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Table of Contents

4 ... Summer’s back 6 ... Welcome to Saranac Lake 10 ... Tourism resources 12 ... Saranac Lake 6er hiking challenge 14 ... Welcome to Tupper Lake 15 ... The Wild Center opens 16 ... Self-guided historic driving tour: Tri-Lakes 17 ... Tupper Lake Triad hiking challenge 18 ... Welcome to the High Peaks 24-25 ... High Peaks recreation map 26 ... Jay, Wilmington, AuSable Forks 28 ... Lake Placid 9’er hiking challenge 29 ... Emergency contacts 29 ... Report moose sightings 30 ... Adirondack Park map 30 ... Take the Love Your ADK Pledge 32 ... North Country farmers markets 33 ... ADK Fire Tower Challenge 34 ... Self-guided historic driving tour: Champlain Valley 35 ... Welcome to Lake Champlain 38 ... Welcome to Lake George 40 ... Welcome to the Northern Tier 41 ... Franklin County Fair 42 ... Welcome to the Central Adirondacks 47 ... Welcome to Plattsburgh

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elcome to New York State’s Adirondack Park — and a return to somewhat normal circumstances while people get their COVID-19 vaccinations and we continue to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

Last year, Adirondack visitors had quite possibly the strangest summer vacations they’ve ever experienced. With COVID-19 guidelines in place, there were no small or large in-person events, and a lot of the attractions and museums were closed. It was more of a DIY — do it yourself — kind of vacation.

Yet, even without traffic from Canadians — since the border remained closed to non-essential travel — visitation was in record numbers.

People were seeking low-risk outdoor life — one thing that is abundant in the Adirondacks.

They were swimming, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, biking, paddling, standup paddleboarding, wildlife watching, birding and picnicking.

Paddling on Lake Champlain Photo by ROOST

They were playing tennis, golf, disc golf and badminton. Families were playing outdoor games, such as horseshoes, shuffleboard, croquet, bean bag toss and Frisbee.

Now attractions and restaurants are opening up even more. People who are fully vaccinated will be enjoying the outdoors without their masks.

While we’ll still need hand sanitizers and masks in many situations, it’s safer this year. We can feel it.

So go out and explore all the wonders of the Adirondack Park — nature-made or man-made — and enjoy yourselves in this magical place.

Have fun shopping or visiting local food producers and drink establishments, whether it’s a trip to the farmers market or farm stand, enjoying a beer at one of our craft breweries or ending your day at a favorite ice cream stand.

Whatever this summer brings, we hope you stay healthy and happy and come back to the Adirondacks when things are even more normal.

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(Reminder: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, not all attractions are open to the public yet. Call ahead for the latest information.) he village of Saranac Lake and its surrounding hamlets offer a unique down-to-earth Adirondack experience — full of outdoor adventure, top-notch culinary experiences, downtown shopping, a thriving arts scene and familyfriendly activities.

The list of warm-weather outdoor recreational activities is long: hiking, camping, boating, paddling, golfing, cycling, mountain biking, horseback riding, birding, wildlife watching, skateboarding at the Saranac Lake SkatePark off Church Street or swimming at the Saranac Lake and Lake Clear beaches.

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There are plenty of destinations in the woods and waters around Saranac Lake. The 18,400-acre St. Regis Canoe Area — the only designated canoe area in New York state — features 26 miles of hiking trails and 50 ponds of varying sizes to paddle. It’s well known for its Adirondack brook trout fishing. It also includes the St. Regis Fire Tower Historic Area.

The Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center on state Route 30 offers a vast trail system with plenty of wildlife-watching opportunities. The barked trails and abundance of benches make this destination easy on the knees and gives families ample time to sit and ponder life in a quiet setting. And don’t forget to check out the native species Butterfly House in the summer — the only one in the Adirondacks.

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The environment is an important part of life in the Saranac Lake region, and it is highlighted by the work at the Paul Smith’s College VIC; the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (www.adkloon.org ) on Main Street; and the Adirondack Fish Hatchery at Saranac Inn, operated by the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

Also, enjoy nature inside the village along the Riverwalk, which follows the Saranac River from behind the police station at Main Street to Tops Friendly Market on Church Street.

For more information about Saranac Lake and the surrounding communities — such as Paul Smiths, Ray Brook, Bloomingdale and Lake Clear — visit www.saranaclake.com or call the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-891-1990.

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Saranac Lake has embraced the arts like no other community in the region. It features live music, the Adirondack Plein Air Festival, studio tours, downtown galleries and performances at Pendragon Theatre, the only year-round professional theater in the Adirondacks. The Adirondack Carousel on Depot Street is a work of art unto itself and is a unique attraction. Get connected to the arts through Saranac Lake ArtWorks (www.saranaclakeartworks.com).

History is celebrated through the Saranac Laboratory Museum on Church Street, operated by Historic Saranac Lake; the Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage on Stevenson Lane; and the Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center in Onchiota (www.6nicc.com), operated since 1954 by the

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with these tourism resources With the COVID-19 pandemic, some attractions are closed for the season and many special events have been canceled in the Adirondack Park.

Before making a long trip, we suggest checking out these tourism resources to find contact information

about your favorite attraction or special event.

The attractions that have opened are currently operating under COVID-19 mandates, including social distancing practices, and are requiring visitors to wear face coverings.

¯ Adirondack Regional Tourism Council: https://visitadirondacks.com.

¯ Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce: 6301 Route 30, Indian Lake, 518-648-5112, www.indian-lake.com. ¯ Inlet Information Office: 160 Route 28 at Arrowhead Park, Inlet, 315-357-5501, www.inletny.com. ¯ Adirondacks Speculator Region Chamber of Commerce: 2960 Route 30, Speculator, 518-548-4521, www.speculatorchamber.com.

Clinton County ¯ Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau: 7061 Route 9, Plattsburgh, 877-242-6752. http://goadirondack.com.

Essex County ¯ Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism and Lake Placid Convention/Visitors Bureau: 518-523-2445, with offices in Lake Placid (2608 Main St.) and Crown Point (814 Bridge Road), www.lakeplacid.com. ¯ Whiteface Mountain Regional Visitors Bureau: 5753 Route 86, Wilmington, 888-944-8332, www.whitefaceregion.com. ¯ Lake Champlain Region: 866-843-5253, www.lakechamplainregion.com. ¯ Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce: 94 Montcalm St., Suite 1, Ticonderoga, 518-585-6619, https://ticonderogany.com. ¯ Town of Newcomb: 5639 Route 28N, Newcomb, 518-582-3211, www.discovernewcomb.com. ¯ Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce: 1075 Route 9, Schroon Lake, 518-532-7675, www.schroonlakechamber.org.

Franklin County ¯ Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce: 39 Main St., Saranac Lake, 518-891-1990, www.saranaclake.com. ¯ Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce: 121 Park St., Tupper Lake, 518-359-3328, www.tupperlake.com. ¯ Malone Chamber of Commerce: 497 East Main St., Malone, 518-483-3760, www.visitmalone.com.

Fulton County ¯ Fulton County Tourism/Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce: 2 North Main St., Gloversville, 800-676-3858, www.44lakes.com. ¯ Northville Civic Association: 518-863-7199, www.villageofnorthville.com.

Hamilton County ¯ Hamilton County Department of Economic Development & Tourism: 102 County View Dr., Lake Pleasant, 800-648-5239, www.adirondackexperience.com. ¯ Town of Long Lake Parks, Recreation and Tourism: 1130 Deerland Road, Long Lake, 518-624-3077, https://mylonglake.com.

Herkimer County Town of Webb Visitor Information Center: 3140 Route 28, Old Forge, 315-369-6983, www.oldforgeny.com.

Lewis County ¯ Lewis County Chamber of Commerce: 7576 South State St., Lowville, 315-376-2213, https://adirondackstughill.com.

St. Lawrence County ¯ St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce: 101 Main St., first floor, Canton, 877-228-7810, www.visitstlc.com.

Saratoga County ¯ Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau: 60 Railroad Place, Suite 301, Saratoga Springs, 518-584-1531, www.discoversaratoga.org.

Warren County ¯ Warren County Tourism Department: 1340 Route 9, Lake George, 800-958-4748, www.visitlakegeorge.com. ¯ Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce: 2176 Route 9, Lake George, 518-668-5755, www.lakegeorgechamber.com. ¯ Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce: 4928 Lakeshore Dr., Bolton Landing, 518-644-3831, www.boltonchamber.com. ¯ North Warren Chamber of Commerce: 3 Dynamite Hill Road, Chestertown, 518-494-2722, https://northwarren.com. ¯ Gore Mountain Region Chamber of Commerce: 228 Main St., North Creek, 518-251-2612, www.gorechamber.com. ¯ Lake Luzerne Regional Chamber of Commerce: 37 Main St., Lake Luzerne, 518-696-3500, https://lakeluzernechamber.org. ¯ Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce: 518-623-2161, https://warrensburgchamber.com.

Washington County ¯ Washington County Tourism: 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, 888-203-8622, https://washingtoncounty.fun.

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Saranac Lake 6er hiking challenge

There are four patches for the Saranac Lake 6er hiking challenge: Summer, Winter, Ultra Summer and Ultra Winter. Ultra hikers leave from Berkeley Green in downtown Saranac Lake, complete all six mountains in 24 hours and finish at Berkeley Green, where they can ring the bell in the pavilion. Winter hikes are completed between Dec. 21 and March 21. All hikes must have been completed after May 25, 2013.

Hikers who finish the six peaks have the privilege of ringing the bell at Berkeley Green.

Anyone interested needs to complete the online registration form at www.saranaclake.com/activities/outdoor/saranac-lake-6. Each finisher will be sent a certificate with an official member number, 6er patch and sticker. All numbers are awarded in the order of completed applications received. Names will also be added to the official Saranac Lake 6er member roster.

Allow for up to 12 weeks for processing.

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Baker Mountain (2,457 feet) Distance: 0.9 mile to the summit Ascent: 884 feet Trailhead: From downtown Saranac Lake, head north on Broadway (State Route 86) and turn right on Bloomingdale Avenue (State Route 3), then turn right on Pine Street after about a half mile. Cross the railroad tracks and turn left on Forest Hill Avenue and follow it as it wraps around Moody Pond. The trailhead is on the left in about a half mile.

St. Regis Mountain (2,874 feet) Distance: 3.3 miles to the summit Ascent:1,266 feet Trailhead: From downtown Saranac Lake head west on State Route 86, toward Paul Smiths. At Paul

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Smith’s College, turn right on State Route 30, take the first left on Keese Mill Road. Follow Keese Mill Road for almost 3 miles to the trailhead parking on the left.

Scarface Mountain (3,058 feet) Distance: 3.8 miles to the summit Ascent: 1,480 feet Trailhead: From the intersection of State Route 3 and State Route 86 in Saranac Lake, follow Route 86 toward Lake Placid. Continue into Ray Brook, take a right onto Ray Brook Road (just before Maplefields), and look for the parking lot about 0.1 mile on the left.

Ampersand Mountain (3,352 feet) Distance: 2.7 miles to the summit Elevation Gain: 1,775 feet Trailhead: From downtown Saranac Lake, turn right onto State Route 3, heading west toward Tupper Lake. The parking area is on the right after about 8 miles. The trailhead is across the road on the left.

Haystack Mountain (2,874 feet) Distance: 3.3 miles to the summit Ascent: 1,240 feet Trailhead: From downtown Saranac Lake, take State Route 86 east toward Lake Placid. Continue for about 5 miles and look for the large parking area on the left.

This is also the parking area for McKenzie Mountain.

McKenzie Mountain (3,861 feet) Distance: 5.3 miles to the summit Ascent: 2,340 feet Trailhead: From downtown Saranac Lake, take State Route 86 east toward Lake Placid. Continue for about 5 miles and look for the large parking area on the left.

This is also the parking area for Haystack Mountain.

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(Reminder: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, not all attractions are open to the public yet. Call ahead for the latest information.) he village of Tupper Lake and town of Piercefield have been known as a year-round outdoor recreation destination for generations, from skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter to hiking, camping, boating, paddling, golfing, biking, birding and fishing in the warm-weather months.

Famous for its sunsets on Raquette Pond, this community is a nature lover’s paradise, quiet and laid back, and the perfect base camp for your Adirondack adventures.

And don’t forget swimming at popular places such as the Little Wolf Beach, Bog River Falls and the Raquette River.

Do it yourself, find what you need at one of the local outfitters or hire an outdoor guide for your adventure.

Tupper Lake is home to The Wild Center, one of the most popular attractions in all of northern New York.

During the pandemic, only the outdoor part of the 115-acre campus is open, and that includes the Wild

Walk. Reservations are required, and COVID-19 guidelines are in place. Learn more at visit www.wildcenter.org or 518-359-7800.

The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory (www.adirondackskycenter.org) on Big Wolf Road connects residents and visitors to the night sky with programs throughout the year. This region has some of the best stargazing in the East.

The Adirondack State Theater (www.tupperlakemovies.com) and Tupper Arts (www.tupperarts.org) on Park Street celebrate culture in the community.

Tupper Arts presents art and photography shows and sponsors the free Summer Sunset Series of concerts Monday evenings at the Flanders Park band shell in July and August.

Sadly, the annual Tupper Lake Woodsmen’s Days have been canceled for 2021 due to the pandemic.

The Tupper Lake Masonic Flea Market & Craft Fair was canceled in 2020, but it will be back at the Municipal Park this year from Aug. 20 to 22.

The 39th annual Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon, set for June 26, will be a virtual event in 2021.

Learn more about the Tupper Lake region at www.tupperlake.com.

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bring Adirondack-based artist Barney Bellinger to the center. Well known for his rustic furniture, photography, oil painting and sculptural metal work, this new outdoor exhibit will feature large sculptures made out of found materials such as salvaged steel, copper and iron. Inspired by the Adirondacks and giving new life to discarded materials, Bellinger will have a selection on display throughout the Wild Center’s grounds beginning in mid-June.

In August, stick sculpture artist Patrick Dougherty will be on site to create pieces by bending, interweaving and fastening together twigs found in the Adirondacks.

Volunteers will assist with the process, and guests will be able to watch Dougherty’s “Stickwork” both in real time and from a livestream camera on the Wild Center’s website, in addition to viewing the final product in person in late summer.

Returning for another summer, naturalist-led canoe trips take guests through the Raquette River’s Oxbow as they explore different marsh habitats. Canoe trips will run daily from Friday, May 28 (Memorial Day weekend) to Monday, Sept. 6 (Labor Day weekend) and are available by reservation for an additional fee.

Visitors may access digital maps, audio tours and self-led scavenger hunts through their Wild Center mobile app.

For more information, visit www.wildcenter.org or call 518-359-7800.

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TUPPER LAKE — The Wild Center — located at 45 Museum Drive — reopened on May 1 after its annual month-long closure for spring cleaning. The nature-based science center in Tupper Lake will be outdoor-only for now.

Open elements include the Wild Walk, the Forest Music experience and hiking trails across the 115acre campus. The indoor portion (restrooms excepted) remains temporarily closed, including the theater, gift shop and cafe.

Wild Center naturalists will hold live animal encounters and drop-in educational programs throughout the day in spots around the outdoor campus.

Visitors can take a behind-the-scenes look at the popular otters as they lounge in their outdoor play yard, or talk with a naturalist to learn about some of the resident ambassador animals, including a porcupine and a raven.

The Wild Center will also maintain its COVID-19 pandemic rules and cleaning protocols, including timed ticket reservations, limited capacity and a face mask requirement. Timed reservations may be made online, by phone or email prior to arrival.

From Memorial Day (May 31) to Labor Day (Sept.

6), the center will be open seven days a week.

New this year, The Wild Center is partnering with two different nationally known artists who will create different outdoor sculptures on the campus.

The first is a collaboration with Tupper Arts to

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Self-guided historic driving tour Tri-Lakes Region

If you want to take a road trip that is relaxing, fun and educational, try this self-guided historic driving tour through the Tri-Lakes region of the Adirondack Park — Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake and surrounding hamlets. Start at one end, and go to the other. Or just pick one or two villages and spend some time there.

The communities here are much larger than those in the rest of the Park, and they offer many opportunities to grab a take-out meal for a picnic.

There’s a lot of history here, much more than we can squeeze into this guide. For more information and itinerary ideas, visit www.lakeplacid.com, www.saranaclake.com and www.tupperlake.com.

Tupper Lake Tupper Lake has a long history surrounding the wood products industry, as lumber companies set up mills along the shore of Raquette Pond.

Oval Wood Dish: In the middle of town along Demars Boulevard is a sprawling abandoned factory with a water tower and large smokestack that was once home to the Oval Wood Dish Corp. The Michigan-based Oval Wood Dish Corp. built this complex in 1916-17. It manufactured hardwood products such as clothespins, hardwood floors, maple bowling pins and tableware called Ritespoon. The name of the company came from an early product, an oval wood dish. Ownership changed several times after 1964, and the last company, Jarden Plastic Solutions, closed in 2008.

The Big Mill: A tablet on a rock in front of the Municipal Park ball field on Demars Boulevard explains the history of the Big Mill: “Here stood, from 1890 until 1930, the North Country’s largest sawmill built by John Hurd. It had the largest bandsaw in the world and twice broke the world’s record for lumber sawed in a day. The Santa Clara Lumber Co. was its main operator. Hundreds of jobs resulted from the industry it fostered. It was often called ‘the mill that made the town.’”

Beth Joseph Synagogue: The historic Beth Joseph Synagogue at 59 Lake St. was built in 1905 by Russian Jewish immigrants and served 36 families between 1910 and 1924. It is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Today, the synagogue is only open in the months of July and August, offering services, a museum and special events.

Sunmount DDSO: Located at 2445 state Route 3/30 on the way to Saranac Lake, the Sunmount Developmental Disabilities Services Office is operated by the state Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. The complex was dedicated on Aug. 15, 1924 as the Sunmount Veterans Administration Hospital to treat veterans with tuberculosis. The federal government closed the hospital on Aug. 11, 1965, and the State of New York took over operations in the fall of that year, receiving its first patients from overcrowded mental institutions in late September.

Lake Clear Adirondack Fish Hatchery: Several miles south of Lake Clear on State Route 30, the state-operated Adirondack Fish Hatchery specializes in landlocked

Old train station at Charlie’s Inn

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Atlantic salmon. The original fish hatchery on this site was built in 1885, and the new facility was completed in 1990.

Fish Creek State Campground: Located on State Route 30, the state Conservation Commission set up a lean-to and a few fireplaces at Fish Creek in 1920 to accommodate car campers. In 1926, 20 campsites and sanitary facilities were added. The number of campsites doubled in 1927 and doubled again in 1928. The Civilian Conservation Corps expanded the campground from 1933 to 1935. In order to deal with overflow, a new campground — Rollins Pond — was built in 1955 adjacent to Fish Creek campground and was expanded in 1958 and 1960. Rollins Pond now has 287 campsites, and Fish Creek has 355.

Charlie’s Inn: There are many reasons to visit Charlie’s Inn: snowmobiling, camping and dining.

Railfans, however, call this the Lake Clear Junction.

The train depot, built in 1891, remains, under private ownership. This was once one of the busiest rail junctions in the Adirondack Park, under the operation of New York Central’s Adirondack Division, originally finished by Dr. William Seward Webb in 1892. It ran from Herkimer to Malone, earning the name “Mohawk & Malone” or “M&M” railroad, with a rail line also heading east from the junction to Saranac Lake and Lake Placid.

Paul Smiths Paul Smith’s College: Located on State Route 30, the 14,200-acre Paul Smith’s College on the shore of Lower St. Regis Lake was once home to the Paul Smith’s Hotel. Apollos A. (Paul) Smith (1825-1912) moved to the Adirondacks in the mid-1800s and bought 50 acres at the site of the current college campus in 1858, building a resort empire that eventually included transporting guests to/from Lake Clear Junction on the only electric railroad in the Park.

Under the conditions of Phelps Smith’s will, the hotel’s holdings were to be used to establish a college in his father’s name. The college’s first class matriculated in 1946. Learn more at www.paulsmiths.edu.

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Coney Mountain Distance: 1.1 miles to the summit Elevation: 2,280 feet Ascent: 548 feet Trailhead: From the intersection of State Routes 3 and 30 in the village of Tupper Lake, follow Route 30 toward Long Lake. Drive just under 12 miles to trailhead on the left. A state DEC sign marks the location.

There are two patches for the Tupper Lake Triad hiking challenge: Summer (between March 21 and Dec. 19) and Winter (between Dec. 20 and March 20). Once completed, download the Tupper Lake Triad registration form and mail it with a $5.00 registration fee to: TL Triad, 121 Park St., Tupper Lake, NY 12986. Make checks payable to “ROOST.” Learn more online at www.tupperlaketriad.com.

Goodman Mountain Distance: 1.7 miles to the summit Elevation: 2,178 feet Ascent: 581 feet Trailhead: From the intersection of State Routes 3 and 30 in the village of Tupper Lake, follow Route 30 toward Long Lake. Drive just under 10 miles to Lumberjack Spring on the left. Lumberjack Spring is not marked, but a trailhead post is located there.

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Mount Arab There is a fire tower on the peak of Mount Arab, near the hamlet of Piercefield.

Distance: 1 mile to the summit Elevation: 2,545 feet Ascent: 764 feet Trailhead: From the intersection of State Routes 3 and 30 in the village of Tupper Lake, follow Route 3 toward Piercefield. In about 7.25 miles, turn left on Conifer Road and follow it for almost 2 miles to Mount Arab Road, on the left. Drive about 1 mile. The trailhead is on the left; parking is on the right.

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Playing on Mirror Lake in the village of Lake Placid

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(Reminder: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, not all attractions are open to the public yet. Call ahead for the latest information.) ity dwellers have been traveling to the High Peaks region for summer adventures since the early 1800s, and it seems like there’s more to do every year.

The village of Lake Placid and town of North Elba and surrounding High Peaks communities in the towns of Keene, Jay and Wilmington, offer the typical Adirondack outdoor recreational offerings: hiking, camping, cycling, mountain biking, boating, paddling, water skiing, fishing, rock climbing, birding, wildlife watching, horseback riding, tennis and golf.

Do it yourself, find what you need at one of the local outfitters or hire an outdoor guide for your adventure.

Now there are ropes courses and ziplines, including the Sky Flyer Zipline at the Olympic Jumping

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Complex, and the new Cliffside Coaster at the Olympic Sports Complex on Mount Van Hoevenberg.

Of course, this is the home of the High Peaks Wilderness Area, which includes the state’s highest peak, Mount Marcy, at 5,344 feet above sea level.

These mountains have become even more popular during the coronavirus pandemic — many climb the 46 tallest peaks to become Adirondack 46ers — making it extremely crowded at times and putting pressure on the trail systems. Therefore, state leaders recommend hiking smaller, more remote peaks during the busy summer weekends when parking is full.

If you just want to get a quick taste of the forest with the family, easier trails for walking, nature watching and mountain biking are located on Bear Cub Lane — Henry’s Woods and Heaven Hill Trails.

Or try the Peninsula Nature Trails for walking and trail running on the Brewster Peninsula Road.

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operated by Paul Smith’s College. Transfer of operations from the state to the college took place in January 2011. This environmental education and traveler orientation center offers special events, public programs, the nation’s first Native Species Butterfly House, natural history exhibits and a network of fourseason interpretive trails. Learn more at www.paulsmiths.edu/vic.

White Pine Camp: This Great Camp at the end of White Pine Road in Paul Smiths was the 1926 summer White House for U.S. President Calvin Coolidge.

On June 7, 2020, four buildings at this complex were destroyed by fire. The camp was built as a private family retreat in 1907 by New York banker Archibald White and expanded in 1911. It has had several owners, including Paul Smith’s College. The 35-acre property is on a remote section of Osgood Pond and includes a Japanese tea house, a boathouse, guest cabins and a two-lane bowling alley.

Saranac Lake The village of Saranac Lake, named an All-America City in 1998, was once one of most popular health resorts in the world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and now serves as a mountain muse for the arts community.

Union Depot: Located on Depot Street, this train station was built by the D&H Railroad in 1904. It was reopened to the public after being renovated in 1997 and 1998 and has since closed again. In 1904, the services of the Chateaugay Railroad to the east and the New York Central Railroad from the west were consolidated into the Union Depot. The station closed in 1965 when passenger service was terminated. The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society operated Adirondack Scenic Railroad passenger train excursions between here and Lake Placid from 2000 to 2016.

Historic Saranac Lake Walking Tour: This tour features many of the fascinating and unique architectural features of this quaint village, as it was transformed from a backcountry hamlet to one of the most successful health resorts in the world. Learn more at www.historicsaranaclake.org.

Saranac Laboratory Museum: Operated by Historic Saranac Lake, this museum tells the history of the village’s health care industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Edward Livingston Trudeau came to the Adirondacks with tuberculosis in 1873

Harrietstown Town Hall, Saranac Lake

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Olympic Center, Lake Placid

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and founded the Adirondack Cottage Sanitarium in 1884. He beat TB and created a place for patients to “take the cure” and scientists to study the disease.

Trudeau built the Saranac Laboratory next to his home in 1894, and it was the first lab in the nation exclusively used to study tuberculosis. Trudeau’s home — on the corner of Church and Main streets — was recently acquired by Historic Saranac Lake. Learn more at www.historicsaranaclake.org.

Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage: Located on Stevenson Lane, Robert Louis Stevenson — the Scottish author of novels such as “Treasure Island” (1883) and “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (1886), spent the winter of 1887-1888 at this Saranac Lake farmhouse taking the cure for tuberculosis. While here, he wrote “The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter’s Tale,” which was published in 1889.

Lake Placid The village of Lake Placid is best known as the home of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games.

It is home to USA Luge and USA Bobsled and Skeleton and still hosts national and international winter sports competitions.

Olympic venues: The state Olympic Regional Development Authority operates several venues that hosted Winter Olympic competition. Learn more at lakeplacidolympicsites.com.

The Olympic Center on Main Street features the 1932 Arena where Norwegian figure skater Sonja Henie won a gold medal and the 1980 Fieldhouse where the U.S. hockey team beat the Soviet Union in the “Miracle on Ice” game. The Lake Placid Olympic Museum is located in the 1980 Fieldhouse.

The Olympic Speedskating Oval next door is where U.S. speedskater Eric Heiden won five gold medals during the 1980 Olympics, and it is the site of the 1932 Olympic stadium where Lake Placid speedskater Jack Shea won two gold medals.

The Olympic Jumping Complex still has the two ski jumps used during the 1980 Olympics; the ski jump used in the 1932 Olympics is no longer there.

The Olympic Sports Complex at Mount Van Hoevenberg — located on Route 73 east of the village, was the home of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic bobsled runs, the 1980 luge run (no longer standing), and the 1980 biathlon and cross-country ski trails.

The current bobsled/luge/skeleton track was opened just prior to the Winter Goodwill Games in 2000.

The History Museum: Located on Station Street, the Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society oper-

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Wilmington Whiteface Mountain Ski Center: Located on state Route 86, the state of New York opened this ski center on Jan. 25, 1958. It was home of the alpine events during the 1980 Winter Olympics. Learn more at www.whiteface.com.

Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway: Drive up the highway to reach the top of New York’s fifthhighest peak (4,867 feet). Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the road in 1929 and opened it in 1936 when he was the U.S. president. The alpine-style gatehouse where motorists pay their toll was constructed in 1934. Lake Stevens at the toll house was named for 1932 Olympic bobsledder J. Hubert Stevens, and it is stocked annually to provide fishing opportunities. The Lake Stevens Tree Trail offers a self-guided, 10minute walk. Learn more at www.whiteface.com.

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ates this museum at the Lake Placid train station. It was constructed by the D&H Railroad in 1903-04.

The museum opened in 1967. The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society operated Adirondack Scenic Railroad passenger train excursions between here and Saranac Lake from 2000 to 2016. Learn more at www.lakeplacidhistory.com.

Self-guided walking tour of Lake Placid: Download the Historic Walking Tour of Lake Placid on the Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society’s website, www.lakeplacidhistory.com.

1980 Olympic cauldron: Located on State Route 73 at the North Elba Show Grounds, a plaque on the monument reads: “Here on February 13, 1980, the XIII Olympic Winter Games were opened by Vice President of the United States Walter F. Mondale and here the sacred Olympic flame was brought from Olympia, Greece to shed its light for twelve days on the quadrennial renewal of the ancient Olympic spirit of excellence, brotherhood and peace. This tower was erected to hold that flame and stands as an everlasting monument to the 1,282 Olympians from 37 nations who took part in these Olympic Games.” This is the site of the 1980 opening ceremonies.

John Brown Farm State Historic Site: Located at 2 John Brown Road, this is the burial site of abolitionist John Brown, who was hanged for treason on Dec. 2, 1859 after he and his supporters captured the U.S. arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, Virginia (now in West Virginia). Brown moved to this farm with his family in 1855, and he was buried here on Dec. 8, 1859. The property includes hiking/cross-country ski trails, the farm house, a pond and a barn.

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And don’t forget to hang around Mirror Lake, whether it’s to paddle, fish or swim. The municipal beach is located on Parkside Drive near the tennis courts and playground at Peacock Park.

Sightseeing is a popular family activity in and around Lake Placid, and there are many opportunities to sit back, relax and enjoy the view. Take a drive around the region, or up the Whiteface Mountain Veterans’ Memorial Highway in Wilmington, or take a ride on the gondola at the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center.

Lake Placid hosted the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games, and the state Olympic Regional Development Authority (https://lakeplacidolympicsites.com) operates those venues, including the Olympic Sports Complex, Olympic Jumping Complex, Olympic Speedskating Oval, Olympic Center rinks and Whiteface Mountain Ski Center.

Upgrades are currently being made to some of these venues to prepare for the 2023 Winter World University Games.

Much of the construction work this year is centered around the oval — where Eric Heiden won five gold medals in 1980 and local legend Jack Shea won two gold medals in 1932 — and the Olympic Center, home to the fabled “Miracle on Ice” game in which the U.S. hockey team beat the Soviet Union in 1980 before winning the gold-medal game against Finland.

While the 1932 and 1980 rinks are closed due to the upgrades, public skating has been offered in the USA Rink.

During construction, the Lake Placid Olympic Museum (www.lpom.org) closed for renovations, but it offers an Exhibit Gallery on the second floor of the Lake Placid Conference Center. To access the second floor, use the doors across from Subway.

The Olympic Sports Complex at Mount Van

Hoevenberg is home of the biathlon stadium, crosscountry skiing trails and combined sliding track for bobsled, luge and skeleton. There is also a start training facility for bobsled and skeleton at the newly opened Mountain Pass Lodge. Plus, the new Cliffside Coaster goes around the mountain, following the 1980 bobsled run, and there are mountain biking trails and a trailhead for Mount Van Hoevenberg.

There is plenty more history in Lake Placid, including the John Brown Farm State Historic Site at 200 John Brown Road, operated by the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. This was the home and is the final resting place of abolitionist John Brown, who died in 1859. The trails are open year-round for walking, skiing and showshoeing. The friends group — John Brown Lives! — offers programming throughout the year.

The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society (www.lakeplacidhistory.com) operates the History Museum at the old train station on Station Street.

Culture is alive and well in Lake Placid, with the historic Palace Theatre on Main Street, Lake Placid Center for the Arts (www.lakeplacidarts.org) at 17 Algonquin Dr., Lake Placid Sinfonietta (https://lakeplacidsinfonietta.org), Songs at Mirror Lake concert series (www.songsatmirrorlake.org) and Adirondack Film Society (www.adirondackfilmsociety.org).

Lake Placid is also known for its major events in the spring, summer and fall, including the Ironman Lake Placid triathlon, Lake Placid Horse Shows, Lake Placid Marathon and Half, Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon and 10K, Can-Am Rugby tournament, Lake Placid Summit Lacrosse tournaments and I Love BBQ and Music Festival.

And if you haven’t heard, the High Peaks region has some of the best shopping, restaurants and craft breweries in the Adirondack Park.

Learn more about planning your Lake Placid vacation at https://www.lakeplacid.com.

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n the High Peaks region, there are several quaint communities in the AuSable River Valley that have a lot to offer: Jay, Upper Jay, AuSable Forks, Wilmington, Keene and Keene Valley.

Wilmington’s biggest attractions are High Falls Gorge, Santa’s Workshop, Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, Whiteface Mountain Ski Center and the Whiteface Mountain Veterans’ Memorial Highway.

Plus, there’s the E.M. Cooper Memorial Library on State Route 86 and the town beach on Lake Everest.

Hiking and mountain biking trails in Wilmington are unparalleled, as is the trout fishing on the swiftflowing West Branch of the AuSable River.

Learn more about the Whiteface Region at www.whitefaceregion.com.

Upper Jay has the Upper Jay Art Center/Recovery Lounge and Wells Memorial Library, and Jay has the Jay Covered Bridge, concerts on the Village Green sponsored by the Jay Entertainment Music Society and the Amos and Julia Ward Theater.

AuSable Forks has the AuSable Forks Free Library, Tahawus Center (tahawuscenter.org) — featuring the Windows Gallery and Cloudsplitter Dance Studio — and the Hollywood Theatre.

Keene has the Keene Library and Keene Arts, and Keene Valley has the Keene Valley Library. Between both hamlets on State Route 73 is Marcy Field, home of many events, including the summer farmers market every Sunday. The town of Keene is a popular gateway to the High Peaks trails.

Nearby attractions include Ausable Chasm, North Star Underground Railroad Museum, Adirondack Architectural Heritage in Keeseville and the Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown.

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Lake Placid 9’er hiking challenge

There are four patches for the Lake Placid 9’er hiking challenge: Summer, Winter, Ultra Summer and Ultra Winter. Ultra hikers must complete all nine mountains in 24 hours. Winter hikes are completed between Dec. 21 and March 20 (starting after Dec. 21, 2018). All summer hikes must have been completed after July 1, 2018.

Once completed, download the registration form at https://lakeplacid9er.com and mail it with a $10.00 registration fee to: Lake Placid 9’er, P.O. Box 1310, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Make checks out to “Lake Placid 9’er.” Each finisher will be sent an official Lake Placid 9’er patch, sticker and registration number. Allow two to three weeks for processing.

Download a free Lake Placid 9’er map from MR Maps at https://lakeplacid9er.com.

Cobble Hill, Lake Placid: 2.2 miles round-trip, 2,332 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, follow Route 86 toward center of town. Take right at town hall onto Mirror Lake Drive. Follow past Northwood Road to entrance of Northwood School. Trailhead is 200 yards on left.

Mount Jo, Lake Placid: 2.6 miles round-trip, 2,876 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, go east on State Route 73 to Adirondack Loj Road. Parking lot is at High Peaks Information Center. There is a $10/day parking fee.

Baxter Mountain, Keene: 2.4 miles round-trip, 2,440 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, take State Route 73 west past Keene. Take left on Route 9N toward Elizabethtown. Continue about 2 miles to the top of hill. Trailhead is on the right.

Mount Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid: 4.4 miles round-trip, 2,940 feet elevation

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Trailhead: From Lake Placid, take State Route 73 east to Adirondack Loj Road. After 4 miles, take left on Meadow Lane. Trailhead is 0.25 miles on left.

New Mount Van Hoevenberg “East Trail” begins at the Olympic Sports Complex off state Route 73.

Big Crow Mountain, Keene: 1.4 miles round-trip, 2,815 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, take State Route 73 east. At 200 yards past the intersection with Route 9N in Keene, turn left on Hurricane Road at Keene Town Hall. At just over 2 miles, bear left on O’Toole Lane for 1.2 miles to end at Crow Clearing. Trail is on the left.

Bear Den Mountain, Wilmington: 4.5 miles round-trip, 2,650 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, follow State Route 86 to Whiteface Mountain Ski Center. Turn left into center. Follow road around to the right and the Bear Den Lot. Pitchoff Mountain, Lake Placid: 5.2 miles roundtrip, 3,500 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, take State Route 73 to the Pitchoff West Trail, 7.5 miles. Pitchoff East Trail is 2.7 miles farther on Route 73. Trailheads on left, parking on right.

Catamount Mountain, Wilmington: 3.6 miles round-trip, 3,169 feet elevation Trailhead: From Wilmington, take Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway. Just before the toll house, bear right toward Franklin Falls. Continue 3.3 miles to Roseman Road. Take a right. Follow Roseman Road for 0.8 mile. Turn right on Plank Road. Follow 2.2 miles to parking area on left.

Hurricane Mountain, Keene: 6.8 miles roundtrip, 3,678 feet elevation Trailhead: From Lake Placid, take State Route 73 past Keene. Turn left on Route 9N after 15.5 miles.

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General emergencies: Call 911 Backcountry emergencies: 518-891-0235 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation operates a dispatch center at the DEC Region 5 office in Ray Brook 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It should only be contacted to report backcountry emergencies (lost or injured people and wildfires).

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is asking the public to report moose sightings and observations. DEC and its research partners use these public sightings as indices of moose distribution and abundance in New York.

This is part of a multi-year research project to obtain information on the status of New York state’s moose population, health of the moose and the factors that influence moose survival and reproductive rate.

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Take the Love Your ADK Pledge

On Earth Day, April 22, the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism announced the launch of the Love Your ADK pledge and website, a collaborative effort to inspire the ethical, sustainable and proper use of recreational resources.

By taking the Love Your Adirondacks pledge and practicing Leave No Trace ethics you can help ensure that the forests, waterways and communities of the Adirondacks remain beautiful and unique for generations to come.

The Love Your ADK pledge has been created in partnership with ROOST, the Adirondack Mountain Club, Adirondack Council and the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

Sign the pledge online at the following website: www.loveyouradk.org/pledge.

I pledge to: ¯ Love the Adirondacks in a way that is mindful of others; ¯ Only share thoughtful messages on social media that encourage good stewardship; ¯ View wildlife from afar and be considerate of their home; ¯ Embrace the hiker ethos and get my boots dirty by walking through the mud; ¯ Always explore responsibly and prepare for any experience; ¯Do my duty to properly dispose of trash as well as pet and human waste; ¯ Keep woods and waters clean by checking my gear and equipment for invasive species; and ¯ Support, practice, and inspire others to follow the Leave No Trace Seven Principles.

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Hurricane Mountain fire tower

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Admiring Ausable Chasm

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North Country farmers markets

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Learn more about farmers markets and find local food and drink producers using the online map at Adirondack Harvest, https://adirondackharvest.com.

Bolton Landing: 5 Cross St., behind Town Hall.

Fridays, June 25 to Sept. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.boltonlandingfarmersmarket.com Canton: Village Park, corner of Main and Park streets. Tuesdays and Fridays through Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chateaugay Lakes: Route 374 on the lawn of the Hollywood Inn. Saturdays through Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. http://adirondackfarmersmarket.com Chestertown: Chestertown Town Hall, 6307 Route 9. Wednesdays, June 16 to Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. https://chestertownfarmersmarket.com Elizabethtown: Behind the Adirondack History Museum. Fridays through Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. http://adirondackfarmersmarket.com Harrisville: At the scenic view. Saturdays through Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Indian Lake: 6345 State Route 30. Saturdays, July 3 to Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Keene: Marcy Field, State Route 73. Sundays through Oct. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. http://adirondackfarmersmarket.com Lake Placid: Green Goddess parking lot, 2051 Saranac Ave. Wednesdays, June 16 to Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.ausablevalleygrangefarmersmarkets.com Long Lake: Corner of Route 28/30 and South Hill Road across from post office. Thursdays, June 24 to Sept. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Malone: Malone Airport, Route 11. Wednesdays through Oct. 6, noon to 4:30 p.m. http://adirondackfarmersmarket.com North Creek: Riverfront Park on the Hudson.

Thursdays, June 24 to Sept. 23, 2 to 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/northcreekfarmersmarket Old Forge: 104 Fulton St. Fridays, June 18 to Oct. 8, 1 to 5 p.m.

Plattsburgh: Plattsburgh Farmers & Crafters

Saranac Lake farmers market

(Staff photo — Andy Flynn)

Adirondack Harvest Festival in Westport

(Staff photo — Andy Flynn)

Market. 53 Green St. Saturdays through Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rouses Point: 144 Lake St. Fridays, June 18 to Sept. 24, 3 to 7 p.m.

Saranac Lake: Riverside Park. Saturdays through Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.ausablevalleygrangefarmersmarkets.com Speculator: At the pavilion. Thursdays, June 24 to Sept. 16, 2 to 5 p.m.

Ticonderoga: 1114 Wicker St. Saturdays, July 10 to Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Warrensburg: 180 River St. Fridays through Oct. 8, 3 to 6 p.m.

Willsboro: South of Champlain National Bank on Route 22. Thursdays, June 17 to Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Farmers market tips during the pandemic ¯ Do not go to the market if you are sick. ¯ Do not self-serve from vendors tables; they will serve you with pre-packaged goods. ¯ Keep with social distancing protocol and stay 6 feet away from anyone, including vendors during your trip. ¯ Wear a face mask to protect the farmers and essential workers. ¯ Follow the lines and directions. Many markets will have one-way traffic and distance markings. ¯ Bring your own washable reusable bags; many items will already be in individual plastic bags. ¯ Have just one person per household do the shopping to help reduce crowding. ¯ Use a credit, debit or EBT card when shopping if possible and avoid handling cash. ¯ Wash your hands before visiting the market, use hand sanitizer when you leave, and wash your hands again when you get home and have unloaded your bags. ¯ Beyond service animals, it is best to leave your dog at home. ¯ Some markets will have seniors only hours.

Please respect age restrictions. ¯ Many vendors are offering and encouraging online orders prior to the market that can be picked up at their table the day of the market.

ADK Fire Tower Challenge to describe details of interest: weather, wildlife sightings, impressions, companions — anything that caught your attention.

Send the Summit List and additional pages — name and address on each — along with a check for $5.00 per patch. (Kids 15 and under are free.) Make checks payable to “ADK Glens FallsSaratoga Chapter” and send to: Fire Tower Challenge, Glens FallsSaratoga Chapter Adirondack Mountain Club, P.O. Box 2314, Glens Falls, NY 12801. It may take four to six weeks before the patches are mailed.

LIST OF FIRE TOWERS Adirondack Park Mount Adams Mount Arab Azure Mountain Bald (Rondaxe) Mountain Belfry Mountain Black Mountain Blue Mountain Cathedral Rock Goodnow Mountain Gore Mountain **

Hadley Mountain Hurricane Mountain Kane Mountain Loon Lake Mountain Lyon Mountain Owls Head Mountain Pillsbury Mountain Poke-o-Moonshine Mountain Snowy Mountain Spruce Mountain * Stillwater Mountain * St. Regis Mountain Vanderwhacker Mountain Wakely Mountain Woodhull Mountain

* Closed during hunting season Catskill Park Balsam Lake Mountain Hunter Mountain ** Overlook Mountain Red Hill Mount Tremper ** Because this is a hiker challenge, ADK asks Challenge completers submitting Gore and Hunter mountains do so on the trails (rather than a ski lift).

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Here’s a hiking challenge that combines history with outdoor recreation: the Adirondack Mountain Club’s Fire Tower Challenge, a program of ADK’s Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter.

There’s also a Winter Fire Tower Challenge (Dec. 21 and March 21).

People completing the challenge do not have to be ADK members.

To complete the challenge and receive the official full-color patch, hikers must climb and document, by date, ascents of at least 23 fire tower summits: 18 of the Adirondack Park summits and all five Catskill Park summits.

Climbing each tower itself is not required, and it is not recommended for those towers that have not been restored for safe public use.

The mountain should have a standing fire tower on the date of the ascent.

(View the Summit List PDF for the updated list at https://www.adkgfs.org/firetower.challenge.php.)

When registering the dates of the climb, use extra sheets of paper

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Self-guided historic driving tour Champlain Valley

If you want to take a road trip that is relaxing, fun and educational, try this self-guided historic driving tour through the Lake Champlain Valley. Start at one end, and go to the other. Or just pick one or two villages and spend some time there.

The quaint communities along Lake Champlain offer stunning views of Vermont and establishments where you can grab a take-out meal for a picnic.

This is the bread basket of Essex County, where agriculture is making a comeback with many small, family farms. It’s easy to find a farm-to-fork experience.

There’s a lot of history here, much more than we can squeeze into this guide. For more information and itinerary ideas, visit Lakes to Locks Passage: New York’s Great Northeast Journey, 518-597-9660, www.lakestolocks.org.

Ticonderoga Fort Ticonderoga: 102 Fort Ti Road, 518-5852821, www.fortticonderoga.org. Fort Ticonderoga was built by the French from 1755 to 1759 during the French and Indian War and called Fort Carillon. On July 8, 1758, it was successfully defended by French forces despite overwhelming British forces. The following year, the British defeated the French here.

On May 10, 1775 during the Revolutionary War, Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold and the Green Mountain Boys surprised the sleeping garrison at dawn and overwhelmed them, making Fort Ticonderoga America’s first victory of the war.

Mount Defiance: This small mountain is owned by Fort Ticonderoga and has a toll road to its historic summit. Entry is included with admission to the fort or can be purchased separately at the base of the mountain. Get a view of the fort on Lake Champlain and enjoy a picnic at the summit.

Directions: In Ticonderoga, head south on Route 9N and turn left on Montcalm Street in 0.75 mile, then turn right on Champlain Avenue in 0.6 mile.

Follow Champlain Avenue for a short distance, turn left on Defiance Street, and look for the toll road on the right.

Ticonderoga Heritage Museum: 137 Montcalm St., 518-585-2696, www.ticonderogaheritagemuseum.org. Learn about Ticonderoga’s industrial industry

Fort Ticonderoga

(Provided photo — ROOST)

Historical sign at Ironville

(Staff photo — Andy Flynn)

in this building that dates to 1888. It is the last remaining structure of the Ticonderoga Pulp and Paper Company.

Hancock House: 6 Moses Circle, 518-585-7868, www.tihistory.org.

This Georgian Revival style mansion is an exact replica of Thomas Hancock’s (John Hancock’s uncle) former Beacon Hill home in Boston. Originally built in 1925-1926 by philanthropist Horace A. Moses for the New York Historical Association, it now serves as the home of the Ticonderoga Historical Society as a regional museum and reference library.

Self-guided walking tour of Ticonderoga: www.aarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ticonderoga.pdf Ironville The Ironville Historic District is a national historic district located southwest of Crown Point. It is known as the “Birthplace of the Electrical Age,” as Allen Penfield, Timothy Taft and Allen P. Harwood pioneered the first industrial use of electricity in their iron works below the pond south of the district.

The district includes 12 buildings, including the Penfield Homestead Museum, built in the 1820s, 703 Creek Road, Crown Point, 518-597-3804, www.penfieldmuseum.org.

Ironville gets its name from the iron-mining operations of the 19th century. During the Civil War, iron from ore mined here was used to build the U.S. ironclad ship Monitor, which battled the Confederate ironclad ship Merrimack at the Battle of Hampton Roads.

The Monitor’s iron was mined in Hammondville, separated in Ironville, processed in Crown Point and shipped by railroad along Lake Champlain.

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(Reminder: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, not all attractions are open to the public yet. Call ahead for the latest information.) ake Champlain — briefly declared the sixth Great Lake in 1998 — offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the North Country. It’s called the Adirondack Coast.

Bordering New York on the west coast, Vermont on the east coast, and the Canadian province of Quebec on the north, the lake takes up a lot of geography on the map. Ferries are used to cross at places such as Essex, Plattsburgh and Port Kent, New York. Motorists can also use two bridges to cross, one at Crown Point and one at Rouses Point.

The history of the Champlain Valley dates back to the Native American tribes, Iroquois to the west and Abenaki to the east. When Europeans arrived, they fought over the land, and armies traveled the length of the lake to fight each other during the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812.

Forts in Crown Point and Ticonderoga help tell that history.

Attractions include the Crown Point State Historic Site, Fort Ticonderoga and Mount Defiance, Heritage Museum in Ticonderoga, and Depot Theatre in Westport.

The lake played a large role during the Industrial Revolution, especially with the iron mines around Port Henry. Villages up and down the lake became ports to transport goods and raw materials. Some of this history can be found at the Iron Center Museum in Port Henry.

There’s a sign in Port Henry that documents some of the many sightings of the Lake Champlain monster called Champ.

Food and drink are celebrated up and down the lake at farmers markets, farm stands, orchards, wineries, craft breweries, cheese makers and unique farm-to-table experiences.

Outdoor recreation is abundant, with fishing, camping, swimming, boating, paddling and hiking.

For a full list of Champlain Area Trails, visit www.champlainareatrails.com.

Plus, the Essex County Fair will be held Aug. 1822 at the fairgrounds in Westport.

Learn more about the New york side of the Lake Champlain region at www.goadirondack.com or www.lakechamplainregion.com.

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Drive, Crown Point, 518-597-4666, https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/34/details.aspx.

The Crown Point State Historic Site preserves and interprets the ruins of two forts from the colonial wars between the British and French. Both are located next to the new Lake Champlain bridge from New York to Vermont, which replaced the 1929 bridge when it opened on Nov. 7, 2011.

The French built Fort St. Frederic between 1734 and 1737 and destroyed it in 1759 during the French and Indian War after British troops captured Fort Carillon to the south. The British then built a larger fort, “His Majesty’s Fort of Crown Point.”

During the Revolutionary War, Green Mountain Boys captured the fort from the British on May 12, 1775. Benedict Arnold used it as a staging area for the fledgling American navy and was abandoned in 1777.

The British abandoned the fort in 1780. The state acquired the property in 1910.

Port Henry Port Henry was once a bustling village in the town of Moriah on Lake Champlain where iron ore from nearby mines was transported to markets far away.

The story of this community and surrounding hamlets is told at the Iron Center Museum, 34 Park Place, 518-546-3587. The Town of Moriah Historical Society presents history exhibits in a restored carriage house at the former WitherbeeSherman and Company mining headquarters.

A sign on Route 9N/22 details the sightings of Champ, the fabled lake monster.

Another sign honors Brooklyn Dodger pitcher Johnny Podres, a native of Witherbee. Unveiled on June 9, 2012, the sign is located 0.25 miles south of the hamlet on Route 9N/22. The sign shows Podres as he looked on his 1955 baseball card. Podres helped the Dodgers win the 1955 World Series.

Self-guided walking tour of Port Henry: www.aarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/03092 6VLPPortHenry.pdf Westport Depot Theatre: 6705 Main St., 518-962-4449, https://depottheatre.org. Built in 1876, this building is a functioning train station with service by Amtrak. It is also home to The Depot Theatre, a nonprofit professional theater that provides entertainment in the summer months. The 2020 season has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Essex County Fairgrounds: Route 9N/Sisco Street. The Essex County Fairgrounds features four venues that date to when the fair opened here in 1885: the grandstand, judge’s stand, Floral Hall and racetrack. The 2020 fair has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Self-guided walking tour of Wadhams and Westport: www.aarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/ 08/wadhamswestport.pdf Elizabethtown The hamlet of Elizabethtown is the county seat for Essex County. Historic county buildings are located here, including the 19th century courthouse where abolitionist John Brown’s body lay in state on Dec. 6, 1859 on its way to his North Elba farm, where he was buried, and the Hand Hale Historic District.

Adirondack History Museum: 7590 Court St.,

Crown Point bridge

(Provided photo — ROOST)

518-873-6466, www.adkhistorycenter.org. The museum is the home of the Essex County Historical Society and is located in a 1916 neoclassical-style former school. As of press time in June, the date for opening the museum in the 2020 summer season had not been announced due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Self-guided walking tour of Elizabethtown: www.aarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/elizabethtown.pdf Essex Founded in 1765, the entire hamlet of Essex is on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes well-preserved 19th century brick and stone homes, churches, inns and shops. Industries in town once included stone quarries, iron mines, tanneries and shipyards. It is currently home to a dock for Lake Champlain Ferries with service to Vermont.

Self-guided walking tour of Essex: www.aarch. org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/essex.pdf Willsboro The town of Willsboro was named for New York City merchant William Gilliland, an Irish immigrant who began to purchase land along Lake Champlain in the mid-1760s for a baronial estate. The town is now home to NYCO Minerals, which mines wollastonite.

One of the earliest buildings in town — the Adsit Cabin — is located on Point Road. It is believed that Samuel Adsit built the cabin in 1779.

Self-guided walking tour of Willsboro: www.aarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/willsboro.pdf

Port Kent Port Kent was the eastern terminus for the Port Kent and Hopkinton Turnpike, a 19th century toll road that spanned west to St. Lawrence County. It is also the site of the Elkanah Watson House on Lake Street. A private home now, it was built in 1828 by businessman Elkana Watson on a bluff overlooking Lake Champlain. It is near the train station and ferry dock.

Ausable Chasm Ausable Chasm: 2144 Route 9, 518-834-7454, http://ausablechasm.com. Since 1870, Ausable Chasm has thrilled and amazed all who have come to explore. More than 10 million visitors have witnessed what mother nature has provided: a uniquely-carved, vertical-walled canyon made of 500-million-year-old rock. As one of the earliest and oldest attractions in the U.S., Ausable Chasm has developed a history filled with adventures, disasters, and many famous visitors. A horse nail factory was located here on the east bank below Rainbow Falls between 1877 and 1910.

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Lake George

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Welcome to Lake George

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(Reminder: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, not all attractions are open to the public yet. Call ahead for the latest information.) he Lake George region in Warren County— including the village of Lake George, Bolton, Bolton Landing, Lake Luzerne, Warrensburg, Chestertown, Brant Lake, Hague and North Creek — combines the best of all that makes the Adirondack Park so special.

It has all the summer outdoor recreation activities you’d expect, such as hiking, camping, cycling, mountain biking, boating, diving, sailing, parasailing, paddling, golfing, fishing and birding.

It’s a mecca for motorcyclists. It’s a place to explore the earliest days of American history from the French and Indian War to the Revolutionary War. It’s a place to try all kinds of food and drink at some of the region’s best restaurants and craft breweries. It’s a great place to shop. And there are tons of familyfriendly places such as the Great Escape theme park

and ranches where you can pretend to be a dude on horseback.

Attractions include the Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway, Lake George Steamboat Company, Lake George Historical Association & Museum and Fort William Henry Museum in Lake George; Tannery Pond Community Center, Gore Mountain Ski Center and North Creek Depot Museum in North Creek; Barton Mines in North River; Town of Chester Museum of Local History and Carol Theater in Chestertown; The Sembrich in Bolton Landing; Luzerne Music Center, Adirondack Folk School and Gailey Hill Schoolhouse Museum in Lake Luzerne; Horicon Historical Museum in Brant Lake; Bolton Historical Museum and Up Yonda Farm in Bolton Landing; Discover Warrensburg — Museum of Local History in Warrensburg; and Hague Historical Museum in Hague.

For more information, visit online at www.visitlakegeorge.com.

Horseback riding in the Adirondacks

Fly fishing in the Adirondacks

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Mountain biking in the Adirondacks

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Welcome to the Northern Tier

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(Reminder: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, not all attractions are open to the public yet. Call ahead for the latest information.) ere in the Northern Tier region of New York state — bordering Canada — you will find life becomes intermingled with visitors from the provinces of Ontario and Quebec — when the border isn’t closed during the coronavirus pandemic, that is.

This gives the communities in northern Franklin, St. Lawrence and Clinton counties much more of an international feel. Not that it looks like the older neighborhoods in Montreal or Quebec City, just that there may be some French Canadian accents about.

With Lake Champlain to the east and the St. Lawrence River to the west, there are ample summer outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, cycling, mountain biking, boating, paddling, golfing, fishing and birding.

There are also plenty of farms, food producers and those who make cider, beer and wine. The farm-totable movement is alive and well in this region.

Attractions include the Almanzo Wilder Homestead in Burke; Eisenhower Lock in Massena; Titus Mountain ski center south of Malone; Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum; Chateaugay Historical Society; Akwesasne Mohawk Casino; Akwesasne Library and Cultural Center; Franklin County Historical Museum in Malone; Silas Wright Museum (St. Lawrence County Historical Association) and Traditional Arts in Upstate New York in Canton; St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum in Madrid; Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg; and Potsdam Public Museum.

For more information, visit www.visitstlc.com or https://visitmalone.com.

Poke-O-Moonshine fire tower

Relaxing on an Adirondack lake

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This year’s Franklin County Fair (www.frcofair.com) will be held from Aug. 6 to 15 at the fairgrounds in Malone. Highlights will include music by Chris Janson; a 1980s tribute with Foreigner’s Lou Gramm, Journey’s former lead singer Steve Augeri and the band ASIA, featuring John Payne; and the Roots & Boots country music night with Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw and Collin Raye. There will also be demolition derby, tractor pull, street and modified truck pull, corn hole tournament, harness racing, lawn mower races, the Miss Franklin County Fair Pageant, “Franklin County Has Talent” competition, rides by Amusements of America and various livestock shows.

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Paddling the Opalescent River

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(Reminder: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, not all attractions are open to the public yet. Call ahead for the latest information.) he Central Adirondacks include communities in Hamilton, Essex and Herkimer counties such as Long Lake, Raquette Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Newcomb, Minerva, Schroon Lake, North Hudson, Indian Lake, Speculator, Inlet and Old Forge.

Here in the heart of the Adirondack Park you will find an abundance of summer outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, cycling, mountain biking, boating, paddling, golfing, fishing and birding.

Attractions include the Adirondack Scenic Railroad in Thendara; View Center for Arts and Culture,

Enchanted Forest/Water Safari, McCauley Mountain Scenic Chairlift, Goodsell Museum and Strand Theatre in Old Forge; Indian Lake Theater; Great Camp Sagamore in Raquette Lake; Raquette Lake Navigation Company; Great Camp Santanoni, Newcomb Historical Museum and Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb; Natural Stone Bridge & Caves in Pottersville; Minerva Historical Society in Olmstedville; Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society and Seagle Festival in Schroon Lake; and Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake.

For more information, visit www.adirondackexperience.com, www.adirondackhub.com or http://oldforgeny.com.

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Mount Adams fire tower

(Staff photo — Andy Flynn)

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Long Lake town beach

Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake

Hiking at OK Slip Falls

McIntyre Furnace, Newcomb

Camping at Lewey Lake

Adirondack Experience museum

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Adirondack Buffalo Co. Bison Products • Produce Stand Fresh Baked Goods • Gift Shop Rustic Furniture

(518) 532-9466 Open 10am-6pm Thursday-Monday Memorial Day thru late October 3184 Blue Ridge Rd. North Hudson, NY 12855

www.adirondackbuffalocompany.com

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Adirondack Landmark We have been serving the the ADK community for more than 45 years.. Stop in to explore the store and find all kinds of things you didn’t even know you needed!

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Enjoy a spectacular view of the buffalo in the hub of the Adirondacks Northway Exit 29

2021 EVENTS Authors’ Night Aug. 10th Tent Sale Aug. 12th-14th Octo-Bear fest 2FW QG &DQFHU %HQH¿W

1142 Main St., Box 247 | Long Lake, NY 12847 1(800) 952-HOSS (4677) | hosscountrycorner.com

Listings Needed Craig Seaman, Owner/Broker • 870 Deerland Rd., Long Lake, NY 12847 (518) 624-2999 • Toll Free: 855-624-2999 • www.longlakerealestate.com

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Boreas Ponds

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The Great Adirondack Moose Festival in Indian Lake will return this year from Sept. 25 to 26. It will include a moose calling contest, old fashioned turkey shoot, and kid-friendly activities such as the popular “Count the Moose Scat” contest.

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Bald Mountain Death Falls

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Canoeing at Lewey Lake

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Rustic Furniture Street Fair

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Welcome to Plattsburgh

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include the Plattsburgh State Art Museum, Strand Center Theatre, Strand Center for the Arts, Clinton County Historical Association Museum, War of 1812 Museum, Kent-Delord House Museum and Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum.

Nearby attractions include the Samuel de Champlain History Center in the village of Champlain and the Alice T. Miner Museum in Chazy.

Plattsburgh is also a transportation hub in the North Country, providing air service at the Plattsburgh International Airport.

The annual Clinton County Fair is set for July 27 through Aug. 1 at the fairgrounds in Morrisonville.

For more details, visit www.clintoncountyfair.com Learn more about Plattsburgh and the Lake Champlain region at www.goadirondack.com.

Ausable Chasm is a short drive from Plattsburgh

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(Reminder: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, not all attractions are open to the public yet. Call ahead for the latest information.) he city of Plattsburgh is a center for shopping, health care and education, yet it retains its historical and outdoor recreation roots while growing as a cultural center in northern New York.

One can find the typical outdoor activities, such as boating, paddling, sailing, swimming, hiking, camping and fishing.

For sports fans, there’s the Plattsburgh Thunderbirds pro baseball team of the Empire League and the Plattsburgh Airborne Speedway (www.plattsburghairbornespeedway.com).

In Plattsburgh, cultural institutions and museums

Plattsburgh

Boats on Lake Champlain

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SHOP DINE & PLAY

60 Smithfield Blvd, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 | 518.561.8660 | champlaincentre.com

SPECTACULAR UPPER ST. REGIS WATERFRONT HISTORIC ‘CAMP RUSH’

One of the premier ‘Gilded Age’ Great Camps on Upper St. Regis Lake. This private family compound has year round road access and is situated on a secluded 7.14 acre peninsula with 1400 feet of pristine waterfront. Take a virtual tour on our website.

Exclusively Offered at $5,500,000

Ask for Benjamin Kline or Emily Fogarty

LOVELY UPPER ST. REGIS WATERFRONT CAMP ‘CAMP RENDEZVOUS’

This family compound on Upper St. Regis includes a boathouse with a second story den boasting wonderful views of water and mountains. The main camp includes 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths plus a screened in guest lean-to for the pleasure of sleeping close to nature. The property is on 8.2 acres with 500 feet of shoreline and a sandy swimming beach Camp Rendezvous is one of the few road access properties on Upper St. Regis.

Exclusively Offered at $1,500,000 Ask for Emily Fogarty

CAMP LOON DANCE

What an incredible opportunity to purchase Camp Loon Dance situated on the shores of Upper St Regis for $1,400,000. This cozy camp has two cabins which sleeps 8 people total. The 4+ acre property has 500’ of sandy shoreline, boathouse and waterfront gazebo. Exclusively listed by Rob Grant & Associates and Benjamin Kline. Call 518-572-6132 to schedule a showing.

Exclusively Offered at $1,400,000 Ask for Benjamin Kline

Preview hundreds of waterfront camps and properties online! www.AdirondackRealEstate.com • www.AdirondackRentals.com

43 Broadway, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 • (518) 891-3745 • Fax (518) 891-3768 • Email: RobGrant@northnet.org

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