What do apparel, home décor, children’s clothing and activities, treats, soaps, and signs all have in common? Well, pretty much anywhere in the world these things would have nothing in common, but in downtown Ticonderoga there is a place where all of these items, and more, come together to make a charming store. The Adirondack Trading Post is not only a unique shop that offers a wide variety of items, it is a cooperative of...

October is spooky season. Halloween is near. Ghost stories fill the air. Even the trees in the forests participate, appearing as leafless skeletons. Don’t get me wrong. I love the Lake Champlain Region, with its endless adventures and abundant sunshine, but the eerie, mysterious stories woven into the history are some of my favorites. Here are a few stories perfect for October. Some are true; some are just legend. But one thing is...

This is a region unlike any other. A place where the natural landscape both inspires and shapes how we live, where the geologically unique Adirondack Mountains meet verdant lowlands and a sprawling lake valley. In partnership with Adirondack Harvest and Cornell Cooperative, the Lake Champlain Region has created three short films that highlight the unique people, places, and natural history of this dynamic landscape, where wilderness and small...

"I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill of pumpkin, and crisp sunburnt leaves." – Ann Drake As a lifelong resident of the northeast, I have always equated fall with the idea of leaf peeping road trips and bike rides. Exploring the explosions of colors in towns both familiar and unfamiliar to me is perhaps my favorite tradition, one I eagerly look forward to year after year. While my Syracuse, NY...

No matter the season, one of the best ways to enjoy the Lake Champlain Region is, of course, to get out on the lake. Whether you're swimming and splashing on a sandy beach, fishing from a boat in summer, or ice fishing and skating in the winter, the lake plays a significant role in the lifeblood of the communities that line its shores. But did you ever peek over the side of the side of a boat or beyond your little patch of beach and...

“Ride as much or as little, as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” -Eddy Merckx One of my earliest childhood memories involved cycling. My “bike” may have been made out of plastic, had four wheels, and been molded into the shape of a giant pink sneaker, but it had pedals, the perfect outlet for letting out some energy and finding my own form of mischief. Whenever I reflect back on my life, I marvel at how many...

So, you’re getting married. Congratulations! After the initial excitement wears off, the real adventures begin. It’s time to plan! You have to try on outfits, find a photographer, sample foods, and, obviously, decide on a venue. Hi, my name is Janelle and I’m a freshly engaged woman searching for the perfect Adirondack wedding. There are so many websites out there that break wedding planning down for you, step by step, day by...