Lake Clear Lodge Blog

Check out the latest at the Lodge and in the area. Featuring local adventures, history, stories, and more.

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Nature

Why do leaves change color?

By
Ernest Hohmeyer
|
September 23, 2021

Why Fall Leaves Change Color & An Experiment For You! Okay, give me 3 reasons why leaves change color in the fall? C’mon, real quick and no Googling it!

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The St. Regis Fire Tower is illuminated during an annual lighting with a starlight sky and sunset. Photo Credit: Friends of the St. Regis Fire Tower.

History

8th Annual Statewide Lighting of the NYS Fire Towers

By
Bob Brand
|
August 26, 2021

Saturday night of Labor Day weekend, September 4th, the Friends of St Regis Mountain Fire Tower will participate in the 8th annual statewide Lighting of the NYS Fire Towers. Volunteers, carrying various lights to the mountain summit, will light the tower from 9 to 9:30 PM.

The sun rests on St. Regis Mountain across Lake Clear while beautiful fog roles in over the Lake Clear Lodge's private beach front. Two guests take a quiet paddle in a red double kayak.

Lodge News

A Celebration of Summer Great Camp Experiences Await You!

By
Ernest Hohmeyer
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June 3, 2021

This summer the Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat has a host of unique offerings that we're excited to share with you! Online reservations, information, and menus are now available.

stagecoach rides

Lodge News

Summer 2021 - we created diverse, new - as well timeless - experiences for you!

By
Ernest Hohmeyer
|
April 12, 2021

Lake Clear Lodge Sneak Peak Summer 2021

Main Lodge Driveway during the winter. White Christmas lights line the roadway at night as the 1886 Main Lodge stands in the distance.

Lodge News

Winter 2021: Updates & Frequently Asked Questions

By
Yurgen Hohmeyer
|
November 30, 2020

Check out this page for the most up-to-date information on the experiences being offered in the Winter of 2020/2021 at the Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat!

An Original 1800s Adirondack Stagecoach Postcard found at the Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat.

History

Why was Our Area an Adirondack Stagecoach Center?

By
Ernest Hohmeyer
|
August 17, 2020

In 1886, the Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat began as a stagecoach inn, livery, post office, and trading post. Built by the Otis family, when Lake Clear was known as Otisville, our area became America’s first prominent nature-based tourist destination.

Percheron Draft Horses and an 1850s Henderson Stagecoach in front of the original 1886 Stagecoach barn.

Lodge News

135 Years Later: Stagecoach Rides Return to the Lake Clear Lodge!

By
Ernest Hohmeyer
|
August 3, 2020

Your own private stagecoach ride at sunset…Ride to our picturesque beach as the sun nestles over the St. Regis Mountain range, and then gallop back to an authentic Adirondack pioneering dinner. But what's the history behind it?

Sunset Lake View Gazebos at the Lake Clear Lodge Lake Front on Quiet Lake Clear

Lodge News

Adirondacks In Phase 3: What Does That Mean for the Lodge?

By
Ernest Hohmeyer
|
June 12, 2020

Our region of New York State has now entered Phase 3 of the 4 stage reopening plan, so here's our update about what's now possible at the Lake Clear Lodge & Adirondack Alps Restaurant!

Special Statement Banner from the Lake Clear Lodge

Lodge News

May 2020: Special Statement

By
Ernest Hohmeyer
|
May 12, 2020

First, our family hopes this finds your family well and safe. We have always treated guests who come to the Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat as if they were special friends visiting our home – as for 4 generations - this has been our home.

Beer bread with oats

Cooking & Recipes

Another "Quick Bread" without yeast

By
Cathy Hohmeyer
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April 12, 2020

Make a quick loaf of bread and use a beer as your yeast. It is denser than "fluffy" bread but very moist. It is great tasted or warm with butter and is great with stews and sautes.

Fizzy ginger soda.

Cooking & Recipes

Making a Fizzy Soda with a Ginger Bug

By
Cathy Hohmeyer
|
April 6, 2020

Fast Track - Making a Fizzy Soda with a "Ginger Bug"