Each year, community members gather to build the famous Ice Palace in Saranac Lake for Winter Carnival. It takes a village, but the end result is amazing!
Camping is far more than an inexpensive way to stay somewhere. Camping is about living -- for a while -- in nature. Whether we love the outdoors, want to learn to love the outdoors, or just long to sleep under the stars, Saranac Lake has many unique...

A beautiful morning It was a sunny and warming morning when Wren, my dog, and I set off along the Bloomingdale Bog Trail to do some birding. We had walked the north end of the trail off Route 55 in Bloomingdale the previous week to check out the Gray...
Updated: November 13, 2015When the weather gets chilly, the chilly turn caffeinated. It's not just the coffee. Hot beverages, like chocolate or cider, are another famous Adirondack tradition we love to share.There's something special about warming...
The unique geography of the Adirondacks has created some distinctive cultural traditions. The remote location, rugged beauty, and abundant wilderness led the small village of Saranac Lake into ways of life we still observe today.Celebrate with us!WINT...
Early Season Cross-Country Ski DestinationsSure Saranac Lake is loaded with cross-country skiing destinations, but not all are perfect for early season conditions when snowfall is light and the base is very thin. But if you have the chance, these five...
Looking for descriptions and maps of the top paddling routes around Saranac Lake according to the guides that know these waters better than anyone else? We sat down with local experts to tell us about their favorites!
Saranac Lake has a unique attraction which is readily accessible for almost everyone. It's like a village. Made of boulders.The McKenzie Pond Boulder Trail is just a few minutes from town, but has so much to offer. Whether we are looking for a quick...
There are many Halloween tales to be told in our corner of the Adirondacks. Some are well-known and some are well-hidden. This particular spooky bit of history is very obscure, even in Saranac Lake. The most well-known figure in the story, John Brown,...
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