Adirondack Park Guide

Things to do, facts to know, places to park, areas to see and more about Adirondack Park.

Adirondack Park

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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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