To some in Lake Placid, this spring has seemed especially quiet, with fewer Canadian visitors on the streets and some weeks of less-than-ideal weather. Business owners and tourism statistics for the area report mixed results, but many are hopeful for a strong summer visitor season. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the year-to-date occupancy for lodging properties in Essex County is about the same, but the average daily rate is down a few percentage points compared to previous year.