doors open at 5pm 1 • Games start at 6:30pm she feels about other dogs but chains recognize the strong connection between people and pets, those chains are growing • Sun, doors open at 10am & Games starts at Noon increasingly flexible in hosting four-legged guests. loves meeting new people. For those who will be traveling with pets, there is a right and wrong way to do so. Having a plan of action is essential to safeguard the safety and comfort of all involved. * Establish the travel method and route in advance. Go online or scour travel maps to determine the best route to your destination. Depending on the length of travel, layovers may be needed to sleep, refuel and simply stretch the legs. Determine which areas will be safe for walking a dog roadside, and look for rest stops with areas to exercise pets. SANGREA Experimenting with different routes virtually also enables travelers to choose the most Came in as a feral cat with direct, most scenic or another route that fits with their travel plans. Some GPS devices can her kittens, we can’t get her to also alert to lodging and traffic conditions. come around. She doesn’t lash * Stock up on supplies. Much as parents would bring along essentials while traveling with out but she avoids contact. She children, the same concept should be applied when traveling with a pet. Be sure to pack likes other cats but isn’t happy 73 Trade Rd., Plattsburgh, NY food, treats, toys, bedding, and any of the other creature comforts from home. It also may be here. Come give this pretty lady 1 (518) 561-4321 a chance? 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Box 606 1 little wild kittens, they are slowly This handsome boy has been 50 State Rd., Dannemora coming around but will need a Elizabethtown, NY 12932 1-518-873-2700 here too long, this sweet kitty just 122 New York Rd., Plattsburgh patient person to help her come needs some qualit one on one time Full Service Auto Repair Station 344 Tom Miller Rd., out of her shell. Come meet this NYS Inspections with you. He’s shy but once he sweet girl. ASE Certified • NYS Certified knows you he warms right up. Plattsburgh 825-0323 Winter 2019 • Adirondack Traveler - 25 Rachael Flatt are regulars and you never know when a legend like Area Attractions Scott Hamilton or Jim Craig might pop in for a day. We have a total of four ice surfaces (three indoor, one outdoor) for public skating Continued from page 23 and athlete training, host one of the longest-running summer figure Lake Champlain Maritime Museum skating programs in the world and can accommodate your needs **Re Opens May 2019** for conventions and large conferences. Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. Ver- Saturday 9-5. gennes, VT 05491 802-475-2022 802-475-2953 (fax) info@lcmm. org A non-profit organization for preserving and sharing the heri- Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex tage of Lake Champlain. Member of the Vermont Museum and 5486 Cascade Road Lake Placid, NY 12946 - The Lake Placid Gallery Alliance and Council of American Maritime Museums. Olympic Jumping Complex was built for the 1980 Olympics and Operating with support from the Institute of Museum and Library features two jumps that are 90- and 120-meters tall, respectively. Services. There is also a smaller freestyle hill where aerialists practice and compete. The Jumping Complex serves as a training ground for ski Lake Placid Center for The Arts jumpers and aerialists year-round. Visitors can tour the facility dur- 17 Algonquin Dr, Lake Placid, NY 12946 • 518/523-2512 www. ing the summer and the winter and can even experience stunning lpartscenter.org Multi-purpose year round Arts Center featuring views of the Adirondack High Peaks from the top of one of the music, dance, theater, film, gallery exhibitions and arts workshops. jumps. Monday-Friday 9-4. Adult - non event day $11, event day Box office open Wednesday-Saturday 1-5. $16. Junior non event day $8, event day $16.

Lake Placid North Elba Historical Society Musuem **Re Mt. Pisgah Recreation Center Opens May 2019** Averyville Rd, Lake Placid, NY • 518/523- 92 Pisgah Road Saranac Lake, NY 12983 - Mt. Pisgah Recreation 1608 Memorabilia from 1932 Winter Olympic Games, diaries of Center in Saranac Lake features 15 skiing and snowboarding trails Noah John Rondeau, early sporting equipment. In the former NY for beginners, a tubing hill and tow rope, a t-bar, lights for night Railroad Depot. skiing, and a base lodge. The center also includes trails for cross- country skiing, snowshoeing, walking, and biking. Owned and Lake Placid Olympic Center operated by the Village of Saranac Lake. Monday-Friday 4-9, Sat- In the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Mountains of Up- urday & Sunday 11-4. state New York -- where miracles are made. 2634 Main Street Lake Placid, NY (518) 523-1655 www.whiteface.com/facilities/oc.php Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks - The Wild Cen- During the summer months we host Saturday Night Ice Shows. ter - Tupper Lake,NY Phone: 518-359-2533 www.adknature.org National and international level skaters such as Johnny Weir and The Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks will be a new DICK’S COUNTRY STORE & MUSIC OASIS UPSTATEDOORS Groceries, Gas, Guns, Guitars 7429 US RT. 11, CHURUBUSCO NY 12923 GARAGE DOORS BY WE PAY THE SALES TAX SALE! (Music Store Only) All Prices Include the New York State Sales Tax!* ON NEW OR USED PURCHASES OVER $100.00 DISCOUNTS ALSO APPLY TO BALANCE AFTER TRADE IN MEET OR BEAT INTERNET PRICING plus free shop set up (Ready to play when you get it a $50.00 + saving) and 1 year free set up service on all instruments (Ask for details) SALES • SERVICE INSTALLATION Over 1000 instruments including: Guitars, Ukes, Mandolins, Violins, Drums, Keyboards, PA and Accessories • Gretsch, Fender, Martin, 3137 STATE RT. 11 Dean, Yamaha, Vox, Marshall, strings and accessories and much more *Sale Runs thru March 31, 2019 MALONE, NY 12953 OPEN MON-SAT 9AM-6PM, SUNDAY 10AM-3PM [email protected] • www.dickscountrystore.net • (518) 497-6054 518-483-4125 26 - Adirondack Traveler • Winter 2019 state of the art museum with live aquarium type exhibits, mulimedia exhibits, grand hall, panoramic theater, educational classrooms, outdoor observation tower and more in Tupper Lake, Franklin County. Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10-5. Adults $17, Youth $10 (age 5-17), Senior $15 (age 65+)

Natural Stone Bridge & Caves 535 Stone Bridge Rd., Pot- tersville, NY 518-494-2283 • stonebridgeandcaves. com. We have two seasons of operation: SUMMER (open daily) self-guided & guided tours, various activities, gift/rock shop. WINTER (open Fri/Sat/Sun) self-guided tour, snowshoe rentals, small gift shop. Please arrive by 2pm (last ticket sold at 2:45pm). Average visit time is 2-3 hours. Natural Stone Bridge & Caves Park is CLOSED -Mid Oct. - Mid Dec. and April - Mid May and Christmas day. Friday - Sunday 10-4.

North Star Underground Railroad Museum Town of Chesterfield Heritage Center and the offices of the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association at AuSable Chasm, 1131 Mace Chasm Rd The Museum is open 7 days a week 1:00 to 4:00 through Columbus Day. FREE.

Pendragon Theatre 15 Brandy Brook Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY call for schedule 518/891-1854 • Website: http://www.pendragontheatre.org Pendragon Theatre is an ensemble of artists, based in the Adirondacks, dedicated to preserving the vitality and enhancing the quality of professional theatre through year-round performance and educational programs. Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office, online or in person. Box office hours 2pm until curtain. Continued page 29

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14063 Route 9N Au Sable Forks, NY 12912 Ph: 518-647-8660 Winter 2019 • Adirondack Traveler - 27 Cross-Country and Downhill Skiing The Adirondack-North Country region has been touted as a place for all seasons, and when it comes to the fall/winter season this region is hard to match! The cross-country and downhill skiing opportunities are endless, with miles of trails for all ability levels. Adirondack Loj Backcountry trails, mainly of an advanced level, no fees, 518-523-3441. Lodging on site: rooms and dorms in lodge and backcountry huts, about 10 miles South- east of Lake Placid. Beartown Ski Area: Downhill skiing, 518-561-3938. T-bar, Poma lift • Half pipe for snowboarding • Lighted trail for night skiing • Snow making, machine grooming • 6 kilometers of cross country ski and snowshoe • Lessons available in alpine skiing, and snowboarding • Cozy lodge featuring fireplace and gathering rooms Beekmantown Town Office: Cross-country skiing, 518- this is truly a complete facility. Call 518-523-9605. 563-4650. Champlain Area Trails (CAT) Office 6482 Main Street, Big Tupper - Ski Tow Rd., Tupper Lake, NY - Big Westport, NY 518-962-2287 CATS trails are good for snow- Tupper has been one of New York’s most popular ski areas. shoeing. Most provide enjoyable cross-country skiing with Located in Tupper Lake, with a base elevation of 2000’ and some trails being obviously more challenging than others. We a 1,151 foot vertical drop, Big Tupper offers a refreshing recommend using showshoes or skis in snow deeper than 4 Adirondack ski experience. Big Tupper does not have snow inches to prevent “postholing.” www.champlaintrails.com making capability. Days of operation and lifts in service are Champlain Town Office: Cross-country skiing, 518-298- dependent upon conditions and availability of our volunteer 8160. staff. Please check the current conditions on our website Cobble Hill Golf Course and Rec Area: Elizabethtown, http://skibigtupper.org. or call the Lodge at 518-359-3730. 518-873-2664. Free cross-country skiing. Cascade Cross Country Center Lake Placid - with ski Dewey Mountain Ski Center: Route 3 Saranac Lake, shop, dorm-style lodging, lessons and 20km of groomed trails, NY 12983 http://www.deweyskicenter.com (518) 891-2697 or (800) 491-0414 Located in the Town of Harrietstown just outside the Village of Saranac Lake, Dewey Mountain offers 15 kilometers of trails ranging from beginner to advanced. The ski center offers ski rentals and a warming lodge that serves hot beverages and snacks. Fern Park Inlet, NY 22-miles of trails for xc skiing & snowshoeing Heritage Trail Plattsburgh starts at the Crete Civic Center and proceeds through Downtown Plattsburgh. Easy level of cross country Skiing Inlet Golf Club Inlet, NY 3.5 miles of groomed x-country trails, free Jackrabbit Trail Lake Placid - The 50km Jackrabbit Trail winds through some of the most picturesque wilder- Continued page 32 Family Smiles Dental Care John D. Murray, D.D.S. 16 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY 518-891-1205 [email protected] www.saranaclakedentist.com New Patients Welcome! 28 - Adirondack Traveler • Winter 2019 Area Attractions Continued from page 27 Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum & Gallery 31 Washington Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12903 • 518-566-1814. The Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum was created to honor the forty year presence of the U.S. Air Force in Plattsburgh and the North Country. Our grand opening was June 6th, 2014. PAFB Museum is operated by the Battle of Plattsburgh Association, a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 corporation. Museum hours are 10am to 3pm Wednesday through Saturday from May 1st to October 15th every year.

Plattsburgh Heritage Trail Saranac Lake Laboratory Museum Enjoy a walking tour of Plattsburgh’s historic district. Maps are 89 Church Street Saranac Lake, 12983 (518) 891-4606 Website: available by contacting the Clinton County Historical Association http://www.historicsaranaclake.org Built in 1894, the Saranac at 518-561-0340 Laboratory was the first laboratory in the United States built for the study of tuberculosis. The museum features exhibits on TB Plattsburgh State Art Museum, SUNY research and patient care and “The Great War: WWI in Saranac 101 Broad St, Plattsburgh, NY • 518/564-2474 Website: http:// Lake”. Guided tours of the building interpret Saranac Lake’s www.plattsburgh.edu/museum/Art collection and permanent in- unique history as a pioneer health resort. Museum Hours: The Sa- stallations. Large concentration of visual art. Myers Lobby Gal- ranac Laboratory Museum is open year-round, Tuesday-Saturday lery - John Platt Myers Fine Arts Building. Rockwell Kent Gallery 10-5.. Admission is $5, members and children free of charge. Oc- - Feinberg Library Open Daily 9-4, FREE admission. casionally we must close for a meeting or off-site tour, so it’s best to contact us ahead of time when planning a visit. Historic Saranac Samuel de Champlain History Center Lake also operates the Bartok Cabin, where composer Bola Bartok 202 Elm Street, Champlain, NY 518-298-1609 Depository for lo- spent the last summer of his life writing two pieces, his Third Piano cal maps, pictures and books on Samuel de Champlain and the Concerto and Viola Concerto. Tours of the cabin available by ap- Franco-American populations in northern New York and New pointment. England. Call ahead for an appointment. Continued page 30 FRANK’S AUTO SALES 2013-14 OUTBACK LIMITED, auto, sunroof, heated leather seats, navigation, bluetooth, loaded 2013 CROSSTREK LIMITED, auto, sunroof, navigation 2-2013 OUTBACK PREMIUM, auto, heated cloth seats, sunroof 2011-12 OUTBACK LIMITED, auto, sunroof, heated leather seats 2012 FORESTER LIMITED, auto, sunroof, heated leather seats, loaded Continued page 32 2011 NISSAN ROGUE SL, Choose Fulton County’s lakes for your next escape. AWD, auto, heated leather seats, bluetooth, sunroof 2010 OUTBACK LIMITED, We offer 44 backdrops for ice fishing, skiing, 3.6R, 6 cyl., auto, heated leather seats, loaded snowmobiling or 2010 FORESTER PREMIUM, auto, sunroof, heated cloth seats just relaxing. 2011 FORESTER PREMIUM, 5 spd. manual, sunroof, heated cloth seats 2005 SUBARU BAJA, auto, sunroof, loaded Rte. 374 Chateaugay Lake - Merrill ® NYSDED 425-9957 • 1-800-890-5252 D.M.V. #7054769 ON THE SPOT FINANCING W/APPROVED CREDIT WE SERVICE ALL SUBARU MODELS Winter 2019 • Adirondack Traveler - 29 Area Attractions Continued from page 29

Strand Center for the Arts 23 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh - formerly known as the North Country Cultural Arts Center (NCCCA) and the Strand Theatre, this organization, housed in 2 historic buildings, provides workshops and workspace for artists, musicians and artisans as well as educational activities for children. The gallery space is foound on the former federal building, just down the street from the theater. 518-563-1604 www.plattsburgharts.org. Wed, Thurs, Fri 10-5. Sat- urday 10-2.

Titus Mountain 215 Johnson Road, Malone, NY 518-483-3740 • 1-800-848-8766 www.titusmountain.com [email protected] Short lift lines and uncrowded slopes, day & night skiing, Tubing hill, Magnificent Swiss Boat Rentals grooming & “Forever Wild” ungroomed terrain, Affordable Ski & Stay Packages, Three terrain parks and USASA Events. Affordable Pontoon, Ski & Fishing Boats family fun that beats the winter doldrums. Call before coming, as Ski & Tubing Equipment hours can change due to weather, etc. We Deliver Boats in the Tri-Lakes Area Hourly • Daily • Weekly Wadhams Free Library (518) 962-8717, 763 NYS Route 22 Wadhams, NY 12993 wad- hamsfreelibrary.org Public library next to the Falls of the Boquet River in Wadhams. Books, magazines, interlibrary loan, internet access, story hour, lecture series, book group. Free Wi-Fi. Tues.- Thurs. 3-9pm; Sat. 9am-noon.

518-891-2130 PHONE: 518-493-6300 www.SwissBoatRentals.com The Wild Center Fax: (518) 493-6301 24-7 Duprey Street • Saranac Lake, NY Located in Tupper Lake, The Wild Center is an outstanding natural history museum with a vast display of live regional fish and 30 - Adirondack Traveler • Winter 2019 amphibians, including live otters entertaining both young and old. The changing interactive exhibits provide insight to the natural history and wildlife of the Adirondacks, while the nature trails offer a firsthandlook at wildlife in the forest and wetlands. The Wild Cen- ter has ongoing special events. After Columbus Day (10/10/17) to Memorial Day weekend (5/25/18): the museum is open 10am -5pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; however, Wild Walk is closed for the season. www.wildcenter.org Tasting Room & Gift Shop - OPEN DAILY! 2523 Main Street, Lake Placid (518) 523-1955 • www.GooseWatch.com

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Whiteface Mountain Veteran’s Memorial Highway Rte 86, Whiteface Mtn Veteran’s Memorial Highway Wilmington, NY 12997 • 518/946-2223 • 800/462-6236 Website: http://orda. org/memhighway.html Panoramic views of the Adirondack High Peaks, along a five-mile toll road; elevator to top. Historic toll house, castle and tunnel. Cloudsplitter Gondola Ride 8:30-3:15PM. Weather Permitting. Tasting Room & Gift Shop - OPEN DAILY! Window Gallery 5730 Cascade Road, Lake Placid 14234 NYS Route 9N, Au Sable Forks (Main Street) - Tahawus (518) 523-2498 • www.SwedishHill.com Center www.rebeccakellyballet.com Winter 2019 • Adirondack Traveler - 31 Cross-Country and OFFICE NUMBERS: Downhill Skiing Continued from page 28 (518) 483-0317 (518) 647-8870 ness in the Adirondacks. Four ski centers, many back-country 1-888-828-4645 routes and a variety of groomed and ungroomed trails. 518- 523-1365. Quality fuels & service at great prices! Lake Placid Area Cross-Country Skiing - Over 300km *Discount if you own your own tank* MX PROPANE OFFERS: of the most scenic cross-country trails in North America are • FIXED PRICE PROGRAMS located here with the legendary Jackrabbit Trail connecting • FREE PROPANE TANK INSTALLATION • FREE GAS CHECK PROGRAM many of the trails. Skiers of all abilities can create their own • NO EXTRA DELIVERY COSTS ADDED unique adventures! The trails are groomed daily, offering a • NO SURCHARGES ADDED • 24-HR EMERGENCY DELIVERY SERVICE peaceful, scenic day of cross-country skiing. • CERTIFIED INSTALLATION & SERVICE TECHNICIANS Lake Placid Resort - A full-service cross-country center • 24-HR EMERGENCY BURNER SERVICE • BUDGET PLANS in the heart of Lake Placid village. 25km of groomed trails •A NO-RUN-OUT GUARANTEE. If we accidently let you run out, we will immediately for skiing and traditional techniques, breathtaking views and fill you up and credit your account with $50.00 complete ski and snow shoe rentals available. Call 518-523- 2556. Malone Fish & Game Club: Webster Street Road Malone, NY 12953 (518) 483-3227 11 kilometers of scenic, well-groomed cross country trails. Equipment rentals available. Open at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday and by request, weather permitting. Mt. Van Hoevenberg - Originally constructed for the 1980 Olympic Winter Games, 50km of trails averaging 18 ft. in width inspire all skill levels. Complete rentals, lessons, snack bar, ski shop, child care, snowmaking and grooming. Call 518-523-2811. Mount Pisgah Recreation Center Saranac Lake 518- 891-0970 - 15 skiable apline acres with a vertical rise of 329 feet ALPINE SKIING & SNOWBOARDING 4 green and blue trails for beginners. TUBING This comes with all the thrills including taking you back up to the top with a rope tow. LIFT & LIGHTS T-bar which allows skiers to choose the The go-to destination for length of their run and lights for night skiing. At the lodge enjoy hot beverages and snacks around the fireplace. Broad Adirondack made & windows let you watch the skiers. New Land Trust: Trailhead Parking: 236 Plumadore inspired goods. Road, Saranac, NY 287-acre preserve offers more than 20 trails, a classic Adirondack lean-to, bunkhouse and even a 97 Main St. few decorative outhouses. Winter Activities · Cross-country skiing · Snowshoeing Saranac Lake, NY Olympic Mountain - Welcome to Whiteface, the Olym- pic Mountain. We have the greatest vertical drop east of the 518-354-8173 Rockies and trails for everyone in your family. This is where Villagemerc.com the world’s best come to train and compete and where kids Continued page 34 32 - Adirondack Traveler • Winter 2019 Look Good. Feel Good. Live Longer.

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Contact ETC Housing for more info 518-563-2223. 2-1-19 - 2-10-19 - 2019 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival & Ice Palace Location: Throughout Saranac Lake, NY Get ready for some cold weather fun as you gear up for the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival! 2019 promises to be an action-packed year for this wintry celebration with a theme of -Prehistoric Park-. Visit:https://www.adirondack.net/winter/annual-events/ saranac-lake-winter-carnival/ 2-2-19 Northern Challenge Fishing Derby Come Fish in One of the Largest Ice Fishing Tournaments in NY State! Each year, on the first Saturday in February, anglers from far and wide travel to Tupper Lake for the annual Northern Challenge Ice Fishing Derby. This Northern Pike contest populates Simon Pond with over a thousand fishermen and women who compete for the over $40,000 in cash and prizes. Whether you are a participant, or a spectator, this is a “must see” event to add to your winter calendar. Tournament begins promptly at 7 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m. Location: Simon Pond, Tupper Lake, NY (Rod & Gun Club, 116 Lake Simond HIGH PEAKS FLOORING Road) Participant Fee: $35 2-2-19 Families are welcome to join us at the Museum Elevate your home. from 11 AM to 3 PM, to make special Valentine’s Day cards for your friends and family. Put your picture on your Valentine (518) 524-3147 card. Tour the museum and have a picture taken with an item you love like Redford Glass, the musical instruments from Serving Northern New York the Arts & Leisure Exhibit, or the beautiful dresses in the Suffrage Exhibit. Craft items will include ribbons, lace, and yarn, along with period shawls, hats and waistcoats to give www.highpeaksflooring.com your photos the right feel.Free. Ages 5 years and up. All supplies are provided. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The CCHA Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. 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Sponsored by the Strand Center for the Arts. 2-10-19 All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast. Ellenburg Depot Fire Dept. 5035 Rt. 11. 8 AM to Noon. Adults $8, children 6-12 $3.50, 5 and under free. Take outs available. 518-594- 7010. Adirondack and Amish Handcrafted Custom 2-10-19 Melted Crayon Art. (Ages 6+). 9-11:30 AM. Furniture, Accessories and Assorted Taxidermy Strand Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh Mounts to fit Your Needs at Home, Vacation Home, NY 12901. Recycle crayons by turning them into works Camp or Business. NYS made Restonic Mattresses. of art! Students will apply and melt crayons onto a canvas We deliver and ship, rates do apply. while combining other painting and drawing skills. Create 161 State Route 28, Inlet, NY 13360 unique works of art that are unlike any other! This class will (315) 357-3450 • Cell: (315) 369-8240 involve painting on canvas! Ages 6 and up. $47 per person. [email protected] Pre-registration is required. www.strandcenter.org. 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