I have always hated winter. I can’t stand being cold, driving in snow terrifies me, and wind really freaks me out. That’s why I am still in shock that winter has actually become my favorite time of year. When December arrives, I’m ready to head out for a weekend of hiking in New England’s magnificent [...]

The tiny village of Lake Placid, tucked away in the High Peaks region of New York’s Adirondack Mountains, has witnessed some of the greatest moments — and miracles — in Olympic history. When it hosted in 1932, 16-year-old figure skater Sonja Heine took the gold while local hero, speed skater Jack Shea, took home two. [...]