Greetings from the Adirondacks —

Spring in the Adirondacks doesn’t arrive all at once—it checks in quietly.

A building you’ve passed a hundred times looks different in the light. A favorite place reopens. And suddenly, the season feels underway.

The Graves Mansion (above) is one such place, and the stories in this week's edition share a common theme: renewal, return, and the choices we make about what to preserve. 

This is your weekly guide to Adirondack stories, food, and events. 

Spring doesn’t arrive all at once here; it reveals itself gradually, with familiar signs like the call of loons returning to their lakes and the annual reopening of The Algonquin restaurant in Bolton Landing, a true seasonal milestone. 

If you're paying attention, you'll notice a steady hum of activity as people throughout the Park prepare for what's next. That spirit runs through this week’s ADK Talks episode, where we discuss with AARCH the importance of saving the places that tell our story—barns, camps, and historic buildings like the one above. 

This conversation is not only about history but also about what it means to carry those stories forward. 

Additionally, paddling season is gearing up in Saranac Lake, a hidden-gem deli is winning hearts in Johnsburg, and a global gathering of historians will soon take place in Ticonderoga. (Yes, really.) 

In other words, a lot is happening, even if it doesn’t shout. 

Take a scroll—you’ll find something worth your time. 

In the meantime, we’ll see you out there.

Jane

Trail Tested. ADK Taste Approved.