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Author: Jack LaDuke
Adirondack Rail Trail segment opens between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake
The first phase of the long-awaited Adirondack Rail Trail opens between Lake Placid & Saranac Lake. It’s the first 10-mile stretch of the planned 34-mile multi-use trail that’ll eventually connect Lake Placid & Saranac Lake to Tupper Lake. Construction of the second phase is underway and on track to be completed later next year while…
Reach Out & Play
NYSOFA and County Agencies on Aging are trying to combat loneliness & social isolation through a new campaign called Reach Out and Play that’s recruiting middle & high school students to interact with seniors by playing board games, including some classics that have been reimagined to make them more intergenerational. It’s happening across the country,…
Giant forest megaphone offers innovative nature experience
Students at Paul Smith’s College have created a unique attraction at the Visitors Interpretive Center—an enormous forest megaphone. This innovative installation allows visitors to immerse themselves in the sounds of the Adirondacks, providing a unique and captivating way to experience nature.
Akwesasne’s Artistic Heritage Shines at Juried Art Show
The Saint Regis Mohawk Nation celebrated the talents & creativity of Akwesasne artisans this summer with a daylong show that featured native music, food, demonstrations and handcrafted artwork. Jack LaDuke shows us.
Adirondacks Prepares for Epic Solar Eclipse Event
The Adirondacks are set to be a prime spot for viewing a total solar eclipse in April 2024. Communities are preparing in advance, hoping that the big event in April will provide a boost for the hospitality and tourism industries. Tupper Lake plans to offer VIP treatment, and the Adirondack Sky Center Observatory is gearing…
Empowering Students with Robotics at Northwood School’s Tech Center
Our Jack LaDuke takes us to the Northwood School’s new tech center right on Main Street in the heart of Lake Placid. Today, students at Northwood are learning all about robotics, including how to build their own.
Big plans for the Adirondack’s scenic rail trails
A portion of the new Adirondack rail trail, running between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, has opened to winter traffic including snowmobiles, cross-country skiers, fat bikes, and snowshoers. The state broke ground on the rail trail in October, and the first phase of the 34-mile multi-use trail is scheduled to be completed by this fall…
Lake Placid Olympic Museum Reopens | Jack LaDuke’s Adirondack Journal
As the Adirondacks get ready to once again welcome athletes from around the world with the opening of the FISU World University Games in just three weeks, Lake Placid is celebrating the re-opening of their museum dedicated to the Winter Olympic Games that the village has hosted twice. Our Jack LaDuke shows us. Learn more:…
Veterinarian Travels to Treat Pets in Ukrainian War Zone | Jack LaDuke’s Adirondack Journal
Dr. John Cogar, a veterinarian from the Adirondacks, traveled to Ukraine last month to help care for pets, who like humans there, are suffering from the devastation of the war. Our Jack LaDuke brings us the story.
Harison Place Groundbreaking
Work is underway on a new $22-million-dollar housing project in the Village of Malone that many hope will not only address the critical need for affordable housing, but also help revitalize a downtown block left in ruins by a fire several years ago. Citizen Advocates is building the 40-unit complex, with commercial retail space on…
