Winter Destination Packages near Saranac Lake Winter Carnival

The Winter Carnival is coming to town! Saranac Lake 2013

The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is coming up!  For me it brings back memories of frozen fingers when the high school band had to play in the parade, fun with friends, crazy events, great ice sculptures and even falling in love. 

photo by Mark Kurtz

Family history says that my great grandfather worked on the first Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Ice Palace. And if family history is true that would have been in 1898.  Oh they were bigger and grander then, but then they probably weren't so subject to the weather changes that we have now.  According to history 
they “...featured indoor rooms, staircases, towers, and battlements which soared to 60′.”

As a senior in high school I was lucky enough to be chosen as part of the Royalty Court. This could not have been more fun... nor.... more romantic.  I fell in love with my Court partner and we dated for the next four years!  The annual - now 10-day festival - includes performances, crazy sports like snowshoe baseball and the frying pan toss, dances, parades and more.  Fireworks above the world-famous Ice Palace designate Carnival start and Carnival finish - complete with a slide show of all the fun.  2013  marks the 116th anniversary making the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival the longest-running event of its kind in the eastern United States. 

take a lantern lit sleigh ride

The Lake Clear Lodge is just 8 miles from the festivities.  Close enough to "be there" to enjoy but just enough outside of town to be on the quieter side of Carnival.  The Lodge features wonderfully built and very cozy private chalets for 2-6, a couple of awesomely romantic cabins for two with fireplaces and jacuzzi or steamshower, or simpler rooms in the main Lodge complete with private bath.  On 25 acres, the Lodge has free cross country trails, offers authentic horse drawn sleigh rides and has a one of a kind walk-in wine and beer cellar.  The meals are "old world adirondack" brought into the new age.  In all, The Lodge is a unique place to be.  While it might not be for everyone, it is for sure for those that want to truly get to the Heart of what the Adirondacks are all about.

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See The Lake Clear Lodge website for more or to book online  www.LodgeOnLakeClear.com

See the Carnival website for a detail list of events, times, history, and more. http://www.saranaclakewintercarnival.com

Family Fun in the Adirondacks, near Lake Placid, NY Winter 2013

     Looking for a fun family fun weekend? Get away from the texting and enjoy our family themed activities, fit for all ages. Learn and make memories with your children. From learning the different signs and tracks of our Adirondack animals, sharing in an outdoor scavenger hunt or snowshoing or cross country skiing  on nature trails. Enjoy our family sleigh rides with beautiful Belgian draft horses. We take you on a magical ride thru our lantern lit trails - something you will all remember. Step outside your chalet door and remember the beauty of the outdoors. Warm up after by the private fireplace in your lodgings. You an have dinner in our Great Camp style dining room or order homemade chili and cornbread for the family in your private chalet.

See our informative website at www.lodgeonlakeclear.com

Cross Country Ski Lake Clear, NY

Imagine gliding across a frozen lake into a fiery sunset.  Adirondack cross country skiing at its finest on Lake Clear.  On occasion the frozen lake surface can be on par with the areas finest groomed trails.  In addition to providing a nice flat area for skiing Lake Clear also borders the Jack Rabbit Trail which leads to Paul Smith's VIC or even Lake Placid.  Ski or snowshoe rentals may be obtained at the VIC or Blueline in Saranac Lake.  The Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge is nestled on Lake Clear next to the Jack Rabbit Trail.