Best shop on the Adirondacks! Friendly, knowledgeable staff and great guides. The woman that works…read morethere is AWESOME!!

Formerly of Rainbow Lake. Nice little shop, friendly owner (guide, fly tier, fisherman). He was…read morevery helpful and though he was in the process of settling in on April 3, 2013 to the new shop, he spent plenty of time with me answering questions and telling me stories and information about fly fishing, hatches, books and business. A very good place to stop in on if you are going fishing in the Adirondacks. Has a comprehensive stock of flies, rods, reels and equipment. There is also a lot of spincast items as well.

A great place to hike to and kayak. While the trail can be narrow, the pond is a short, easy 0.6…read moremi from the trailhead. The pond is a good size to kayak and fish. It's perfect for relaxing and immersing yourself in the outdoors. The area can be a little busy during summer weekends, but it doesn't typically attract a huge crowd, making the area quite peaceful. If you're around Indian Lake and wanted to squeeze in a small hike, it's the perfect place. It is a short drive from Lake Abanakee, with the way there, quite scenic.

Great experience. The campground was quiet. Everyone was respectful. The bathrooms and shows were…read moreclean. The beach area on the lake was solid. Very close - maybe 5-7 min drive - to the Old Forge hamlet. Can't do much better for $22.

The best small state park. The staff are friendly and ready to accommodate. The camp sites are big…read more The lake is awesome. I try to reserve a site here every summer. This is challenging because of the small size and limited sites. I try at least six months in advance for a water site. The water sites are hard to get. I will stay at any of them they are all wonderful. The lake is very refreshing and the beach is fun. There is a huge rock in the middle of the lake that my family takes pictures at. It is quit a wonderful view. I love coming here to camp. All the campers are always friendly and polite. I have talked with many and they all think this campground is a hidden gem.

Absolutely beautiful. Loved every minute of trekking through the caves, bridges and trails. This is…read morea must see attraction in the Adirondacks and a great way to see the natural landscape. Grab a walking stick and get ready for a fun outdoorsy adventure and don't forget to check out the gem & gift shops on the way out!

A really fascinating place to visit for a decent hike/ tour. It's a self guided tour after you grab…read moreyour tickets inside the gift shop. There are some pretty incredible views & a few astounding caves you can explore. The trail features quite a bit of stairs & winding paths so come prepared (eg. walking stick if need be). We saw plenty of families, children & seniors on the trail so it's suitable for an array of people. We saved the coolest part for last: cracking open a few geodes. This is completely random but it's enchanting to wait & see what color is inside! We love this place.

Nice family friendly park! Sites are smallish. You really get to know your neighbor because the…read moresites are close to each other. Walking paths are so nice for the dogs!

This is a family park on the St. Lawrence River. The lower sites are right on the water, great view…read moreof Brockville, Canada, ocean going ship traffic and the best sunsets anyplace. The upper sites are in the woods and very private. Protected swimming on a sandy well maintained beach. Great fishing just off the park with boat ramp and docking right in the park. Many river attractions near by on and off the water. The park provides trail guide tours of the many trails. Try the "Beaver Walk" or ask the park staff about Bigfoot. Great park, great staff with many repeat campers from all over and both sides of the border. Very well maintained, clean bathhouses and they sell ice and firewood.

I've been trying to get here for the last 4 years that my son was a student at SUNY Oswego, we…read morefinally had enough time to make the drive out here. Great hidden gem waterfall with ample parking and a flat very well-maintained trail with two viewpoints. We did not go down to the gorge trail, but did walk down the stairs to the top of the falls. DO NOT walk anywhere that looks wet as it's VERY slippery.

Love it here! I've been here a few times and always love the views!…read more It's a great spot to hike and see the waterfall views. The trail is pretty easy and you can walk down to the top of the waterfalls or on the side of it. I'd definitely stop back here again.

BLACK RIVER TRAIL IS A GREAT PATH TO WALK, RUN OR BIKE…read more=================================================== At the beginning of April 2024 my son and daughter-in-law took my husband and I hiking along this trail a couple times on different days. It's really a nice paved and scenic path along the Black River. If you look at the website it says it is 4.5 miles, but I have a feeling it is much longer. The Black River is pretty long, so it might turn into dirt trails. You can actually walk close to the Black River, but I wouldn't recommend getting in because you might drown or get swept away to who knows where. I read a report recently about someone falling in. Parking: I'm pretty sure we parked at the Trailhead located at E. Rutland Street near Stone Drive. See photo. See the website for more parking locations. Keep in mind there are no restrooms that I saw.

Hidden gem in the heart of lake placid! We decided to take a break from hiking the high peaks with…read moreour 9 and 12yo kids and rented a boat. FYI, they only accept cash or checks. I was a bit apprehensive since we are boating novices, having only used a motorized boat once before. Turns out we had nothing to worry about. We were given a pristine, spacious pontoon (called the Bentley, if that tells you anything :), and the operator gave us crystal clear directions on how to use it. The person helping us also gave us a map of lake placid and pointed out good areas to stop for swimming and fishing. My kids had the time of their lives on the water. The operator was kind enough to suggest bringing one of their floating tubes and a fish net, all for no extra charge. I thought we would only be on the water for 2hrs at most, but we ended up being out for more than 3. The kids said they could have stayed out on the lake all day. We did not catch any fish but we all enjoyed the beautiful view in our clean, spacious pontoon. Given our inexperience, this excursion could have easily gone south, however Captain Marneys clearly cares about its patrons and goes the extra mile to make sure everything goes well. We will be back!

I hate to leave a review this bad, because many of the people who worked here seemed great. The…read morefirst warning I have for you is not to do not.bring your dogs anywhere near this establishment. Their yellow lab attacked our dog while we registered for a rental.

I managed to get here just as the Sun was setting, spending some time enjoying the view. On a…read moreweekday, the water was calmer than it might have been on a weekend as it is used for fishing and other boating. Not this evening - smooth as glass. Franklin Falls Flow is an Impoundment on the Saranac River thanks to Paul Smith's Electric Light and Power Company dam. Much of the lake is under 10 feet deep, so boaters need to be cautious. The lake has a nice view of Whiteface Mountain. There is a non-paved boat launch nearby but it is not the usual sort of lake. As it is manmade, you can expect more than the usual rocks and stumps. [Review 1592 of 2024 - 506 in New York - 22615 overall]

Caught my first fish!!! Yay! A new thing to cross off my bucket list. We had an awesome time with…read moreHooker Charters. Captain Jason is a great and makes fishing a fun experience. He knows where to go to find the fish. We caught over 30 bass or so. He supplies everything you need too. He puts the bait on the hook and is right there to help you with the release which is great for someone like me who is afraid to touch fish. Great views of the Lake so remember to bring your camera! I highly recommend and intend to do this again next summer. Had a blast!!

Had a great 4 hour fishing trip on Beautiful Lake George with Hooker. Jason picked us up at the…read moreSagamore at 7:30am and off we went to one of his hot spots on the lake. The 32 ft pontoon boat was nice and comfortable. The bathroom on the boat came in handy for the kids. Caught 55 bass - 3 were 19 inches+ thank you Jason. Now get on the lake and get some bass.