Archive for 'Things to do in & near Peru'
Honoring both United States’ and Canada’s veterans from atop the high peaks
By John T. Ryan Americans and Canadians both honored their nation’s veterans on November 11th. On Memorial Day 2010 “Adirondack Ladies” Joanne Kennedy, Clare Dalton, Colleen Kaulfuss, Lori Clark and Jean Ryan hiked Whiteface Mountain and the adjacent Esther Mountain. Joanne Kennedy was raised in Nova Scotia and holds joint citizenship so she didn’t forget her […]
Posted: November 12th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Putting white on the Face-Snowmaking begins, lift ticket rates rise
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: November 4th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Miner Museum gets national recognition
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 30th, 2010 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Wonderful news for the Alice T. Miner Museum
The Alice T. Miner Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 24, 2010! It has been a long journey for the museum Board, staff, and volunteers, and we wanted to share this great news with you. The State and National Registers promote heritage tourism and appreciation of historic resources. The […]
Posted: October 13th, 2010 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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It was a great day for a country drive
Today, Sunday October 10, 2010, was an absolutely beautiful autumn day. There are many wonderful autumn scenes in any direction from Peru. Here are a few scenes beginning on the Union Rd. and traveling south on Route 9 from Keeseville to Elizabethtown and New Russia. Then traveling northeast from Elizabethtown to Essex. The colors seem […]
Posted: October 10th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Peru is a great place for cider lovers
By John T. Ryan At this time of year many people look forward to tasting Peru’s fresh apples and an apple-based product, apple cider. Rulfs Orchard and James Cider Mill produce thousands of gallons of cider for sale at their roadside stands and distribution throughout the north country. While Patti Rulfs Sheehan is usually found […]
Posted: October 9th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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SKI mag: Whiteface best in east U.S.
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports The Gazette visits Whiteface in February 2007
Posted: October 8th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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A beautiful autumn afternoon in and around Peru
The Town of Peru and nearby towns are a beautiful place to live anytime, but especially in autumn. Today the Ausable River was raging following the recent rains; hence, Ausable Chasm was absolutely beautiful. Sullivan Orchard’s huge pumpkin patch on the corner of the Davern Road and Route 22 was being enjoyed by passersby and […]
Posted: October 2nd, 2010 under Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Mountain biking momentum – New recreational trail planned on Lussi family property in Lake Placid
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 25th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Adirondack Family Activities: Take your child outside week (Sept. 24-30)
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: September 22nd, 2010 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Lake George’s best kept hiking secret is out
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: August 26th, 2010 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Adirondack Family Activities: Free Fishing Days
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: June 23rd, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Adirondack Region golf deals for 2010
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: June 20th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Winemaking continues to grow in Clinton County
The Press Republican reports
Posted: June 20th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Federal Regulators Stall on Providing Access to Ausable Chasm
The Adirondack Almanack reports
Posted: June 11th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Look here for beautiful photos of the Adirondacks and Peru
By John T. Ryan Peru resident and Adirondack Life, Press Republican & Peru Gazette contributing photographer Joanne Kennedy is displaying her photos at Zenfolio, a website catering to commercial photographers. While I have seen hundreds of Joanne’s photos, I have a new appreciation for her skills. Take time to view her work at http://joannekennedy.net/
Posted: June 7th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Adirondack Family Activities: A Hike to Owl’s Head
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: June 2nd, 2010 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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2010 Adirondack Farmers’ Markets
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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A beautiful springtime hike
Joanne Kennedy and Colleen Kaulfuss hiked Bald Mountain and Blueberry Cobble near New Russia on Thursday, May 13th. We thought our readers might enjoy Joanne’s photos. (Click here)
Posted: May 14th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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A dozen local athletes are competing in the Vancouver Olympic Games
Whiteface.com reports
Posted: February 3rd, 2010 under Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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A beautiful Adirondack hike
By John T. Ryan On Friday, January 22, 2010 Joanne Kennedy, Colleen Kaulfuss and Jean Ryan left Peru at 6 a.m. for a 12.5 mile hike of Armstrong and Gothics Mountains. They departed the Ausable Club at 7:10 a.m. and returned at 4:10 p.m. Joanne Kennedy forwarded a few photos you might enjoy viewing. (Click […]
Posted: January 23rd, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Hiking on the Edge (Peru hiker’s record is broken)
The Adirondack Enterprise reports
Posted: January 17th, 2010 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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An Adirondack Snowmobiling Round-up
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: January 13th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Family time at the Wild Center
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: January 3rd, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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A Family Activity: A full moon cross-country ski
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: December 30th, 2009 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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