Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway Opens Friday

Lake Placid, N.Y. - Three Olympic venues will begin opening this weekend as the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) ramps up a full slate of family fun and activities throughout the summer and fall seasons.

“This is Victoria weekend in Canada and we always see a large number of Canadian visitors to the region for outdoor activities so we try to open the venues for their enjoyment, said ORDA chairman Pat Barrett.  “Many of our summer activities do not gear up until the end of June, but the Highway, bobsled rides, and training at the Olympic Jumping Complex offer a great way to spend a spring weekend.”

The Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway in Wilmington, N.Y. kicks-off the openings on Friday, May 17. Read more »

Adirondack Challenge and Mayor’s Cup Regatta Dominate Summer Calendar

Adirondack Region, N.Y. - This summer, the Adirondack Region of Northern New York’s scenic waterways dominate the summer calendar from the Black River to Lake Champlain with annual paddling festivals, as well as the inaugural Adirondack Challenge.

In celebration and recognition of the Adirondack Region’s 3,000 lakes, rivers and streams, the Adirondack Challenge, scheduled for July 21 in Indian Lake, will feature an invitational whitewater race, a well as an internationally competitive flatwater race. Enjoy a full day of festivities, live music, local food and children’s activities. To learn more, visit: www.iloveny.com/adkchallenge. Read more »

Event Benefits Boys & Girls Club of Gloversville

Gloversville, N.Y.-The Fulton County Tourism Department of the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Peck’s Lake Protective Association (PLPA) are presenting the Fourth Annual Peck’s Lake Challenge Sprint Triathlon to be staged at Sunrise Bay on Peck’s Lake in Fulton County, NY on Saturday, August 3.  The event is comprised of a ½ mile swim, a 9 mile bike ride, and a 3 mile run. 

Peck’s Lake is located within the Towns of Bleecker and Johnstown in Fulton County, NY and inside the Adirondack State Park’s “Blue Line.” Read more »

See where thoroughbred Secretariat became a race-horse legend, the Bronx Bombers’ new home and visit halls of fame recognizing baseball, boxing and even fly-fishing greats
 

Albany, N.Y. - Women in flamboyant broad brimmed hats cheer. The bugler trumpets the “Call to Post” and gleaming thoroughbreds prance past the wooden Victorian club house and grandstands with their iconic red and white awnings to take their places at the starting gate. As Saratoga Race Course prepares to kick off its sesquicentennial season this May, it looks and feels much as it did 150 years ago. The oldest sporting venue in the U.S., the “track” is just one of New York State’s contributions to sporting history. Across the state, historic venues, museums and halls of fame memorialize the greats of baseball, boxing and many other sports.
 
The Path Through History program, introduced by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, makes it easier than ever to explore the state’s sports history sites. 

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Live Music by Over 20 Top Bands Including Acoustic Brotherhood, The Lazy Suns and Ramblin’ Jug Stompers

Event Presented by Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s Action Council and WEQX Radio

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. - A new 10K has been added to SPAC’s popular “Rock & Run” 5K fundraiser scheduled for Sunday, May 19 at SPAC. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. with a 1K Kids’ Run, followed by the 5K at 9:30 a.m. and the 10K at 10:30 a.m. Over 20 top Capital Region bands will perform along certified running routes and at the free, post-race party on SPAC’s lawn. Online registration is available at http://www.areep.com/. All proceeds will benefit SPAC’s Vivienne Anderson program which hosts underserved children at classical performances. Read more »

Ellicottville, N.Y. - Upon the completion of a successful 2012-13 winter season, Holiday Valley’s President Dennis Eshbaugh announced plans to reinvest $3.1 million in resort improvements. According to Mr. Eshbaugh, “It is a priority to continually improve Holiday Valley, not only to keep up with the current technology but to give our visitors the best experience possible.” The projects include improvements to both winter and summer operations. Read more »

Lake Placid golf course line-up, together with Olympic activities, creates unmatched vacation experiences

2-time major champion and 3-time Ryder Cupper Craig Wood, a Lake Placid native son, learned his craft right here in Lake Placid

 Lake Placid, N.Y. - The Lake Placid Olympic Region offers a unique combination of experiences not found in every destination resort, especially with the 2014 Winter Olympics approaching.

Golfers who visit Lake Placid will be able to enjoy 90 holes within a 10 minute drive of the village and AAA Four Diamond Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa. Our sister property, the Whiteface Club and Resort, just four miles from Mirror Lake Inn, features 18 holes recently ranked #12 in the state by Golfweek Magazine in its Top 15 Courses You Can Play in New York. Read more »