First
settled in 1819, Saranac Lake thrived
on logging and the guiding of the "sports."
In 1876, the man who would transform the village,
Dr. Edward Livingston Trudeau, came to Saranac
Lake to live out what he believed to be his
last months. Dr. Trudeau suffered from tuberculosis.
To his astonishment, the fresh mountain air
in Saranac Lake restored his health,
thus forming the basis for a curing regimen
that established Saranac Lake as a
pioneer health resort.
Today the Trudeau Institute, born of E. L.
Trudeau's tuberculosis research, is one of
the nation's leading biomedical research institutions
conducting basic studies that combine expertise
in immunology and infectious disease.
But that's only one part
of Saranac Lake's vast appeal. The
pristine lakes, evergreen forest, and nearby
mountains that surround our village are
enjoyable year-round. Miles of trails and
waterways link you to the perfect vacation
in Saranac Lake where you can hike, paddle,
boat, swim, bike, fish, snowmobile, snowboard,
ride horse trails all day - or just relax
at water's edge. Golfers appreciate the
variety of local courses, and families find
trails for strollers, gentle sandy beaches,
and lots of little summits for little hikers.
In the evening, enjoy a lovely meal and
settle into your comfortable Adirondack
lodging. Our vital downtown is a true community
center, offering shops and services as well
as year-round theatre, art galleries and
exhibits, and free outdoor summer concerts.
So whatever your
interest or passion, come to Saranac
Lake and let the Adirondack mountain
air rejuvenate your body and replenish your
spirit. Info copywrite and
referenced from saranaclake.com
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