Since we discussed winter tourism in today's class, I thought it would be appropriate to look into the effects hosting the 1980 winter Olympics had on the park's environment, economy, and reputation. I found this article in the Adirondack Almanac: http://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2014/01/moon-boots-miracles-olympics-impact-lake-placid.html.
One effect that the Olympics had was to increase local pride in Lake Placid. More tangibly, the olympics sparked development, both the construction of new facilities and the updating of winter sports venues from the 1932 olympics. Many hotel and motel owners renovated their facilities in hopes of attracting tourists.
According to the article, the Adirondack's tourism industry doubled after the 1980 Olympic Games, so the Olympics may be to thank for much of the winter recreation that may suffer due to climate change.
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