The Wild Forests and Charming Towns and Villages of the Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region

Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake and Lake Placid and the ADK’s tallest mountains.

Find your bliss in the Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks.

The Tri-Lakes & High Peaks region of the Adirondacks includes some of the most legendary places in the ADK. It encompasses:

Lake Placid - home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics
Saranac Lake
Tupper Lake
And 42 of the 46 highest mountain peaks of the Adirondacks, including Mount Marcy, the tallest.

For many visitors, this is the heart of ADK culture and lore. It is home to scenic waterfalls, beautiful waterways, world-class fishing and hiking, backpacking, rock and ice climbing, charming villages, lodging and restaurants.

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Best Things to Do in the Adirondacks This Weekend

Don’t miss these great events happening this weekend across the ADK.

Sugar House Creamery in Upper Jay, NY: Crafting Memorable Adirondack Cheeses

Sugar House Creamery turns milk from pasture-raised Adirondack cows into the region’s most memorable cheeses.

St. Patrick’s Day in the Adirondacks: Parades, Pub Crawls, and Irish Cheer

From parades and pub crawls to Irish road bowling and Celtic music, the Adirondacks know how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Maple Sugaring Season in the Adirondacks is the Sweetest Cure For Cabin Fever

Cabin fever meets liquid gold.

Breaking Trail: Women Who Shaped the Adirondacks

Learn about women’s history in the Adirondacks on the ADK Talks podcast.

A Rare Planet Parade and Blood Moon Over the Adirondacks

Six planets align on February 28, followed by a total lunar eclipse on March 3.

ECAC Hockey Championships Bring Olympic Energy Back to Lake Placid in March 2026

The 2026 ECAC Men’s and Women’s Hockey Championships come to Lake Placid’s Herb Brooks Arena in March.

Keene Valley Earns National Spotlight on Fodor’s 2026 Must-Visit List

Discover why Keene Valley, NY — a haven for hikers, waterfalls, and Adirondack charm — earned a spot on Fodor’s 2026 must-visit list.

Colin Jost’s Terrifying Lake Placid Bobsled Ride

When a “Weekend Update” anchor meets a 90-mph ice chute in the Adirondacks, you know it’s going to be good television.

Winter in the ADKs: Your Questions, Answered

Winter in the ADK: Listener questions answered.

Eleanor Roosevelt: Lake Placid Olympic Bobsledder

The first First Lady to ride with the Olympic bobsled team? It happened in the Adirondacks.

Tupper Lake’s The Woodshed on Park: An Adirondack Culinary All-Star

Culinary wizardry, hand-crafted cocktails, and outstanding service at this Tupper Lake newcomer.

Healing the World from the Adirondacks: Dr. Trudeau and the Saranac Laboratory

Learn how a small Adirondack village helped change global medicine.

The Log Cabin at Peace Ridge — A Classic Adirondack Escape Worth the Trip

The ultimate private get-away on 135 acres

The Lake Placid Toboggan Chute is Back—and Still One of the Adirondacks’ Most Thrilling Traditions

Riders launch down the Lake Placid Toboggan Chute and glide across frozen Mirror Lake during the winter season.

Second Acts in The Adirondacks: A Bold Revival in Jay, NY

Rick Vidal shares how the former Paleface Ski Resort became a modern Adirondack retreat.

Love Adirondack Loons? Learn—and Support Them—From Anywhere

Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation hosts Loon Zooms provide a lens into the life of the common loon.

NorthWind Fine Arts in Saranac Lake

Visit an Adirondack gallery where you enter with curiosity and leave with a deeper sense of place.

Bitters & Bones: Smoke, Suds, And Serious Flavor In The Heart Of Saranac Lake

Bitters & Bones in Saranac Lake—an Adirondack microbrewery and smoke-forward kitchen known for bold flavors.

Cold, Wet, And Unprepared: What Really Happens When Winter Hikers Underestimate The Adirondacks

Jeff Berry and Elena Lumby from Search and Rescue of the Northern Adirondacks share essentials for winter hiking.

Full Moon Magic: Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe Nights Return to Mt. Van Hoevenberg in 2026

Adirondack winter magic will be on display at Mt. Van Hoevenberg’s full moon events.

Fresh powder and big plans: Adirondack ski season outlook 2025–2026

The 2025–2026 ski season is poised to keep skiers checking checking snow reports before their morning coffee.

Lake Placid to Unveil Statue Honoring Herb Brooks, Architect of the Miracle on Ice

The Olympic Center in Downtown Lake Placid is the site for a new sculpture honoring Herb Brooks.

Education in the Wild: Paul Smith’s College

Shaping climate resilience, careers, and the future of the Adirondacks.

Start 2026 On The Right Foot: First Day Hikes Return To The Adirondacks

Looking for a fresh start that doesn’t involve a gym signup, a juice cleanse, or swearing off carbs until February?

The Ultimate Adirondack Holiday Guide: Where to Go, What to Do

In this episode of ADK Talks, we climb aboard what we’re calling the Holiday Express and take you on a whirlwind tour of the Adirondacks in the holiday season.

When the Adirondack Skies Sparkle: Your Guide to the 2025 Geminid Meteor Shower

If you’ve ever wanted to see the Adirondacks put on a celestial fireworks show, the Geminids are your ticket.

Salt of the Earth Bistro: Global Comfort Food Rooted in the Adirondacks

Thinking globally, cooking locally at this foodie favorite in Lake Placid.

Season to Season: Adirondack Harvest and the Year-Round Local Food Movement

In this episode, we explore what it really means to eat locally in the Adirondacks — all year long

The Wild Center’s Wild Lights: A Winter Tradition That Keeps Getting Brighter

The Wild Center transforms its campus into Wild Lights, one of the Adirondack Park’s most enchanting nighttime experiences.

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