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Located at the Inn on Piseco Lake - The Irondequiot. There will be live music, food, venders, activities and crafts for kids, demonstrations and info tables, and special appearances by Smokey the Bear and Bigfoot! S'mores and a campfire will close out the evening!
Join the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, the Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society, and outdoor organizations for a unique trail's end party at the Northville-Placid Trail. Enjoy history exhibits, hearty food, and free beer tastings, even if you didn't hike the trail.
Begin from Lake Placid, a vibrant, historic village with Olympic history
Begin in picturesque Northville, on the shore of Great Sacandaga Lake.
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