The small museum at White Pine has many photos of the camp during President Coolidge's stay. Coolidge's entourage included a large press contingent and a company of marines for security. The reporters lived in relative luxury in the servants' quarters while the marines camped in the bug-infested woods along the shore. Photos show the president fishing from White Pine's 91-metre footbridge, fully attired in business suit and vest, and wearing a fedora. He is surrounded by advisers and reporters, all dressed the same.
Canoeists practise their dip, dip and swing across the lake on a crisp, clear day.
During the Depression, White Pine camp fell into disrepair. For a few years, it served as sleeping quarters for students at nearby Paul Smiths College and then seemed headed for ruin. It is currently being restored to its original splendour. Back in Lake Placid, Whiteface Mountain makes a beautiful profile across the lake. At its summit, broken clouds scud just overhead and cast beams down from the late afternoon sun.