A really fascinating place to visit for a decent hike/ tour. It's a self guided tour after you grab…read moreyour tickets inside the gift shop. There are some pretty incredible views & a few astounding caves you can explore. The trail features quite a bit of stairs & winding paths so come prepared (eg. walking stick if need be). We saw plenty of families, children & seniors on the trail so it's suitable for an array of people. We saved the coolest part for last: cracking open a few geodes. This is completely random but it's enchanting to wait & see what color is inside! We love this place.

Such a great day for kids while in the Adirondacks! The geode popping and activities at the end of…read morethe trail were fun.

Had a pleasant two hour boat tour of the three lakes. Learned a lot of history about the area.read more

On Monday, September 8, 2025 my friends and I took the 1pm boat tour. Captain Dick astounded us…read morewith his knowledge of the lakes, its present and former residents dating back to the mid 19th century and wildlife. It was a memorable afternoon that piqued our interest. We called the business for the books Captain Dick mentioned in his talk. We would highly recommend this tour.

Service is friendly but it's always dirty. Our son is in his 3rd year at a college in Potsdam so…read morewe've been traveling frequently over the years but each time we visit this Stewart's shop is a disappointment. Today they didn't have a coffee pot with fresh coffee and they only had 2 burners for coffee ... 1 for hot water and 1 for coffee. Odd.

Free Wifi! That's all I have to say. Thank you Long Lake! We were on vacation, unplugged, the whole…read morenine yards but I was informed the job of my life opened up so I needed to apply ASAP. No internet! Ahh! So we drove down to Long Lake, parked and I spent an hour on my laptop applying for my now dream job. Hooray! The town is great. Cool gift shops. Great little grocery store that we hit up a few times for our camping needs. I love Long Lake!

We've been there a few times in the last few years since our family cabin is in Long Lake. The park…read moreis still really nice. We still haven't made it the entire 5 miles because of kids. The path is nice and accessible. It's pretty wide. A mix of gravel and bridges. The bridges are slick even with no rain because of the moss. It's a nice and easy hike

You have to go! Great facility, view, hikes, people, boat ride. Well cared for and programs are…read morefabulous. Lean tos are wonderful and they provide your wood for an ongoing fire. Go!

We did this over the weekend as a girls trip and had an amazing trip! Our guide Steven was so…read morefunny and skilled. He made a couple nervous passengers feel calm and loved the whole experience

Eric: Thanks for the safe yet great experience for an adventure bound family, always welcoming…read moresomething new to experience in God's great outsoors! You're an asset to any company you may wander off and work for. We are truly grateful for todays wonderful, awe-inspiring journey. You are also an inspiration to us with two types of special needs kiddos, being an example of using your weaknesses and turning them into strengths!

Anne, Rob and niece Bridgette could not have been more helpful or accommodating. Anne, in…read moreparticular, was a fountain of information, advice and expertise (we'll never tie a canoe on our car incorrectly again!). We rented canoes from them twice - first to Raquette Falls and second up the river from their shop...both incredible journeys. We've canoed/kayaked all over the U.S. and I doubt you'll find a better outfitter -- great equipment, very efficient, and delightful people!

Fun place to stop and visit; even better place to shop !!…read moreGreat and friendly staff and loads of "must haves" for one's outside needs and toys desired. Highly recommended for gear, supplies or accurate information.

I went here on a geology field trip many years ago, and I still dream about it. I had forgotten the…read morename of it, but I recently did a deep internet dive to find because I saw one of the coolest things I've ever seen here. One night on the field trip, my professor took the class down to the beach, which was quiet and misty. My professor then turned on a black light, and the whole beach lit up purple (from the carbonate sand) with pink polka-dots! The fall colors, in the daytime, were equally magical, and the ecological center was rustic and charming, with great hiking trails nearby. To any geology-enthusiasts - I highly recommend coming here and checking the place out!

We recently went to our family cabin in Long Lake with my in-laws. The last time they were up…read morevisiting they found this place after a neighbor told them it was a beautiful place to check out. We decided one day that wasn't great for being in the water to take a hike and check this place out. One you pull up you can walk into the welcome center. The welcome center had various literature, a few other rooms, restrooms, and a little children's play area. My daughter absolutely loved the play area as did I. They had a coloring station where you could make your own picture with stamps. They also had a big wall that was all chalkboard paint with pictures of animals on it. My daughter spent most of her time using the chalk and looking at the pictures. Once we were able to get outside we hike around blue trail. It is mostly dirt path with some wooden path. We were able to stop at a few lookouts and see Rich Lake. We didn't see any animals partly because it was cold. It was very nice and quiet walk. My daughter who is 20 months walked most of it with us before we had to carry her. She loved being able to walk and explore. The hike was nice and very easy. We ended out visit with some playing in the kids area before we headed back to our cabin. I would highly recommend a visit here while in the Adirondacks.

It was an amazing rafting tour on Hudson River. About 7hrs total and they provided peanut butter…read morewrap for lunch. The river has a few sections of strong currents and those made the trip more exciting. The weather was nice and the scene was fabulous, nothing that we could complain. Our instructor Justin was the best. Very experienced and tried everything to help us get a full experience out of this tour. Highly recommended! Tip: wear waterproof/quick dry clothes.

Was my fifth year coming here. Always enjoyable and Jeff as our guide was the best very…read moreknowledgeable about the River. Make sure you have a dam release weekend, it makes the trip more challenging. Will be back Caio for Now.

I was inspired by the show "Aerial America" on the Smithsonian channel to take a trip to upstate…read moreNY, this time to do some hiking and leaf peeping around the adironancks. I knew this was a vast protected wilderness area, but never expected it to be such a paradise of sorts. Driving from NYC took are out 5 1/2 hrs, via I87 North. Overall a smooth ride except the fogs that I encountered, was not really prepared for so much fogs. Also it did helped that all the way through, the highways were lined with colorful trees, which made the ride a pleasant one. After getting lost a bit and not finding the trailhead for Mt. Jo, which we originally wanted to hike, we decided on option #2 to drive up to whiteface mountain, which promised a dizzying elevation and beautiful views of the "high peaks". On our way to whiteface we passed through keene valley, which is right out of a painting, a sleepy little village dotted with woodsy like cabins & houses surrounded by mountain and streams. The curvy back roads took us through some other towns which included a town called the "North Pole", which is apparently a popular kids amusement attraction. The fall foliage was at its peak in this area, so it was truely a marvelous setting for a drive. We took the Veteran Memorial Highway in Wilmington to reach Whiteface Mountain, which had many lookout points to caught a glimpse of the "high peaks". Once we got to the top, and parked our car, we took the vintage elevator to reach the peak, then we were treated to the most amazing views of the "high peaks"! It was like being in heaven looking down. A breathtaking view of Mt. Marcy (the highest peak in NY state), and many lakes, in the area, including Lake Placid. After a few photo opts and lunch at the cafe, we decide to walked down the "natural staircase" to the parking lot, instead of taking the elevator back, which I highly recommend. Because it was only a Day Trip, it was time for us to start our drive back to NYC , we forgo plans for a gondola ride and a short hike up Mt. Jo. Reasons we definitely have to go back. We did however, visited "Ausable Chasm", which we kinda stumble upon serendipitously. We took a tour of the area, which was totally inspiring. Definitely a must when you're in the area. My trip to the Adirondacks was long overdue, it was the perfect setting for leaf peeping and hiking. Whiteface mountain offered amazing views of the "High Peaks". Lake placid is a beautiful village that I reckon, you'd want to stay in, when visiting the Adirondacks. It's rustic, and made for the adventurous at heart, if you're the outdoors kind, then this is perfect playground, any time of year.

SOOO HUGE! Our whole…read moregoal in trekking out to Lake George these past two years was to ride through this park. Two years of riding, and we STILL haven't covered it all. Great expanses are purely wild, though there's sprinklings of towns and resorts along the routes. Great rides up into the ranges, and gorgeous places to stop and wonder at the beauty. Don't expect to find a place to eat in every town. Plan ahead for the day. Some spots, on RT9N used to have resorts, and stores, but they mostly have closed. There's some great town names like Sawtooth, and Wolf Jaw. I keep resisting the urge to buy a canoe, but how would I haul it home on the motorcycle?