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ADK Taste - The Best of the Adirondacks

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August 6, 2026

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Perseid meteor shower in the Adirondacks.

The Perseid Meteor Shower’s biggest show arrives during the overnight hours of August 12–13.

Greetings.

The Adirondacks can't seem to make up their mind this summer. One day brings dramatic thunderstorms, the next feels like a postcard with blue skies and perfect temperatures. Maybe that's part of the bargain—we appreciate the good days a little more because we know they aren't guaranteed.

The best of the Adirondacks, handpicked every week.

This week's edition looks up as much as it looks around. The Perseid meteor shower is about to reach its peak, and the Adirondacks remain one of the best places in the Northeast to watch nature put on a late-night performance.

Closer to the ground, we're revisiting one of the most remarkable moments in Adirondack history as Teddy Roosevelt's midnight ride to the presidency marks its 125th anniversary.

You'll also discover how BikeADK is helping more people experience the Park at ten miles an hour instead of fifty-five, plus our handpicked guide to the festivals, fairs, concerts, and events worth making time for this week.

Summer still has plenty left to offer. The only question is where you'll head next.

See you out there,

Jane

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Image of Teddy Roosevelt who became president while on vacation in the Adirondacks.

125 Years Later: Teddy Roosevelt’s Ride to the Presidency

Theodore Roosevelt climbed Mount Marcy as vice president and left the Adirondacks bound for the presidency. Joe Wiegand and Mary Monaghan take us inside the history—and Newcomb’s 125th anniversary celebration. Saddle up and listen.

Ride into Adirondack history.

Perseid meteor shower in the Adirondacks peaking in August.

Best Nights to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in the Adirondacks

One of summer's greatest natural shows returns August 12–13. Discover the best Adirondack locations for watching the 2026 Perseid Meteor Shower, plus insider tips for making the most of one of the darkest skies in the Northeast.

Don’t sleep through this one.

Interior of the historic and restored Strand Theatre in Old Forge.

The Strand Theatre in Old Forge is Part Cinema, Part Time Machine

Now showing in Old Forge: first-run films, century-old theater history, vintage cameras and popcorn worth buying without a ticket. Step inside The Strand, where movie night comes with its own mini-museum.

See what’s playing at The Strand.

BikeADK participants biking in the Adirondacks.

BikeADK is Helping More People Experience the Adirondacks on Two Wheels

The best way to experience the Adirondacks might surprise you. Doug Haney of BikeADK shares favorite rides, Rail Trail tips, and why slowing down reveals more of the Park than you ever expected. Take it for a spin.

Take it for a spin.

Painters, artisan makers, and more gather for Arts Fest.

North Creek Arts Fest Celebrates the Creative Side of the Adirondacks

North Creek Arts Fest turns an Adirondack mountain town into a walkable gallery on August 8. Browse local artists, watch live glassblowing and pottery demos, enjoy music and great food, and discover why this celebration of creativity deserves a spot on your summer itinerary.

Brush up on your weekend plans.

Glass blowing one of the features at Ars Fest in North Creek

The Adirondacks Are Showing Off This Week

August is off to a spectacular start. From folk music and county fairs to Arts Fest, garage sales, and one of the year's best meteor showers, we've rounded up the Adirondack events worth making time for this week.

Your August adventure starts here.

 
Image of an army green T-shirt with the phrase May the Forest Be With You for sale in the adktaste store.
 

Top 5 ADK Talks Podcast Episodes in July

  1. The Adirondacks and America's Longest Water Trail

  2. Trolls, Treetops & 20 Years of Wonder: The Wild Center in Tupper Lake

  3. What Is Adirondack Cuisine? Inside Adirondack Appetite with Susi Gott Séguret

  4. The Adirondacks Through an Artist's Eyes: Inside the First Glens Falls Plein Air Festival

  5. Two Wheels, Six Million Acres: An Insider's Guide to Cycling the Adirondacks

 

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