We just went again last weekend. The rest of the extended family went four years ago and I didn't…read moremake it, but I did go to the ranch eight years ago for the reunion. It was great. The new lodge that was built after the fire several years ago is gorgeous. I highly recommend this place for a nice experience in a beautiful setting in the Adirondacks.

Been going every year since 2005. Staff and facilities are great. You'll never be hungry.read more

Wry clean place , great for families, the sunset is absolutely amazing, good food ,fairly…read morereasonable for a family to enjoy and experience the thrill of racing

Wow! Such a great…read moreplace for pictures! It was just a short little hike up to the summit and then gorgeous nature all around. And great breezes. If you are anywhere near here, make a beeline. It's fabulous. Well worth the ten bucks per car.

The view from up here is breathtaking. There is a heavy duty shelter at the flag post which…read moreencloses six picnic tables. Hard to believe that the British attacked Fort Ticonderoga from here, but then they could see everything going on at the fort. The drive to the top becomes steep and one lane in ea. direction. There are no bathrooms at the site and is open from 6:45 am to @4:30. A caretaker drives to the top daily to make sure all leave the premises w/i closing time.

The Crazy Loon is such a great spot. The owners and workers are all so nice and welcoming, and…read moreevery drink we've tried has been delicious. I'm not even a bourbon person and I had the most amazing cherry bourbon drink here. (The photo was taken after I already started drinking it, but it normally comes garnished and looks even prettier). My husband and I love the Riverside Splash with watermelon purée in it but our favorites is the Lavender Lemonade. They have some finger foods available, plus food trucks and live music often. The man playing when we were there had an incredible voice. It was the perfect background music, good enough to enjoy but not so loud that you couldn't still have a conversation. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

Great service, great people, and great drinks! The Black Cherry Bourbon Sour is fantastic! They…read morealso have Gluten free pizza and other snacks.

If you are someone that loves history Fort Ticonderoga has a really impressive collection of…read moremilitary memorabilia and well preserved buildings. The entrance fee is $30 per person but includes access to all of the buildings and Mount Defiance (short drive). If you're not too into the military aspect you can just walk around and enjoy the beautiful views and immaculate grounds. The garden is stunning and they even have a small working farm with seeds and veggies for sale.

We had such a blast! The musket and cannon demonstrations were so fun. There was a lot for the kids…read moreto enjoy. Walking throughout the fort there were games for the kids to play, they tried writing with a qu'il, and were given small wool scraps to take home. We explored the gardens and the kids ran and got all of their energy out in those wide open spaces! There were beautiful apple trees and more buildings to explore. We didn't sign up to do the boat ride but that is available and is a great way to extend your stay at the fort! The staff was all incredibly friendly understanding of children's needs. We couldn't ask for more with a family day out at a historical site! It was such a joy to enjoy! The gift shop had so many gems it could be very easy to end up with super cool toys Tshirts and yummy treats. Drive out slow and be ready to pull over to read the informative stones on the way out. Worth it!! Don't forget to check out mount defiance after visiting (otherwise it's $10 a car to check out) and on your way there there is a park with a beautiful waterfall to look at.

A hundred years have passed since the founding of the Seagle Music Colony. That should be reason…read moreenough to seek out this wonder of the Adirondacks. But the level of performances is the true reason for discovering this venue if you have never attended a performance. We first learned about SMC from my sister a number of years ago, but never made the effort to attend one of the performances until this year. My wife was excited to attend a performance of Les Misérables and since it was the last evening performance of the season, my sister let us know that it would be followed by a gathering of the performers in the rehearsal hall to meet with the evening's guests for champagne cocktails, sweets, and other munchies, and to say "Thank you" for supporting this season's performances. One cannot say enough about the young, mostly college age, performers who audition from all over the country to come here to learn and practice their musical skills in what will be their future careers. Many will become serious Broadway musical or classical opera stars. But they don't just attend career development classes and practice performing here, they also have to build the sets, perfect their acting, learn choreography, hone their auditioning skills, and perform in most, if not all, of the different shows planned for the Summer season. This year's list of performances included: Verdi's "Falstaff"; Rossini's "The Barber of Seville"; Sondheim's Into "The Woods"; and Schönberg's & Boublil's "Les Misérables." In addition, a children's opera, "The Ugly Duckling" and Vespers concerts were also performed. Our program informed us that the SMC was founded in 1915 by world renowned baritone, Oscar Seagle. His son, John, taught at SMC from 1945 to 1985 and the old barn that was Oscar Seagle's studio in Schroon Lake was extended into a theatre in his memory. In the year 2000 "Classical Singer Magazine" declared SMC the "Best Summer Vocal Training Program in the United States." The performance of Les Misérables was wonderfully enjoyable. The theater is not large, it holds about 300 people. Every seat in the house has an excellent view, but the seats starting around row "i" are padded and more comfortable than the wooden ones in the rows with lower letters. The rehearsal building is relatively new with all necessary accommodations, compared to the old barn turned theater. But the folks behind SMC are already planning a new larger theater with air conditioning and indoor plumbing. The final bow of the cast for Les Mis indicated that there were approximately 35 members. Tickets sell out fast once a new season is announced, so be forewarned and plan accordingly for 2016.

When it was suggested that we find a vacation home in the Adirondacks, I thought, "what could there…read morebe culturally to do there that doesn't involve worrying about tick bites, skin cancer, or drowning?" Well, one of the best is Seagle Colony. Professionally trained singers performing different operas and musicals each week, in an unusual setting for a great price. Seagle's 100th season started with a Centennial Community Celebration Concert. Thank you, thank you, for this gift! Discover this gem yourself if you haven't already.

The Hewitt Lake Club is marvelous in every way. Wonderful beyond description. Magic awaits around…read moreevery corner.

Wasted 120.00 Food was cold...Drinks were weak…read more Go to subway...you like it much better .

Massive course improvements over the last few years make it a hidden gem in the Adirondack. Glad I…read moreplay it and will continue to play the course. Having a quality restaurant attached is also a big plus.