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HIGHMOUNT, New York ??” Belleayre Mountain's Saturday night opening of the 2005 Belleayre Music Festival found the Temptations and the Four Tops playing to a sell-out crowd. Not a seat was vacant in the tent and a newly expanded lawn seat area allowed hundreds more attendees to view the entertainers from the comfort of their folding chairs.

To augment this year's concert series, talented Belleayre Mountain employees worked diligently in ...

BARTLETT, New Hampshire ??” The White Mountains of New Hampshire have been a longtime draw for outdoor enthusiasts looking to hike, bike, kayak, and rock climb. Over the weekend of July 23 and 24 the Ultimate White Mountain Adventure Race, an endurance-testing team combination of these pursuits, will take place in and around Attitash Resort in Bartlett, N.H.

"It's a true test of will, athleticism and teamwork," said Race Director Marty Ro...

CONCORD, New Hampshire ??” On Saturday, July 9, join the staff of the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation and the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests on a hike to the summit of Mount Monadnock. The hike will provide an opportunity to learn about cultural, natural, and recreational history, recent land protection efforts around the mountain, new State Park facilities, and the public-private partnership to both protect and man...

LAKE PLACID, New York ??” Make sure to purchase your adult full season, adult non-holiday, teen full season, junior full season or college full season offerings for Whiteface and Gore Mountain by July 8.

The adult (ages 20-69) Whiteface/Gore non-holiday pass is $449 when purchased by that date and increases to $499 if purchased by November 11. The blackout dates for this pass are December 24, 2005-January 1, 2006, January 14-16, 2006 and ...

LAKE PLACID, New York ??” In his newest book, Adirondack Wilderness, Farb has once again turned his camera to his beloved Adirondacks. In collaboration with the Adirondack Nature Conservancy, Farb has produced a book of arresting beauty, which, with clear and straightforward explanations of how nature works, brings the viewer to a new appreciation for the natural world. On Saturday, July 16, at 8:00PM at the High Peaks Information Center at the Adiron...

MOUNT SNOW, Vermont ??” Mount Snow Ltd. announced today that it has completed the sale of Haystack Ski Resort in Wilmington, Vermont to a group of local businesspersons known collectively as Tyringham Ridge.

"This is great news for community residents and businesses," said Stan Hansen, President and Managing Director of Mount Snow Ltd. "We're hoping that this investment triggers further investment within our Valley."

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LAKE PLACID, New York ??” Ski jumping continues its Lake Placid holiday tradition with the 2005 Chevrolet 90 Meter Summer Ski Jump competitions on July 3 and 4. Nearly 50 of the top jumpers in the country, including several 2002 Winter Olympians, will soar from the top of the Adirondacks.

The events will culminate a week of off-season training on the artificial surfaces of the MacKenzie-Intervale Ski Jumping Complex, on Route 73 just ou...

LAKE PLACID, New York ??” ADK will be offering guided hikes three times a week throughout the summer as part of the Adirondack Mountain Club's Summer Community Hike Series. This series is designed to offer family-friendly hikes and guided nature walks three times a week in communities throughout the Adirondack Park. Hikes will be led by ADK Education Staff, all NYS Licensed Guides and experienced naturalists. All Community Hikes are free and open to t...

CONCORD, New Hampshire ??” The New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation and the General Federation of Women's Clubs of New Hampshire (GFWC-NH) announce a free concert by the Nevers Band. It is scheduled for Saturday, July 9 at 1:00pm, rain or shine, on the field at Exit 34B in Franconia Notch State Park. Concert goers are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music.

The concert marks the beginning of a...

NORTH CREEK, New York ??” Gore Mountain's 2005/2006 adult season passes are for sale at their lowest rates through Friday, July 8! Available at no price increase over last year, Gore Mountain season passes provide direct-to-lift convenience at both Gore and Whiteface Mountains, offering outstanding two-mountain value.

Adult pass prices through July 8 are $449 for a non-holiday pass and $599 for a full season. Other pass rates through Nov...