Lake Placid, New York - December 17, 2008
Want to bobsled on an Olympic track like reporter Keagan Harsha did in his story Destination Recreation: Olympic Bobsledding?
Detailed information about the track, including prices, hours, and directions on how to get there can be found by clicking on the link below:
www.orda.org/newsite/todo/winter/bobsled_luge.php
The rides are offered Wednesday through Sunday. All riders are accompanied by a professional driver and brakeman.
There are also numerous other recreational opportunities in the Lake Placid area. Luge rides are offered on Christmas Day. The Olympic Regional Development Authority also offers a training course on how to be an official biathlete, a sport that combines freestyle skiing with rifle marksmanship. Information on those opportunities can also be accessed via the above link.
The Lake Placid area is also home to numerous skiing and snow shoeing opportunities. Toboggan Rides are offered in the village, and waterfall filled High Falls Gorge is just minutes away. Information on those recreational opportunities can be found at the link below:
www.cobblemountainlodge.com/attractions.htm
For information on where to eat and stay, check out the following link:
www.lakeplacid.com/
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