Adirondack Park Guide
Things to do, facts to know, places to park, areas to see and more about Adirondack Park.
Things to do around Adirondack Park
- Take a walk around Mirror Lake and enjoy the many ice skaters, hockey players, dog sledding, and the beautiful mountain surroundings.
- Watch daring athletes soar from the Olympic Ski Jump Complex in Lake Placid, a legacy site from the 1980 Winter Games.
- Enjoy panoramic views on a scenic hike up Bald Mountain near Old Forge, known for its restored fire tower and family-friendly trail.
- Explore The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, a 115-acre interactive museum featuring elevated forest trails, river exhibits, and live wildlife displays.
- Visit the North Creek Mosaic Project to admire vibrant community-created mosaic art celebrating Adirondack culture and nature.
Fun Facts
- Adirondack Park is the largest publicly protected park in the continental United States, covering roughly six million acres of forest, lakes, and mountains.
- Over seven million visitors explore the Adirondack Park each year for its lakes, trails, and historic villages.
- Fifty-seven fire towers once stood throughout the Adirondack Park to detect wildfires, many of which are now restored as hiking destinations.
- The Adirondacks are home to about 30,000 miles of rivers and streams and more than 2,800 lakes and ponds, offering endless paddling routes.
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