Adirondack Riverwalking & Forest Bathing

Lake Placid, NY 12946

Your guide brings your attention to the moss carpet padding the ground beneath your feet.

A crouching woman in plaid inspects the fungi on a stump.

A young girl focuses her sense of smell on a white pine branch

A group of people in chest wadders and walking sticks journey through a river

People in chest wadders walk through the slow flowing river

Smiling and laughing people walk the river in chest wadders

A woman engages her sense of smell to inspect a mushroom

A person sits on a stump deep in the woods to engage with their surroundings.

A man sits on a rocky outcropping with his feet in the cool river

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Whether you are a first time visitor to the Adirondacks or a regular, we look forward to guiding you on unique outdoor experiences that foster relaxation, ignite your sense of wonder and playfulness, immersed in the beauty of nature. No goals or objectives.

Visit our website to book your guided experience, whether you are traveling alone or with a larger group. Our Licensed NY State Guides are also Certified Nature Therapy Guides and longtime educators.

Adirondack Riverwalking

Picture it now...you are wading through the scenic Ausable River on a warm summer day. Feel the ever present flow of the water, the contrast of its coolness with the air. Fluffy clouds are moving across a bright blue sky, the light playing on the water. Listen to the gurgling of the river and the birds calling out to each other. Your guide is there, every step of the way, helping you heighten your senses to all the sights, sounds, textures and scents around you. The river will do the rest...

From the unique perspective of being immersed in the waters of the Ausable River wearing waders and wading boots, we'll explore all the magic of a flowing river and its surrounding life, with views of Whiteface Mountain and the Seward Range in the background. Walk away deeply relaxed, yet energized with deeper appreciation for water.

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Adirondack Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing is a guided experience in nature, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin -Yoku, which translates to bathing all your senses in the atmosphere of a forest. It is also a wellness practice with several decades of science behind it. There is no better place to experience it than here, immersed in the beauty of the Adirondacks, which according to National Geographic is one of the top 5 places worldwide for Forest Bathing.

Imagine yourself in a forest...notice what's moving around you. Gently cup your ears forward with your hands, like deer ears, to amplify the forest sounds. A woodpecker? The breeze rustling in the leaves? Hone into each sound. Inhale the aromas of the forest, the scent of moist soil, of wildflowers. Explore through touch the variety of textures around you, moss, tree bark, plants...

Using your senses to engage with nature leads to an effortless sense of mindfulness and relaxation. Your guide helps you slow down, so you can notice so much more around you. Getting up close to nature rekindles your sense of wonder for the natural world around you. Playful guided sensory activities alternate with free time for exploration.

Forest Bathing is accessible to everyone, including children ages 5 and up, and people with disabilities because nature's healing benefits are for everyone. We offer Accessible Forest Bathing experiences, on a certified ADA compliant trail. The distance covered is adapted to the group's needs.