On November 15th, 2022 Mercy Care Friendship Volunteers along with their Elder Friends gathered at the Paul Smiths College Visitor Interpretive Center for a Tea and Craft Social. Tea and seasonal confections were enjoyed while Paul Smith’s College student, Nick Main gave a presentation on Bird Watching. Scott van Laer, director of the VIC, and John Dillon Park then lead instruction on the birdhouse building.
The Paul Smiths College VIC property currently has over 25 miles of trails, including six miles of interpretive trails, which are surfaced for easy access and feature signs explaining the local ecology, making them accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages and abilities. The VIC also hosts programming throughout the winter at their indoor theater, the event lineup can be found on their website www.paulsmithsvic.org.
John Dillon Park, a unique park with a mission to offer free camping for individuals, friends, and families with functional differences, is located half an hour south of Tupper Lake. The park offers a wide range of activities accessible to all, such as surfaced pathways and trails, accessible camping, and fishing.
