Tag: North Country

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The Scoop on the Potsdam Food Scene

Note: This post has been updated on 2/28/2023 to reflect updated information on local dining. If you’re considering Clarkson but aren’t from the North Country, chances are you don’t know a whole lot about the area that surrounds the University. I come from a town that is known for its incredible restaurants, so I was …

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A Starter on North Country Outdoor Adventures

A winding river

Nestled just north of the Adirondack park is Clarkson’s Potsdam campus. Being so close to an open expanse of wilderness like the Adirondacks makes Clarkson a prime starting point for all sorts of outdoor activities. Whether it’s participating in one of the trips hosted by our very own Outing Club or striking out on your …

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Thriving in a North Country Winter

A group of student sledding down the hill on a wooden sled

As a Northern New York (NNY) native, I have faced firsthand the struggles of the North Country’s harsh winters. If this is the first you’re hearing of it, yes, we can get 7 feet of snow (and have! But not recently … ), and yes, the temperature can get well into the negatives. Don’t let …

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Making the Most of Winter at Clarkson

A upward shot of a snowboard and a person in yellow snow pants with text on the bottom of the snowboard that reads Clarkson

Winter in the North Country can feel long, but there are plenty of ways to make the most of it.

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Fall Fun in the North Country

A tree with red leafs in front of a large brick building on a clear day.

 Hi everyone! My name is Morgan Lamendola, and I am a senior at Clarskon. I’m here to help you find some cool activities around the area. Fall has arrived, and you might be wondering what there is to do for fun in the North Country this time of year, so I have come up with …

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Seven Restaurants Near Clarkson You Will Want to Visit

Hey everyone! Our names are Marly Quince and Aaron Thow, and we are working in the office of Marketing & External Relations for the summer. Part of our job was to travel to towns and attractions in the North Country and to show you all that this area has to offer. You may have seen …

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Five Places You Need To Visit When You Get To Clarkson

An image of the mountains with a clear lack that reflects the colors of the green, red, yellow, orange, and gold trees and little white buildings

Here at Clarkson, we are all about unique and enriching experiences, and that theme carries beyond the classroom. You may be thinking that Clarkson is located in the middle of nowhere, but, actually, the campus is surrounded by many places to visit and explore! As you may know, Clarkson is close to the Adirondack Park …

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The Great Indoors

There is a wide range of diverse people here at Clarkson. There are those who love the outdoors, some who love video games or anime and people interested in the theater! There are many clubs and activities at Clarkson that make it unique and loved by many. It may seem hard to find your place …

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How to See the Great Outdoors at Clarkson

College outing clubs are often a new and amazing way to experience the outdoors; you are surrounded by other young, adventurous students who all share a love of nature. There are so many new experiences that lend themselves to college outing clubs, such as night hikes, weekend backpacking and skiing trips, group volunteering and trail …

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The Best Ski & Snowboard Spots Around (Us)

Throughout my time at Clarkson, one of my favorite things I’ve looked forward to is ski season. When you go to a school where the temperature can drop to the single digits (or negatives), it’s important to make the most of it and get active. I grew up in a small town in Massachusetts where …