Beautiful backdrops, friendly locals, and a fascinating history are interwoven into the tapestry of the growing Saranac Lake community By Sonja Stark The principles of wellness and science are interwoven into the tapestry of a small village tucked among the hills of the Adirondacks called Saranac Lake. The culturally-rich destination invites visitors to experience the […]
An excursion on the W.W. Durant is truly a special occasion. The tour boat is modeled after the steam boats that once cruised the Raquette Lake in the 19th century. She’s unequivocally adored by all who sail her but most especially the guy behind the wheel, Captain Dean Pohl. Pohl is both the designer and […]
“You realize, it was me who invented it? Yup, that’s right, all me and very few people know that,” smiles the bearded mustache behind a makeshift cooking table. “Hmmm, the nursery rhyme?” I’m guessing. “No, the chicken nugget!” grinned Peter Piper of Pennyslvania Pickle fame. Peter’s real name is Monty and his business poster reads […]
Skaneateles Lake: After a last minute assignment shooting the Polo ponies outside the Village of Skaneateles yesterday, I hurried down to the “Roof Garden of Lakes” for a relaxing dip. My producer gave me clearance to do a post-pony plunge so I took full advantage! Skaneateles (“long lake” in local Iroquoian language) is a culturally-rich […]
This month marks the third annual kick-off of “Celebrate Paddling ADK” in Saranac Lake. But, just because June is almost over doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy the thin ribbons of clean waterways throughout the summer. The moniker is just a reminder that a series of paddling-activities and events are available to introduce you […]
When people hike in the Adirondacks the most you get from another passing hiker is a quick hello. Most folks are breathing too hard on the way up or enjoy the silent beauty of the woods around them. Conversely, on the way down, gravity quickens your pace to a point where others are just a […]
There’s more to Saranac Lake than just a lake. This was reinforced over the weekend when I invited Dad to celebrate his birthday in a village often overshadowed by its olympic-famous neighbor. Not unlike Dad, this cute village of 5,000 is growing older and with that comes wisdom and reinvention. Dad normally likes to ‘rough […]
Words that describe the Found:Re boutique hotel in downtown Phoenix: funky, eclectic, transformative, inclusive and, well, just play fun! I was so inspired by the art that I asked Cultural Curator Michael Oleskow to give me a tour. Here’s the result:
