Adirondack Experience

Member Appreciation Day & Collection Storage and Study Center Tours
2026-08-19 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
To show our appreciation for our members, we’re celebrating with a dedicated day of special access, tours, and member‑only benefits.
Ever wonder where all of the items not on display in exhibitions are tucked away? Join us for one of two tours of the nearby Collection Storage and Study Center–led by curatorial staff. During this tour, you will see an impressive array of the museum’s largest collection items like historic boats. Or, catch a glimpse of some nostalgic items from former Adirondack theme parks.
ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

Plus enjoy special offers at the ADKX store all day, just for being a member!

Catlin Bay with Ed Kanze
2026-08-20 13:30 - 15:30
Catlin Bay is a 2.8 mile hike round trip along the Northville-Placid Trail at a scenic location along the northeast shore of Long Lake.
Ed Kanze is a naturalist, author, and Adirondack Guide with more than forty years’ experience leading walks in wild places. A former National Park Ranger, he worked at Acadia National Park and Gulf Islands National Seashore, served as Curator of the Trailside Nature Museum in Cross River, New York, taught field ecology for the National Audubon Society, and was senior naturalist at the Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining, New York. Ed has deep roots in the Adirondacks. His great-great-great-great grandparents Daniel and Hannah Brownell carved a farm out of the woods along the Sacandaga River, ca. 1795.
Ed is the author of many books as well as a longtime nature newspaper columnist, magazine columnist, photographer, lecturer, and videographer. A graduate of Middlebury College, Vermont, Ed is well- traveled in his 6-million-acre Adirondack Mountain backyard and has led international trips to Australia, New Zealand, and Alaska.

Mushroom Walk with Jason Tennant
2026-08-21 16:00 - 17:00
Join artist and amateur mycologist Jason Tennant for an hour-long walk along the Minnow Pond Trail, located right on ADKX property.
Along the way, Jason will help you spot and identify the wild mushrooms growing in the Adirondack forest, from common edibles to species worth admiring from a distance. Whether you’re a curious beginner or already spend time in the woods, this walk is a chance to slow down, look closely, and come away with a sharper eye for what’s growing around you.
The Minnow Pond Trail is an easy to moderate ¾-mile trail that leads down to the ADKX Boathouse on Minnow Pond.

After the walk join us for our Third Annual Mushroom Dinner! Registration for dinner is NOT included with the walk.

Third Annual Mushroom Dinner
2026-08-21 17:30 - 20:30
Indulge in a culinary journey celebrating the diverse and delightful world of mushrooms.
Join us in the Lake View Café for a meticulously prepared feast showcasing the rich flavors, textures, and versatility of these earthy delicacies.
Welcome drinks and light appetizers start the evening, followed by a four-course mushroom-focused dinner prepared by guest chef Matt Olley using mushrooms from Collar City Mushrooms. Each course highlights a different approach to flavor, texture, and preparation, showcasing the versatility of these unique ingredients.
Wine pairings will accompany each course, along with thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic mushroom-based beverages.
Delight your taste buds and ignite your curiosity. Join us for an evening of culinary excellence, camaraderie, and discovery as we celebrate the magic of mushrooms together.
Photos from last year’s dinner:

Minnow Pond Trail with Susan Hopkins
2026-08-27 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-09-10 13:30 - 15:30
This easy to moderate 3/4 mile trail is located right on ADKX property. Meander down to the ADKX boathouse, located on Minnow Pond, while taking in the scenery and learning more about the fungi growing in the Adirondacks.
Susan Hopkins has learned to identify fungi through her 40-year membership in the New Jersey Mycological Association. She focuses on identification with a special interest in all of the tooth fungi (fungi with spines under their cap). Susan is also a “dyer,” having learned the use of various species of wild fungi to dye wool. She lives in the Adirondack Park and continues to study the local fungi and offer lectures, walks, and demonstrations on fungi and mushroom dyeing.

Adirondack Pack Basket Making with Barbara Green
2026-08-29 09:00 - 17:00
Join Barbara Green of Adirondack Green House Basketry for an Adirondack Pack Basket making workshop.
Additional date added by popular demand!
Participants will weave a full-sized Pack Basket, approximately 18” tall. They will make their packs in the same manner as original packs were made using reed rather than black or brown ash. The top of the basket is finished with a riveted handle before applying the rim.
Solid wood skids and an interior wooden base hold the harness in place. There will be a selection of harness colors to choose from.
The basket and wooden components are to be stained at home. When dried, the harness, skids and base are applied. Barbara will show how to do this at the workshop. Stain instructions are included in the handout.

→All materials (except stain) and tools will be provided.
→Participants are welcome to bring food, drinks, and snacks for the day.
→Museum admission is included in the workshop fee. (Please note that basket completion takes about 8 hours.)
→Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Spots are limited, and this workshop often sells out. Early registration is recommended.

Barbara Green: I discovered basket weaving as a hobby in 2007. While never very crafty, this called to me. I found something that brings me peace, yet challenges me regularly. Weaving allows me to be creative while creating something that is functional. Having spent most of my life in the Adirondacks, I find it important to know the history of the iconic Adirondack Pack Basket, and I find great joy in teaching others how to make their own. My baskets are made with reed rather than black or brown ash like the original pack baskets. Reed is highly renewable and durable. I learned on very basic tools and teach the same way. All necessary tools and materials are always included in my workshops. My harnesses are made by me, and the bases and skids are made from scrap lumber by my husband.

Minnow Pond Trail with Alexander Stewart
2026-09-03 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-09-24 13:30 - 15:30
This easy to moderate 3/4 mile trail is located right on ADKX property. Meander down to the ADKX boathouse, located on Minnow Pond, while taking in the scenery and learning more about the geology of the Adirondacks.

Dr. Alexander Stewart is an Associate Professor of Geology at St. Lawrence University, specializing in glacial geology and tree-ring science. A retired U.S. Army veteran, his research explores environmental histories through landscapes and archaeological sites, with numerous publications in glacial landforms, hydrology, and dendrochronology.
He has led field courses across Alaska, Iceland, East Africa, and more, inspiring students through hands-on exploration. His passion for biodiversity has also led to the co-discovery of six new scorpion species. As national president of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, he helps shape the future of Earth sciences. Dr. Stewart is a frequent media contributor and continues tree-ring research in the Adirondacks, often hiking with his family.

The Rustic Fair
2026-09-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-13 10:00 - 17:00
This is a two day event – Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13, 2026
10am – 5pm | Included with admission
The Rustic Fair showcases interpretations of classic and contemporary rustic art crafted by makers from across the Adirondack region and beyond. Explore handcrafted furniture, furnishings, and Adirondack paintings.
You may also be interested in ALL THINGS RUSTIC!

Interested in being a vendor? Click here to learn more and apply.

Coney Mountain with Ed Kanze
2026-09-17 13:30 - 15:30
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, we will discuss what makes the Adirondacks unique, and how to best protect this Park. Elevation gain is a little more than 523 feet. Altitude at the summit is 2267 feet.

Ed Kanze is a naturalist, author, and Adirondack Guide with more than forty years’ experience leading walks in wild places. A former National Park Ranger, he worked at Acadia National Park and Gulf Islands National Seashore, served as Curator of the Trailside Nature Museum in Cross River, New York, taught field ecology for the National Audubon Society, and was senior naturalist at the Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining, New York. Ed has deep roots in the Adirondacks. His great-great-great-great grandparents Daniel and Hannah Brownell carved a farm out of the woods along the Sacandaga River, ca. 1795.
Ed is the author of many books as well as a longtime nature newspaper columnist, magazine columnist, photographer, lecturer, and videographer. A graduate of Middlebury College, Vermont, Ed is well- traveled in his 6-million-acre Adirondack Mountain backyard and has led international trips to Australia, New Zealand, and Alaska.

Behind the Scenes: Anne LaBastille in the ADKX Collection with Penny Harr
2026-09-19 11:00 - 13:00
SOLD OUT – Join us for a special guided tour with Penny Harr, Exhibit Assistant at the Adirondack Experience and author of the forthcoming biography Anne LaBastille: A Biography of the Woodswoman.
As part of our continued celebration of the 50th anniversary of Woodswoman, these tours offer a deeper look into the life and work of Anne LaBastille.
Penny will lead visitors through selections from the museum’s library and archival collections before heading to Life in the Adirondacks, our main exhibit exploring the Adirondack Park and its people, to visit Anne LaBastille’s cabin. Drawing on her extensive research and personal insight, Penny brings to life Anne LaBastille’s work as a writer, wildlife ecologist, and conservationist, as well as the independence and vision that defined her time in the Adirondacks.
Afterwards, at 3 PM, Penny will be at ADKX store where you can purchase a signed copy of her forthcoming biography.
There is no cost to attend the tour, but museum admission is required (free for ADKX members). Capacity is limited and pre-registration is required.

Anne LaBastille: A Biography of the Woodswoman | Book Signing with Penny Harr
2026-09-19 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for a book signing with Penny Harr, whose new biography Anne LaBastille: A Biography of the Woodswoman, coming out this September, offers an in-depth portrait of the legendary wildlife ecologist, writer, and conservationist behind the landmark book Woodswoman.
Drawing on personal interviews and archival research, including at the ADKX Library, Harr, an Exhibit Assistant at the Adirondack Experience and a seventh-generation Adirondacker, brings to life Anne LaBastille’s remarkable career and rich inner world, from her cabin in the remote Adirondacks to her decades of environmental work around the globe. This event is part of the Adirondack Experience’s ongoing programming celebrating the 50th anniversary of Woodswoman.

In the Steps of a Woodswoman: A Paddle on Twitchell Lake
2026-09-20 10:00 - 15:00
Bring your own boat and join us for a paddle across Twitchell Lake to the former site of Anne LaBastille’s historic cabin, once a place of solitude, writing, and deep connection to the Adirondack landscape.
Fifty years after the first publication of LaBastille’s book Woodswoman, this guided paddle offers participants the opportunity to experience Twitchell Lake as she did, followed by a walk through the cabin site and discussion of her life, work, and environmental legacy.
The round-trip paddle covers approximately 3 miles and takes about 2 hours, including time on shore. Participants should be prepared for variable lake conditions, including wind, and for uneven terrain at the cabin site.
A brown bag lunch will be provided and can be enjoyed lakeside during the visit.
Two guided paddle sessions are available: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–3:00 PM.
THE 1 PM PADDLE IS SOLD OUT!
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The Legacy of Anne LaBastille: 50 Years of Woodswoman Panel Discussion
2026-09-21 19:00 - 20:00
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Anne LaBastille’s Woodswoman, join us for a panel discussion reflecting on her life, writing, and enduring legacy in the Adirondacks.
This conversation brings together Leslie Surprenant, friend of LaBastille and executor of her estate, and author Penny Harr, whose forthcoming biography Anne LaBastille: A Biography of the Woodswoman offers new insight into LaBastille’s life and work. The panel will be moderated by Nathalie Thill, Executive Director of the Adirondack Center for Writing.
Together, the speakers will explore LaBastille’s impact as a writer, environmental advocate, and independent voice in the Adirondack region, as well as the continued relevance of Woodswoman fifty years after its publication.
Registration is free and not required, though recommended.

Homeschool Day
2026-09-23 10:00 - 17:00
Save the Date!
ADKX Homeschool Day will be September 23, 2026!
Check back for more details.

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FallFest
2026-10-04 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate fall with traditional pastimes like apple pressing, autumnal crafts, and fiber arts. Demonstrations and music all day! This family-friendly day is packed with activities, games, and much, much more.
More information to come!

Free admission is offered to all year‑round Adirondack Park residents for this event.
Proof of residency such as a driver’s license is required.

LumberDAX Breakfast
2026-10-11 10:00 - 15:00
Step back to the days of lumber camps and river drives, and enjoy breakfast as those who worked in the woods once did.
Enjoy hearty fare inspired by Adirondack logging camp kitchens, with breakfast specials served all day from 10 AM – 3 PM at the Lakeview Café. After you’ve had your fill, stay a while and enjoy live music by Adirondack folk musicians Josh and Ashley Clevenstine from 11 AM – 12 PM and again from 1-2 PM.
Museum admission is required; breakfast specials are available for separate purchase at the Lake View Café.

Closing Day
2026-10-12 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for the final day of our 2026 season!

Murder Mystery Dinner
2026-10-24 18:00 - 21:30
On a crisp October evening, the Adirondack Experience once again will play host to an affair of elegance turned uneasy, as guests gather for a night that promises intrigue.
When decorum gives way to deception, and a shocking crime unsettles the evening, every glance conceals a secret and every guest becomes a suspect.
Join us for our Murder Mystery Dinner, an immersive dinner theater experience where your meal is served alongside suspicion–and it falls to you to follow the clues, question the suspects, and uncover the truth.
Recommended for ages 13+
Tickets for members go on sale Wednesday, August 26. Tickets for general audiences will go on sale on Friday, August 28 – be sure to purchase your ticket – before it is too late.
