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At the October meeting of the Long Lake Historical Society, Harold (Bunny) Austin and Tom Bissell were the guest speakers. Tom started off on the topic of why people came to Long Lake. He remarked that most early settlers came from western New England such as Vermont and western Massachusetts. In the 1830s there was a shortage of land and the land was “wearing” out from years of farming in those areas.
The early settlers were lured by advertisements extolling the virtues of moving to the Adirondacks where they would find fertile ground and fields of wheat waving in the gentle breezes. . . a slight exaggeration. In the early years they had some success with farming as the land in the Adirondacks had been solidly tree-covered and undisturbed. Fertility was shortlived, however, as the soil was poor, sandy and hardpan under the thin cover of fertile soil. Not to mention that these early settlers had to contend with tree stumps and rocks. Tom stated that although one could buy land for as little as a $1 an acres, it cost $10 to clear it.
View of Long Lake
Long Lake was the most isolated community At the October meeting of the Long Lake Historical Society, Harold (Bunny) Austin and Tom Bissell were the guest speakers. Tom started off on the topic of why people came to Long Lake. He remarked that most early settlers came from western New England such as Vermont and western Massachusetts. In the 1830s there was a shortage of land and the land was “wearing” out from years of farming in those areas.
The early settlers were lured by advertisements extolling the virtues of moving to the Adirondacks where they would find fertile ground and fields of wheat waving in the gentle breezes. . . a slight exaggeration. In the early years they had some success with farming as the land in the Adirondacks had been solidly tree-covered and undisturbed. Fertility was shortlived, however, as the soil was poor, sandy and hardpan under the thin cover of fertile soil. Not to mention that these early settlers had to contend with tree stumps and rocks. Tom stated that although one could buy land for as little as a $1 an acres, it cost $10 to clear it.
View of Long Lake
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On Saturday, October 8, 2011 the Town of Long Lake and the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts collaborated together for OcktoberPETfest. The event featured a craft fair, a magician, bounce house, a Pet Parade Contest, Pet Agility Course, a Pet Maze and a Punkin’ Chunkin’ Competition.
It was a beautiful fall day and we thank all our vendors and guests for coming out. Special Thanks to the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts for their support and great staff and as always enriching our events! Always remember to support your Arts Center so we can keep bringing you great events all year long.
Thank you to our vendors, the Long Lake Artisan’s Cooperative, The Long Lake Lions Club, Flavor, Cybercreek Cafe for providing us with the great yummy food.
Most of all thank you to our Punkin’ Catapult Builders. Brittney Olbert & Trevor with Tamarack Attacks – the ultimate Winners plus The Dominator built by Chris Howe, Thom Ross, Nick Luxford and Jimmy Waite’s “Puppies Love to Fly” (I’ll fact check back at the office) No animals were hurt in the Pet Para On Saturday, October 8, 2011 the Town of Long Lake and the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts collaborated together for OcktoberPETfest. The event featured a craft fair, a magician, bounce house, a Pet Parade Contest, Pet Agility Course, a Pet Maze and a Punkin’ Chunkin’ Competition.
It was a beautiful fall day and we thank all our vendors and guests for coming out. Special Thanks to the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts for their support and great staff and as always enriching our events! Always remember to support your Arts Center so we can keep bringing you great events all year long.
Thank you to our vendors, the Long Lake Artisan’s Cooperative, The Long Lake Lions Club, Flavor, Cybercreek Cafe for providing us with the great yummy food.
Most of all thank you to our Punkin’ Catapult Builders. Brittney Olbert & Trevor with Tamarack Attacks – the ultimate Winners plus The Dominator built by Chris Howe, Thom Ross, Nick Luxford and Jimmy Waite’s “Puppies Love to Fly” (I’ll fact check back at the office) No animals were hurt in the Pet Para ... Read more
On September 24, 2011 the Town of Long Lake was the site for the Long Boat Regatta. This race is sponsored by the Adirondack Watershed Alliance. The race kicked off from the Long Lake Town Beach on route 30 at 10am.
On Saturday morning there was a slight mist in the air and the lake was pure glass as the boats launched. War Canoes traveled South West to Moose Island as all other boats head northeast towards Round Island.
This race features the 22-Mile North American War Canoe Championships, and a 15-mile race on Long Lake. Other events include the Adirondack Kayak Championships, a 15 – Mile C-4 marathon, and guideboat and “Anything goes” races for youth and adults. All races begin and end at the beach across from the Adirondack Hotel and it is always held on the last Saturday in September. Great time for fall foliage.
The following video features the 2011 race. Congratulations and thank you to all the paddlers that participated. We look forward to seeing you again next year.
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For more informa On September 24, 2011 the Town of Long Lake was the site for the Long Boat Regatta. This race is sponsored by the Adirondack Watershed Alliance. The race kicked off from the Long Lake Town Beach on route 30 at 10am.
On Saturday morning there was a slight mist in the air and the lake was pure glass as the boats launched. War Canoes traveled South West to Moose Island as all other boats head northeast towards Round Island.
This race features the 22-Mile North American War Canoe Championships, and a 15-mile race on Long Lake. Other events include the Adirondack Kayak Championships, a 15 – Mile C-4 marathon, and guideboat and “Anything goes” races for youth and adults. All races begin and end at the beach across from the Adirondack Hotel and it is always held on the last Saturday in September. Great time for fall foliage.
The following video features the 2011 race. Congratulations and thank you to all the paddlers that participated. We look forward to seeing you again next year.
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Saturday, September 10th the Adirondack Canoe Classic launched from Endion Field in Long Lake, NY. The 2011 90 Miler celebrates its 29th year. The race is a paddle of the original highways of the Adirondacks, from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. Organizers of the Adirondack Canoe Classic have once again called on the New York State DEC, regional business people, and an army of volunteers to coordinate this massive effort.
The following video is a complilation of the launch of the 12 waves of boats. Categories include, Open Touring, Voyageur Canoes, C-2 Family, Recreation and Solo, C-1, C-4′s and Touring, Unlimited, and Tandem Kayaks.
The Town of Long Lake celebrates the paddlers and this race. Thanks to Brian and Grace McDonnell for all their efforts in making this race come to life year after year.
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Please note the top three clips at the top of the video showcases the “ride” down to the field at Endion in Long Lake, NY. The first three video images are from March 7th, 2011, April 30th, 2011 a Saturday, September 10th the Adirondack Canoe Classic launched from Endion Field in Long Lake, NY. The 2011 90 Miler celebrates its 29th year. The race is a paddle of the original highways of the Adirondacks, from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. Organizers of the Adirondack Canoe Classic have once again called on the New York State DEC, regional business people, and an army of volunteers to coordinate this massive effort.
The following video is a complilation of the launch of the 12 waves of boats. Categories include, Open Touring, Voyageur Canoes, C-2 Family, Recreation and Solo, C-1, C-4′s and Touring, Unlimited, and Tandem Kayaks.
The Town of Long Lake celebrates the paddlers and this race. Thanks to Brian and Grace McDonnell for all their efforts in making this race come to life year after year.
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Please note the top three clips at the top of the video showcases the “ride” down to the field at Endion in Long Lake, NY. The first three video images are from March 7th, 2011, April 30th, 2011 a ... Read more
With the recent onslaught of Hurricane Irene wreaking havoc with our region and the continuation of rains from Hurricane Leigh/Lee (call the fact checkers) – it would certainly seem the Adirondacks are struggling. Long Lake extends a huge branch of “hang in there” to our neighbors in Keene, Keene Valley, all along the Ausable, our friends in Warren County, south of us in Binghamton and Vermont struggling with their clean up and rising waters. Those communities got hit hard by Irene and Long Lake knows the surprise, shock and amount of work it is to rise up after a disaster – check for flooding Long Lake (spring 2011). Hang in there our neighbors, our hearts are with you.
But with news about flooding in our region, so comes rumors and questions. There’s a rampant rumor spreading that an imaginary lock has been put on the imaginary gate into the Adirondack Park. Just to clarify, there are not gates to the Adirondack Park, there are no toll booths and the blue line is a map demarcation and chances are you won’t actually see a blue line when crossing into the park (as far as I kn With the recent onslaught of Hurricane Irene wreaking havoc with our region and the continuation of rains from Hurricane Leigh/Lee (call the fact checkers) – it would certainly seem the Adirondacks are struggling. Long Lake extends a huge branch of “hang in there” to our neighbors in Keene, Keene Valley, all along the Ausable, our friends in Warren County, south of us in Binghamton and Vermont struggling with their clean up and rising waters. Those communities got hit hard by Irene and Long Lake knows the surprise, shock and amount of work it is to rise up after a disaster – check for flooding Long Lake (spring 2011). Hang in there our neighbors, our hearts are with you.
But with news about flooding in our region, so comes rumors and questions. There’s a rampant rumor spreading that an imaginary lock has been put on the imaginary gate into the Adirondack Park. Just to clarify, there are not gates to the Adirondack Park, there are no toll booths and the blue line is a map demarcation and chances are you won’t actually see a blue line when crossing into the park (as far as I kn ... Read more
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Long Lake NY is the launching pad for the second leg of the Norther Forest Explorer’s program in New York State. Today children from Long Lake (four of them) and area towns gathered at the Mt. Sabattis Geiger Arena to gear up and prep for a five day expedition paddling the waters of Long Lake to Tupper Lake, NY.
Long Lake is part of the 740 mile long Northern Forest Canoe Trail.
Brian MacDonald of Mac’s Canoe and the 90 Miler is leading the trip with two experienced paddlers ready to teach, paddle, engage in educational and fun activities as well as ensuring the safety of the participants. On Monday, July 18th, the group set off from an undisclosed location in Long Lake and headed to Moose Island, close to the inlet from the Raquette River to Long Lake. The rest of the trip is planned with three overnights and fun camping adventure north. They will enjoy camping in tents, spending nights under the stars and enjoying nature in all its incredible Adirondack Splendor.
NFCT’s Northern Forest Explorers Program engages rural youth in five day paddling trips that support healthy lifestyles Long Lake NY is the launching pad for the second leg of the Norther Forest Explorer’s program in New York State. Today children from Long Lake (four of them) and area towns gathered at the Mt. Sabattis Geiger Arena to gear up and prep for a five day expedition paddling the waters of Long Lake to Tupper Lake, NY.
Long Lake is part of the 740 mile long Northern Forest Canoe Trail.
Brian MacDonald of Mac’s Canoe and the 90 Miler is leading the trip with two experienced paddlers ready to teach, paddle, engage in educational and fun activities as well as ensuring the safety of the participants. On Monday, July 18th, the group set off from an undisclosed location in Long Lake and headed to Moose Island, close to the inlet from the Raquette River to Long Lake. The rest of the trip is planned with three overnights and fun camping adventure north. They will enjoy camping in tents, spending nights under the stars and enjoying nature in all its incredible Adirondack Splendor.
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THURSDAY, JULY 14
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
8pm, Long Lake Town Hall
“Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!” Broadway’s greatest farce is fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written! Enjoy this non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan for his young master. $22/$15 Arts Center Members. An Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts production. To purchase tickets, visit www.adirondackarts.org or call 877-752-7715.
Weekend on the Waterfront
July 15-17
The Town of Long Lake in partnership with the Long Lake Association and the Long Lake Artisan’s Cooperative announces a weekend of free family-friendly events celebrating Long Lake and the waters of the Raquette River! Join us for unconventional boat races, sink your rowboat race, musical entertainment, cardboard box boat races, Arts on the Water and the Long Lake Wooden Boat Show. A weekend you won’t want to miss!
FRIDAY, JULY 15
Cool Crazy Regatta
9:30am-3pm, Long Lake Town Beach
Try your hand at wild and fun aquatic navigational comp THURSDAY, JULY 14
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
8pm, Long Lake Town Hall
“Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!” Broadway’s greatest farce is fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written! Enjoy this non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan for his young master. $22/$15 Arts Center Members. An Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts production. To purchase tickets, visit www.adirondackarts.org or call 877-752-7715.
Weekend on the Waterfront
July 15-17
The Town of Long Lake in partnership with the Long Lake Association and the Long Lake Artisan’s Cooperative announces a weekend of free family-friendly events celebrating Long Lake and the waters of the Raquette River! Join us for unconventional boat races, sink your rowboat race, musical entertainment, cardboard box boat races, Arts on the Water and the Long Lake Wooden Boat Show. A weekend you won’t want to miss!
FRIDAY, JULY 15
Cool Crazy Regatta
9:30am-3pm, Long Lake Town Beach
Try your hand at wild and fun aquatic navigational comp ... Read more
Concert with Peggy Lynn
Tribute to the Troops, a multi-media event is slated for the Long Lake Town Hall on Monday, May 30th at 4pm.
This special collection of personal remembrances of Adirondack veterans from Long Lake, Indian Lake and Tupper Lake will be featured at a concert performed Memorial Day weekend by Peggy Lynn.
Peggy Lynn, singer, songwriter and arts educator brings an infectious enthusiasm to all her endeavors. With a sultry, yet powerful alto voice, Peggy gives a clear message of the passion underlying her songs. While her style and range give meaning and feeling to all her work, her most powerful message, her passion, is for the contributions and burdens of women. Peggy ranges from folksy to blues with equal ease, alone or harmonizing with others.
Local producers with cameras, notepads and infectious enthusiaum interviewed 19 veterans from Long Lake, Indian Lake and Tupper Lake for a personal look into their military service.
Long Lake Legion 2009 Memorial Day
So many stories, and so many memories. The collection has been edited together and will be shared in concert with Peggy Lynn comin Concert with Peggy Lynn
Tribute to the Troops, a multi-media event is slated for the Long Lake Town Hall on Monday, May 30th at 4pm.
This special collection of personal remembrances of Adirondack veterans from Long Lake, Indian Lake and Tupper Lake will be featured at a concert performed Memorial Day weekend by Peggy Lynn.
Peggy Lynn, singer, songwriter and arts educator brings an infectious enthusiasm to all her endeavors. With a sultry, yet powerful alto voice, Peggy gives a clear message of the passion underlying her songs. While her style and range give meaning and feeling to all her work, her most powerful message, her passion, is for the contributions and burdens of women. Peggy ranges from folksy to blues with equal ease, alone or harmonizing with others.
Local producers with cameras, notepads and infectious enthusiaum interviewed 19 veterans from Long Lake, Indian Lake and Tupper Lake for a personal look into their military service.
Long Lake Legion 2009 Memorial Day
So many stories, and so many memories. The collection has been edited together and will be shared in concert with Peggy Lynn comin ... Read more