Let me tell you all the reasons why summer in the Adirondacks is the best. The days are extra long and sunny. The High Peaks are prime for hiking. The many lakes and rivers are perfect for paddling. Swimming all day is a reality. All this makes me...
2nd Largest Peat Land in the ADKSSince Spring Pond Bog is the second largest peat land in the Adirondacks, it offers birders an array of habitats for finding species. I've led an annual birding trip there with The Wild Center the past few years and we...

Carnival Day at Ampersand Bay Resort Date & Time: Thursday, February 6th, 2025 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Ampersand Bay Resort 31 Bayside Drive Saranac Lake, NY 12983 Event Highlights Ice Fishing with Battlefish Charters: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Bonfire...
A classic paddle that start in South Creek, traverses Middle Saranac Lake, and leads to Lower Saranac Lake through the Saranac River. The trip ends between First and Second Pond, and is a mix of incredible scenic lake paddling with mountains views...
Do we like boating. Nah. We LOVE boating. Sail away with us to learn all you need to know about breezy adventures on the water!
Overlooked hikes near Saranac Lake Shadowed by the popularity of the High Peaks so close by, the hiking in and around Saranac Lake often gets overlooked. There are so many hikes offering outstanding views with payoffs that get missed by many of the...
Polliwog Pond is one of the deeper ponds in the area reaching up to 70 feet in some areas. It is well known for being a great place for trout fishing. Polliwog Pond is also a great place to swim from the shoreline with its sandy white beaches.
The Middle Saranac Lake to Lower Saranac Lake trip offers spectacular views and the chance to paddle through the manually operated Upper Locks. The route begins on South Creek where you are surrounded by bog plants including sundew...
Bluff Island, part of the Saranac Lake Islands Campground, is set aside for day use only and makes a fantastic destination for this trip. The paddling route begins on smaller ponds and gradually opens into Lower Saranac Lake. This trip...
Celebrating 100 years! 1923 - 2023 Moreno's cottages was founded by Tessie and Tony Moreno in 1923. Uncle Tony built this property by hand over the years and Aunt Tessie ran the business with discipline and hard work. Generations later, The Drake...
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