The third annual Adirondack Harvest Festival is rapidly approaching and organizers are getting extremely excited as the anticipation builds. This year the festival will be held Saturday, September 15, from noon until 6 p.m. Once again it's at the Essex County Fairgrounds, and once again attendance is free! An exclusive pre-event dining experience This year you have the opportunity to get a jump start on all the activity by...

Written by guest blogger Beth Hill, Fort Ticonderoga CEO If you’re looking for family fun during the dog days of summer in August — Fort Ticonderoga is the place to be! And speaking of dog days did you know we are pet friendly, so when we say family fun, we mean the WHOLE family! August at Fort Ticonderoga  Throughout August, we are offering a new line-up of fun and hands-on programs that will be sure to excite...

Submitted by the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce With the weather reaching its all-time high for the summer, it’s easy to see there’s only one treat that satisfies a cool craving: ice cream! Luckily, Ticonderoga has plenty of satisfying options to choose from, including small local businesses and classic North Country shops! Wind-chill Factory To get the ultimate local small business experience, the Wind-Chill Factory...

It’s all about the outdoors in the Adirondacks! Does the idea of having your own little private plot of campground sound appealing? That’s what our many campgrounds are all about. The key to a great camping vacation can be finding the ideal campsite that will be a good fit for your family. Whether you are coming with a , or merely supplies and gear, we are ready to accommodate. Here are a few ideas and features of our many campground facilities...

Referred to as the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks, Ausable Chasm is an awe-inspiring sight and a one-of-a-kind adventure. With roaring waterfalls cascading through deep sandstone canyons, the stunning views are so powerful they will take your breath away. This beautiful destination has much more to offer than just vistas though. The wide variety of adventurous activities give visitors the opportunity to experience the chasm from...

Submitted by guest blogger, Tim Rowland.  Four species of turtle call the Adirondacks their home — Blanding's, wood, snapping, and painted. As you cruise the Adirondack Coast this early summer, you are apt to spot them in or near the road particularly near lakes, ponds, and streams. They can often be found hanging out at the Wickham Marsh Wildlife Area, on the shores of Lake Champlain, and along the banks of the...

It's festival time at the fairgrounds, featuring some of my favorite things: Hand-crafted, gorgeous, and delightful objects and other works of art. Made by nice people. I'm talking about the second annual Essex Arts and Crafts Festival held at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport. It was so popular the first year that there are now two separate events in 2018. Plan for Friday, July 6 and Wednesday, August 1. Stroll...