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FOX RIVER GROVE, Ill. -- Julia Lindquist sat on a bench and patiently waited for her turn at ski jumping practice, all decked out in a red, white and blue jumpsuit with stars on her tiny torso and bars across her arms.
FOX RIVER GROVE, Ill. (AP) — Julia Lindquist sat on a bench and patiently waited for her turn at ski jumping practice, all decked out in a red, white and blue jumpsuit with stars on her tiny torso and bars across her arms.
LAKE PLACID â Lake Placid appears to be in for another busy summer season this year as tourism officials expect a continuation of last yearâs rubber-tire travel trend. Lake Placid is almost always busy in the summer. The village and town of North Elba host a variety of large-scale sporting events; itâs in close proximity to the High Peaks Wilderness, popular with hikers; and its Main Street is walkable with a variety of businesses and restaurants. Itâs also been a popular vacation destination for generations. Last year, it was unclear if the usual influx of tourists in the...
America’s Best Ski Towns (for Those Who Don’t Love Skiing) It’s the ultimate winter vacation. Surrounded by white, big flakes of snow fluttering through the crisp air, you descend down the mountain, a charming village spread out below, at the end of the slope. And as you slalom to the bottom, you hear no sounds around you but the swoosh and squeak of the powder beneath your skis. For many, it’s a dream come true. But skiing? It ain’t for everyone. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the rest of the experience, from other winter adventures to culinary pleasures and, of cou...
Skate Like an Olympian at Lake Placid Speed Skating Oval Looking for something fun to do with your family? Try skating like an Olympian at the Olympic Speed Skating Oval in Lake Placid. Ice skating is ingrained into the Olympic DNA of Lake Placid, and that legacy is available to the public at the Olympic Center. With the speed skating rink outdoors and two historic rinks — the 1932 Jack Shea Arena and the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena, inside the Olympic Center itself, visitors can glide along the paths of past Olympians or watch world-class athletes compete. Indoor and outdoor ice facilities allo...