Visit Lake Placid to see the site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, including the famous "Miracle on Ice" rink. Top Outdoor Adventures
: Challenge yourself with the Saranac Lake 6er or the Tupper Lake Triad —smaller, more accessible hiking challenges compared to the grueling 46 High Peaks. Adirondacks-13.7z
: The park has long been a playground for the wealthy, including the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts, whose "Great Camps" still dot the landscape. Planning Your Trip Visit Lake Placid to see the site of
: The weather is unpredictable. Pack moisture-wicking synthetic or wool layers, and avoid cotton, which holds moisture and can lead to hypothermia even in summer. Expand map Culture & Museums Outdoor Adventure Plan Your First Visit to the Adirondacks Planning Your Trip : The weather is unpredictable
Known as the "Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks," it offers scenic hiking, rafting, and tubing through ancient sandstone cliffs. Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake Tourist attraction Blue Mountain Lake, NY, United States
: Unlike the connected Appalachian range, the Adirondacks are a "newborn" geological dome that is still rising about 2 millimeters per year.