Inside the Ice Palace—Walk With Me: The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is among the oldest celebrations of winter in North America. They’ve been building an “Ice Palace” here since the late 1800’s. Join me for this frigid walk as finishing touches are applied before this weekend’s festivities. Hotel Saranac is the ideal place to stay when visiting here! | John Kucko Digital

60 Seconds of Serenity (#2158): Each day I am sharing 60 seconds of nature to help “take the edge off” a bit. A serene, wintry walk today at the Saranac Lake “Ice Palace”. Finishing touches were being added ahead of the 2026 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival which begins this weekend. Hotel Saranac | John Kucko Digital