2025 Firetowers Light the Night 

Commencing in 2014, the Fire Tower Illumination marks the onset of a statewide tradition. Its inception lies in the desire to extend the glow on the horizon to distant observers, inviting them to reflect upon and honor an era when fire rangers vigilantly manned the watchtowers, safeguarding both the community and the encompassing woodlands.

Numerous fire towers nestled in the Adirondacks region will once again partake in the annual, synchronized illumination of these iconic structures. Marking the milestone of the 10th annual occurrence, a group of dedicated volunteers will light up the fire towers on the evening of Saturday, August 30, precisely between 9:00 and 9:30 p.m.

In celebration of a decade since the inception of this meaningful tradition - a reading of the names of those who once served in the towers will accompany the illumination ceremony.

Please remember this is not a hiking event! This event is tailored for individuals to view from a distance, gazing upward and reflecting as they witness the radiant light emanating from the fire tower.

Rain date - TBD

The Adirondack Fire Towers participating in the tribute included:

Check back as the 2025 list is updated. 

• Mount Arab (Visible from Route 3 west of Tupper Lake - Piercefield Flow)
• Adams (Visible from Tahawus Road in Newcomb) 
• Azure 
• Bald Mountain 
• Belfry
• Blue Mountain
• Buck Mountain 
• Cathedral Rock
• Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown 
• Goodnow 
• Hurricane (Visible from Route 73 near the Village of Keene)
• Kane Mountain
• Makomis (Speculator)
• Mt. Morris (a/k/a Big Tupper - Visible from Tupper Lake)
• Owl's Head (Visible From Lake Eaton State Park beach in Long Lake - Mt. Sabattis side)
• Poke-O-Moonshine
• Snowy 
• St. Regis (Visible from Paul Smith's VIC)
• Vanderwhacker
• Wakely

The Adirondack Yard Sale takes place on the east shore of Schroon Lake at the Community Center in the Town of Adirondack. 

Weekend event lineup for Memorial Day in Schroon Lake!

Join us to kick off the summer season at the Historical Museum. Stay tuned for more details!

Mud Season Movies are back at the AIC!

April 6th - Eclipse Over America

On August 21, 2017, millions of Americans witnessed the first total solar eclipse to cross the continental United States in 99 years. As in all total solar eclipses, the moon blocked the sun and revealed its ethereal outer atmosphere - its corona - in a wondrous celestial spectacle. While hordes of citizens flocked to the eclipse's path of totality, scientists, too, staked out spots for a very different reason: to investigate the secrets of the sun's elusive atmosphere. During the eclipse's precious seconds of darkness, they gathered new clues on how our sun works, how it can produce deadly solar storms, and why its atmosphere is so hot. NOVA investigates the storied history of solar eclipse science, and joins both seasoned and citizen-scientists alike as they don their eclipse glasses, tune their telescopes, and behold the Eclipse Over America

April 13th - My Garden of a Thousand Bees

A story of surprise and revelation. Martin Dohrn, a veteran wildlife filmmaker and a bee enthusiast, embarked on a special challenge during the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020: to film all the bees he could find in his tiny urban garden in Bristol, England. By the end of the summer, he became bee obsessed and developed relationships with some individuals.

April 20th - Bat Superpowers

Could the source of the world's deadliest viruses hold the secret to a healthier and longer life? Bats have a sinister reputation as potential sources for some of the deadliest disease outbreaks: Ebola, MERS, SARS, and most recently, SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the COVID-19 global pandemic.

April 27th - Facing the Climate Change

NOVA explores ways that scientists are facing the climate challenge.

Weathering the Future: As extreme weather in the U.S. impacts more people–with longer heat waves, more intense rainstorms, megafires, and droughts–discover how Americans are fighting back by marshaling ancient wisdom and innovating new solutions.

Chasing Carbon Zero: The U.S. recently set an ambitious climate change goal: zero carbon emissions by 2050. And to achieve that, slash emissions in half by 2030. Is it possible? And what kind of technology would it take? Meet scientists and engineers who are convinced we can achieve carbon zero in time to avoid the biggest impacts of climate change.

Arctic Sinkholes: Scientists investigate colossal explosions in Siberia and other evidence that rapidly melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. What are the implications for our climate future?

Enjoy a luminary snowshoe along beautiful Rich Lake!

This self-guided snowshoe walk on the Rich Lake Trail is perfect for families and friends alike. Snowshoe among the luminary lanterns placed along the trail and enjoy the beauty of the forest at night. We’ll have a fire going at the Center with hot chocolate and warm cider to enjoy. Dress for the weather! Snowshoes are available at the AIC.

Dates:

• Thursday, January 25
• Saturday, February 24
• Sunday, March 24

Time: 6 p.m. 

Take our survey and share your thoughts on how tourism impacts our community! Your feedback will help guide sustainable tourism efforts and ensure it benefits everyone. Plus, you'll be entered to win a $100 VISA gift card as a thank you!

Join us for our Annual Easter Basket Giveaway! Saturday, March 30th from 12 pm - 2 pm at Minerva Beach. Sponsored by Its About Thyme Farm.

The Schroon Lake Arts Council presents an evening with "Annie & the Hedonists" - Big Band, Blues, and More!  7pm at the Schroon Lake Bandstand, Dock Street (rain location - Boathouse Theater).

Joe DeFelice will be performing at Paradox Brewery on Saturday September 7th from 5-8pm.