Announcing "My Places in the Adirondacks" Video Contest!

Submit your video for a chance to win $500 worth of GORE-TEX® gear

ADIRONDACK PARK, NY July 1, 2008 - If you are vacationing in the Adirondacks this summer and fall, don't forget to take videos and capture "My Places in the Adirondacks" memorable moments. Spot a bald eagle soaring above the timberline, witness an extraordinarily inspiring scene or catch your family singing campfire songs and share your experience with others for a chance to win $500 worth of GORE-TEX® gear.

Sponsored by the Adirondack Regional Tourism Council and W.L. Gore & Associates (inventors of GORE-TEX" and WINDSTOPPER" fabrics), the online contest features four submission categories: recreation; wildlife and pets; scenic beauty; family and friends. Your video should be two minutes or less in length.

A finalist in each of the four categories will be announced on November 7, 2008 and each finalist will qualify for a chance to become the Grand Prize winner. In addition to popularity, judging criteria will include creativity, production value and entertainment value. From November 7 through November 21, 2008, individuals may vote online for the Grand Prize winner who will receive GORE-TEX" gloves, footwear and hats valued at $500.

"My Places in the Adirondacks" video contest is open to all US and Canadian residents who are age 14 or over. The deadline for entries is October 31, 2008. The Grand Prize Winner will be announced on November 24, 2008. Individuals can submit an entry, vote and watch videos at VisitAdirondacks.com.

With more than six million acres, 3,000 lakes and 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, northern New York"s Adirondack Park offers some of the best opportunities in the United States for outdoor recreation in a superb natural setting.

The Adirondack Regional Tourism Council provides information about vacationing in the Adirondack region. To plan your trip online go to VisitAdirondacks.com where you"ll discover a wide array of year-round activities, lodging packages, special events and an interactive trip planning map. Or, call 800-487-6867 for free travel information.