VERMONTVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – NYS Governor Cuomo was out exploring the North Country Saturday for a special tour.

The governor took a snowmobile tour through the Buck Pond Campground after announcing the grand reopening of the historic Hotel Saranac.

The reopening was commemorated with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.

Cuomo also announced that Ernst & Young, a global professional services firm, will conduct a North Country Lodging Development Feasibility Study to inform lodging development opportunities that will be supported by the $13 million fund, as outlined in his budget.