Four seasons, perpetual fun

Spring wildflowers and putting the canoe in the lake for the first time. Summer splashing at the beach and sunny hikes. Fall foliage road trips and apple cider. Skiing through winter and celebrating Winter Carnival. Every season in Saranac Lake is distinctive, offering activities, events, and even special dining that is unique to that time of year.

Whether you're looking for that bucket list snowmobile safari, an ice fishing outing, a place to camp with the kids, or a fall foliage getaway just for two, you'll find seasonal beauty and adventure here in the Saranac Lake region.

An extreme close-up of a pink and white painted trillium flower, with green leaves in the background.
A single canoeist paddles among plants, with forested islands in the background.
Aerial view from a mountain summit, looking out to mountains and valleys covered in bright fall foliage.
Aerial view of a snow-covered bog, with hills in the background and a pair of cross-country skiers in the foreground.

Do you have a favorite season? Sometimes I think spring is my favorite, with the refreshing, sudden bursts of green after a long winter. When it's a snowy day, with almost infinite tiny flakes tumbling through the air, I like winter best. In the end...

Summer in Saranac Lake is a paddler's dream, with water stretching from downtown out as far as the eye can see. But land-based adventurers will find more than enough to fill their time, whether hitting the hiking trails or seeking out a sweet flow on...

When the snow is right, there is nothing better than a snowshoe hike up a mountain. And St. Regis Mountain is the perfect choice for those looking for a snowshoe hike and a bit of history.

Saranac Lake is not only popular with people - birds love it here, too! From diverse habitats to opportunities to see iconic species, there are a lot of reasons to go birding in Saranac Lake.