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This is the Weekend to Get Back Out There in the Adirondacks
This is the Weekend to Get Back Out There in the Adirondacks

A curated list Adirondack events this weekend—from art shows to historic openings across the region.

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Eagle Bay House in Eagle Bay is Quietly Raising the Bar for Adirondack Dining
Eagle Bay House in Eagle Bay is Quietly Raising the Bar for Adirondack Dining

Between Old Forge and Inlet, Eagle Bay House serves some of the most refined yet relaxed dining in the Adirondacks.

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Why Birders Flock to Hamilton County Each June
Why Birders Flock to Hamilton County Each June

At dawn in the Adirondacks, the forest comes alive.

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Protecting Adirondack Loons: The Science, the Threats, and the Hope
Protecting Adirondack Loons: The Science, the Threats, and the Hope

The call of a loon feels timeless—but it’s more fragile than you think.

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voco Saranac Lake Waterfront Lodge on Lake Flower
voco Saranac Lake Waterfront Lodge on Lake Flower

A familiar Adirondack stay gets a fresh identity.

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Champlain Area Trails Grand Hike Connects Communities Across the Champlain Valley
Champlain Area Trails Grand Hike Connects Communities Across the Champlain Valley

CATS Grand Hike is part hike, part community gathering—and entirely worth planning your day around.

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75th Central Adirondack Art Show in Old Forge
75th Central Adirondack Art Show in Old Forge

What began as art hung on chicken wire in a front yard is now a defining Adirondack tradition.

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Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid
Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid

Whiteface Lodge blends Great Camp charm with modern luxury— fireplaces, spa days, and a private beach near Lake Placid.

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Adirondack Rail Trail: A 34-Mile Journey Through History, Wilderness, and Adirondack Life
Adirondack Rail Trail: A 34-Mile Journey Through History, Wilderness, and Adirondack Life

The Adirondack Rail Trail is one of the most scenic ways to experience the Park.

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This Weekend in the ADK: Mud, Maple, and a Few Reasons to Get Out of the House
This Weekend in the ADK: Mud, Maple, and a Few Reasons to Get Out of the House

Discover the best events in the Adirondacks this weekend.

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The Adirondacks, Elevated: Elegant Stays Worth the Journey
The Adirondacks, Elevated: Elegant Stays Worth the Journey

From historic Great Camps to lakeside retreats, these splurge-worthy Adirondack stays redefine luxury.

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Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretive Center in the Adirondacks
Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretive Center in the Adirondacks

A quieter side of the Adirondacks—with boardwalk trails, birdlife, and 25 miles to explore.

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The Adirondacks as a Classroom
The Adirondacks as a Classroom

What happens when college students trade Wi-Fi for wilderness?

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Paws in the Peaks Brings a Tail-Wagging Fundraiser to Paul Smith’s College
Paws in the Peaks Brings a Tail-Wagging Fundraiser to Paul Smith’s College

Paws in the Peaks brings live music, local vendors, and adorable adoptable pets to Paul Smith’s College on April 24.

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This Weekend in the Adirondacks: Maple, Makers, and Reasons to Get Out There
This Weekend in the Adirondacks: Maple, Makers, and Reasons to Get Out There

From maple-sweet celebrations in Glens Falls to artisan finds in Plattsburgh and a double dose of culture in Ticonderoga,

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Adirondack Paddling Season Kicks Off May 9 in Saranac Lake
Adirondack Paddling Season Kicks Off May 9 in Saranac Lake

Paddling season is back.

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Seagle Festival Takes Center Stage With Statewide Opera Tour of Happy End
Seagle Festival Takes Center Stage With Statewide Opera Tour of Happy End

A historic opera collaboration is coming to the Adirondacks—and it’s not your typical night out.

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The Algonquin Reopens in Bolton Landing
The Algonquin Reopens in Bolton Landing

Spring has a tell in Bolton Landing: The Algonquin is open again.

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Why Historians from Around the World Are Heading to the Adirondacks This May
Why Historians from Around the World Are Heading to the Adirondacks This May

The War College of the Seven Years’ War turns the Adirondacks into a global stage for history.

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Preserving Adirondack Architecture
Preserving Adirondack Architecture

AARCH is preserving Adirondack stories—one beam, brick, and barn at a time. Learn how you can take part.

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Wylde & Young Delicatessen is a Hidden Gem in Johnsburg
Wylde & Young Delicatessen is a Hidden Gem in Johnsburg

A former general store is now a standout deli in Johnsburg

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Nettle Meadow’s Hitching Post Tavern in Lake Luzerne
Nettle Meadow’s Hitching Post Tavern in Lake Luzerne

Cheese may be the headline, but Nettle Meadow’s Hitching Post Tavern in Lake Luzerne offers the full Adirondack experience.

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Why Adirondack Loons Return to the Same Lake Year After Year
Why Adirondack Loons Return to the Same Lake Year After Year

Loons don’t just visit Adirondack lakes—they return to the same one year after year.

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Inn at Erlowest on Lake George
Inn at Erlowest on Lake George

A stone castle on Lake George with private docks, fireplaces, and one of the most romantic settings in the Adirondacks.

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Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery Near Lake George
Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery Near Lake George

Discover Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery near Lake George.

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Rock Hill Bakehouse Glens Falls
Rock Hill Bakehouse Glens Falls

From crusty sourdough to game-changing sandwiches, Rock Hill Bakehouse is redefining what “eat local” tastes like in Glens Falls.

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Best Adirondack Events This Weekend: April 9–12, 2026
Best Adirondack Events This Weekend: April 9–12, 2026

Discover the best Adirondack events this weekend (and make some new friends).

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Ghosts of an Adirondack Tragedy: Inside the Herkimer Jail
Ghosts of an Adirondack Tragedy: Inside the Herkimer Jail

The story didn’t end at Big Moose Lake…Inside the Herkimer jail, investigators say something still lingers.

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Easter in the Adirondacks: Where Spring Meets Tradition, Adventure, and a Little Bit of Magic
Easter in the Adirondacks: Where Spring Meets Tradition, Adventure, and a Little Bit of Magic

Easter in the Adirondacks blends snowy peaks, spring traditions, and family fun.

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Margaret Emerson: The Matriarch of Great Camp Sagamore
Margaret Emerson: The Matriarch of Great Camp Sagamore

Meet Margaret Emerson, the matriarch of Great Camp Sagamore.

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