Greetings from the Adirondacks—

I love the stillness of late April mornings in the Adirondacks—the kind you catch just before the day wakes up. A thin layer of mist on the water, a few early paddles cutting through it, and the quiet sense that the season is about to turn the page.

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And turn it does. Doors are reopening. Menus are reappearing. Loons are returning. It’s that fleeting window where the region stretches, resets, and quietly invites you back in.

This week, we’re leaning into that rhythm.

We’re back on the water—literally and figuratively—with the latest ADK Talks episode featuring the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. It’s equal parts science, storytelling, and a reminder that those haunting calls across the lake aren’t guaranteed forever.

There’s also a deeper look at why birders make the pilgrimage to Hamilton County (hint: it’s not just about the checklist), a dining find in Eagle Bay that hits that elusive balance of elevated and easy, and a first look at refreshed lodging in Saranac Lake that’s worth filing away for summer planning.

And if you’re feeling the pull to get outside, you’re not alone. From this weekend’s events to the upcoming Champlain Area Trails Grand Hike, there’s a growing sense that the Adirondacks are, once again, in motion.

Go ahead—scroll. There’s something in here with your name on it.

See you out there,

Jane

Trail Tested. ADK Taste Approved.