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The Nor th Countr y is waiting for you! T
here’s so much to experience in the North Country yearround, but there’s nothing like visiting the area in the warm summer months and taking in the scenery from atop the Adirondack Mountains or feeling the cool breeze from aboard a boat on the region’s many waterways. The 2009 Denton Publications North Country Summer Guide offers a glimpse at the rich tapestry of picturesque communities throughout Clinton, Franklin and Essex counties that make the North Country a great destination for that summer getaway. Who knows — you may just find the region so inviting you’ll want to stay like so many have already. It’s hard not to fall in love with the area’s natural beauty and the recreational opportunities that abound here like golfing, hunting, fishing, boating, cycling, hiking, bird watching, and many, many more. There are also many places to take in arts and culture, family activities and even do a little shopping as well.
And just as diverse as the opportunities to have fun in the North Country and fine meals of the highest quality, so are the opportunities to rest your head after a long day. There are many nationally-known hotels throughout the region, but don’t overlook the inviting locallyowned and operated motels, campgrounds and cozy bed and breakfasts that welcome you with open arms. After a long day of fun in the sun and taking in that fresh mountain air, you’re bound to develop quite an appetite. It’s a good thing there’s an array of restaurants to choose from, whether it be a fine dining establishment on the water or down-home family eatery in one of the many charming North Country communities. There’s a little of something for everyone’s individual tastes. And, don’t worry if you’re time here in the North Country is short. You’re always welcome, and with Plattsburgh International Airport and Amtrak’s famous Adirondack line, coming back is as easy as a call to your local tourism agency.
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Enjoy North Country beauty from the seat of a bike T
he North Country is home to the Lake Champlain Bikeways Network, consisting of biking trails from as far north as the town of Chazy through the Adirondack Mountains and to historic Ticonderoga. In the North Country, the Northern Adirondack Coast region is made up of seven trails that range in difficulty from a family ride to a ride for the more experienced bicyclist. “Monuments, Mills and Music” is a 35.6mile trail that starts in the heart of the city of Plattsburgh on Durkee Street and heads west. The trail takes riders through the hamlets of Morrisonville, Saranac, Cadyville and West Plattsburgh before returning back to the city center. You’ll pass monuments, see the sites where once-thriving paper mills and saw mills once stood and have a chance to take in the local music scene once back in the city. The name of the trail delivers what it promises. The “Over the Hills and Far Away” trail stays true to its name as it sees varying elevation along its 45.2-mile stretch, from 400 ft. to 1,500 ft. The loop begins at the Plattsburgh town office building on Banker Road
and travels through Morrisonville, Schuyler Falls, Peasleeville, Saranac and Dannemora. There are also strenuous parts to this ride though there are several places to stop along the way to take in the history and beauty of Clinton County. “The Climber” is a 38-mile trail that begins at Saranac Elementary School on Picketts Corners Road in the town of Saranac. The trail continues through the hamlets of Clayburg, Standish and Lyon Mountain and by scenic Chazy Lake in the town of Dannemora on its way back to Saranac. This route involves more strenuous climbing around Lyon Mountain, which has an elevation of 3,820 ft. “Acres of Apples” is a 24.4-mile trail that shows the true beauty of the North Country’s apple orchards. This trail begins at the ferry dock in Port Kent and travels through the town of Peru, where hundreds of apple trees can be seen along the way. You also won’t be able to miss the breathtaking view of Ausable Chasm on your way back. In the town of Chazy, “The William H. Miner Story” is a 35.3-mile trail that starts at the Chazy Central Rural School on Miner Farm Road, built by William H. Miner,
and adjacent to the Alice T. Miner Museum. The town owes much of its history to the Miner family, who were well-known philanthropists who settled in the town during the early 1900s. The Miner Story trail continues through the cornfields, woodlands and pastures in Chazy and winds through the hamlet of Sciota, town of Altona, and town of Mooers before circling back. “The Flatlander” is a 21.1-mile ride that offers a change of pace — or, at least elevation — through the towns of Beekmantown and Chazy. The trail begins at the Point au Roche State Boat Launch and travels across the Interstate via Spellman Road and through the communities of West Chazy and Ingraham. On the way back to the boat launch, there’s even an opportunity to stop by the park’s nature center. Those seeking a much shorter ride will enjoy the “Point Au Roche Family Ride,” a 6.1-mile trail that begins at Point Au Roche State Park and travels along Lake Champlain. For more information about these trails, including directions and maps available for download, visit www.champlainbikeways.org.
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There’s so much to do in Plattsburgh — the city (and town) by the lake
The city of Plattsburgh is home to this monument on Cumberland Avenue dedicated to French explorer Samuel de Champlain.
PLATTSBURGH — There’s so much going on in both the town and city of Plattsburgh and with great restaurants, hotels and stores all within minutes of each other, what’s not to love? Those who want a taste of home for their shopping experience can find many familiar names with big-name retailers at Champlain Centre on Smithfield Boulevard. However, don’t overlook the high quality of businesses you’ll only find in the North Country, which range from outdoor recreation shops to candy stores to music shops and more. Several major hotels and motels lie within the town and city, ranging from deluxe accommodations to those with a tighter travel budget in mind. Several bed and breakfasts may also be found, offering down-home charm for those enjoying their stay in the North Country. Hungry? The Plattsburgh area is home to several family-owned restaurants which give you a break from the mainstream chains. There’s dozens of places to get a great cheeseburger, steak, seafood and even vegetarian meals. If you want to enjoy your meal by the water,
why not an impromptu picnic at Cumberland Bay State Park? The park is located just outside the city, on the west shore of Lake Champlain. Cumberland Bay offers plenty of room — and parking — for picnicking, a rousing game of volleyball and more than 150 campsites. For walking, running and biking, there is a trail that follows Cumberland Head Road to the Ferry Docks and back, as well as the trail that goes all the way along State Route 9 to downtown Plattsburgh, connecting to the trails located at the Plattsburgh Barracks Campus, also off Route 9. Cumberland Bay State Park is open until Columbus Day Weekend and is located north of the city off State Route 9, adjacent to Plattsburgh City Beach on Cumberland Head Road — an equally impressive destination on a hot summer day! Those coming from Interstate 87 may take Exit 39 to the intersection of State Route 9 and Cumberland Head Road. Proceed straight through the intersection; the park will be on your right. For more information, contact the park at 518-563-5240.
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Get in touch with nature at Point Au Roche BEEKMANTOWN — hibits that interpret the Point Au Roche State Park, rich diversity of botanical located on the northwestspecies and the natural ern shore of Lake Chamcommunities of the park. plain in the town of BeekPoint Au Roche State mantown, offers scenic Park is also widely known views of more than 800 for its large day-use area acres of pristine woodthat has a protected sandy lands, rolling meadows beach, picnic facilities and and, of course, Lake Chamconcession stand. Boaters, plain. fishing enthusiasts and Point Au Roche is a mixswimmers are sure to be ture of open and forested pleased with the abundant areas. Most are natural and recreational opportunities undeveloped, however, the park has to offer. Howthere are several nature, ever, take note — there are hiking and biking trails no campsites available. which wind through forest, Point Au Roche State marsh and shoreline habiPark is accessible by Point tats. Au Roche Road, off State One such trail is the Dr. Route 9 north of the city of Philip C. Walker Memorial Plattsburgh. Travelers Botanical Trail. Nature- The Dr. Philip C. Walker Memorial Botanical Trail, located in Point Au Roche State coming from Interstate 87 lovers will appreciate the Park, offers a great hike perfect for nature-lovers. may take Exit 40, head east beauty of the Northern Red on Spellman Road and take Oaks, Northern White Cedars, Shagbark Hickories and other a right on State Route 9. Turn left on Point Au Roche Road and species of trees that surround the trail. The trail is named after the turn right on Camp Red Cloud Road where you will arrive at the late Dr. Philip C. Walker, a noted botanist and field biologist who park. had a love for Point Au Roche. The memorial trail connects 13 exFor more information, contact the park at 518-563-0369.
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The Plattsburgh Farmers and Crafters Market, located in the Durkee Street Pavilion, offers a wide selection of vegetables, produce and other local products. Kris Duus, owner of Lakeside Coffee in Rouses Point, seen here, is among new vendors at the market this year.
PLATTSBURGH — On your tour of the North Country, the city of Plattsburgh contains a hidden gem that’s a hit with the locals — the Plattsburgh Farmers and Crafters Market. The market, located on the banks of the Saranac River in downtown Plattsburgh’s Durkee Street Pavilion, offers great fresh produce and many readyto-eat treats from local farmers and producers. The Plattsburgh Farmers and Crafters Market is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through the fall, offering a selection of bedding and vegetable plants, flowers, and other local products such as maple syrup, honey and baked goods. Arts and crafts from area artisans and entertainment form local performers helps round out the market. The market also features a “vendor of the week” and offers a weekly drawing for a gift from that vendor. Those who have never visited a farmers market are missing out on the overall experience of buying from and supporting local growers and producers in a friendly, warm and inviting family-oriented atmosphere. “It’s really a family market, because there’s always something for the whole family,” said market manager Patricia Parker. “People don’t just walk in, buy something and walk out. They stay, they visit with their friends, they listen to bluegrass music or whatever entertainment we happen to have that day.” If you’re traveling through the Norther Tier, the market also hosts a satellite location in Rouse Park on Lake Street in Rouses Point from 2-6 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 3. The Saranac Farmers Market, a separate market, is held behind Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. That market runs through Sept. 12. For more information about the Plattsburgh Farmers and Crafters Market, visit the market Web site at www.plattsburghfarmersandcraftersmarket.com or contact Parker at 518-493-6761. For more information regarding the Saranac Farmers Market, contact market manager Lisa Racette at 518-293-7849.
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Designated as a Department of Environmental Conservation campground, AuSable Point is also one of the go-to places for the Northern New York Audubon Society to view the more than 200 birds that have been recorded in the Champlain Valley "People are drawn to birds because they can be colorful and charismatic, which is why so many people have birdfeeders outside their home," explained Melanie McCormack, a NNYAS board member. And while you’re peering out at the birds, you may also witness PERU — If you’re looking for a scenic place to visit, you cannot a part of history. deny the beauty of the town of Peru. With its vast fields, and views “The majority of the campground was constructed in 1965 and of Vermont’s Green Mountains, this town is worth stopping for. opened to the public in 1966,” states the DEC’s And, of course, there are numerous apple orWeb site. “A view of Valcour Island is availchards which add the incredible perspective able across the lake to the north. On a clear of this countryside. day the silhouette of Garden Island strikes the When heading to Peru, a must-stop place to pose of a battleship. Known locally as ‘Battleadd to the itinerary is AuSable Point, located ship Island,’ it is believed that the first major at 3346 Lake Shore Road. Although this locasea battle of the American Revolution was tion is a campground, there is plenty more to fought at this location.” do than sit by a bonfire. This interesting tidbit is just a small piece For those interested in wind surfing there is of the history that encompasses Peru. a designated area near campsite number 4 at Peru came to be in 1792, when parts of the campgrounds, known as the “Stone Jetty.” Plattsburgh and Willsboro came together to Wind surfers may park in the day-use area and the form the town. The name came from earload and unload at the campsite. ly settlers who found the mountain ranges to Two mallard ducks float by AuSable Point For the fisherman in you, stop by AuSable resemble those of Peru, South America. Point on almost any day, and you’re certain to on Lake Champlain in the town of Peru The town expanded when several sawmills find a fellow fisherman hoping to make a developed along the Little Au Sable River. Eventually, the lands lucky catch. Some fish you may find in this area include northern were cleared and fertile soil allowed for numerous dairy farms to pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, lake trout, brown trout, rise as well as those gorgeous apple orchards. salmon, bullhead perch, walleyes, carp, smelt, eel, crappie, and Many years later, the downtown area suffered a devastating fire bluegill. in 1921, but the A. Mason and Sons building still remains. It was There is also a picnic area with a rentable pavilion and a beach See PERU, page 10 area for swimming.
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Peru From page 9 a lumber company that at one time employed about 100 people and was known as the heart and soul of Peru. Perhaps the most interesting of Peru’s history is the Quaker settlement, which dates back to 1788, when William Keese, a land surveyor from Dutchess County, was contracted by Ziphaniah Platt to survey some 12,000 acres. That very land became known as “The Great Location,” and before long, several Quaker settlers had come there from Dutchess County, as well as Ferrisburgh, Vt., and Berkshire County, Mass. They held worship meetings called the Society of Friends. Still to this day visitors can see the remains of The Quaker Union Cemetery, located on Old Rogers Road in Peru. Within the town of Peru, there’s the A look at one of the many apple orchards that may be seen throughout the town of Peru. Apple-prohamlet of Valcour on the shore of Lake ducing is what the town is known for in most circles, with apple orchards being one of the largest atChamplain — where the history contin- tractions in the summer months. ues with Valcour Island. This island is on the island in the spring of 1874. Its purpose was to guide ships the site of a battle fought on Oct. 11, 1776. Benedict Arnold headed an American naval force and engaged in a battle against the through the channel between the island and the shores of New British, which was also the first naval battle of the Revolutionary York. This lighthouse is the only one on Lake Champlain to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. War, known as the Battle of Lake Champlain. With the lighthouse being on an island, many people choose to This island also has the Bluff Point Lighthouse which was placed view it by canoeing or kayaking their way over. With the beautiful backdrop of Vermont, it’s worth the trip across the pond. The lighthouse is open to the public during the summer and between July 4 and Sept. 6, the Clinton County Historical Association offers tours every Sunday from 1-3 p.m. However, you must find your own mode of transportation, which isn’t difficult with boat rental shops not far from the Peru Boat Launch on State Route 9. The Peru and Keeseville area is also rich in history when it comes to the Underground Railroad, an escape route utilized by slaves in the 1800s trying to seek refuge in free states. Many local, private Underground Railroad sites still exist today within the foothills of the Adirondacks. One such site is the Haff-Smith-Stafford farm on Union Road in Peru - in fact it is one of the more famous local sites still in existence. Literally hundreds of slaves made their way through what was called a “dangerous trek” practically every night as they fled through the Champlain Valley, through what was the final stretch of the Underground Railroad before they reached the sanctuary of Canada. You’ll also want to visit the old Baptist Church in neighboring Keeseville, which once housed an Anti-Slavery Society meeting and welcomed two of the most prominent abolitionists-Iohn Brown and Gerrit Smith. There is an old burial ground located behind the old church and, according to legend, several fugitive slaves were buried there. With its vast history and gorgeous scenic views, a trip to Peru is well worth the visit.
For more history Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island looks as if it belongs in a painting and is easily accessible by boat with tours regularly offered by the Clinton County Historical Association. Photo by Susan Mody
Peru is rich with history and to learn more, visit the town historian’s office Wednesdays from 9 a.m.- noon, or you can call historian Ron Allen at 1-5148-643-2745, ext. 113 or 1-518-561-0038 for an appointment.
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Surrounding the Saranac River Morrisonville, Cadyville and Saranac are known for being the towns that surround the Saranac River. Depending on where you are in these towns, the views are always different. If heading down the long back stretch of Hardscrabble Road in Saranac, you’ll see panoramic views of the mountains and the numerous farm lands in the area. However, once you get to the main roads, you know you’re back in the valley as the mountains stretch above you. With these fantastic views all around, it’s obvious this town is meant for outdoor recreation. The Saranac River has served as the life blood for the area for more than 200 years, first for means of transportation and now for electric power and recreational opportunities. The 60-mile stretch of river, which begins at Saranac Lake and empties into Lake Champlain, has areas calm enough to go swimming and other areas slightly rougher if you’re interested in small, whitewater kayaking or other types of boating. The body of water also offers great fishing opportunities. You can choose to pull over on Bowen Road, just off State Route 3, to cast your line or canoe down the Saranac for other fishing areas.
Key species of fish in the Saranac River include northern pike, small and large mouth bass, walleye, brown trout, rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, yellow perch and panfish. If any of these are of interest to you, make sure to drop by in Saranac and take your chance! The Cadyville Beach is also a great destination for one of the most picturesque canoe trips you’ll find. The stretch actually starts six miles upstream from the Bowen Road access of the Saranac River, right off State Route 3. If possible, you may want to take two vehicles so you don’t have to paddle back against the current, which can be a bit of a challenge. The beach is also where you’ll find kids enjoying their summer break as they swim along the shore watched over by a lifeguard. The beach is open from Saturday, June 20, to Saturday, Aug. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Swimming before or after these hours is not permitted. Once you begin to feel waterlogged, make sure you have a picnic in hand and travel to either the Cadyville Recreation Park on Goddeau Road or the Morrisonville Recreation Park on Bullis Road. These parks offer tennis courts, basketball courts and baseball fields. Morrisonville’s
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Scenic beauty abundant throughout Keeseville KEESEVILLE — The village of Keeseville has thrived off the beauty and power of the AuSable River throughout its long history. Today, it shares that history and mystique with its summer visitors. If Adirondack history and culture is of interest, Keeseville is a great place to start. Its historic sandstone buildings and bridges are reminiscent of its legacy of a social and industrial hub of the 19th century. Keeseville is the center of operations for Adirondack Architectural Heritage, an organization devoted to the awareness and preservation of the region's historic buildings and great camps. AARCH organizes regular interpretive walking tours of these sites in all reaches of the Adirondacks. Call 834-9238 or visit www.aarch.org to find out about upcoming tours, but be aware they fill up fast. Keeseville offers plenty in the way of outdoor fun, especially at its Port Douglas beach, just a few miles east of the village. One of the finest public beaches on Lake Champlain, Port Douglas offers a playground, restrooms, outdoor grills, and boat launch. Call 8347292 for more information. While in Keeseville, there's one element of natural beauty that should not be missed: AuSable Chasm. One of the oldest natural attractions in the nation, AuSable Chasm is the "Little Grand Canyon of the East" with two miles of trails around the rim of a 150-foot deep sandstone gorge. Take the Inner Sanctum trail that descends deep into the chasm for riverside views from natural stone walkways, bridges and stairs or stroll along the rim trail for birds-eye views from cliffside vistas and overlooks. Guided tours, including lantern tours by night, are also available. Visitors can also experience the chasm from the bottom up by boarding its summer raft tours, which float through the deepest and narrowest sections of this ancient geological spectacle. At the end of the trail, there is a trolley to take you back to the welcome center where you'll find a cafe, gift shop, and gemstone mining sluice. AuSable Chasm has plenty of accomodations for vacationers including a campground, motel, and rustic-style cabins. The AuSable Equine Center is also in the vacinity, offering guided trail rides on horseback through the forest and Chasm trails, weather permitting. The Equine Center has a wide variety of well-trained horses to fit the needs of any rider. Call 834-9933 for more details. For more information on AuSable Chasm, call 834-7454 or visit www.ausablechasm.com.
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High Peaks region home to many communities with natural beauty WILMINGTON/KEENE — Nestled in the heart of the High Peaks region, the villages of Keene, Jay and Wilmington are the prime locations to experience the unique natural beauty of the Adirondacks in its most primitive state. Keene is known as the Home of the High Peaks and, with its many outfitters and guide services, is the perfect staging point for a hike through any of the hundreds of wilderness trails nearby, not the least of which leads to Mount Marcy, the highest mountain in New York State. For the more cautious outdoor adventurer, Keene is just minutes away from short hikes like those up Baxter Mountain and First Brother. Visit www.adk.org for more ideas on hiking the high peaks. The village of Keene is home to outdoor guide services like Adirondack Rock and River. Wilson's Livery and Stable provides guided horse rides and Cedar Run Bakery and Restaurant offers box lunches expertly prepared for any nature outing. In the nearby hamlet Keene Valley, sight-seers can rent bicycles at Leep Off Cycles or stop in at The Mountaineer, an excellent source for outdoor supplies and information on trail conditions. Travel north from Keene to the village of Jay where you can view, fish, and swim in the scenic AuSable River. The Jay covered bridge is a life-size historic icon with a park nearby featuring basketball and tennis courts. The Jay Entertainment and Music Society holds free outdoor concerts featuring local talent each week throughout the summer. Visit www.jemsgroup.com for a schedule of performances. From Jay, travel west to Wilmington. The quiet village is home to Whiteface Mountain, one of the East's premier ski areas. There's plenty to do in the summer months, however, as Whiteface remains open for mountain biking. With miles of single track terrain over a 2,432-foot vertical drop, the mountain is great for downhill cyclists of any age or skill level. Wilmington is also home to Santa's Workshop, one of the oldest theme parks in the nation. With live entertainers, including Santa himself, Santa's Workshop remains a winter wonderland throughout the summer with child-friendly rides, arcade, and North Pole post office, Santa's Workshop is sure to provide fun for the whole family. The summer months also offer a unique opportunity to drive to the top of New York's third highest peak. Via an eight-mile route
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Arts and culture in the middle of the great outdoors WILLSBORO/ESSEX — The communities of Essex and Willsboro, located along Lake Champlain, offer plenty of exposure to arts and culture and provide a quiet setting to experience some of the best outdoor scenery the Champlain Valley has to offer. The recently-opened Willsboro Visitors’ Interpretive Center is an excellent place to stage your tour through the area. Housed in a replica 19th century schoolhouse along the scenic Boquet River, the center is staffed by local volunteers who can point you to attractions throughout the region. While in Willsboro, stop in at the Paine Memorial Library to see visual art exhibitions featuring the work of local artists. The Willsboro Heritage Society also has a visual arts and history gallery in the village, which was one of the earliest established settlements in Essex County. The neighboring village of Essex comes alive during the summer months with a smattering of music and visual arts all its own. The Essex Theatre Company returns again this year with two well-known stage performances featuring some of the most talented adults and youth in the area. “Gypsy” will be performed at the historic Masonic Lodge Wednesdays through Sundays during the second and third full weeks of July while Neil Simon’s play “The Sunshine Boys” runs a similar schedule in August. Call 518-5247708 or visit www.essextheatre.org for more information. Right next door in the center of town, visitors can find the Adirondack Art Association, which features local works in the backdrop of beautiful Lake Champlain. Also be sure to look for the Essex Community Concert series, which brings a program of diverse instrumental and vocal music to Essex from June through September at the Essex Community Church. Professional musicians and amateurs of outstanding mer-
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it, both locally and from throughout the nation, perform classical, popular and contemporary selections. Mid-day concerts are held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays with free admission, though donations are appreciated. Evening concerts are held at 7:30 p.m. on varying days with an admission charge of $10 for adults; children are admitted free. A reception with the artist follows each performance. Essex’s Beggs Park is a wonderful stop for family fun. Located right on Lake Champlain, it offers unmatched views, brand new playground equipment, and boat dock. Beggs Park is a wonderful place to view Fourth of July fireworks or see a performance by the Mettawee River Theatre Company, which visits the park one night each summer. Willsboro and Essex have plenty more for fun-seekers and outdoor enthusiasts, not the least of which is the Willsboro Golf Club. The nine-hole course has been open since 1911 and runs 2,600 yards from the longest tees for a par of 35. For more information, call 518-963-8989. The new Champlain Area Trails system offers hiking through the Adirondack foothills in and around Willsboro, Essex and Westport. View Lake Champlain from vistas such as Split Rock Mountain or North Boquet Mountain. These new trails are located on land held by a nonprofit conservation organization and most have been created within the past two years. Visit www.champlainareatrails.com for a trail map. Trails also run through Noblewood Park, a privately owned area near the mouth of the Boquet River in Willsboro that offers camping, canoeing, and swimming at reasonable rates from July 1 through Labor Day.
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Elizabethtown known as the ELIZABETHTOWN — Often referred to as the "Gateway to the Adirondacks," Elizabethtown has several cultural offerings and options for the outdoor enthusiast. Elizabethtown is home to the Adirondack History Center, which displays artifacts from over two centuries of life in Essex County and the central Adirondacks. In addition to its historical pieces, the museum regularly holds art exhibitions and cultural programs. The museum is located in a former school building on Main Street, and is open to the public seven days a week from late May to mid-October. It is home to an elaborate colonial garden, as well as the Brewster Memorial Library, an archive of local history, which is open all year by appointment. Call 518873-6466 or visit www.adkhistorycenter.org for more information. Just behind the museum is where you'll find the farmers' market. Open every Fri- Elizabethtown's crown jewel, the Cobble Hill Golf Course, is one of the oldest golf courses in the nation, having been day from June through Sep- built in 1896. It's a charming course offering nine challenging holes interspersed with tall pines and spectacular tember, it features locally mountain views. produced fruits, vegetables, maple syrup, wine, and othing experience that rivals the very best the Public concerts are held regularly er foods, as well as hand-made crafts. Adirondacks has to offer. throughout the camp's seven-week session. For classy dining with a touch of local In the nearby town of Lewis lies a world- Call 518-962-2400 or visit www.meadowflare, be sure to try the Deer's Head Inn renowned musical institution. The Mead- mount.com for a concert schedule. Restaurant right in the center of town. owmount School of Music offers a chance Elizabethtown's crown jewel, the Cobble Housed in a historic inn and tavern, the to see the up-and-coming stars of the clas- Hill Golf Course, is one of the oldest golf Deer's Head offers a warm, inviting atmos- sical music world. It's distinguished alum- courses in the nation, having been built in phere, wireless internet access, and terrific ni include Kyung-Wha Chung, Yo-Yo Ma, 1896. It's a charming course offering nine entrees for both lunch and dinner. It's a din- Itzhak Perlman, and Pinchas Zukerman. challenging holes interspersed with tall
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‘Gateway to the Adirondacks’ pines and spectacular mountain views. Call 518-873-9974 for more information. For an extra dose of fun, be sure to visit for Elizabethtown Day, the town's annual festival in late July. The one-day event features yard sales, free live entertainment, a parade, and fireworks display. Those looking for a more solitary outdoor experience will find no shortage of options in Elizabethtown. The village is just minutes away from hiking paths up Hurricane Mountain, the summit of which has panoramic views of both the High Peaks and the Champlain Valley. Hurricane is also a popular birdwatching site as boreal birds like the rare Bicknell's Thrush make their way to mate there during warmer weather. The Blueberry Hill trail system encompasses 800 acres of Adirondack wilderness with 30 miles of marked trails. The leanto located at the top of the hill provides shelter while enjoying the spectacular views of the surrounding area. Ample fishing areas with easy access can be found along the Boquet River, which runs through the heart of Elizabethtown. Try your hand at catching trout, or paddle your canoe or kayak down its quiet waters. Elizabethtown is also very close to the renowned Lincoln Pond, a scenic reservoir in the center of wild foothills. A DEC-operated state campground is located there with both primitive and developed campsites, hot showers, boat launch, canoe rentals, and beach for swimming. Three of its 35 campsites are accessible only by boat, lending to a quiet and intimate encounter with nature. Lincoln Pond is well-known for its fishing with a healthy population of Tiger muskie, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and bullhead. The campground is open midMay until Labor Day with registration taken from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. unless otherwise posted. The facility supervisor or assistant is on the premises at all times. Campsite reservations may be made at newyorkstateparks.reserveameriOpen: ca.com. Mon-Thurs 11-6 For more information on things Fri-Sat 10-7 to do and see in Elizabethtown, be sure to check in with the ElizaLiquor Store bethtown-Lewis Chamber of ComMain St., merce by calling 518-873-6466. Elizabethtown, NY 518-873-6572 41157
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Westport the place to be for family fun WESTPORT — With a strong variety of cultural offerings, beautiful views of Lake Champlain, and plenty of outdoor activities, the quaint town of Westport is a hotbed of summertime fun. Westport offers some of the best stage performances in the Adirondacks through the Depot Theatre, a cozy, unique 137-seat theater housed in a 1876 railroad station that remains in operation to this day. The professional company comprised of Actors’ Equity Association performers puts on an array of hilarious comedies, fascinating dramas, and crowd-pleasing musicals throughout the summer. The 2009 Main Stage schedule consists of crowd-pleasing stories both classic and cutting-edge. The season starts off with “Round and Round the Garden,” a comedy about a hapless romantic. Next is the musical “Always, Patsy Cline” followed by a translated version of Gerard Sibleyras’s “Heroes” and Leiber and Stoller ’s “Smokey Joe’s Cafe.” The season runs all the way into September with the production of “Almost, Maine.” Call 518-9624449 or visit www.depottheatre.org for schedule and ticket information. In the center of town you’ll find the Westport Library, a beautiful century-old building with prime views overlooking the lake. The library has an impressive collection of books, a well-furnished children’s section, and public Internet access. Westport is also home to the Arts Council of the Northern Adirondacks, an organization that promotes arts and culture throughout the region. Their new offices in the Westport Heritage House is regularly staffed and provides a directory to all sorts of art, music, and theatre events throughout the year in Essex County and beyond. Just across the road is beautiful Ballard Park, a rolling hill overlooking Lake Champlain that provides access to the town beach. The park is a perfect place to enjoy the summer weather and hosts several music, t’heatre and film performances throughout the year on its outdoor stage. At the bottom of the hill lies the Westport Marina. A 100-ship full-service facility with factory-trained technicians available to service sea-faring vessels, the marina is the perfect place to launch an expedition on the lake. It also houses The Galley Restaurant and Bar, which features live entertainment most nights during the summer. If golf is what you seek, the Westport Country Club is not to be missed. The 112-year-old course features 18 championship caliber holes on a 7,000-yard par 71. It has been recognized for more than
The 161st Essex County Fair returns to Westport again this year with fun for the whole family. The fair will run from August 12-16, 2009. 30 years by Golf Digest’s “Places to Play” Award. Visit www.westportcountryclub.org or call 518-962-4470 for more information. For more beautiful views and outdoor fun, be sure to visit Normandie Beach Club, a luxurious resort on the shore of Lake Champlain. It has warm, comfortable cottages on the lake, waterskiing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, tennis and basketball courts, and elegant dining in the Coco Cafe. Normandie Beach Club is open to the public and offers a variety of summer, weekly and daily plans. For more information, visit www.normandiebeachclub.com or call 518-962-4750. The highlight of the summer season in Westport is the Essex County Fair, an old-fashioned agricultural fair with a hometown feel. This year marks the 161st year of the event. Held August 12-16, the fair features live music, horse and cattle shows, carnival rides, demolition derby, harness racing, traditional fair food and craft exhibits. $10 gate admission covers all the shows, exhibits, carnival rides and parking. Five-day passes are also available. For more information, check the fair Web site at www.essexcountyfair.org. For other events and attractions in Westport, go online to www.westportny.com or contact the Westport Chamber of Commerce at 518-962-8383.
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Lake Placid: Not just your winter vacation destination LAKE PLACID — Perhaps the most famous of all Adirondack communities, Lake Placid is not just a winter playground. It’s truly the center of activity throughout summer in the Adirondacks. Home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, Lake Placid is a premier tourism location during the warmer months as well. It is home to some of the top restaurants, hotels, and entertainment in the North Country and features a storefront shopping district that will satisfy one’s taste for just about anything. All of it overlooks the tranquil Mirror Lake with spectacular views of Whiteface Mountain and the rest of the High Peaks. The Olympic Regional Development Authority still operates the facilities of the 1980 games, the most prominent of which is the Olympic Arena in the center of the village. Glide on one of the three indoor ice skating rinks, or take a look back at the “Miracle on Ice” or other past events with the Olympic Museum. Take a brief ride outside the village to see the complex at Mount VanHovenberg, site of the only bobsled and luge runs in the U.S.,
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Lake Placid From page 19 offering bobsled rides in both winter and summer. Also, check out the Olympic Jumping Complex with its 90-meter and 120-meter ski jumps. There is an observation platform atop the taller tower that should not be missed. Call ORDA at 518523-1655 to find out more information. Also, conveniently located in the village, the Lake Placid Center for the Arts is the place to be to see great performances and events. The air-conditioned center keeps the audience cool in front of some of the hottest music, theatre and dance acts, both local and otherwise, to grace any Adirondack stage. For a full list of events or to reserve tickets, contact the LPCA box office at 518-5232512, visit www.lakeplacidarts.org, or visit the center at 17 Algonquin Drive. Lake Placid does not lack for history, either. The grave of famed abolitionist John Brown is located on the Lake Placid farm he worked in the years preceding the fateful 1859 raid on Harper ’s Ferry Arsenal. In addition to the restored home, illustrated displays detail Brown’s emergence as one of the most passionate opponents of slavery. The site, complete with nature trails, is located just off State Route 73 south of the village and is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from late May to October. For more information, call 518523-3900. Lake Placid is a hub of exceptional golf, where no fewer than five courses — four within a 10- to 12-minute drive — offer outstanding golf and scenery. The largest of these courses is at the Lake Placid Resort. With 45 holes in a Scottishstyle layout. The Links Course, a par-71 track known for its native fescue, cavernous bunkers and undulating greens is rated four stars by Golf Digest. It can play
John Brown’s grave can be found just outside the village of Lake Placid at his restored home and farm, offering a detailed look into the history of this unique figure of American History. for more than 6,700 yards from the back tees, but accomodates all levels of golfers from the whites, reds and golds. The Mountain Course, located across State Route 86 from the Links, is an antique layout that received a 1913 facelift under the direction of Alster MacKenzie, who went on to design Augusta National. At 6,000 yards, it challenges golfers with rolling terrain, a couple blind tee shots, and small greens. The Lake Placid resort also has The Executive or the Pristine Nine, a short nineholer that’s the perfect place for any golfer to hone their short game. South of town you’ll find Craig Wood Golf Course. The town-owned 18-holer is named in honor of the former U.S. Open and British Open champion who was born and raised in Lake Placid.
The Lake Placid Club offers 45 holes of spectacular golf in the heart of the Adirondacks. It is one of several scenic courses located in and around Lake Placid.
The Whiteface Club is on the north side of the village, right on the shores of Lake Placid. It began in 1898 and expanded to 18 holes in 1930. Also on the shores of Lake Placid you’ll find the Lake Placid Marina, home to tour boat cruises throughout the summer months. The lake is a favorite for speed boats and water-skiing, but jet-skis are strictly forbidden. The village comes alive during Fourth of July weekend with the fourth annual I Love BBQ festival. Once again, the nation’s top barbecue masters will be returning to Lake Placid from July 3-5, 2009 to compete for the crown of Junior World Barbecue Champion. Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, the event features children’s activities, live music, vendors, and, of course, plenty of tasty food to sample. Visit www.ILBBQF.com for more information on this event that benefits a local youth center. Another major event is the Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon, which takes over the village July 26, 2009. Watch as hundreds of athletes from around the globe test their will with a 2.4- mile swim, 112-mile peloton, and 26.2-mile footrace all in the same day. A number of side events are scheduled for the thousands of spectators drawn by the nationally televised event. There’s always some major event of international proportions happening in Lake Placid. The best way to stay up to date is through the Lake Placid/Essex County Visitor ’s Bureau and their website at www.lakeplacid.com. Also check out www.orda.org for a list of events in the “Olympic Village.”
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Saranac Lake: at the heart of it all SARANAC LAKE — Nestled in the serene wilderness of the Adirondack’s mountains and lakes is a bustling yet charming village offering indoor and outdoor activities that are refreshing, enlightening, and fun. Saranac Lake is where you’ll find a great deal of art, culture, and entertainment, as well as several opportunities to experience the natural beauty this area has to offer. Those who appreciate fine art will not be at a loss as locallyproduced paintings, photographs, and sculptures are often on display at the Adirondack Artists Guild, and other private galleries in and around the village. The Saranac Lake Free Library has regular exhibits by local artists and is also host to the Charles Dickert Memorial Wildlife Museum. This muse-
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Saranac Lake From page 22 um highlights the work of a master taxidermist who practiced his craft in Saranac Lake for many years. Both visual and audio media are on display at Bluseed studios, a venue where artists are encouraged to experiment with a wide assortment of art and music. Check www.bluseedstudios.org to find out about upcoming exhibitions and performances. Saranac Lake is also home to Pendragon Theatre, the only year-round, professional, producing theatre company in the Adirondacks. July and August are busy months at the Pendragon with performances at least four nights a week. This year ’s repertory features a motley assortment of shows including “A Complete History of America (Abridged),” “Greater Tuna,” “Bus Stop,” and “Candida.” Check www.pendragontheatre.org for a brochure with scheduled showtimes. From Friday, July 31, to Sunday, Aug. 2, Saranac Lake is host to the annual Can-Am Rugby Tournament. Each year, dozens of men’s and women’s rugby clubs from throughout the Northeast compete in an exciting weekend tournament with no cost for spectators.
If you’re in town Thursday, Aug. 6, be sure to check out the Saranac Lake block party, which offers food, games, and plenty of live entertainment. Hundreds of people come out each year to dance in the streets. The Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce keeps an up-to-date schedule of area events, and is the first place to check for more suggestions on what to see and do. Visit their Web site, www.saranaclake.com, or call 518-891-1990. Saranac Lake’s biggest attraction is arguably what lies outside the village. Located just minutes from some of the most untouched wilderness in the Adirondacks, there are plenty of options for enjoying the local flora and fauna. The Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center is located on a 2,885-acre preserve just 12 miles northwest of the village. With free admission, it features six miles of interpretive trails and about eight miles of backcountry trails, all perfect for viewing wildlife in their natural habitat. Visitors may see bald eagles, loons, white-tailed deer, hawks, snapping turtles, great blue herons, and even the occasional Moose. Operated by New York’s Adirondack Park Agency, the Paul Smiths VIC offers dozens of public programs every year, many of them geared toward families and children, and often with no admission fee.
DENTON PUBLICATIONS - 23 On Saturday, Aug. 8, the VIC will host its largest event of the year, the annual Adirondack Wildlife Festival, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature children’s activities, food, live bird demonstrations, wildlife walks, wildlife photography workshop, live music, wildlife exhibits, lectures and sportsmen’s demonstrations. Admission is free. For more information on events at the VIC, call 518-327-3000 or visit www.adkvic.org. If you’d like to experience some of the most pristine mountain terrain in remote areas of the Adirondacks without a lot of walking, try hitching a ride on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. The railroad’s Adirondack High Peaks Wilderness train adventure is a 20-mile, 45minute round trip between Saranac Lake Union Depot and Lake Placid Station. Riders may depart from either station. Check www.adirondackrr.com or call 518-5234237 for rates, a detailed schedule and departure times.
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The beauty, history and small town charm of Chazy CHAZY — The town of Chazy offers road industry. The exhibit beautiful landscapes perfect for a quiet shows innovations, such as afternoon drive through the country. hydroelectric power proOne of the most notable attractions in duction for farm use and Chazy is the colonial manor on State fields brought under cultiRoute 9 bought by the late philanthropist vation by extensive use of William H. Miner for his wife, Alice. The drain tiles and illustrates the building today occupies the Alice T. Minextensive philanthropy of er Museum, which was recently added to the Miners. the National Register of Historic Places. The farm’s main source of The museum offers the public a glimpse water which bears Miner ’s at the history of the Miner family, who wife’s name, Lake Alice, was are credited for establishing, among othpart of a 1,400-acre property er buildings, Chazy Central Rural School sold to the state to form the and the former Physicians Hospital in Lake Alice Wildlife ManagePlattsburgh, which later became part of ment Area, which opened CVPH Medical Center. the property to the public for Not far from the museum, on Miner The Alice T. Miner Museum on State Route 9 in Chazy offers the pub- outdoor recreation. Farm Road, is the William H. Miner Agri- lic a glimpse at the history of the late William and Alice Miner, two phiToday, the town of Chazy cultural Research Institute. The institute lanthropists who are credited for the evolution of the North Country. also offers other quaint setwas formed at the site of the original tings for family-oriented acMiner family homestead, Heart’s Delight Farm. In its heyday, the tivities, such as a recreation park on North Farm Road. The park has farm employed 800 people and had its own dairy, box factory, ice four baseball fields, a soccer field, small playground, and two covhouse, natatorium, greenhouses and grist mill. A 20-bedroom ered pavilions that are perfect for hosting a family outing. guesthouse and entertainment center named Harmony Hall includThe Great Chazy River also runs through the town, from the town ed an auditorium complete with a stage that could accommodate of Dannemora to Lake Champlain, providing opportunities for 300 people. some excellent boating and fishing. An exhibit at the institute portrays the development of Heart’s Chazy is a 20-minute drive north from Plattsburgh, and is locatDelight Farm and chronicles Miner ’s youth and career in the railed an hour south of Montreal and hour west of Burlington, Vt.
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Champlain: An area rich with history CHAMPLAIN — If there is a historian in you, you may be interested in the events happening throughout the region, including Champlain. Four hundred years ago, French explorer Samuel de Champlain, for who the town and village are named, traveled the area, creating a journal along the way of what he found in “New Spain.” After exploring the area for three nearly three years, he returned to France an submitted his journal to King Henri IV, who in turn rewarded him by making him a noble — the Sieur de Champlain. In 1909, in the southern areas of New York, a Tercentenary was celebrated, in honor of Henry Hudson’s discovery of the Hudson River — known as the Hudson-Fulton Celebration — which also happened in 1909. During this time, numerous events flooded the area to remember and honor their history. However, this year — in honor of the 400th anniversary — Champlain and the rest of the Northern Tier of New York wanted in on the celebration, changing the name to the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial. People throughout New York, Canada and Vermont — territories surrounding Lake Champlain — are going all-out with ceremonies, events and parades. Monuments dedicated to Champlain stand in communities in New York and Quebec, including the first monument in his honor erected in the United States in 1907, which is still located on the grounds of St. Mary’s Church in the village of Champlain. This August there will be a special mass honoring Samuel de Champlain’s religious commitment, followed by a ceremony rededicating the monument. However, the town and village of Champlain also has its own unique history. Many homes in the village date back to the town’s first permanent settlement just after the Revolutionary War. If you take a drive down Oak Street, the first site you’ll see is the original home of Pliny Moore, founder of the town of Champlain. The home, which is today a funeral home, was built by Moore, who was also a Revolutionary War veteran, the area’s first postmaster and the first judge of common pleas for Clinton County. Oak Street is also home to other magnificent old houses, including the Dunning House, with its Italian architecture, and the very first school house dating back to 1816. The burial site of Lt. Col. Benjamin Forsyth and the historic Glenwood Cemetery, established in 1859, are also located on Oak Street. The village’s first Episcopal church, which was built of wood in gothic style, is also on Oak Street and later became a Presbyterian church. On the corner of State Route 276 and Hayford Road is a piece of history called the Dewey Tavern. It is known as one of the most historically significant buildings still standing in Clinton County. It served as a way station for literally thousands of British soldiers just before their march to the Battle of Plattsburgh in September 1814, and again shortly afterwards when the wounded British stayed there during their retreat. An old stone house built in 1815 is located down State Route 276, just before the Canadian border. The house is privately owned by George Bedard, but has remained intact over the years. Paquette Park, located in the heart of the village, is a nice place
A monument dedicated to French explorer Samuel de Champlain stands on the grounds of St. Mary’s Church in the village which bears his name. to enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your historical journey along the banks of the Great Chazy River to Perry’s Mills, which in its heyday, was quite a thriving community. It’s much quieter now but does have some wonderful historic structures, including homesteads and old farms to share. Another area to visit while in Champlain is Point au Fer — a community within the town of Champlain. There you’ll come across a special plaque which honors the unknown British and American soldiers whose lives were lost during the American Revolution. The plaque dates back to 1929 when local farmer John Arnold scales teamed up with the Saranac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to make sure the soldiers were given proper recognition. However, at some point the bronze tablet which rested upon a bolder was dislodged and brought to the town of Champlain offices where it was stored.
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Champlain From page 25 However, this year as another event for the Quadricentennial, the Champlain Quadricentennial Committee held a special ceremony on Memorial Day to make sure the plaque returned to its rightful place. During the ceremony, remains of an unknown soldier, which had previously been in the care of Wanda Langley of Champlain, were buried at the site. Celine R. Paquette, vice chairperson of the Champlain-Hudson-Fulton Quadricentennial Committee, commended the event which was purposely timed to coincide with this year ’s celebration of Samuel de Champlain’s exploration of the region. “This is a terrific example of a community that is ‘Quadricizing’ an event to tie in with the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s arrival here, but also embracing the history that had evolved subsequently at this site,” said Paquette. Paquette has been very involved in this year ’s Quad events, even opening the Samuel de Champlain History Center, located on Elm Street in the village of Champlain. The center allows visitors to take a step back in time, by looking a books, photos and numerous artifacts which reflect Samuel de Champlain and his voyage and exploration of the area. So if it’s history you’re into, you can’t miss all that Champlain has to offer. From historic sites to the A plaque can be seen at Point au Fer, a community within the town of Champlain, which Quadricentennial, the town and village has much to was erected by the Saranac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of the unknown British and American soldiers who died between 1776-1798. offer.
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Mooers and Mooers Forks: Where the river flows The towns of Mooers and Mooers Forks are rural communities bordering Canada, and the towns of Champlain and Ellenburg. Although considered small towns, they encompass a vast area full of opportunity for fisherman, campers, those who simply prefer to take a nice country drive. If you enjoy fishing, you are in for a treat. There are plenty of access areas to get to the Great Chazy River, where there’s plenty of brook and rainbow trout to be caught. For the camper in you, head over to Lazy Days Campsite — a full-service campground, located just off the Miller Road in Mooers Forks, offering many fun activities including darts, pool, horseshoes, mini-putt, basketball, volleyball, a fivehole golf course, a four-acre pond and an in-ground swimming pool. If you would prefer to just take in the beauty of the region, a great scenic view to check out
The Great Chazy River passes through Mooers and Mooers Forks, where scenic beauty and great fishing await you. is the Gulf — also called the Covey Hill Gorge and the Devil’s Den Punchbowl. Though a bit of a hike, the geological marvel is a reminder of the glaciers that receded some 12,000 years ago. Rumor has it, the Gulf was
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The village of Rouses Point welcomes you The community that connects Canada and New England with Upstate New York ROUSES POINT — There are many opportunities waiting for you in the historic village of Rouses Point. The village was first settled in about 1783 by Canadian and Nova Scotian refugees who were granted tracts of land in reward for their services during the American Revolution. A variety of shops and tradespeople such as loggers, bakers, tailors, carpenters, blacksmiths and hatters thrived in the village in the years that followed largely due to its location. Settlers must have seen the real value in the village’s location on the shoreline of Lake Champlain, which is today known for being a recreation hotspot. Little did the settlers know the village would also become an important gateway to Canada, Vermont and the rest of New England. The village’s downtown is in the midst of a renaissance, with shops and eateries making over their buildings to become more in tune with the historic character of the area. The village’s main street, Lake Street, is a beautiful place to take a walk and admire several beautiful lake-front homes. If you head north to Montgomery Street, there’s an impressive pier which is a great place to look out onto Lake Champlain and view a skyline of the mountains of Vermont. As you head south on Lake Street, there is a walkout stone pier, called the breakwater, that provides a great place to spend a few hours fishing. It’s just one of the many waterfront features the village has worked hard to promote. The Rouses Point Civic Center, located on Lake Street is one of the main places community events are held. The civic center was built in 1978 with upgrades to the building made in 1996, allowing for its year-round use. During the summer, the center hosts several events including dances, trade shows and sporting events. Adjacent to the facility are baseball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, a playground, and an outdoor gazebo for family gatherings. Who says you can’t have it all? The scenic village of Rouses Point is also home to Fort Montgomery, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The fort has more than 70 fireplaces and is described as an “imposing stone structure more than 40 feet high.” It is beautifully set out in Lake Champlain and connected to an island measuring approximately 1,300-feet in length by 500-feet in width. A 700-footlong causeway connects the island to the mainland. Once a passageway for warships and military cargo during the country’s struggle to obtain and maintain its independence, the lake is now a playground for pleasure boats, fishing boats, and all types of watercraft — a true destination for tourists.
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Calendar of Events July 3
LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Horse Show, North Elba Show Grounds, 5514 Cascade Road, 8 a.m. daily.
ESSEX — “Independence” art exhibit, Storefront Gallery, 2303 Main St.Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Exhibit open until Aug. 1. PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers Cruise-In Night, Champlain Valley Transportation Museum, 8 Museum Way, 6:30 p.m. Classic cars on display. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students. LAKE PLACID — Nan O’Brien Live — Share Your Spirit, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8 p.m. $35 advance, $45 at the door. WESTPORT — Fireworks display, Lee Park, 9:30 p.m. 518-962-4419 or www.westportny.net.
June 23 ROUSES POINT — Historic Lois McClure ship docks for display, Gaines Marina, 141 Lake St. Free. 518-297-2064. SARANAC — Performance by Saranac Hollow Jammers, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 6-9:30 p.m.
June 24 ROUSES POINT — Historic Lois McClure ship docks for display, Gaines Marina, 141 Lake St. Free. 518-297-2064. ROUSES POINT — “Caravan of Arts” art exhibit hosted by the Arts Foundation of Chambly, Gaines Marina, 141 Lake St. Free. 518-297-2064.
June 26 PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers Cruise-In Night, Skyway Shopping Plaza, 6:30 p.m. Classic cars on display. LAKE PLACID — “My Country, My Country,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8 p.m. $6.
June 27 TUPPER LAKE — Tupper Lake Tinman Triathalon, 9 a.m. E-mail micheletuptri@yahoo.com to register or for more information. CHAZY— Open house, William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, 1034 Miner Farm Road, 12-4 p.m. Demonstrations in dairy and equine facilities, presentations, educational exhibits and tours of the Heart’s Delight Farm Heritage Exhibit, Wayside Walk and Coach House. Free.
June 28 PLATTSBURGH — Annual St. Peter’s Festival, St. Peter’s Church, 114 Cornelia St., 11 a.m.-5p.m. Auction, rides, games, carnival food, crafts, plants, baked goods, books and raffles. 518-563-1692. PLATTSBURGH — “Strength In Numbers” band, Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., 6-9 p.m. UPPER JAY — Family concert with Julie Robinson Robards, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 7 p.m.
June 30-July 5 LAKE PLACID — I Love New York Horse Show, North Elba Show Grounds, 5514 Cascade Road, 8 a.m. daily.
July 4-July 12 June 30 SARANAC — Performance by Saranac Hollow Jammers, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 6-9:30 p.m.
July 1 PAUL SMITHS — Adirondack Almanac Lecture Series, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 7:30 p.m.
July 2 SARANAC — Performance by RSVP Kitchen Band, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. ROUSES POINT — Farmers market opens for season, Rouse Park, Lake Street, 2-6 p.m. Continues weekly through Sept. 3. PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. LAKE PLACID — “Milk,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8 p.m. $6.
July 3-July 5 LAKE PLACID — The I Love BBQ festival, Olympic Skating Oval, Main Street. Visit www.ilbbqf.com. ROUSES POINT — Annual 4th of July Celebration, grounds of Rouses Point Civic Center, 39 Lake St. Family-oriented activities and games, food. 518-297-2064
PLATTSBURGH — 2009 Mayor’s Cup Festival. Multiple events throughout the city. 518420-2991 or visit www.mayorscup.com for complete listing.
July 4 (Independence Day) ROUSES POINT — Inaugural Samuel de Champlain Cup boat race hosted by Point Au Fer Racing Club, 10 a.m. Event begins at Rouses Point breakwater on Lake Street, follows longdistance Olympic triangle before returning. http://home.rr.com/2009sailingclub or 518297-2064. WESTPORT — Annual Fourth of July Parade, 12 p.m. Family activities following in Lee Park. Other events include ice cream social, canoe and kayak races, storytelling and food. 518962-4419 or www.westportny.net.
July 5 ROUSES POINT — Chicken barbecue, Rouses Point Volunteer Fire Department, 48 Lake St. 518-297-6431. ROUSES POINT — Car show sponsored by Rouses Point Volunteer Fire Department, Rouses Point Civic Center, 39 Lake St. 518-2976431. PLATTSBURGH — Native American Heritage Festival, Clinton Community College. 136 Clinton Point Drive. 518-562-4200. PLATTSBURGH — “Dixie Delight” band, Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., 6-9 p.m.
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ty, Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., 6-9 p.m. Performance by Mango Jam. 518-561-6000, splashparty@mayorscup.com or www.mayorscup.com.
and 86, 6:30 p.m. Free. BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — Abenaki Day, Adirondack Museum, corner of State Routes 28N and 30. Demonstrations of native crafts of wood carving, basket making and more. 518352-7311 or www.adkmuseum.org.
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LAKE PLACID — The Complete History of America abridged, Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Ave., 8 p.m.
TUPPER LAKE — Woodsmen’s Days. For more information visit www.woodsmendays.com PLATTSBURGH — CVPH Mayor's Cup Mountain to Lake Bike Ride, 8:30 a.m. 54mile ride begins at CVPH FitzPatrick Cancer Center, 75 Beekman St., continues to Beekmantown, Point au Roche, Chazy Landing, Sciota, West Chazy and back to Plattsburgh. Barbecue for riders to follow at 11 a.m. Register by calling 518-562-7913. UPPER JAY — Books, Antiques, Food & Things annual sale, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. KEENE VALLEY — "Dig It,” Adirondack Green Festival, Marcy Airfield, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ELIZABETHTOWN — “Architecture and Society in Essex County,” Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 4 p.m. Lecture on learning about people and their environment by looking at architecture. 518-873-6466. PLATTSBURGH — “Birds in the Woods” band, Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., 6-9 p.m. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students. LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Sinfonietta Summer Symphony Series, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30 p.m. $22.
July 7 PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. SARANAC — Performance by Saranac Hollow Jammers, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 6-9:30 p.m. LAKE PLACID — The Complete History of America abridged, Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Ave., 8 p.m.
July 8 WESTPORT — Plein Air Event and Artists Studio Tour, Arts Council for the Northern Adirondacks, 645 Main St., 10 a.m. 962-8778 or www.artsnorth.org. LAKE PLACID — Young & Fun Arts Series with Tim Dumas Magician, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 10:30 a.m. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students. PAUL SMITHS — Adirondack Almanac Lecture Series, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 7:30 p.m.
July 9-July 12 PLATTSBURGH — Annual FLW Bass Fishing Tournament, Dock Street Landing, 6:30 a.m. Register in advance by calling 518-563-4431.
July 9 PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. LAKE PLACID — “The Visitor,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8 p.m. $6. PLATTSBURGH — Third annual Boat Parade of Lights, Wilcox Dock, Cumberland Avenue, 9 p.m. Decorated boat competition and moonlight parade along city waterfront to Dock Street. 518-5611170 or www.mayorscup.com.
July 10 UPPER JAY — Books, Antiques, Food & Things annual sale, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Third annual Splash Par-
PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers Cruise-In Night, Skyway Shopping Plaza, 6:30 p.m. Classic cars on display. DANNEMORA — Dannemora Summer Concert Series featuring The Bootleg Band, Village Gazebo, corner of Cook and Flagg Streets, 6:30 p.m. Bring chair. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students. KEENE VALLEY — Fred miller “Lecture in Song,” Keene Valley Congregational Church, 1971 NYS Route 73, 8 p.m. LAKE PLACID — Jimmy Tingle — adult comedy show, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8 p.m. $17.
July 11 TUPPER LAKE — Woodsmen’s Days. For more information visit www.woodsmendays.com UPPER JAY — Books, Antiques, Food & Things annual sale, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — 32nd annual Mayor’s Cup Regatta, Plattsburgh Bay, Dock Street, 9:30 a.m. Largest and oldest international sailing regatta on Lake Champlain. Competitive racing in several sailing classes. 518-566-2020, regatta@mayorscup.com or www.mayorscup.com. PLATTSBURGH — Kites in the Park, Cumberland Head Park, Oswego Lane, 2-3:30 p.m. First 30 children to participate receive free kite. 518-562-6860. JAY — Stoneman Blues Band Concert on the Green, Village Green, corner of State Routes 9N
July 13 LAKE PLACID — Nilas Martins & Friends: Stars of Ballet, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30 p.m.
July 14 PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. SARANAC — Performance by Saranac Hollow Jammers, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 6-9:30 p.m.
July 15 PLATTSBURGH — Travel in Time, Kent-Delord House Museum, 17 Cumberland Ave., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Kids can explore various aspects of life during earlier times in the North Country. Free. 518-561-1035. LAKE PLACID — Young & Fun Arts Series with LP Sinfonietta, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 10:30 a.m.
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ESSEX — “Gypsy,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 7:30 p.m. $17. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students. PAUL SMITHS — Adirondack Almanac Lecture Series, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 7:30 p.m.
July 21-26 MORRISONVILLE — 62nd Annual Clinton County Fair, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Road. 518-561-7998 or www.clintoncountyfair.com.
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July 16 PAUL SMITHS — 90minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. SARANAC LAKE — Thursday Art Walk, downtown Saranac Lake, 4:30-7 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — “Glengarry Boys” band, Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., 6-9 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Behind the Scenes Tour, Kent-Delord House Museum, 17 Cumberland Ave., 7 p.m. $5. 518-5611035. ESSEX — “Gypsy,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 7:30 p.m. $17. LAKE PLACID — “King Corn,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8 p.m. $6.
July 17 KEENE VALLEY — Youth Choral Performance, Keene Valley Congregational Church, 1791 NYS Route 73, time TBA. ELIZABETHTOWN — Bits and Pieces Performance Tour: From the Center of the World, A Celebration of Lake Champlain, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 11 a.m. LAKE PLACID — Todd Lockwood Meet the Artist Gallery Reception, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 5-7 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers Cruise-In Night, Skyway Shopping Plaza, 6:30 p.m. Classic cars on display. DANNEMORA — Dannemora Summer Concert Series featuring Too Big for the Corner, Village Gazebo, corner of Cook and Flagg Streets, 6:30 p.m. Bring chair. KEENE VALLEY — Broadway in Keene Valley, Keene Valley Congregational Church, 1791 NYS Route 73, 7 p.m. Call 946-8323. WILMINGTON — “Adirondack-Champlain Iron: Creator of Boom Towns & Ghost Towns, 1750s-1970s” with guest speaker John
Moravek, Wilmington Community Center, 7 Community Center Circle, 7 p.m. 946-7586 or 946-7627. ESSEX — “Gypsy,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 7:30 p.m. $17. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students.
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July 18 KEENE VALLEY — “The Ten” A Capella Music Group, Keene Valley Congregational Church, 1791 NYS Route 73, 4 p.m. JAY — Bill Stokes Ensemble Concert on the Green, Village Green, corner of State Routes 9N and 86, 6:30 p.m. Free. LAKE PLACID — Claire Lynch Bluegrass & Barbeque outdoor concert, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30 p.m. ESSEX — “Gypsy,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 7:30 p.m. $17.
July 19 ELIZABETHTOWN — Historic Elizabethtown Slide Show, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 3 p.m. Slide show on historic sections of the Essex County town. 518-873-6466. ELIZABETHTOWN — Bits and Pieces Performance Tour: From the Center of the World, A Celebration of Lake Champlain, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 4 p.m. 518-8736466. ESSEX — “Gypsy,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 5 p.m. $17. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students. LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Sinfonietta
PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. SARANAC — Performance by Saranac Hollow Jammers, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 6-9:30 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — “Songs and Stories of Lake Champlain,” Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Presentation by Stan Ransom. 518-563-0921.
July 22 LAKE PLACID — Young & Fun Arts Series with Rebecca Kelly Ballet, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 10:30 a.m. ESSEX — “Gypsy,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 7:30 p.m. $17. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students. PAUL SMITHS — Adirondack Almanac Lecture Series, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 7:30 p.m.
July 23 PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. ESSEX — “Gypsy,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 7:30 p.m. $17.
July 24 ELIZABETHTOWN — Bits and Pieces Performance Tour: From the Center of the World, A Celebration of Lake Champlain, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 11 a.m. LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Sinfonietta Family Matinee, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 2 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers Cruise-In Night, Skyway Shopping Plaza, 6:30 p.m. Classic cars on display. DANNEMORA — Dannemora Summer Concert Series featuring Beartracks, Chazy Lake Beach, State Route 374, 6:30 p.m. Bring chair. ESSEX — “Gypsy,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 7:30 p.m. $17. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students.
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BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — Gala benefit, Adirondack Museum, corner of State Routes 28N and 30. Summer social event and help preserve the history and heritage of the Adirondacks. Tickets 518-352-7311, ext. 119, or www.adkmuseum.org. PLATTSBURGH — “Sensational Settings” decorated table exhibit, KentDelord House Museum, 17 Cumberland Ave., 12-4 p.m. $5. 518-561-1035. JAY — Tell me a Story: Story Telling Festival, Village Green, corner of State Routes 9N and 86, 1-5 p.m. Free. BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — Book Signing, Adirondack Museum, corner of State Routes 28N and 30. Includes lecture by Dick Beamish, founder and former publisher of Adirondack Explorer. 518-352-7311 or www.adkmuseum.org. ESSEX — “Gypsy,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 7:30 p.m. $17.
LAKE PLACID — Rebecca Kelly Ballet On-Stage Performance, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 10:30 a.m. ELIZABETHTOWN — Bits and Pieces Performance Tour: From the Center of the World, A Celebration of Lake Champlain, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 11 a.m. PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers Cruise-In Night and Tailgate Party, Skyway Shopping Plaza, 6:30 p.m. Classic cars on display. DANNEMORA — Dannemora Summer Concert Series featuring Back Porch Band, Village Gazebo, corner of Cook and Flagg Streets, 6:30 p.m. Bring chair. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students.
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July 26 LAKE PLACID — Ford Ironman Triathlon. For entry information visit www.ironmanusa.com. PLATTSBURGH — “Sensational Settings” decorated table exhibit, KentDelord House Museum, 17 Cumberland Ave., 12-4 p.m. $5. 518-561-1035. ELIZABETHTOWN — Bits and Pieces Performance Tour: From the Center of the World, A Celebration of Lake Champlain, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 4 p.m. ESSEX — “Gypsy,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 5 p.m. $17. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students. LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Sinfonietta Summer Symphony Series, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30 p.m. $22.
July 28 PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. SARANAC — Performance by Saranac Hollow Jammers, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 6-9:30 p.m.
July 29 PLATTSBURGH — Olde Tyme Crafts and Games, KentDelord House Museum, 17 Cumberland Ave., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Hands on activities for children of all ages. $3. 518-561-1035.
LAKE PLACID — Young & Fun Arts Series with Roy Hurd, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 10:30 a.m. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students. PAUL SMITHS — Adirondack Almanac Lecture Series, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 7:30 p.m.
July 30 PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. LAKE PLACID — Rebecca Kelly Ballet Company, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8 p.m. CHAMPLAIN — Heart Walk Golf Tournament, North Country Golf Club, 862 Hayford Road, 12:30 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Plattsburgh Heart Walk to fight heart disease and stroke. Cash prizes and food. Registration deadline July 20. 8466419.
BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — Dog Days of Summer, Adirondack Museum, corner of State Routes 28N and 30. Doggie demonstrations, pooch parade and more. 518-352-7311 or www.adkmuseum.org. AUSABLE FORKS — “Forks Pride” Century Ride. 100, 37 or 12-mile bike ride. Town of Jay Community Center, 24 School St. Registration 7:30 a.m. Ride begins 9 a.m. $30 in advance, $35 day of. Call 518-647-1251. AUSABLE FORKS — Fourth annual Town Wide Garage Sale throughout AuSable Forks, Jay and Upper Jay. Beginning 8 a.m.-4 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Walk with Champlain Day, PARC Oval, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Event commemorates travels of explorer Samuel de Champlain. JAY — Larry MacDonald Band Concert on the Green, Village Green, corner of State Routes 9N and 86, 6:30 p.m. Free. LAKE PLACID — Jennie Arnau Grassroots Rock, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 2 CHAMPLAIN — Rededication of Samuel de Champlain Monument, St. Mary’s Church, 86 Church St. Event to begin with Mass honoring Champlain's religious commitment at 10:30; rededication to follow. ELIZABETHTOWN — Bits and Pieces Performance Tour: From the Center of the World, A Celebration of Lake Champlain, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 4 p.m. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Mu-
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sic concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students. LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Sinfonietta Summer Symphony Series, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30 p.m. $22.
Aug. 4 PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. SARANAC — Performance by Saranac Hollow Jammers, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 6-9:30 p.m.
Aug. 5 LAKE PLACID — Young & Fun Arts Series, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 10:30 a.m. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students. PAUL SMITHS — Adirondack Almanac Lecture Series, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 6 PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. SARANAC — Performance by RSVP Kitchen Band, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 7 WESTPORT — Lake Champlain Antique and Classic Boat Show, 20 Washington St. 518962-4356 or www.westportmarina.com. KEESEVILLE — “Keeseville and Slavery: A
Village Divided,” walking tour of historical anti-slavery sites, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 518-834-9328 or www.aarch.org. ESSEX — “Dog Days” art exhibit, Storefront Gallery, 2303 Main St.Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Exhibit open until Sept. 5. PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers Cruise-In Night, Skyway Shopping Plaza, 6:30 p.m. Classic cars on display. DANNEMORA — Dannemora Summer Concert Series featuring Flash Back, Village Gazebo, corner of Cook and Flagg Streets, 6:30 p.m. Bring chair. BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — Music Under the New Moon, Adirondack Museum, corner of State Routes 28N and 30, 7 p.m. Evening concert by the Lake Placid Sinfonietta. 518-352-7311 or www.adkmuseum.org. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students. WESTPORT — "Eat, Drink & Be Married" Mystery Theater Dinner, Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St. 518-962-8293 or www.westptchurch.com.
Aug. 8 WESTPORT — Lake Champlain Antique and Classic Boat Show, 20 Washington St. 518962-4356 or www.westportmarina.com. JAY — Jay Day: Craft Festival and Activities, Village Green, corner of State Routes 9N and 86, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. PAUL SMITHS — Adirondack Wildlife Festival, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Ice Cream Social, Kent-Delord House Museum, 17 Cumberland Ave., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Children can make their own ice cream. $3. 518-561-1035. JAY — Sven Curth Concert on the Green, Village Green, corner of State Routes 9N and 86, 6:30 p.m. Free. WESTPORT — Musical performance by Atlantic Crossing, Ballard Park, 7 p.m. LAKE PLACID — Martin Sexton in concert, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8 p.m. $23 advance, $25 at door. WESTPORT — Fireworks display, Lee Park, 9:30 p.m. 518-962-4419 or www.westportny.net.
Aug. 9 LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Sinfonietta Summer Symphony Series, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30 p.m. $22.
Aug. 10 WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students.
Aug. 11 PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. SARANAC — Performance by Saranac Hollow Jammers, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 6-9:30 p.m. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students.
Aug. 12 LAKE PLACID — Young & Fun Series, “Wizard of Oz,” Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Ave., 10:30 a.m. Free. WESTPORT — Meadowmount School of Music concert, 1424 County Route 10, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors/students.
Aug. 13 PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. ESSEX — “The Sunshine Boys,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 7:30 p.m. $12. LAKE PLACID — “Two Lovers,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8 p.m. $6.
Aug. 14 PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers Cruise-In Night, Skyway Shopping Plaza, 6:30 p.m. Classic cars on display. DANNEMORA — Dannemora Summer Concert Series featuring Damaged Goods, Village Gazebo, corner of Cook and Flagg Streets, 6:30 p.m. Bring chair. JAY — Lake Placid Sinfonietta Concert on the Green, Village Green, corner of State Routes 9N and 86, 7 p.m. $20. Call 1-518-9468227 for reservations. WILMINGTON — Discussion on 100th anniversary of fire towers in New York State with guest speaker Marty Podskoch, Wilmington Community Center, 7 Community Center Circle, 7 p.m. 946-7586 or 946-7627. ESSEX — “The Sunshine Boys,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 7:30 p.m. $12. LAKE PLACID — Rusty DeWees, The Logger — adult comedy night, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8 p.m. $18.
Aug. 15 JAY — Celia Evans Concert on the Green, Village Green, corner of State Routes 9N and 86, 6:30 p.m. Free.
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ESSEX — “The Sunshine Boys,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 7:30 p.m. $12.
Aug. 16 ROUSES POINT — Annual Jeff Wyand Miracle Ride from Rouses Point Civic Center on Lake Street to the Naked Turtle on Dock Street in Plattsburgh, 9 a.m. Motorcycle ride to benefit Fletcher Allen Health Care’s Vermont Children’s Hospital in Burlington, Vt. MORRISONVILLE — Doggie Paddle Day, East Morrisonville Park, Bullis Road, 2-4 p.m. Fun-filled afternoon for dogs of all sizes and ages. Dogs must be licensed and owners must have copy of dog’s rabies vaccination. 518-5626860. ESSEX — “The Sunshine Boys,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 2 p.m. $12. LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Sinfonietta Summer Symphony Series, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30 p.m. $22.
Aug. 18 LAKE PLACID — Missoula Children’s Theatre Workshop, “Drama Quest,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 9 a.m. Free. PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. SARANAC — Performance by Saranac Hollow Jammers, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 6-9:30 p.m.
Aug. 19 LAKE PLACID — Missoula Children’s Theatre Workshop, “Chameleon Improv,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 9 a.m. Free. ALTONA — Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers Cruise-Out Night, Big Earl’s Restaurant, 4540 State Route 190, 6:30 p.m. Classic cars and motorcycles on display, barbecue and live music.
Aug. 20 LAKE PLACID — Missoula Children’s Theatre Workshop, “Let’s Make-Up,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 9 a.m. Free. PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 518-327-3000. ELIZABETHTOWN — “Settlers and Settlements,” Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 3 p.m. Slide show depicting lives of successful farmers. 518-873-6466. SARANAC LAKE — Thursday Art Walk,
downtown Saranac Lake, 4:30-7 p.m ESSEX — “The Sunshine Boys,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 7:30 p.m. $12. LAKE PLACID — “Jellyfish,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8 p.m. $6.
9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. LAKE PLACID — “Throw Down Your Heart,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8 p.m. $6.
Aug. 21
KEENE — Bagpiper Tim Cummings and fiddler Pete Sutherland performance, Keene Community Center Pavilion, Church Street, time TBA. PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers Cruise-In Night, Skyway Shopping Plaza, 6:30 p.m. Classic cars on display.
LAKE PLACID — Robert Carsten & Gil Perry Meet the Artist Gallery Reception, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 5-7 p.m. Free. PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers Cruise-In Night, Skyway Shopping Plaza, 6:30 p.m. Classic cars on display. ESSEX — “The Sunshine Boys,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 7:30 p.m. $12.
Aug. 22 MORRISONVILLE — Heart Walk Community Garage Sale, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Road. Benefits Plattsburgh Heart Walk. 314-7020. LAKE PLACID — Missoula Children’s Theatre Workshop, “The Princess & The Pea,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. PERU — 18th Annual Run for Jon, Forrence Orchards, 2731 State Route 22, 5 p.m. Run to benefit Jonathan Evans Memorial Fund. 834-7583 or www.runforjon.org. JAY — Roy Hurd Concert on the Green, Village Green, corner of State Routes 9N and 86, 6:30 p.m. Free. ESSEX — “The Sunshine Boys,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 7:30 p.m. $12.
Aug. 23 MORRISONVILLE — Heart Walk Community Garage Sale, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Road. Benefits Plattsburgh Heart Walk. 314-7020. ESSEX — “The Sunshine Boys,” Essex Theatre Company, Dock Street, 2 p.m. $12.
Aug. 25 PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 9:30 a.m. Preregister. Call 327-3000. KEESEVILLE — “200 Years of Farming,” tour of North Country’s historic farming sites, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. AARCH members $35, non-members, $45. 518-834-9328 or www.aarch.org. SARANAC — Performance by Saranac Hollow Jammers, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 6-9:30 p.m.
Aug. 26 LAKE PLACID — LPCA Salute to Arts Day, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.
Aug. 27 PAUL SMITHS — 90-minute Interpretive Canoe Paddles on Barnum Pond, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30,
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Aug. 29 JAY — Drew and Annie Sprague Concert on the Green, Village Green, corner of State Routes 9N and 86, 6:30 p.m. Free.
Sept. 1 SARANAC — Performance by Saranac Hollow Jammers, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 6-9:30 p.m.
Sept. 3 SARANAC — Performance by RSVP Kitchen Band, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Sept. 4 PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers Cruise-In Night, Skyway Shopping Plaza, 6:30 p.m. Classic cars on display. LAKE PLACID — “Encounters at the End of the World,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30 p.m. $6. BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — Rustic Furniture Fair Preview and Benefit, Adirondack Museum, corner of State Routes 28N and 30, 2-5 p.m. Auction preview and entertainment. 518352-7311 or www.adkmuseum.org.
Sept. 5-Sept. 6 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — Rustic Furniture Fair, Adirondack Museum, corner of State Routes 28N and 30, Sept. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept. 6, 10 am.-4 p.m. Handcrafted furniture, furnishings and fine art; food; festive music; and demonstrations. 518-352-7311 or www.adkmuseum.org.
Sept. 6 KEENE VALLEY — Second annual Adirondack Great Rutabaga Festival, Marcy Field, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sept. 7
Happy Labor Day!
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Your Place Of Worship Plattsburgh, Mooers, Mooers Forks, Chazy, West Chazy, Champlain, Ellenburg Area
ST. PETER’S
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
CHURCH
Corner of No. Catherine & Cornelia Streets Plattsburgh, NY 12901 • 563-1692 MASSES: Mon. - Fri.: 6:45AM & 12:05PM Sat.: 8:15AM & 4PM Sun.: 8, 9:30 & 11AM
40552
4919 South Catherine St., Plattsburgh, NY Office 561-1842 MASSES: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM Saturday 4:00 PM, Sunday 10:30 AM Pastor Rev. Albert Hauser 40569
ST. EDMUND’S CHURCH
St. John the Baptist 18 Broad St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Blessed John XXIII Newman Center 90 Broad St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Summer Mass Schedule: Mon. & Fri. 4:30pm (NC) Tue. - Thurs. 12:05pm (SJ), Sat. 4:30pm (SJ) Sun. 7:30am & 10:00am (SJ), 10:30am (NC) 40553
Sat. Mass: 4 pm Sun. Mass: 8 am & 11 am Weekdays: Mon. Mass: 6 pm w/Novena prayers & Novena Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am
5526 Rte. 11 PO Box 119 Ellenburg, NY 12933 Phone: 518-594-3907 Fax: 518-594-2222 40560
Plattsburgh United Methodist Church at the corner of Beekman & Bailey
“Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” 563-2992 40570
Sundays at 8 AM & 10:30 AM
Church School 9 AM
Marion M. Moore-Colgan, Pastor • www.plattsburghumc.org
Whoever you are, you’re welcome here!
40564
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
ST. ANN’S CHURCH Mooers Forks, NY MASSES: Sat. 4PM & Sun. 8:30AM DAILY MASS: w/ Novena:
Mon. & Thurs. 7PM
ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH Mooers MASSES:
Sat. 5:30PM & Sun. 10AM DAILEY MASS: Tues. & Wed. 9AM Reconciliation Times Announced Rev. Gerald Cerank 236-5632 40551
ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH 60 West Church St., West Chazy, NY Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8 am & 10 am Confessions: Saturday 3 pm - 3:30 pm & by appointment Weekday Masses are at 9 am except on Holy Days and during Lent & Advent ( please consult the bulletin) 40088
Celebrating Christ in the Anglican Tradition The Holy Eucharist Sat. 5PM, Sun 8 & 10AM, Wed. 6PM Christian Education & Childcare Soup Kitchen 5:30 Wed. 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh (downtown Plattsburgh next to City Hall)
Handicapped Accessible 561-2244 www.trinityplattsburgh.com
40565
ST. MARY’S OF THE LAKE 1202 Cumberland Head Rd. Plattsburgh, NY 561-2488 MASSES: Wednesday 8:30 AM Saturday 5:30 PM • Sunday 8:30 AM Pastor: Rev. Albert Hauser 40568
Keeseville, Essex, Wilmington, Elizabethtown, Willsboro, AuSable Forks Area
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Your Place Of Worship Church of the Good Shepherd
LAKE PLACID BAPTIST CHURCH
SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICES 8:00 AM & 10:15 AM Sunday All Are Welcome
5 PM Sat. Evening Worship Service Sun. 9 AM Bible Study For All Ages 10:15 AM Worship GYM Generation Youth Ministry Meets at 6:30 PM Sunday Evening Prayer Service 6:30 PM Wednesdays 6:30 PM Bible Study For Adults & Children K-6
(Episcopal) P.O. Box 146 10 Williams Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 873-2509 Office Phone
Deacon David Sullivan
www.etowngoodshepherd.org
40559
St. Johns Episcopal Church P.O. Box 262, 4 Church Street Essex, NY 12936
8434 NYS Rt. 9 Elizabethtown, NY Sat. 4:30 PM - Sun. 10:30 AM
St. Philip Neri 6603 Main St., Westport Sat. Mass 7:00 PM and Mass 8:30 AM Fr. Riani 873-6760 40567
Keeseville United Methodist Church
Harkness United Methodist Church
1699 Front Street, Keeseville, NY Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (Sept. - May)
intersection of Clintonville and Hallock Hill Road Sunday Worship 9:30 am
Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Keeseville UMC Thrift Shop Every Wed. & 2nd Sat.• Summer Services
8:00 a.m. beginning July 1st 834-7577
Pastor Edie Poland • 834-7577
40562
Independent Baptist Church
2030 Rte. 22, Keeseville, NY 834-9620 • www.ibck.org • office@ibck.org Pastor Russ O’Neill *Sunday School......................9:45 a.m. *Morning Worship................11:00 a.m. Youth Group.........................6:30 p.m. *Evening Worship..................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting....7:00 p.m. *NURSERY PROVIDED
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www.lpbaptist.org
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TUPPER LAKE Holy Name Church - 114 Main St. • 359-9194
Church # 963-7775 users.westelcom.com/stjohnessex Margaret E. Shaw
Confessions: Sun. 8:30-8:45AM Masses: Sat. 5:30PM, Sun. 9:00AM
WORSHIP SERVICE: Sunday 9:15 AM & Church School For Children Wed. 9 AM Morning Prayer, 10 AM Women’s Bible Study Tues. 6 PM Community Pot Luck Supper
St. Alphonsus - 48 Wawbeek Ave. • 359-3405
40566
St. Elizabeth’s Church
518-523-2008 2253 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid Rev. Derek Spain
Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake Area
Confessions: Sat. 3:15-3:45PM Masses: Sat. 4:00PM, Sun. 10:30AM
40563
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
ST. BERNARD’S CHURCH
826 Rte. 86, Gabriels
27 St. Bernard St., Saranac Lake 891-4616
Mass: Sunday 9:30 AM
MASSES: Sat. 5 PM, Sun. 7 & 10 AM
Rev. Thomas E. Kornmeyer
Rev. Thomas E. Kornmeyer
ST. JOHN IN THE WILDERNESS
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH
6148 Route 30 Lake Clear, NY
1640 Rte. 3 Bloomingdale 891-0144
Sunday Mass* - 8:00 AM (July & August celebrated at Fish Creek Campsite)
Rectory - 891-2286 Rev. Thomas E. Kornmeyer
40575
MASS: Saturday 4:00 PM Rev. Thomas E. Kornmeyer
New Hope Christian Fellowship Full Gospel Church Services Sun. 10am & 6:30pm Tues. 6:30pm Corporate Prayer • Thurs. 6:30pm Bible Study 207 Station St., Lake Placid, NY 12946 www.newhopelakeplacid@verizon.net • www.newhopelakeplacid.com Bishop Richard Ducatt • 891-4255 • 523-3652 40572
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