One of my favorite indoor activities is spa day. In the midst of life crazy with work pressures, family commitments, social activities … it’s so healthy to take a break and pamper yourself with some quiet time and rejuvenation. Here are a few spa day destinations to consider in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake.

If you’re visiting Lake Placid between late-May through mid-October, there are two quintessential sightseeing stops that we highly recommend.

The Lake Placid 9er challenge is an easy way to explore nearby hiking trails, all of which are dog-friendly. If you’re just starting this challenge or only have time for one or two hikes, here are a few of my favs.

We highly recommend everyone take a paddle day in the Adirondacks at least once. If you haven’t paddled much before, here’s what you need to know.

Don’t let a rainy day get you down. Here are four of our favorite places to hide out in the Adirondacks when the weather isn’t cooperating.

Check out our 6 go-to sandwich stops for hiking and paddling in the Adirondacks.

Upstate New York is filled with fantastic, award-winning microbreweries. Don’t miss out. Here are 7 brewery recommendations within proximity to Lake Placid, NY.