Although the operator of the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, the Adirondack Rail Preservation Society (ARPS), is still involved in a lawsuit against multiple NY State departments over the construction of a 34-mile rail-trail between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake, that doesn’t mean service is shutting down. The ARPS did not receive a permit to operate...
The DEC Closes Wakely Mountain Trail
Wakely Mountain Trail has been closed until further notice due to safety concerns with the Wakely Mountain Fire Tower. This trail is located in one of the more remote areas of the central Adirondacks. The fire tower itself was closed to the public in December of last year due to structural deficiencies. Now, with...
New Monument to be Unveiled at Crown Point State Historic Site
Crown Point played an undeniably important role in the American Revolution, but the historic site did not get the recognition it deserved for a long time. All that will change this Saturday, May 13, at 1pm, when the Crown Point State Historic Site unveils a new monument to complete the 250-mile Knox Cannon Trail. Historical...
The Whitewater Derby Celebrates 60 Years this Month
Whitewater experts will be hitting the Hudson this weekend for the 60th Annual Hudson River Whitewater Derby. Whether you are a seasoned navigator of the fast, springtime whitewater or a spectator, this weekend’s derby promises to be an exciting competition with three separate races. At 60 years old, Hudson River Whitewater Derby is the longest-running event...
The Adirondack Experience: What Should You Expect at the Former Adirondack Museum?
Ahead of the opening of its 60th season, the acclaimed Adirondack Museum has decided to redefine itself to better reflect all that the institution has to offer today. Now going by the name Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, visitors can look forward to seeing the same great collections in addition to the arrival of even...
Why The Adirondack Scenic Railroad Train Service Is Shutting Down In The Tri-Lakes Area
If you’ve been keeping up with Adirondack news over the past year, then you’ve probably read the words “rail-trail” more than a few times. New York State has plans to remove a section of track along the Adirondack Scenic Railroad and construct a rail-trail in its place. Although the controversial project’s future is still...
$32 Million Adirondack Project To Breathe New Life Into Frontier Town
For over four decades, the Frontier Town theme park in North Hudson was an entertainment hotspot in the Adirondacks. However, ever since it shut down in 1998, the region has struggled economically. To revitalize this community, there is a $32...
Special Vintage Ski Train Packages Starting on January 13th
Editor's Note 12/19/16: The Saratoga & North Creek Railway have informed us the "Pullman Ski Train" has been cancelled for this winter season. Do you typically ski at Gore Mountain, or enjoy other winter activities in North Creek? If so, you...
Adirondack Resorts Dominate Conde Nast Traveler’s Top Resorts List!
Five of our very own Adirondack resorts made Conde Nast Traveler's 2016 Readers Choice Awards for Top Resorts in New York State and the Mid-Atlantic! Check out who made the cut.Library at Mirror Lake Inn ...
Will State Plans for a Recreational Trail Put an End to Rail Explorers ADK?
Rail Explorers CEO Mary Jo Lu may have to end her popular tourist attraction's Adirondack adventures if the state's plans to convert the existing Adirondack railroad into a multi-use trail come to fruition....