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View from the water along the Adirondack portion of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Flatwater Paddles
Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Riverside Park
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

Considered the waterway equivalent of the Appalachian Trail, the NFCT is a 740 mile-long paddling route that starts in the Adirondacks.

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Fall
Fall for Saranac Lake

There are some great activities to enjoy during the fall season in Saranac Lake. It's really unbe-LEAF-able.

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Cycling
Country Road Ride!

My friend Peggy and I had planned a camping trip to Lake Harris but due to a bout of uncooperative weather, we cancelled and Peggy came to visit me for a few days. We figured we could hike, bike, or paddle as long as there weren't downpours. The first...

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Fall, Foliage, Arts, Breweries, Hiking
Top 10 Things to Do This Fall in Saranac Lake

Discover the top ten things to do this fall in Saranac Lake. From foliage-filled hikes to delightful farmers markets and cozy breweries, even art walks and cultural centers, find it all here!

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Outdoor Recreation, Paddling
Rebuilding a Whitewater Park

Submitted by guest writer Tyler Merriam. If you follow news in Saranac Lake you may have noticed an article in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise this past March titled Whitewater Group Wants to Make Waves. This clever play on words is indeed correct...

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Paddling
A Beautiful Paddle: Hoel to Long Pond via Pink Pond

Submitted by guest blogger: Rivka Cilley It was a beautiful sunny day in May with temperatures in the mid 60s when a group of us set out to paddle from Hoel Pond to Long Pond. The sky was a rich blue with a similar color reflecting on the water. The...

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Winter, Snowshoeing, Shopping, Outdoor Recreation, Family Fun, Dog Friendly
Snowshoe Shopping

How to choose the right snowshoeI enjoy many delightful spots based on the abundant wilderness in Saranac Lake. As my fall hiking got later and later into the holiday season, the decision to become a snowshoer, aka winter hiker, became an inevitable...

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Two people canoeing towards the sunset on Lower Saranac Lake
Flatwater Paddles
Lower Saranac Lake
Route 3
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

The paddling route from State Bridge to Ampersand Bay offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the area. Lower Saranac Lake was referred to by the Native Americans as the "Lake of the Clustered Stars," which may have referred to the...

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Fall, Foliage
Five Fab Fall Viewpoints

Check out these five easy locations to take in breathtaking autumn views in and around Saranac Lake.

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Northern Current: A Community Music Festival

Northern Current: A Community Music Festival returns to Riverside Park with an irresistible lineup of live music on Sunday of Labor Day weekend. The festival's mission is to enrich the cultural diversity of the town by celebrating a...

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Your dog deserves an Adirondack getaway too. Book our pet friendly hotel near Lake Placid welcomes every member of your crew. Book our Pet Package...

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