Where in the ADK Wednesday: The Wild Center

Where in the ADK?
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A must for ADKers ‘Lil and otherwise.

This week’s “Where in the ADK?” is from The Wild Center in Tupper Lake. Considered by many to be the Adirondack’s version of the Museum of Natural History (we’d have to add to that category the Adirondack Experience in Blue Mountain Lake, the Wild Center is a must-do experience for anyone who wants to learn and understand the ADK.

Massawepie Trail over glacial formed esker.

The Wild Center offers visitors an amazing 54,000 square foot indoor museum consisting of highly engaging and interactive exhibits. Plus, a 115-acre campus featuring outdoor activities galore. Responsibly observe over 900 live animals native to the ADK, including birds, reptiles, and mammals.

Check out our curated review and extended list of all the incredible experiences that await at The Wild Center.

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