This is a virtual program. On June 6, 2015, two worst-of-the-worst murderers escaped from the Clinton Correctional Institute; the subsequent manhunt was the largest in New York State History. The escapees, David Sweat and Richard Matt, coursed a twenty-minute labyrinth of corridors and tunnels until they emerged into freedom on the outside. Now they were […]
Get ready for a lively night of Adirondack-themed trivia at Raquette River Brewing in Tupper Lake, brought to you by the ADKX and The Wild Center! Gather your friends for an evening of delicious drinks, friendly competition, and tons of fun as you test your knowledge on Adirondack history, science, and culture. Whether you are […]
ADKX is thrilled to return to The Garrison in Lake George for a BONUS Taps & Trivia event! Join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition, featuring Adirondack-themed trivia, local brews, and great company. This special event is presented in collaboration with the Lake George Battlefield Park Association and the Lake George Winter […]
This is a virtual program. Discover how Green Goat's high-quality cartography products support invasive species research, and enhance outdoor recreation and education. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the intersection of mapping, nature, and community. Ezra is excited to share how Green Goat Maps came to be what it is today. He'll cover how […]
Get ready for a lively night of Adirondack-themed trivia at Ray Brook Brewhouse in Ray Brook, brought to you by the ADKX and The Lake Placid Olympic Museum! Gather your friends for an evening of delicious drinks, friendly competition, and tons of fun as you test your knowledge on Adirondack history, sport, and culture. Whether […]
This is a virtual program. Ever since he began hiking the mountains of the Adirondacks, John Sasso has been intrigued with the artifacts he would stumble upon, such as iron bolts from old land surveys, remnants of long-gone logging camps, mysterious woods roads, and stone foundations. The questions those finds provoked: 'What was here?' 'What […]
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 […]
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