Articles related to "Lake Placid"

Located in the Adirondacks region of upstate New York, Lake Placid offers a myriad of running paths and trails for novice and experienced runners alike.

An evening of swing, sentiment and song will benefit the Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum as the first American Winter Olympics are feted.

Statistical reporting shows that the former Winter Olympic sites Lake Placid and Salt Lake are attracting visitors and wielding a significant economic impact.

The top bobsledders and skeleton sliders in the world make a stop in Lake Placid as part of the FIBT tour, Dec. 15-17, 2006.

Lake Placid continued its world renowned sports tradition with, among other activities July 7-9, 2006, the 49th Annual Lake Placid Figure Skating Competition.

Award-winning wines, free range chickens and hydroponic fruits and vegetables greet tourists at this quaint Florida farm and winery.

Tired of swimming with the stingers? A look at five of the best fresh water swimming holes in Cairns Australia. Tips on how to get there, what to expect and what to pack

Alpine ski and Nordic ski club at legendary Olympic New York venue welcomes anyone over 50; season pass is $325 and mature ski racers get tips from peers.

Vintage railroads offer scenic excursions through the magnificent Adirondacks of Upstate New York. Train rides on historic railways are terrific family entertainment.

To most people New York means the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Macey's Bloomingdale's and Broadway. But there's a lot more to New York than the Big Apple

Tuck yourself into a helmet and in between two skilled bobsledders for the ride of a lifetime on the Olympic tracks in Park City, Utah, and Lake Placid, New York.

At ski resorts nationwide, warm weather and longer days add up to unending soft snow and non-stop skiing and snowboarding special events.

A Quick-Reference Resource for Figure Skating and Speed Skating Enthusiasts

Dozens of endangered plants, bugs, reptiles and other animals call the Lake Wales Ridge home, making it the largest collection of endangered species in the United States.

New York fall foliage tours go from mountains to the ocean, farms to vineyards. Peak autumn foliage begins in September and lasts into November, depending on location.

The following events list is compiled from several sources, including websites of ISU, USFSA, and ISI. This information is current according to organization websites.

They are one of the lasting faces of the Olympics and Paralympics - the mascots. At Vancouver 2010, the mascots will be Miga, Quatchi and Sumi.

Residents or visitors to the Mid-Atlantic area have many choices when it comes to romantic places for marriage proposals.

Spring break can be a wonderful time for a destination wedding. The east coast offers many special spots for a memorable occasion.

Hockey is a long-standing Canadian tradition and has become popular all around the world. Here are the best five film representations of the good old hockey game

If you've never played guitar before, your first lesson is bound to be a painful one that could lead to an abrupt and early end to a promising career.

Books about hockey are a great way to get young boys reading. These are the best books for boys with a focus on hockey and are sure to keep hockey fans hooked.

In the face of a potential primary challenge from the left, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand aims to show The Empire State's liberal Democratic voters she is on their side.

Louisa Cantelon, co-founder of Coast to Coast Against Cancer, discovered love of running and exercise helped give her strength after daughter's loss to children's cancer.

In this interview, Elmquist discusses the perspective Ski for Light has given her and thousands of blind and mobility impaired persons to surmount life's obstacles.

Snowshoeing racing is a growing winter sport with events held in Europe, the United States and Canada during a busy season from January to March.

With a backwards glance at Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's time to consider the perfect gifts for the lucky people on your list by studying the Holiday Spa Special

After the orange, the grape and its fermented juice might be Florida's favorite fruit.

26 million Britons watched Jayne and Chris do the nation proud and record the first ever perfect score in ice dance. Director Helen Hill charts their path to success.

Certain strawberry cultivars can be grown successfully much of the year in North and Central Florida. Large, juicy fruit depends on variety selection and plant care.

USA Luge and Verizon stage fun luge races at several ski resorts that teach the basics and award prizes.

Deluxe camping cooking using a Dutch Oven is demonstrated at a Florida wilderness survival skills workshop at Fisheating Creek Campground hosted by Women in The Outdoors.

Vacations at luxury travel hotels around the world are on the auction block; all proceeds go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Great trips for a worthy cause.

A family ski holiday package can meet the needs of both skiers and non-skiers if it includes other winter activities such as skating, tubing, snowshoeing, or sledding.

A number of siblings have represented Canada together in Olympic competition over the years. Some share a love of and excel at the same sport, while others go it alone.