Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding The Adirondack Region is an ideal winter destination for alpine skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts looking to challenge themselves on the slopes while surrounded by picture-perfect scenery. Home to some of the highest peaks in the northeast, the Adirondacks are ideal for downhill skiing and snowboarding adventures. A stunning [...]
Adirondack Harvest Festival September 20, 2025 - 12pm-5pm The 2025 Adirondack Harvest Festival will return to the Essex County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 20 from 12-5pm. This highly anticipated FREE one-day celebration of agriculture in the Adirondacks highlights local food trucks, a farmers’ market, live music, a local beer and wine tent, demonstrations [...]
The west trail hike up Baxter Mountain is relatively short – just 2.2 miles to the summit for a 4.4 total hike – and is rated as moderate, though much of the trail is easy.
September Hikes Fall is starting early this year! As autumn leaves begin their transformation, there's no better time to explore the Adirondack Mountains than during the vibrant fall season. The crisp, cool air makes for perfect hiking conditions, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the natural grandeur of these ancient peaks. [...]
PHOTO: golfadvisor.com Craig Wood Golf Club in Lake Placid, NY, is a premier golfing destination nestled in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. This par 72 course spans 6,554 yards of beautifully manicured fairways and greens, offering a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. Owned and operated by the Town [...]
Enjoy the crisp mountain air, wrap up in warm blankets and enjoy the amazing vistas of the Adirondack Mountains while sleigh bells ring.
Top Scenic Views in the Adirondacks This Scenic Tour is a Local Favorite You Won't Forget! Driving any route in the Adirondacks is sure to be an adventure, but in the fall the mountains come alive! At every turn you will see new vistas and incredible scenic views of lakes, ponds, waterfalls [...]
Site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games, Lake Placid is home to two of the nation's most prestigious equine masterpieces - the Lake Placid and I Love New York Horse Shows.
Paul Smith’s College VIC Trails Open daily, dawn until dusk - PSC VIC trails are open year round. Mountains, marshes, forests, streams – there’s a huge variety of terrain on their 3,000 acres and over 25 miles of trails. Please sign in at the main building when you start your adventure. Trails are [...]
A highlight of many family winter vacations, the Toboggan Chute in Lake Placid has been in operation since the 1960s. A 30-foot tall converted ski jump trestle sends toboggans down ice-covered chutes onto frozen Mirror Lake.
