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Tag: Outdoors
Enjoy City-Wide Fun in Plattsburgh With the “Parks Come Alive!” Event Series
Discover family-friendly fun in the City of Plattsburgh this summer! Parks Come Alive! is a new summer event series centered on bringing together neighbors for an evening of local drinks, food, music and fun in our city parks. Hosted the first Thursday of June, July and August from 4:30-7:30 PM, events are family-friendly and free…
Northbound & Around | Ausable Chasm Adventure
That First Step off the Ledge by Kevin Cooney As the saying goes, “I’m not afraid of heights; I’m afraid of falling.” This to me and other sane people is a very logical and sensible approach to life. My apprehension when it comes to heights is a lifelong (and probably evolutionary) response to having seen…
High Falls Gorge
For more than a hundred years bridges, walkways and stairs in Wilmington, New York, have let visitors experience the wonder of spectacular waterfalls that have carved their way through the mountains for a billion years. Our Paul Larson takes us to High Falls Gorge, a breathtaking stop on our Adirondack Journeys. Watch all of our…
Skating on Olympic ice in Lake Placid, NY
The James C. (Bunny) Sheffield Oval attracts people who enjoy ice skating outdoors, as well as people who want to experience a part of Olympic history. Produced, written and edited by Paul Larson. Videography by Jordan Craig. Production assistant: Will Houle. This project is supported by a grant awarded to Mountain Lake PBS by New…
Up Up and Away!
Some people like to look up at the leaves in the fall. Others prefer looking down at the brilliant colors from fifteen hundred feet above upstate New York. Paul Larson takes us up in the air with Adirondack Balloon Flights, on one of our most breathtaking Adirondack Journeys. This project is supported by a grant…
Tick Danger
The tick population has increased dramatically across the North Country and with it comes an increased risk of Lyme Disease. Jack LaDuke tagged along recently with researchers from Paul Smith’s College whose work is helping Health Departments in New York State get a better handle on the health risks associated with ticks, as well as…
An amazing corn maze
During months when the crop revenue is down at Tucker Farms in Gabriels, New York, a fun activity brings in “tourist” dollars: The Great Adirondack Corn Maze. Produced, written and edited by Paul Larson. Videography by Jean Ulysse. Drone footage by Chad Quinn. Aerial photos courtesy of Chad Quinn and Thomas Tucker. This project is…
A Gondola Ride Toward the Sky at Whiteface Ski Center
Whiteface Ski Center attracts tourists in the summer with gondola rides, treating guests to magnificent views of the Adirondack Mountains. Paul Larson produced and edited this segment. Daniel McCullum was the videographer. This project is supported by a grant awarded to Mountain Lake PBS by New York State’s Empire State Development and the I Love…
Hiking trails in Essex County
Champlain Area Trails creates and maintains paths in the Adirondacks. This project is supported by a grant awarded to Mountain Lake PBS by New York State’s Empire State Development and the I Love NY Division of Tourism under Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative, with local support from the Adirondack Foundation.
Mount Royal Needs YOU to Obtain UNESCO Heritage Status! / Appel à l’appui de la candidature du mont Royal à l’UNESCO
UNESCO Heritage Status for Mount Royal in Montreal? YES! (Le français suivra) Montreal’s very own Les amis de la montagne has launched a citizens’ campaign in support of the city’s bid for Mount Royal to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a unique opportunity to act together for the future of…