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Major art event opens in Ottawa: Sakahàn

Here’s the blurb, from a National Gallery webpage on Sakahàn: This summer, the National Gallery of Canada is staging one of the most ambitious contemporary art exhibitions in its history. With installations filling both floors of our special...

Rideau Canal will see reduced hours, but no fee hikes for now

As boaters get back in the water, here’s an update on proposed changes for the use of historic canal systems in Ontario, including the regionally-significant Rideau Canal. According to statements from Environment Minister Peter Kent and...

Earlier bar closing time a “no” for Warren County

Just after Essex County legislators passed an earlier closing time for bars there 15-1, Warren County has rejected a similar measure in a close vote by a county Board of Supervisors committee, the Glens Falls Post-Star reports. This topic has been...

Small towns in Adirondacks fight over tourism money

In case you missed it there is yet another dust-up underway in the Adirondacks over how and where to spend the dollars that market our region to potential tourists. We’ve reported before that the Adirondacks lags well behind in terms of...

Economic disaster good for Adirondack tourism?

So what happens if the United States fails to tackle big economic challenges, including the skyrocketing national debt? “Well, you better get yourself a cave in the Adirondacks and learn how to eat watery gruel and herbs and berries,” said...

News stories tagged with "tourism"

New Tourism Stategy for St. Lawrence County

by Martha Foley

Apr 25, 2001 — Martha Foley talks with Canton Economic Development director Pat Tubbs about plans for tourism in St. Lawrence County. About 75 local business people gathered yesterday to map out a strategy to boost this growing part of the region's economy. Go to full article

Turning to Tourism: Adirondack Towns Struggle to Make Transition

by Brian Mann

Mar 23, 2001 — Towns and villages in the Adirondacks are looking for better ways to spark local economies. For many, that means a shift away from mining and logging and a new focus on tourism. Town supervisors and economic development experts gathered Thursday in Saranac Lake to compare their efforts. For some, these are the best of times. For others, the change means a struggle for survival. Brian Mann has our story. Go to full article

Adirondack Park Visitors Centers: Reflecting a Political Landscape

by Brian Mann

Mar 16, 2001 — For all its natural beauty, the Adirondack Park is a place defined by people. Towns and villages are scattered within the blue line. Laws and regulations protect the environment. As Brian Mann reports, the Adirondack Park Agency is working to reshape one of its Visitor Interpretive Centers. The idea is to bring the human element into sharper focus. Go to full article

Study Values Adirondack Tourism

by Martha Foley

Mar 12, 2001 — A new study by SUNY Potsdam professor John Omohundro concludes that hikers, paddlers, and mountain bikers contribute millions in tourist dollars to the Adirondacks. Go to full article

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