{"id":3526,"date":"2012-03-07T09:47:12","date_gmt":"2012-03-07T14:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/wordpress90\/?p=3526"},"modified":"2018-12-05T22:01:16","modified_gmt":"2018-12-06T03:01:16","slug":"lake-placid-activities-provide-thrills-and-chills-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpinezone.com\/news-and-featured-articles\/lake-placid-activities-provide-thrills-and-chills-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Placid Activities Provide Thrills and Chills this Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tobogganing, dog sledding and pond hockey provide more ways to play in the snow<\/p>\n

LAKE PLACID, N.Y., Feb. 23, 2012 \/PRNewswire\/ — Spring in Lake Placid is full of excitement, romance and family fun. Snowfall in the springtime is not only common — it’s welcome at America’s first winter resort! With or without snow, there’s plenty to enjoy in early spring in Lake Placid, New York.<\/p>\n

Visitors can enjoy family-friendly Lake Placid spring activities such as dog sledding, tobogganing and pond hockey. Frozen Mirror Lake in the village of Lake Placid is the home base for area spring activities.<\/p>\n

Tobogganing down the Lake Placid toboggan chute onto frozen Mirror Lake is a thrilling ride for all ages. Experience an activity that has been a hallmark of Lake Placid family-fun since the 1960s. The 30-foot chute propels toboggans with as many as four riders up to 1,000 feet across the lake in just a few short seconds. Don’t want to take the plunge- Half the fun is watching others go flying down the chute!<\/p>\n

Location: Next to the Post Office on the shore of Mirror Lake.
\nHours: Wednesdays: 7 to 9 p.m.; Fridays: Noon to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9:30p.m.; Saturdays: Noon to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9:30p.m.; Sundays: Noon to 3 p.m.
\nAdmission Price: $5 per Adult, $3 per child and a $5 toboggan rental fee for as many rides as can be accommodated during open times.
\nFor more information, contact the North Elba Park Office: 518-523-2591.
\nCheck out this Lake Placid tobogganing video: http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch-v=2p1n-fvqGNM<\/a>
\nToboggan rides and hockey games are just two of the Lake Placid family activities found right on frozen Mirror Lake. Dog sledding provides another family-friendly option, right in the village. This unique experience allows you to see the village from a different perspective, as you are pulled by energetic sled dogs across Mirror Lake. Whether you’re going with friends, family or for a romantic sled ride for two, a dog-sled ride in Lake Placid is an authentic Adirondack experience you won’t soon forget.<\/p>\n

Thunder Mountain Dog Sled Tours <\/p>\n

Location: Rides can be set up from the corner of Saranac Avenue and Main Street
\nHours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday
\nAdmission price: $10 per person for every 3\/4-mile ride
\nFor more information, contact: 518-891-6239.
\nMike Arnold Dog Sled Rides at Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort<\/p>\n

Location: 2559 Main Street
\nFor more information, contact: 518-523-3353, [email]info@golden-arrow.com[\/email]
\nThe annual Lake Placid Loppet has been rescheduled, and will now be held on March 10 at the Cross-Country Ski Center at the Olympic Sports Complex. Come watch as athletes and outdoor enthusiasts display their technique and talent.<\/p>\n

Invent your own perfect spring day with these activities and more – book a reservation to visit Lake Placid today! <\/p>\n

About Lake Placid, NY
\nLake Placid is a four-season destination, offering diverse experiences, outdoor adventures, unique events and an ever-changing backdrop to complement your favorite activities. Enjoy the natural beauty, and embrace the timeless atmosphere in the heart of the Adirondacks.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit www.lakeplacid.com<\/a>.
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