Greetings from the Adirondacks—

Black flies are back, the trails are greening up, and somewhere between Lake George and Lake Placid, summer is beginning to feel inevitable.

A weekly guide to Adirondack stories, food, and events.

This weekend also comes with a friendly public service announcement: if you're heading north, remember the Belmont Stakes are in Saratoga on Saturday. The horses will be running, but traffic on the Northway may be crawling. Plan accordingly.

Meanwhile, the Adirondacks are offering plenty of reasons to make the trip. This week's banner photo comes from the fire tower atop Goodnow Mountain, where the view stretches across a sea of green toward the High Peaks.

It's the kind of perspective that reminds visitors—and sometimes locals—that no matter how many times they've been here, the Adirondacks still know how to surprise them.

In this week's edition, you'll find giant trolls hiding in the woods of Tupper Lake, a behind-the-scenes look at Westport's Depot Theatre on ADK Talks, a fresh guide to exploring Lake Placid, and a hand-picked roundup of events worth your time this weekend.

Whether you're plotting a summer getaway, looking for an excuse to take the scenic route, or simply trying to outsmart the black flies, there's plenty to discover below.

Thanks for spending part of your week with us.

We’ll see you out there.

Jane

Trail Tested. ADK Taste Approved.