Matt was very helpful in teaching me the basics about bow shooting. He helped me choose two…read morereasonably priced bows for Christmas presents. The store is well laid out and located downtown. A valuable asset to the community.

There are two entrances and when I walked into the fishing side I was very quiet. I knew what I…read morewanted -- Filson Tin Cloth Packer Hat. Once I picked it out I started to do a little window shopping, the woman at the counter saw me and apologized for not greeting me when I walked in.... In a world where give you vacant, here was a sincere apology for not welcoming me. I could have bought it online for $45 (plus shipping). I paid $50 and had it. In the last 10 years there are new owners, and definitely the same great service and possibly better prices. If you shop enough you could find things cheaper -- somewhere --- but you won't match the service. One of the things I like the best about Blue Line (no one says 'Sports Shop') is that for a small store, family owned, they usually give you a couple choice --- high end and cheaper May 2013: Have to revisit this, went in expecting to by a 2/3 wt fly reel. I had talked to (learned later) the owner on the phone and he implied there was a reel in the store. There wasn't. I asked the gentleman for a spool price, to order, and he said only the owner was allowed to give that out.... not the best way to do service

First time in the "Daks" and wanted desperately to jump on a mountain bike and hit some trails. I…read morecalled the shop and talked to Matt.. what a nice guy! So welcoming . He told us to come over. We got there and was immediately helped by Derek who, after learning what we were after, took us back where the masters were busy setting up some bikes. After a brief wait, they brought out these amazing bikes , took some time to direct us to some great spots, and off we went. Trails were sweet. Bikes were ......oh yeah! Price was fair esp. for the equipment we had. I would go back again and absolutely recommend. Thanks guys! -Matt S.

Helpful, fine folks at High Peaks. Twice have used them for hikes and they are great. Nice staff…read more Great guides. Recent Pre-Christmas trek to top of Mt Jo with Brendan was a 6-person success, ages 12-59. Previous visit to Avalanche lake with another guide was spectacular. Recommend highly.

Hidden gem in the heart of lake placid! We decided to take a break from hiking the high peaks with…read moreour 9 and 12yo kids and rented a boat. FYI, they only accept cash or checks. I was a bit apprehensive since we are boating novices, having only used a motorized boat once before. Turns out we had nothing to worry about. We were given a pristine, spacious pontoon (called the Bentley, if that tells you anything :), and the operator gave us crystal clear directions on how to use it. The person helping us also gave us a map of lake placid and pointed out good areas to stop for swimming and fishing. My kids had the time of their lives on the water. The operator was kind enough to suggest bringing one of their floating tubes and a fish net, all for no extra charge. I thought we would only be on the water for 2hrs at most, but we ended up being out for more than 3. The kids said they could have stayed out on the lake all day. We did not catch any fish but we all enjoyed the beautiful view in our clean, spacious pontoon. Given our inexperience, this excursion could have easily gone south, however Captain Marneys clearly cares about its patrons and goes the extra mile to make sure everything goes well. We will be back!

I hate to leave a review this bad, because many of the people who worked here seemed great. The…read morefirst warning I have for you is not to do not.bring your dogs anywhere near this establishment. Their yellow lab attacked our dog while we registered for a rental.

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.

We had a great time here on a recent trip to Lake Placid. The pontoon boat was easy to reserve…read moreonline in advance, and the Marina staff answered questions quickly via email. The day we arrived it was windy and cool so my mom was able to buy a sweatshirt from the small shop at the marina. The boats were new and spacious, and we had a great time. Even the dog enjoyed himself!

Day boat rentals - these guys make it easy, good price, good service, and if you go on a nice day…read morecruising the lake is stunning with tiny islands throughout where you can jump off and hang out. Great experience, highly recommended!

Poor experience overall. The staff is dry, vengeful and entitled about their boats. Just very…read moreunprofessional and think they are above everyone. The energy is not light when people are just trying to have a good time. The boats are overpriced and it feels like it is just a business run purely for profit. They don't care about your experience. Go to Captain Marney's boat rental instead.

Terrible. Do not rent a boat from this place. The boats are junk and the owners are very shady…read more I reserved a pontoon boat for two days and I was specifically assured that I would not be expected to take the boat out or pay in the event of rain. Day 1 was okay weather-wise, however the boat itself was dirty, all of the seats were ripped and the carpet became soaked through from the underside. I brought it back in because there was something clearly wrong with the way the motor was sputtering but I was told it sounded normal. Day 2 it rained all day and when I called to discuss this with someone, I was told then owners would need to call me back. I called back 3 more times throughout the day and never heard back from the owners, and of course they charged me full price for the rainy day. I eventually got my money back after going through a dispute process with my cc company. It was clear that the employee that helped me was frustrated and knew he worked for shady owners. I know there are not a lot of options on Lake Placid, but do yourself a favor and find a boat somewhere else. If it were possible to give zero stars, I would.

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.

A fantastic experience from the very beginning! It all started in our hotel where we noticed a…read morestack of flyers for HK Boat Rentals. I scanned the QR Code and opened up the website. We were able to book our pontoon boat rental, pay and sign waivers from the comfort of our breakfast table. We arrived early as directed and we're immediately greeted by a very polite and professional young man. He directed us to pick out a boat. Of course, we wanted the best one, but they were all beautiful! It came down to picking the boat with armrests on the captain's chair because that was the only difference that we could see! We were given a quick rundown of the rules and off we went. We never knew that Lake Flower was connected to other lakes, we even went through a lock to Lower Saranac Lake. It was a wonderful day that I would love to repeat. Thank you HK boat rentals for a beautiful boat with professional/courteous service....We'll be back!!

If you want to learn how to ruin peoples' plans and days, then come here…read more Booked a pontoon boat first thing in the morning at 9:00 am. Asked if any booking for the day, they said we were the first, and they gave us the option to pick the time and the boat. Our renting should have been started at 12:45 pm. We arrived at 12:30, and they told us that the boat was no anymore available because another group came before us and they were boarding our selected boat. I asked for the other one then... and they told us they didn't have the keys, and we should have wait until 1:30 pm... probably more. Or take a fish boat which I didn't want. In the end, I walked away, and my wife and I got to change plans, and of course, the day was already ruined. I hope they will refund me the money. Please, stay away if you don't want to have your day ruined, or if you still want a boat, then get them to sign a piece of paper that they will not give away your booking for someone less polite than you. (I saw the group who took or boat negotiating with them from the window of my bedroom at the lake house minutes before we got downstairs, BTW.) I hope this review helps as much as possible. Planning a weekend these days is not simple, and having people that ruin it with such superficiality, it's a shame.

Our group of 6 had a great time fishing from the cold early morning of 7 am through 12 pm. We had…read moreto go on 2 separate boats, 4 on Aaron's & 2 on Jim's boat. We did wish our 2 boats stuck together during the whole trip though. I was the only one who didn't catch a fish so I guess Aaron took pity and threw in an extra hour to be kind. It was just a slow day for fishing, which was no fault of Aaron's. Our group of 6 caught more than 10 fishes during our 5 hr trip (booked for only 4 hrs), but we only took home 5 because some of the fishes were too old so the meat wasn't advised to eat. Aaron also shared some history about the lake, how people who used to live there were forced to leave in order to create the man made reservoir, it was interesting & I love history. Whenever someone caught a fish, Aaron dropped everything and sprung into action to go catch the fish for us. We also lost our bait or had our hook snagged several times & Aaron helped us all those times. Towards the end of our trip, Aaron filleted the fish for us to take home. My friend's mom actually wanted the whole fish but we didn't know. We took home about 5 fish, so 10 small filets. The fish filets were gone within minutes for dinner lol, it was tasty & tender. It's a different feeling when you catch your own dinner. Aaron mentions that he also will go to Lake George for his service for an additional $100 travel fee. We may go to him again next summer. Thanks again Aaron!

We had an amazing time out on the lake. Aaron was great, very knowledgeable. The boat was clean…read moreand had everything we needed for a great day of fishing. We would highly recommend Aaron for fishing and can't wait to go again!!

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.