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Heritage

Black History in Saranac Lake
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Jan
31
2020
African Americans have never made up large percentages in any census of the Adirondacks. However, they have been welcomed in proportions much greater than their numbers. Saranac Lake has long been supportive when it comes to the unique and profoundly difficult challenges faced by African Americans. Depot on the Underground Railroad The Champlain Valley to the east had been settled by a strong-... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Wellness, Heritage, Cultural
The Time Traveler's Guide to Saranac Lake
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Oct
24
2019
In Saranac Lake, we love our history. From the region's earliest inhabitants — the Iroquois people who hunted here — through the first 19th century settlers to the development of the village as a health resort, Saranac Lake has plenty of stories to tell. We celebrate these stories in a lot of ways, including at museums, special events, and through unique tours. We especially love to share the... [Read More]
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Author:Aurora Wheeler
Categories:Cultural, Heritage
The creation of an Adirondack gem
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Sep
04
2018
The Knollwood Club was created to solve a late 19th-century problem: going on vacation as someone of the Jewish faith. At that time, many hotels and country clubs were "restricted," as the term was known. Six friends wanted to summer in the Adirondacks together and decided to build their own shared Great Camp. They were: Louis Marshall, prominent civil rights lawyer. Daniel Guggenheim,... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Heritage
Feeling Grateful
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Nov
20
2017
Submitted by Guest Blogger: Kathy Barlow Ten Reasons to be grateful in and around Saranac Lake This year, after a rainy (and cool) spring and summer, autumn gave birth to warm days, cool nights, and a festival of colors in the mountains. The extended good weather gave us more opportunities to take advantage of all our area has to offer. Now, as the days are getting shorter and the stars shine... [Read More]
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Author:Guest Blogger
Categories:Heritage, Natural History, Outdoor Recreation, Wellness
The sound of healing
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Oct
19
2017
If you have ever listened to music for the purposes of relaxation, you have the beginnings of what the Sound Healing experience is like. A friend and I set out for a session from two different sets of experiences. I'm a fan of soundscape music and an experienced meditator. My friend has never meditated and was not familiar with the full variety of sounds we would experience. We both agreed... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Arts, Heritage, Wellness
When the twenties roared
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Sep
11
2017
I love the the Roaring Twenties. This was an amazing era in American history when what we think of as modern life really began. The Saranac Lake Laboratory Museum has a new exhibit which features the experience of staying at a 1920’s hotel. This activity, commonplace to most of us, was relatively new to people back then, along with cars, home appliances, and talking on the telephone. This... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Arts, Exhibits, Family Fun, Heritage, Historic Downtown
The hidden fun in Lake Clear
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Aug
21
2017
I'm telling you a secret. I love Lake Clear. This tiny town, only 10 minutes north of downtown Saranac Lake, has many treasures to explore. [img:rs72393-0q1a2852lpr.jpg] Part of the beginning This was a major hub when visitors came to the Adirondacks by train. Even now, it is where people fly in at the Adirondack Regional Airport. The popularity of this area sprang from two factors. One... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Heritage
Six Nations, First People
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Jul
16
2017
Of course, no matter how far back a person's roots might go in the Adirondacks, no one's roots go back further than our Native Americans. The Adirondacks were part of the lands of the Six Iroquois Nations Confederacy. The Mohawks are the Keepers of the Eastern Door, the Senecas are the Keepers of the Western Door, the Onondagas are the Fire Keepers and the Oneidas, Cayugas, and... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Conservation, Cultural, Exhibits, Family Fun, Heritage
Our lodging? It's different.
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Jun
13
2017
Saranac Lake is a timeless place. We effortlessly contain a number of historic "timeframes." This is reflected in our eclectic range of available lodging. Our motels are the cozy little motor courts of yesteryear, with owners on the premises, Adirondack themes in the decor, and a history of catering to generations of families. Our Bed & Breakfast places are stately homes from the Great Camp... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Heritage
We can dash through the snow
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Dec
28
2016
Every holiday season, when we sing "Jingle Bells," do we want to go for a ride in a sleigh?That can happen.After all, what's the point of having a winter wonderland without as many magical elements as we can gather? Thanks to the amazing draft horse program at nearby Paul Smith's College, Lake Clear Lodge and Retreat can offer lantern-lit sleigh rides.It's a wonderful experience to slide along... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Winter, Heritage, Family Fun
Dia de Muertos at Pine Ridge
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Oct
31
2016
Mexicans honor their dead relatives and friends during Dia de Muertos by visiting cemeteries, spending time with the souls of the departed and giving them offerings and saying prayers to them.My mom was a Spanish teacher, and she loved teaching her students about Day of the Dead this time of year, so I grew up hearing all about it. I was captivated by the idea of hanging out in the cemetery to... [Read More]
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Author:Jess Collier
Categories:Historic Downtown, Heritage, foliage, Family Fun, Fall, Cultural
Choose to stay... in the past!
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Oct
05
2016
There's a little patch of the Adirondacks, near Saranac Lake, where we can step into the past. We can also book a stay there. Apollos (Paul) Smith was an integral part of welcoming visitors to this section of the Adirondacks. In 1859, he founded the Saint Regis House in Brighton (though it was commonly known as Paul Smith's Hotel), one of the first wilderness resorts in the Adirondacks. It... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Heritage
Fall Events: a blaze of glory!
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Sep
07
2016
Our gorgeous fall season brings special events which embrace many of Saranac Lake's favorite things. Exploring nature, our love of art, music, and drama, and our amazing history all combine to create a wonderful experience.From morning until night, there's the special crispness of fall air and the technicolor glory of our marvelous autumn season. We not only have the right mix of trees for... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Heritage, foliage, Fall, Events, Arts
History Is Cool: The Lab Museum
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May
18
2016
If we have a yen for history, we've come to the right place. Saranac Lake has both a celebrated backstory and a devoted group of fans. This makes our local history museum something special.There is the lab itself, which has exhibits detailing the decades when Saranac Lake was an international curing center. There's also the addition built during the Roaring Twenties, which houses rotating... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Historic Downtown, Heritage, Family Fun, Exhibits, Cultural
Hotel Saranac: Then and Now
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May
11
2016
When it was announced that the Hotel Saranac would open again, with a classic refurbishment befitting its historic landmark status, the entire village was thrilled.Then we started getting calls and emails. Was it true? When would the hotel open? Can they make a reservation now? Turns out, the rest of the world is thrilled too.To understand the pull of this extraordinary hotel, we must consider... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Historic Downtown, Heritage
Tucker Farms - three seasons of goodness
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May
04
2016
People often don't realize we have local farms near Saranac Lake. All kinds of crops flow from nearby fields into our restaurants, diners, and delis. This is one of the reasons our local dining is such a pleasure to experience. North of Saranac Lake, bordered by the McKenzie Mountain Wilderness to the east, and the Saint Regis Canoe Wilderness to the west, there is a broad plateau far more... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Heritage, Natural History
Five Fun (and obscure) Facts about Saranac Lake!
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Mar
29
2016
Saranac Lake has been a fascinating place for a long time. I never know when I'll run into a fun and interesting bit of trivia about its moments of fame. These interesting items can turn up anywhere along the town's history. Here's some from the first half of the twentieth century.revolutionary mop patent“Be it known that I, EDWARD DoBBINs, a citizen of the United States, residing at Saranac Lake... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Historic Downtown, Heritage, Family Fun, Cultural
Saranac Lake Classic: the Cure Chair
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Mar
01
2016
When I get a free day, there is nothing I like better than finding some comfy seating with a good book. Did you know that Saranac Lake not only contributed to the long history of medical cures? We also contributed to the short history of reclining chairs. So, climb into your comfiest Adirondack chair, grab a hot drink, and prepare to learn a little bit about just how much of an impact Saranac... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Wellness, Shopping, Heritage
Carl Ballantine, comedy magic
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Feb
17
2016
The complex of buildings at the edge of Saranac Lake is known as "Will Rogers," since that was the name for much of its history. But it started in 1929 as the National Vaudeville Artists' Home; a tuberculosis curing facility for people in show business. It was a future destination for a tall young magician. He bounded onto the stage in New York City. Before he could begin his act, he felt a wave... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Arts, Heritage, Wellness
Love among the cure cottages
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Feb
09
2016
During Saranac Lake's years as a tuberculosis curing center, people got off the train... alone. They had left everyone behind, and were worried that it might be years before they saw them again.Patients had to create a whole new set of social connections for themselves. Some of the new people they met would become close friends. Some of them would be more of a romantic attachment.There was a... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Wellness, Heritage, Cultural
2015 Most Popular Blogs
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Dec
28
2015
2015 Top 3 Blogs in ReviewWe scoured our blogs for the most popular, most informative, and just downright oddest pieces from the past year. In case you missed them on the first go-round, here are our top three picks from the Saranac Lake Region.3. A Century of Ice PalacesSaranac Lake has a long history of building amazing structures from ice as a centerpiece of their Winter Carnival festivities.... [Read More]
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Author:Kim Andresen
Categories:Winter, Summer, spring, Outdoor Recreation, Heritage, Family Fun, Fall
John Brown's Other Bodies
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Oct
27
2015
There are many Halloween tales to be told in our corner of the Adirondacks. Some are well-known and some are well-hidden. This particular spooky bit of history is very obscure, even in Saranac Lake. The most well-known figure in the story, John Brown, actually rests in peace at his Lake Placid farm. But he does not rest there alone. a bizarre proposal If a stranger asked if they could send you... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Fall, Heritage
Brighton: Dusk 'til Dawn
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Oct
13
2015
A wonderful family filled day of fun can be found right in the heart of Brighton. A town located just outside the Village of Saranac Lake and spreading through the Hamlet of Paul Smith’s. Brighton offers a tremendous amount of history, feasts, and fun. HistoryBrighton is overflowing with history starting in 1815 when the first settlers appeared to this small town. There were railways created... [Read More]
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Author:Mary Gallagher
Categories:Winter, Shopping, Paddling, Outdoor Recreation, Heritage, Family Fun, Fall
Martha Reben: Staring down the Great White Plague
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Aug
10
2015
Martha Reben was one tough lady. She came to the Adirondacks at the age of twenty-one, to cure in the famous tuberculosis sanitarium in Saranac Lake. But after three-and-a-half years, it looked like she was losing. Her condition was described as "severely debilitated" and she was facing a procedure of last resort where ribs were removed to collapse a lung. At this same time, 1931,... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Wellness, Paddling, Outdoor Recreation, Historic Downtown, Heritage, Camping
Stevenson Cottage - small outside, a world inside
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Jul
21
2015
Did you know Saranac Lake has the largest collection of Robert Louis Stevenson memorabilia in the world? Our village in the Adirondacks has a pivotal place in the saga of this famous author's life. Then Stevenson Cottage, where he restored his health, became the home of his legacy.He was one of the most successful writers of the 19th century. Stories like "Treasure Island," "Kidnapped," and "The... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Wellness, Summer, Heritage, Family Fun, Exhibits, Cultural, Arts
Riding the Rails, Adirondack style!
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Jun
30
2015
Please note: This blog was originally posted in 2015 and this ride is no longer available, however we can happily direct you to cool paddling, awesome biking, and scenic hiking in the region! Check out our outdoor activities to learn more!   Living in Saranac Lake, I've paddled the ponds and hiked the trails and climbed the mountains. Now, we have a new way to experience the Adirondack... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Cultural, Family Fun, Heritage, Outdoor Recreation, Summer, Wildflowers
July is when things heat up!
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Jun
25
2015
July is a wonderful time to visit the Saranac Lake Region. We have so many great events at this time of year. From traditional holiday celebrations and history tours all the way to some great modern talents in music and art, we have enjoyable options for every member of the family.Our Glorious FourthWe love a small town Independence Day. Join us!We start our celebrations with the 4th of... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Summer, Outdoor Recreation, Music, Historic Downtown, Heritage, Family Fun, Events, Arts
Saranac Inn, golf with a taste of Scotland
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Jun
04
2015
Golf and the Adirondacks have had a long and passionate relationship. By the turn of the 19th century, luxury resorts and Great Camps were springing up all over the Adirondack Park. Golf courses soon followed, and Saranac Lake has just the right kind of terrain.Golf in the United States can be traced back to 1828, when Charles B. Macdonald returned from college in Scotland with a set of... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Summer, spring, Outdoor Recreation, Heritage, Golf, Fall
DIY Adirondack style
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Feb
26
2015
What is Adirondack style? It is a relaxed blending of the natural world with classic comfort elements. It was developed in the rugged wilderness, when a few innovative people arrived who were not intent on conquering and subduing the forces of nature. Instead, Adirondack style embraces and appreciates it. It is a way of seeking a partnership with nature. Architecture This difference exhibited... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Heritage
An Evening Sleigh Ride in the Adirondacks
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Jan
07
2015
It was just after Christmas and I was riding the traditional high that comes from the Holidays spent with family and friends and looking to keep that feeling going through to the New Year. Having recently learned one of our local lodges was going to be offering lantern lit sleigh rides this year, I figured there were few better ways to embrace winter and stay in the holiday spirit than taking... [Read More]
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Author:Glenn Pareira
Categories:Cultural, Family Fun, Heritage, Winter
Healthy Holidays, Adirondack Style
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Nov
20
2014
Saranac Lake loves the holiday season. We have a lively and dedicated wellness community who support our local farms and advocate for healthy eating. This lets them come up with new takes on old favorites.Very adirondack appetizerIf we haven't been thinking "Adirondacks" when we think "cheese" we haven't been doing it right. Many local farms have used the milk from their cows, sheep, and goats to... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Wellness, Shopping, Heritage, Family Fun, Fall, Cultural
Saranac Lake Remembers the Great War
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Nov
05
2014
Saranac Lake has an unusual war memorial. It is the Mount Pisgah Veteran's Memorial Ski Center, located on the mountain at the edge of town. It is a wonderful place to explore this Veteran's Day. Even if we can't ski just yet.At the entrance there is a more traditional monument, a native boulder with a plaque honoring all service members. While Saranac Lake has been sending its children... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Wellness, Outdoor Recreation, Historic Downtown, Heritage, Family Fun, Fall, Exhibits
A Guide to the Great Indoors
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Oct
30
2014
so much more than a beautiful viewTop things to do when you don't feel like being outsideWe love our Adirondack outdoors. We love our changeable mountain weather. But sometimes, they just don’t go together the way we planned it. Still, many weather challenges are not as daunting as they might appear.A misty day is easy to dress for and does not disturb a lovely walk in the woods. If it's a... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Winter, Shopping, Historic Downtown, Heritage, Family Fun, Fall, Exhibits, Cultural
Norman Bethune, the hero, the artist
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Oct
09
2014
Norman Bethune is a famous Saranac Lake artist. His most celebrated work was created here, in the Trudeau Cottage Sanitarium, where he was both a doctor, and a patient. He was also an inventor: the Bethune shears, for thoracic surgery, are still in use today. He was a humanitarian: his many medical patents were donated to the cause of socialized medicine. He was an innovator: he organized... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Wellness, Historic Downtown, Heritage, Family Fun, Events, Cultural
An Apt Pair: Ampersand Mountain & Follensby Clear Pond
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Oct
07
2014
By Day & NightOn a fine day, you can catch a glimpse of Follensby Clear Pond from the top of Ampersand Mountain. Look northwest – it's tucked behind Upper Saranac Lake. After your descent, take a quick drive to Santa Clara, launch your canoe onto Follensby Clear, and look over your shoulder as you paddle across – there's the mountain you just climbed, a blue-hued giant framed between the... [Read More]
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Author:Guest Blogger
Categories:Summer, Hiking, Heritage, Family Fun, Camping
The biggest Cure Tour of them all
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Oct
02
2014
Saranac Lake spent the decades between 1884 and 1954 as a world-famous curing center. Our history of wellness endeavors continues to this day. It all started with Dr. Edward Livingston Trudeau (statue, above) in 1873. He came to Saranac Lake expecting only to spend his last days in his beloved wilderness. He had tuberculosis, and in those days, it was a death sentence.Except he got better.This... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Wellness, Heritage, Family Fun, Fall, Exhibits, Events, Cultural
History Comes Alive in Saranac Lake
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Oct
01
2014
Are there ghosts in the Adirondacks? Does Saranac Lake have a haunted past? Sources say yes, and to be honest, it has a haunted present, too. Many of these old buildings have spooky tales to tell. I set out with a member of the Adirondack Park Paranormal Society to explore what has been seen - and heard - and felt - in what must be the most haunted town in all of the Adirondack Park. After... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Events, Fall, Family Fun, Heritage, Historic Downtown
A cure cottage tour, a step back in time
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Jul
23
2014
Saranac Lake has an extraordinary place in its history, tucked between the lumbering and ice harvesting of its earliest times to the lure of its gorgeous scenery in the present. At the turn of the 20th Century, it was a world famous center for tuberculosis care (known as Taking the Cure) and research.While there were many local sanatoriums, some people were able to “take the cure” in a private... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Wellness, Summer, Historic Downtown, Heritage, Family Fun, Events
Frankenstein Lives! In the old laboratory in the village
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Jul
07
2014
It was a unique opportunity to visit the Saranac Lake Laboratory Museum. To kick off an upcoming "Medical Marvels" series, which will feature a exhibit of antique medical devices, the Museum was hosting a series of free lectures. Saranac Lake takes great pride in having been a prominent turn-of-the-century science center, and we offer many such opportunities to explore this side of our... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Wellness, Historic Downtown, Heritage, Family Fun, Exhibits, Events, Cultural
Roughing it in style: a tour of White Pine Great Camp
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Jun
19
2014
The Saranac Lake area was once home to many Great Camps, the elaborate form of "roughing it" that the very rich enjoyed during the Gilded Age. Time has not been kind to this extravagant tradition. Because of the risk of fire, each room was designed as its own building, and because of their remote locations, many of them burned down, anyway. Between the deep winters and the wilderness itself,... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Wildflowers, Summer, Heritage, Family Fun, Fall
Spoken Word: Poetry on Stage
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Feb
25
2014
Poetry is alive and well in Saranac Lake.  [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Theatre, Heritage, Family Fun, Events, Cultural, Arts
Thursday Night Music Jam
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Feb
15
2014
Ceilidh Music Sessions, Thursday Night Fun For AllOn Thursday nights as you pass the Saranac Lake Vistors Center office, you may notice a lot of cars in the parking lot and all the lights on and wonder what is going on. Most people would assume that it is something chamber related (maybe a board meeting or something) that is closed to the public, but that could not be farther from the truth... [Read More]
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Author:Courtney Petkovsek-Powers
Categories:Winter, Summer, Music, Heritage
Breakfast & History
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Feb
10
2014
Sustainable Breakfast with a side of historyDelicious meals are a favorite part of anyone's vacation. The Saranac Lake area of the Adirondacks offers great food with a wellness twist. We love our local farmers, who are known for organic fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs.Lake Clear Lodge and Retreat, a historic old Great Camp, takes these healthy eating principles even further. From... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Wellness, Heritage, Family Fun, Cultural
Building the Ice Palace
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Jan
21
2014
Building with IceSaranac Lake's Winter Carnival is a wonderful Adirondack festival. One of the strongest attractions happens even before Carnival officially begins. That would be the building of each year's Ice Palace.Festivities began back at the turn of the century, when Saranac Lake was already established as an internationally famous wellness center. Between winter enthusiasts,... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Winter, Outdoor Recreation, Historic Downtown, Heritage, Family Fun, Events, Dog friendly, Cultural
Saving Einstein
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Oct
29
2013
When among the millions of acres of Adirondack wilderness, we feel close to the natural world. Once visited, it has a magnetic pull on our heart which encourages us to return.This principle is embodied in a famous visitor. When I married a Saranac Lake native, his older relatives loved to tell me stories about the man in baggy trousers and wild hair, who always had a smile for the children he met... [Read More]
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Author:Pamela Merritt
Categories:Wellness, Summer, Outdoor Recreation, Heritage
Holistic Guiding: Immersing Yourself in ADK History & Culture
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Oct
11
2013
Have you ever gone on a hike, arrive at the summit and then realize you don’t remember the trip up? Most of us will take a hike, walk, or journey of some kind and go as fast as we can to get to the ‘reward’, but how often do we stop during the journey to enjoy our surroundings? Probably not very often. Edward Kanze is a naturalist, author, columnist, wildlife photographer,... [Read More]
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Author:Courtney Petkovsek-Powers
Categories:Wildlife, Heritage, Cultural
Painted Landscapes, Clay Demonstrations, and Chickens...all a part of the Artist at Work Studio Tour
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Sep
30
2013
[img:sue-young-at-work.jpg]The 7th Annual Artist at Work Studio Tour is upon us and what a weekend for it! Reports say that our leaves will be at peak and I must say that nature’s landscape is just as stunning as the man-made works that I am seeing today. The Artist at Work Studio tour is a free, self-guided tour of 50 artist’s studios that is organized and presented by Saranac Lake Artworks.... [Read More]
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Author:Kathy Recchia
Categories:Arts, Cultural, Events, Exhibits, Family Fun, Heritage
Fun family events for fall foliage season
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Sep
12
2013
While the leaves are busy beginning to change for our annual Adirondack Fall spectacle, think about joining in on one of our regional events. Saranac Lake will be alive with many cultural and historic events during the next couple of weeks.A most popular weekly summer event comes to a close with the final Third Thursday Art Walk on September 19th.  Galleries and sidewalks come alive with... [Read More]
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Author:Sue Cameron
Categories:Music, Historic Downtown, Heritage, Family Fun, Fall, Events, Cultural, Arts
Fifth Annual Hobofest: Music, Food and Fun on the Tracks
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Sep
02
2013
[img:picture1.jpg]The North Country seems to have a fascination with train depots. In Westport, the current Amtrak train station is also the home of The Depot Theatre which hosts professional theatre all summer long. In Saranac Lake, The Union Depot has been restored and is home to the Adirondack Scene Railroad. But once a year, it is home to more than just a lovely train ride.It is the site... [Read More]
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Author:Kathy Recchia
Categories:Summer, Music, Historic Downtown, Heritage, Family Fun, Events, Dog friendly, Cultural, Arts
Hobofest tops the calendar this weekend
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Aug
29
2013
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Author:Sue Cameron
Categories:Summer, Historic Downtown, Heritage, Family Fun, Events, Cultural, Arts
Hobofest Returns to Saranac Lake
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Aug
22
2013
The fifth annual Hobofest takes place Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the Union Depot in Saranac Lake.Hobofest celebrates American roots culture and the independent spirit with free musical performances from noon til late.Chef John Varga of Eat and Meet will be at the grill. Blue Line Brewery will serve a signature "Hobo Brew" in the Depot building in the afternoon. Children's activities range from... [Read More]
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Author:Sue Cameron
Categories:Family Fun, Events, Historic Downtown, Heritage, Summer, Arts
Pianist Eugene Sirotkine performs August 6th concert to benefit Bartok Cabin
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Aug
01
2013
Eugene Sirotkine, internationally renowned pianist and conductor, will perform in a benefit concert for the Bartók cabin on Tuesday, August 6, 7:30PM at Cobble Spring Farm, in Bloomingdale, NY. Sponsored by Historic Saranac Lake, Sirotkine’s solo piano performance will feature pieces by Bartók as well as Handel, Beethoven and Schumann. Two years ago, Sirotkine visited the cabin in Saranac... [Read More]
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Author:Sue Cameron
Categories:Events, Arts, Heritage
Entertaining events will keep you hopping this weekend
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Jul
12
2013
As the skies clear and a mid-July weekend approaches, area visitors and residents alike will be entertained by numerous fun events and cultural offerings this coming weekend.Take a drive over to The Adirondack Interpretive Center in Paul Smiths to check out their Birds of Prey Demonstration with Mark Manske. Spend Saturday afternoon immersed in the lives of birds of prey. Mark Manske of... [Read More]
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Author:Sue Cameron
Categories:Summer, Paddling, Outdoor Recreation, Historic Downtown, Heritage, Fishing, Events, Arts
From carousels to magic lamps - events to tickle your Spring fancy
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May
15
2013
May seems to be the month for loads of arts and heritage events in the region. From art exhibit openings and talks by local artists, to music and theatre events, there's something for everyone from adults to kids.Pendragon Theatre has opened their summer season this month with Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp, a delightful dramatization of the saga about the boy who found a Magic Lamp. Performances... [Read More]
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Author:Sue Cameron
Categories:Heritage, Exhibits, Events, Arts
Historic Saranac Lake "History Matters" series continues with "Clara's Rib"
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May
14
2013
On May 23, Historic Saranac Lake will host the third installment of its May seminar series, featuring a book discussion with Anne Raina, the author of Clara's Rib. The true story of a young girl coming of age in a tuberculosis hospital in Ottawa, Canada in the late 1940s and 50s, the book is of particular interest to local residents because of Saranac Lake's unique history as... [Read More]
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Author:Sue Cameron
Categories:Historic Downtown, Heritage

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