First time visiting the Adirondacks? What to experience in this famous New York state park (Champlain: to move, rail)

[Hannah5555]

Originally Posted by ckhthankgod

I'm surprised that there was no mention of Old Forge or even a small village also just within the park like Northville.

Well, they only did 10, so I guess they had to pick and choose. I remember my mother talking about Saranac and going to Lake Placid during the summer.

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by Hannah5555

Well, they only did 10, so I guess they had to pick and choose. I remember my mother talking about Saranac and going to Lake Placid during the summer.

True, but a few of the communities on the list are just outside of the Adirondacks, while some that are in the park were left off. Lake George was another community that comes to mind.

[Airborneguy]

Saranac Lake is my dream landing spot for true retirement.

[Hannah5555]

It looks awesome. You can get there by train, too, which might be a good winter time option. At least for me .

https://www.adirondack.net/direction...trakadirondack

[ckhthankgod]

Speaking of the Adirondacks and train rides, this is a scenic railroad option that goes to the Old Forge area from Utica: https://www.adirondackrr.com/

[Hannah5555]

Originally Posted by ckhthankgod

Speaking of the Adirondacks and train rides, this is a scenic railroad option that goes to the Old Forge area from Utica: https://www.adirondackrr.com/

Thanks! This is definitely going on "the list"

[ckhthankgod]

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival returns to 10-day festival (Full schedule): https://www.newyorkupstate.com/event...-schedule.html

[Hannah5555]

Thanks for posting. That looks awesome. Unfortunately, between work and school, I don't have time to go, maybe next year.

[Airborneguy]

I attended the winter festival in 2005 or 2006 (I can't remember for sure).

It is a great time as long as you can stand the extremely cold weather. Extreme as in the coldest most people from this area have likely ever experienced.

[ckhthankgod]

Recent snowfall bolsters business in Old Forge: https://www.wktv.com/news/local/rece...14b5f25a9.html