Family owned, friendly campground consisting of 105 sites located across from Fish Creek, at the end of Lake Clear. On the water with beach access for swimming and a boat launch. Convenience store on premises with home-made ice cream. Rates: $18 D...
A Shifting Mix of DucksAs always this time of year, the birds Wren and I see on our walks change daily, and it is always enjoyable to see what we will find. That means I have to get out as much as I can and Wren is good about not allowing me to...
This coming weekend - specifically Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 29 - artists around the northern Adirondacks will throw open the doors to their studios and invite us in for this year's version of Artist at Work Studio Tour. Each year on this...
Our boating possibilities are both vast and varied. Even in the Adirondacks, where half the towns have "lake" in their name, the Saranac Lake area is notable for the sweep and majesty of our Saranac Chain of Lakes.Before cars and railroads, the...
Operated by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, this is a scenic pond with access to Grass Pond and Saint Regis Pond via portage.
Last spring I was invited to take a much-overdue trip up the Saranac River from from Lake Flower to Kiwassa Lake for some family-fun activities on the water. I jumped at the opportunity since I hadn't been on a boat trip on the Saranacs in years -...
Buck Pond has seclusion, water, and a lifeguarded swimming beach with bathhouse. Enjoy the 130-acre Buck Pond, along with Lake Kushaqua and the Kushaqua Narrows. There's a miles-long walking path along an abandoned railroad bed, and then there's the...
Saranac Lake has lots of options for easy, low elevation hikes. Check out Middle Saranac Lake beach, Bloomingdale Bog, Paul Smith's College VIC, and Mount Baker, the easiest of the Saranac Lake 6ers!
Come for the fishing, birding, or picnicking, but stay for the scenic beauty! The James A. Latour Picnic & Recreation Area is located just outside of town next to the Lake Colby Beach, and is a perfect place to relax.
Looking to take to the pavement with your road bike? We have four decidedly different loops to ride! Whether you're looking for a leisurely ride close to downtown or a longer adventure, we have it here for you. Three Lakes Loop 31.4 miles - 1,961 feet...