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A small indoor pool of a fish hatchery
Attractions
Adirondack Fish Hatchery
103 Fish Hatchery Rd
Lake Clear
(518) 891-3358

This is a New York State fish hatchery with a visitor information center open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily from April 1- October 31.

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The Paul Smiths area is marvelous paddling among interesting lakes.
Paddling
Keese Mills Road Put-in to Paul Smith’s College
581 Keese Mill Rd
Paul Smiths
(518) 891-1990

Paddle this peaceful stretch of river from Keese Mills Road to Paul Smith's College.

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Road Loops / Tours
Three Lakes Loop
39 Main Street
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

Three Lakes Loop 31.4 miles - 1,961 feet elevation gain The lowdown: This ride follows Forest Home Rd. as it passes Little Colby Pond, Lake Clear, and Upper St. Regis Lake. A break at Donnelly's Ice Cream for a sweet treat is a must! Keep an eye out...

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Riverside Park creates a wonderful Adirondack gathering place.
Parks
Riverside Park
Main and River Streets
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

Riverside Park is more than just a park — it's also a place to enjoy all that Saranac Lake has to offer! Just don't forget to take a photo with Saranac Lake's iconic bears in the park!

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The sign for James A. Latour Park
Parks
James A. Latour Picnic & Recreation Area
Route 86
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

Come for the fishing, birding, or picnicking, but stay for the scenic beauty! The James A. Latour Picnic & Recreation Area is located just outside of town next to the Lake Colby Beach, and is a perfect place to relax.

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A tuber at Mt Pisgah
Sledding / Tubing / Toboggan
Tubing at Mt. Pisgah
92 Mt. Pisgah Drive
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-0970

Mt. Pisgah offers two parallel runs for inner tubes! You can do some casual winter tubing at Mt. Pisgah, or test your speed by racing your friends down the adjacent runs.

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Road Loops / Tours
Norman Ridge Loop
39 Main Street
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

34.7 miles - 1,484 feet elevation gain The lowdown: Experience rolling roads with beautiful views of the winding and sometimes wild Saranac River, then cruise along Norman Ridge Rd. for breathtaking mountain vistas. Directions: From downtown take Main St.

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A young kid plays on a swingset
Parks
Kenneth P. Garwood Park
Ampersand Ave
Saranac Lake

Kids with a lot of energy will love this park and playground! There is a playground full of swings and other features, plus a basketball court, so kids of all ages can have fun here!

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An old tea house on a narrow strip of land in a pond
Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Ice Fishing
Osgood Pond
Brighton

Osgood Pond, located near the Paul Smith's College VIC, is a 500-acre body of water that has fantastic multi-season fishing, and opportunity for a couple different paddling day-trips. How to get there There are two launch sites for Osgood Pond. One...

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Ampersand Bay sees the beginning of a famouse canoe race.
Flatwater Paddles
Ampersand Bay on Lower Saranac Lake to Fish Creek
Bayside Drive
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

This paddling route begins on Lower Saranac Lake and takes you into a quiet creek where you will have the opportunity to observe wildlife.

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