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Lake Placid is the Plan B for Winter Olympics Sliding Events
Lake Placid could be the host site for the 2026 Winter Olympics! Due to construction delays and challenges with the sliding track in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, officials have named Lake Placid's Mt. Van Hoevenberg as the Plan B site.
If it happens, it won't be the first time: Lake Placid hosted the Winter Olympics in 1932 and again in 1980. If the sliding events are relocated to Lake Placid, the medal ceremonies are planned to take place in New York City, potentially at Rockefeller Center.
Sources:
- Spectrum News 1: Lake Placid now officially backup for 2026 Olympic sliding events
- Sports Business Journal: Lake Placid emerges as intended Plan B venue for 2026 Winter Olympic sliding events
Whimsical Wild Lights Return to the Wild Center
The popular Wild Lights walk-through attraction is back at The Wild Center! Wander through magical winter woods and take in not only thousands of dazzling lights, but "forest music" as well, for a truly immersive experience.
Here's what to know:
- Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for kids 5o to 17, free for 4 and younger*
- Wild Lights is open Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm to 8pm through February 22
- Holiday Hours: They'll be open nightly December 26 to 31, and February 14 to 22
*Tickets for Wild Lights are separate from the regular museum admission.
Visit their website to purchase tickets online!