Join us for ROOST's 2019 annual Meeting and Winter Social Enjoy live music and hors d'oeuvres, and mingle with ROOST staff and community members from throughout the region! WHERE: Hotel Saranac, 100 Main Street, Saranac Lake WHEN: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 TICKETS: $10 per person RSVP HERE

August, 2018 Adirondacks, USA - The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) is soliciting feedback on its tourism marketing initiatives by surveying regional marketing partners, businesses and organizations. By completing the 2019 marketing survey, respondents can provide input on possible improvements and influence marketing efforts in the Adirondack region. It’s a chance to shape ROOST's marketing efforts. Respondents are asked about tourism drivers and challenges their community faces in regards to growing tourism. It's estimated to take about five minutes to complete. A link to the survey can be found here. ROOST is the accredited destination marketing organization (DMO) responsible for promoting Essex County, Franklin County, Hamilton County, the Town of North Elba, the Town and Village of Tupper Lake, Harrietstown, Lake Placid, Piercefield, and Saranac Lake, New York to the traveling public. For more information about the organization, visit roostadk.com. ###

YOU'RE INVITED Please join us for an update on the 2019 International Children Games, the 2019 Empire State Winter Games, and the 2023 World University Games. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Conference Center at Lake Placid, second floor, 2608 Main Street. The Adirondack North Country Sports Council and regional officials will share progress on the games, and answer questions from the audience. We hope to see you there!

Temporary road closure information for the IRONMAN 70.3 Lake Placid on Sunday, September 9 Alternate Routes Included Lake Placid, NY – The 2nd IRONMAN 70.3 Lake Placid triathlon will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept 9. The triathlon route includes a 1.2-mile swim in Mirror Lake, a 56-mile bike ride through Lake Placid, Keene, Upper Jay, Jay, Black Brook, and Wilmington, and a 13.1 mile run in and around the Lake Placid village. Temporary road closures will begin at 5 a.m. The following are all estimated times based on New York State Police traffic control. Please use caution and expect delays. Road closures (Rt 86) Northbound in to Lake Placid from Wilmington beginning at 7 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Rt 86 westbound from Jay to Wilmington will close from 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Rt 9N will close Northbound from Keene to Jay at 6 a.m until 1:30 p.m. Haselton Road will close in both directions on between Bilhuber Rd and Silver Lake Rd 7:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Road closures (Rt 73) south/eastbound from Lake Placid to Keene beginning at 5 a.m. until noon. Alternate Routes LAKE PLACID TO JAY: From Saranac Avenue/Route 86, go left at Main Street at the High Peaks Resort to Mirror Lake Drive. Left on Northwood Road. Left on Cobble Hill Road. Left on Route 86 to Wilmington. Right on Route 86 to Jay. Expect delays in the Village of Lake Placid, in Wilmington, and in Jay from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. AUSABLE FORKS TO WILMINGTON: North on Main Street at Stewart’s to stop sign. Left on Guideboard Road. Bear left at fork to Silver Lake Road. Left on Bonnieview Road to Wilmington. Expect delays at intersection in Wilmington. AUSABLE FORKS TO SARANAC LAKE/LAKE PLACID: North on Main Street at Stewart’s to stop sign. Left on Guideboard Road. Bear left at fork to Silver Lake Road. Left on Union Falls Road to Route 3. Left on Route 3 to Saranac Lake. In Saranac Lake take Route 86 East to Lake Placid. AUSABLE FORKS TO KEENE: Expect delays in Jay. SARANAC LAKE TO I-87 SOUTHBOUND: Route 3 West to Tupper Lake. Route 30 South to Long Lake. Route 28N to Newcomb. Route 2 East to Exit 29 on Route I-87 or Route 28N to Warrensburg. POINTS SOUTH ON ROUTE I-87 TO LAKE PLACID: From Northbound Route I-87 take exit 29 to Route 2 West to Route 28N. Turn right on Route 28N to Newcomb. Route 28N to Long Lake. Right on Route 30 to Tupper Lake. Right on Route 3 East to Saranac Lake. Take exit 30 towards Keene. Follow route 9N to Rt 73. Expect delays at Keene. POINTS NORTH ON ROUTE I-87 TO LAKE PLACID: From Southbound on Route I-87 take exit 31 to Route 9N North. Route 9N North to Elizabethtown. Route 9N North to Route 73. Right on Route 73 to Keene. Expect delays at the intersection in Keene. KEENE TO LAKE PLACID: Route 73 Westbound lane open. Expect Delays at River Road/Ski Jumps intersection. Access Village of Lake Placid via Old Military Road. LAKE PLACID TO WILMINGTON/AUSABLE FORKS/I-87 NORTHBOUND: From Saranac Avenue/Route 86, go left at Main Street at the High Peaks Resort to Mirror Lake Drive. Left on Northwood Road. Left on Cobble Hill Road. Left on Route 86 to Wilmington. Straight through intersection on Bonnieview Road (County Route 19). Right on Silver Lake Road and follow detour arrows to Ausable Forks. Expect delays in the Village of Lake Placid and in Wilmington from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ###

Save the date for the inaugural Guest Information Summit and Leave No Trace Workshop With increased interest in hiking and outdoor recreation over the last few years, Lake Placid and the surrounding towns are at a pivotal point in continuing to provide excellent experiences in the Adirondacks, while combatting safety and overuse on our roads and trails. As the saying goes; it takes a village and we need your help! Hotel front desk staff, marketing personnel, and business owners and employees who are in contact with guests and hikers, are frequently asked to make hiking recommendations. Please join the DEC and ROOST and help spread messages of safety, preparedness and best outdoor practices. The summit will provide hiking options for all abilities, give staff the resources to send people to trails that match what they’re looking and prepared for as well as provide information on area regulations. The Leave No Trace workshop will provide invaluable information on wilderness ethics and how to speak to the public about best practices using the Authority of the Resource. Finally, a social media presentation will provide marketing personnel with strategies and messaging that is consistent with NYSDEC and ROOST. Participants will leave with a binder full of resources and information to help guide guests on their best journey and experiences while here in the area. When: Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. - noon Where: The Conference Center at Lake Placid, 2608 Main St., Lake Placid Who: Public facing hotel staff, marketing personnel, business owners, and others who would like to gain more knowledge and resources. Why: Hiking is a top tourism draw to our region and we want to ensure these hikers are educated, prepared, and have the best experience as possible. Please RSVP to Carrie Gentile at ROOST.