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An overhead view of the village of Lake Placid shows the Olympic Center (foreground) , Mirror Lake and, in the distance, Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain.

Travel 2021 | Lake Placid: Winter Olympic village offers plenty to do in summer

Strange as it sounds, unless you are paying attention it’s easy to miss or mix up Lake Placid in Lake… Read more »

Round Lake has grown increasingly popular with paddlers thanks to an easy-to-access car-top boat launch and a new kayak-rental kiosk.

Travel 2021 | Round Lake: In Saratoga County, a quiet place to connect with nature

A massive chunk of ice broke off from a glacier thousands of years ago and eventually formed Round Lake. It… Read more »

Footprints dot a path across the barrier island that separates North Sandy Pond from Lake Ontario.

Travel 2021 | Lake Ontario: An ocean experience without the traffic

If you like ocean beaches but don’t like driving to them, Lake Ontario is a great alternative. The smallest of… Read more »

There’s plenty to do and see at Caroga, Canada and Peck lakes, nestled in the southern Adirondacks.

Travel 2021 | Canada, Caroga, Peck: Three’s a charm with these great spots for anglers, boaters

The trio of Canada Lake, Caroga Lake and Peck Lake offers a favorite spot for vacationers and year-round residents alike…. Read more »

Old Forge has over 30 miles of single track, double track, and flow trails.

Travel 2021 | Old Forge: A water-sports wonderland — plus restaurants, wineries and old-fashioned hardware stores

Upon hearing the name Old Forge, throngs of millennials will immediately sing “Enchanted Forest Water Safarriiii, where the fun never… Read more »

John and Alan Andersen of Andersen Boat in Burnt Hills sit in one of their latest sales earlier t his month.

Travel 2021 | Watercraft sales: As manufacturers struggle to meet demand, local outlets see sales skyrocket

For the second straight summer, Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company will not offer canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard rentals on the… Read more »

Lake Champlain is known for sailing, swimming and sweeping views

Travel 2021 | Lake Champlain: Rooted in history and nature, the largest lake in the Adirondacks offers something for everyone

Whether you’re someone who likes to swim, sunbathe, paddle, fish, water ski, boat, camp, hike or even are just historically… Read more »

Recreational boating has been allowed at Schoharie Reservoir since 2012, when the New York City Environmental Protection agency permitted kayaks, canoes, sailboats and sculls.

Travel 2021: Schoharie Reservoir: NYC water-supply spot great for fishing, kayaking and more

When New York City’s population exploded at the turn of the 20th century, increasing from 200,000 people in 1840 to… Read more »

Seneca Lake, one of New York's 11 Finger Lakes.

Travel 2021 | The Finger Lakes: Take a drive west for a beautiful getaway

Most of the stories in this special edition are about a single lake. This one is about an entire region… Read more »

Blue Mountain Lake is on full display from an overlook at Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake.

Travel 2021 | Blue Mountain, Durant, Raquette: Where something magical happens

Lovers of the Adirondacks have always gone along with the notion that when Route 30 and Route 28 meet in… Read more »

People enjoy the cool waters of Brown's Beach on Saratoga Lake in 2018.

Travel 2021 | Saratoga Lake: Go ahead, get off track … and rediscover this gem

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of summer in Saratoga? If it’s not Saratoga Lake,… Read more »

Patrons enjoy the Minne Ha Ha as it sets out for a ride on a warm summer afternoon in Lake George in 2020.

Travel 2021 | Lake George: Still the queen in all her beauty

Lake George, nicknamed “The Queen of American lakes,” is indeed a crown jewel of the Adirondack Park, and a wildly… Read more »