Great outdoor educational adventure the trails there can take you everywhere and the trolls that…read morewhere made were beautiful.

It's a wonderful place to visit, I saw people of all ages here to enjoy the beauty of this area…read more Just a note that they do not let anyone in even to park, before their posted hours. The entry works pretty smoothly though, and since we had prepaid tickets, they were able to look us up, give us a map and we were parked quickly. I was there specifically for the Thomas Dambo exhibit. He is a Danish sculpture artist known for his giant trolls made out of recycled wood. Each troll is unique and has a name and purpose....to save the Humans and teach them about sustainability. The trails are beautiful in the woods and clearly marked. There was a beautiful section of the forest where an original piece of music was being played from 24 speakers as you followed the trail. An enchanting small lake filled with water lilies was out the back door of the main building. They have a small cafeteria and a nice gift shop.The building was full of interesting exhibits, including a tank with otters.

The importance of Eagle Island in my life cannot be overstated. I spent many summers on this unique…read moreand beautiful private island (and national landmark) learning how to sail a boat, paddle a canoe, improve my swimming skills, learn songs and craft skills, live outdoors, appreciate unspoiled nature. But my greatest takeaway was in finding myself--building confidence, having strong women leaders, and coming away with an internal fortitude that has served me well into my adult life. My nieces will also be attending camp there and I could not be more thrilled for them and what they too will experience in this magical place.

This Blue Mountain Lake gem is a wonder to explore rain it shine stuffed to the gills with…read morefascinating educational opportunities & some incredible exhibits that make each visit memorable. HUGE PLUS: The caffe is EXCELLENT with an incrediblely STUNNING view of the lake.

It was a beautiful day- sunny, clear, and warm. The trails were beautiful, hiking and listening to…read morethe birds was serene. At each stop, each guide provided vital information and a rich history of the area. Well worth the trip. Love the gift shop too. LOL. Oh....almost forgot- lunch the grilled cheese sandwich was HUGE and oh so cheesy - yum yum.....

While visiting the Lake Placid area, I had the opportunity to go for a quick hike around the Mount…read moreJo Loop. The High Peaks Information Center (HPIC) acted as home base for this jaunt in the outdoors. To park near the trailhead, there is a nominal fee - I paid $10 at a small gatehouse for their "half-day" non-member fee ($18 for full day and discounts for members). The staff person at the gatehouse inquired re: my hiking plans and made some suggestions so that my time in the area was both enjoyable and safe. The High Peaks Information Center is a wonderful resource for hikers and other outdoor adventurers. They offer guidebooks, maps, batteries, and other essentials as well as souvenirs such as mountain patches, etc. More importantly for my trip, they rent out microspikes and other items such as bear canisters, snow shoes, trekking poles, etc. Hiking was a last minute decision so I didn't have access to my typical trail gear and it was nice to know I could get some at a very reasonable price. The entire 2-mile+ trail that I traversed was a sheet of ice so I would not have been able to climb this peak without this rentable gear. Plenty of nearby benches/picnic tables to get my gear in order. Pleasant staff. Good experience. Views from the top of Mount Jo were well work the hour or so I put in from start to finish.

The HPIC, as it is commonly known, has grown in the past several years, as have the services it…read moreoffers. The people who work here are awesome in their knowledge of the hiking opportunities in the Adirondacks, whether you're looking to bag a high peak, want something more manageable, , or something for a family or for a newbie. They have a good supply of gear for sale, too, including maps. Hot showers are available for a small fee. Bathrooms are free during open hours. The staff will provide recommendations, directions, info about the weather on the top of a summit as well as at ground level, etc. This really is a must stop b4 hiking in the 'dacks! And, in case you're wondering, all their advice, recommendations etc are free!

I was inspired by the show "Aerial America" on the Smithsonian channel to take a trip to upstate…read moreNY, this time to do some hiking and leaf peeping around the adironancks. I knew this was a vast protected wilderness area, but never expected it to be such a paradise of sorts. Driving from NYC took are out 5 1/2 hrs, via I87 North. Overall a smooth ride except the fogs that I encountered, was not really prepared for so much fogs. Also it did helped that all the way through, the highways were lined with colorful trees, which made the ride a pleasant one. After getting lost a bit and not finding the trailhead for Mt. Jo, which we originally wanted to hike, we decided on option #2 to drive up to whiteface mountain, which promised a dizzying elevation and beautiful views of the "high peaks". On our way to whiteface we passed through keene valley, which is right out of a painting, a sleepy little village dotted with woodsy like cabins & houses surrounded by mountain and streams. The curvy back roads took us through some other towns which included a town called the "North Pole", which is apparently a popular kids amusement attraction. The fall foliage was at its peak in this area, so it was truely a marvelous setting for a drive. We took the Veteran Memorial Highway in Wilmington to reach Whiteface Mountain, which had many lookout points to caught a glimpse of the "high peaks". Once we got to the top, and parked our car, we took the vintage elevator to reach the peak, then we were treated to the most amazing views of the "high peaks"! It was like being in heaven looking down. A breathtaking view of Mt. Marcy (the highest peak in NY state), and many lakes, in the area, including Lake Placid. After a few photo opts and lunch at the cafe, we decide to walked down the "natural staircase" to the parking lot, instead of taking the elevator back, which I highly recommend. Because it was only a Day Trip, it was time for us to start our drive back to NYC , we forgo plans for a gondola ride and a short hike up Mt. Jo. Reasons we definitely have to go back. We did however, visited "Ausable Chasm", which we kinda stumble upon serendipitously. We took a tour of the area, which was totally inspiring. Definitely a must when you're in the area. My trip to the Adirondacks was long overdue, it was the perfect setting for leaf peeping and hiking. Whiteface mountain offered amazing views of the "High Peaks". Lake placid is a beautiful village that I reckon, you'd want to stay in, when visiting the Adirondacks. It's rustic, and made for the adventurous at heart, if you're the outdoors kind, then this is perfect playground, any time of year.

SOOO HUGE! Our whole…read moregoal in trekking out to Lake George these past two years was to ride through this park. Two years of riding, and we STILL haven't covered it all. Great expanses are purely wild, though there's sprinklings of towns and resorts along the routes. Great rides up into the ranges, and gorgeous places to stop and wonder at the beauty. Don't expect to find a place to eat in every town. Plan ahead for the day. Some spots, on RT9N used to have resorts, and stores, but they mostly have closed. There's some great town names like Sawtooth, and Wolf Jaw. I keep resisting the urge to buy a canoe, but how would I haul it home on the motorcycle?

Had a pleasant two hour boat tour of the three lakes. Learned a lot of history about the area.read more

On Monday, September 8, 2025 my friends and I took the 1pm boat tour. Captain Dick astounded us…read morewith his knowledge of the lakes, its present and former residents dating back to the mid 19th century and wildlife. It was a memorable afternoon that piqued our interest. We called the business for the books Captain Dick mentioned in his talk. We would highly recommend this tour.

This is not just a museum. We walked around and alao watched some figure skaters and a hockey team…read morepractice, which was so cool. Really good history in the museum. When you come here you should take in everything the town has to offer

I've been to many cities that hosted Olympic events including Vancouver (2010), Munich (1972),…read moreMontreal (1976), Atlanta (1996), Calgary (1988), Salt Lake City (2002) and others. All have a museum of some sort and Lake Placid (1932 and 1980) is no exception. Lake Placid is one of the smallest cities to host and it's clear even today that it would have been challenged with the huge event. Today, there are huge hotels and the roads have been improved but it is far from major transportation and I would imagine transportation was a big challenge. The XIII Winter Games was held from February 13 to 24, 1980. Americans will best remember it for the men's hockey who unexpectedly won the gold medal, defeating the Soviet (not yet "Russia") team in the game now called the Miracle on Ice (multiple movies including one starring Kurt Russell). The museum has a big section specifically dedicated to this series and the original scoreboard is on display. Lots of other memorabilia including uniforms, tickets, and such. What museum would be complete without a gift shop and this one is rather spendy. But how often does one visit little Lake Placid? [Round number review 500 in New York - 1585 of 2024 - 22608 overall]

Stopped in to kill some time during a rainy camping trip to the Adirondacks. There wasn't anything…read moregoing on when we stopped but the staff was super friendly and let us walk around. There were several rooms set up like a museum with jerseys, medals, etc on display that were definitely cool to check out. That have a bobsled set up and a luge to check out as well. It's crazy to see how slim and narrow the bobsled is in real life-i can't believe they fit so many people in there! It was free to walk around and a nice way to spend some time on a rainy afternoon.