Lake Placid, << PLAS uhd, >> is one of the small, beautiful lakes in the Adirondack Mountains of Essex County, New York. Glaciers formed the lakes in this area during the ice age which ended about 11,500 years ago. Lake Placid is about 31/2 miles (5.6 kilometers) long and 11/2 miles (2.4 kilometers) wide. There are two large islands in the middle of the lake.
The village of Lake Placid, a famous summer and winter resort, is near the lake’s southern end. Summer activities of the area include boating, golf, hiking, mountain climbing, swimming, and tennis. In winter, visitors enjoy bobsledding, hockey, ice skating, and skiing. The Winter Olympics took place at Lake Placid in 1932 and in 1980. Abolitionist John Brown is buried south of the village.
