This is a virtual program. Albany Public Library and The Adirondack Experience welcome a Gem Radio Theatre production of true crime stories as told by the criminals themselves. Barbara Westbrook will share the story of Mildred Harris, a visitor to Saranac Lake with nefarious intent. Glen Repko will portray Monty Montague, a criminal who once […]
Get ready for a lively night of Adirondack-themed trivia at Axes & Irons in Indian Lake, brought to you by the ADKX and the Indian Lake Theater! Gather your friends for an evening of delicious drinks, friendly competition, and tons of fun as you test your knowledge on Adirondack history and culture. Whether you are […]
This is a virtual program. Albany Public Library and the Adirondack Experience welcome New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Donnelly whose novel A Northern Light retells the true story of the 1906 murder of Grace Brown. Jennifer will talk about the inspiration and research behind her award-winning novel, and the challenges of combining fact and fiction. Donnelly’s story is drawn […]
This is a virtual program. This collection of poems is based on Lake Placid, New York’s most well-known ghost story. In 1933, the Lady in the Lake, whose real name was Mabel Smith Douglass, took a row boat across Lake Placid and never returned. Thirty years later, almost to the day, local divers discovered her […]
The Adirondack Experience is excited to welcome you back for the 2025 season on Friday, May 23, 2025! Come visit us in the heart of the Adirondacks for a truly unique experience. With more than 20 buildings nestled across 120 acres overlooking Blue Mountain Lake, our open-air campus offers everyone something to do. Step into […]
Hook the perfect Father’s Day adventure with our Flies & Ties Workshop! Kick off the day by crafting your own custom fly-fishing tie with expert instruction from Doug Moody of Bark Eater Bamboo, then put your skills to the test in a hands-on casting clinic. Participants are welcome to bring their own fly rods, or use one […]
Join ADK Fragrance Farm for a hands-on workshop that bites back at black flies (and whatever else is buzzing around)! Learn how to craft your own all-natural bug repellent and bug bite soother using essential oils, perfect for keeping pests at bay and soothing itchy bites during Adirondack summers. Each participant will leave with their […]
Join us for an exclusive adventure on the Lake George Association's Floating Classroom. For the first half, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the remarkable ecology and health of Lake George — and how to protect it — through hands-on activities and experiments. For the second half of the voyage, Captain Todd Earl, […]
Veterans Appreciation Day honors those who have served our nation. Join us for a day of special activities, music, and invited dignitaries to celebrate service members past and present. Veterans, active duty military, and military family all receive free admission, with ID. Schedule of Events: 10:30 AM: March In & Flag-Raising, Tupper Lake Honor Guard […]
Ferd's Bog Trail begins along Uncas Road between the villages of Raquette Lake and Eagle Bay. The trail is short (0.7 mile one-way) but rich in interest. Ferd's is best known for its boreal birds, including the Canada jay and boreal chickadee, and its wildflowers. An unhurried, easy ramble will give us a chance to […]
SOLD OUT Hop aboard an antique wooden motorboat for a private two-hour tour of scenic Utowana, Eagle, and Blue Mountain Lake led by those who know them best—owners of Blue Mountain Lake Livery. Go from viewing the actual Marion River Carry on Utowana, and all the beautiful scenery and camps in between, to lunch at […]
Coney Mountain rises between the villages of Tupper Lake and Long Lake on the border between Franklin and Hamilton Counties. The trail is a 1.1 walk to the summit and passes through beautiful woods, including a stand of old-growth sugar maples. The 360 degree view from the open, rocky summit is stunning. Along the way, […]
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