Long Boat Regatta - Long Lake, NY

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail closes out the Adirondack Race Series each year by partnering with Long Lake Recreation and Tourism to host the Long Lake Long Boat Regatta.

This year’s race is in the books; the 2025 regatta is set for Saturday, Sept. 20.

The Regatta features three signature championship classes:

• The North American Voyageur Canoe Championships
• The Adirondack Kayak Championship
• The Northeastern College Cup race for co-ed (two male & two female) C-4 Stock teams

The course is a 10-mile figure eight, beginning and ending at the Long Lake Public Beach.

Details:

• Check-in begins at 9:30 am.
• Safety meeting is at 10:30 am
• Race starts at 11 am 
• An awards ceremony will follow with a chili lunch provided by Adirondack Hotel to benefit the Long Lake Lions and NFCT’s Northern Forest Explorers Youth Paddling Scholarship Fund. 

Nature Walk with Miok
Saturday, August 31^st – 9am

Guest naturalist and birder, Miok Salz, will guide guest along the Rich Lake trail to look for signs from our resident critters and birds. Preregistration required. Register by emailing shample@esf.edu or use the link for easier registration: https://forms.gle/x9uhTFcTD4Q5RaCp8

Fire Safety Notice For Essex County, New York

Effective August 12 – September 11, 2025

Due to extremely dry conditions and an increased risk of wildfires, Essex County is under a Local State of Emergency.

To protect people, homes, and nature, the following fire safety rules are now in effect:

What’s Not Allowed:

• No open fires are allowed anywhere in Essex County. This includes uncontained campfires, burning barrels, and other outdoor fires.

• All previously issued burning permits are suspended until further notice.

What Is Allowed:

• Small campfires are allowed only if they are built in designated fire rings at campsites and fully contained.

• Never leave a campfire unattended. 

• When you’re done, make sure all fires are extinguished with water and stir ashes until they are cold to the touch.

County Actions:

• All Essex County departments are taking extra measures to ensure public safety and enforce these rules.

• This emergency order is in effect until September 11, 2025, at 11:59 AM, unless extended.

Please stay safe, respect these restrictions, and help prevent wildfires. Thank you for your cooperation.

View Local Emergency Order for More Details

All artists welcome!

Daily painting, design and lettering classes with professional artist Michelle Shain in the Rec Hall and on the porch overlooking Schroon Lake.

• Delicious chef-prepared meals included
• Canteen: water, coffee, tea, juice, and snacks - all day
• Campfire nights: BBQ dinner at the firepit with s'mores
• Free time: tennis, pickleball, hiking 

Optional activities: 

• Morning rec: (45 minutes) yoga/hike
• Half-day kayak trip - weather permitting
• Craft/movie night - bring you knitting!

All cottages: 3 bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen/screened in-porch. To check rates for single occupancy and double occupancy, learn more, and register, visit terraaltacottages.com

Experience a captivating 4-hour journey through the Lake Champlain Region’s rich history, led by expert interpreters from the Crown Point State Historic Site. Delve into stories of industry, revolution, and scenic beauty that helped shape America.

Dates of Operation:

• Saturday, October 4, 2025
• Saturday, October 11, 2025
• Saturday, October 18, 2025

Shuttle Bus Tour Highlights & Schedule

• 10:00 AM – Crown Point State Historic Site (30 mins): Begin your journey with a warm welcome and introduction from the expert interpretive staff. Learn about the site's historical significance as they set the stage for the day’s exploration.

• 11:00 AM – History Shuttle Departs: Board the bus as the tour officially begins, led by Crown Point State Historic Site staff who will guide you through the region’s rich and fascinating history.

• Moriah Iron Center (30 mins): Travel back in time at the Town of Moriah Iron Center in Port Henry. Discover how the region's thriving iron ore industry played a pivotal role in American history.

• Westport (1 hour): Enjoy a scenic stop in Westport! Grab food and enjoy a picnic lunch at beautiful Ballard Park. Here, we'll delve into the strategic importance of Lake Champlain during the Revolutionary War.

• Whallonsburg Grange Hall and Whitcombs (30 mins): Explore the picturesque Boquet River and reflect on its critical role during General Burgoyne’s 1777 Saratoga Campaign, offering a blend of natural beauty and historical insight.

• 2:00 p.m. The History Shuttle Returns to Crown Point State Historic Site

Return Journey: After our final stop, we'll return to Crown Point State Historic Site (approximately 40-minute travel time). We encourage you to further explore everything the site has to offer!  

Register Today!

A Thank You to Andrew Lloyd Webber

Friday, September 5 – 7:30 pm – Oscar Seagle Memorial Theater

Join the 2025 Seagle Festival Fall Artists for this charming revue of the music of legendary Broadway composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. You won’t want to miss tunes from Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sunset Boulevard and more. Can’t make the performance in Schroon Lake, don’t worry – the show is on tour across the North Country – see details below and check back often for more locations TBA.

Saturday, September 6 – 4:00 pm – VIEW Arts, Old Forge, NY
Sunday, September 7 – 4:00 pm – Keene Valley Community Church, Keene Valley, NY (sponsored by East Branch Friends of the Arts)
Friday, September 12 – 7:30 pm – Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, Blue Mountain Lake, NY
Sunday, September 14 – 2:00 pm – Hubbard Hall, Cambridge, NY
Friday, September 26 – 7:30 pm – Charles R. Wood Theater, Glens Falls, NY
Thursday, October 2 – 7:30 pm – Tannery Pond Community Center, North Creek, NY

Labor Day Street Dance & Fireworks

Celebrate Labor Day in Schroon Lake with the "Night at the Disco" Street Dance from 7 pm - 9 pm on Main Street, followed by fireworks at the Town Beach.

Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce and Town of Schroon.

Garage Sale in the Park, 9 am - 3 pm. Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Senior Citizens Club. Call 518-532-7755 for vendor information. 

Auditions for "Love, Loss and What I Wore" by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman, Directed by Dianne Dreyer, organized by “Our Town Theater Group”:

• 6-9pm Tuesday
• 6-9pm Wednesday
• 2-5pm Saturday

Roles available for 5 women age 25-65+, no preparation necessary, scripts will be provided at auditions and available in local libraries in advance. 

Performances October 10-12, 2025 in North Creek, Glens Falls, and Indian Lake. For more information or to schedule an alternate audition time call 518-406-8840 or email tickets@ottg.org

On Saturday and Sunday, August 9^th and 10^th the Crown Point State Historic Site will host a French and Indian War reenactment.  Over one hundred volunteer reenactors are expected. They will portray the French, British, American and Native Peoples who were here during the period.

The day will be filled with activities illustrating life in the 18^th Century.  Visitors will learn about the daily routine in an army camp. They will encounter soldiers drilling and camp followers preparing food.  On Saturday at 11 AM and 2 PM and Sunday at 11 AM there will be recreated battles to watch.  They will be narrated to help visitors understand the complexities of 18^th Century warfare.  There will also be a special guided lantern tour through the camps at 7 PM sharp on Saturday night.

These events are presented by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.  They are free and will be held rain or shine. For further information about this and other site programs and events, please call (518) 597-3666, visit our website, or find us on Facebook at Crown Point State Historic Site.