There are many reasons why you might be looking for a hike with less than 1,000 feet of elevation gain. Maybe you’re hiking with kids, dogs, or your parents. Maybe you’re a 46er looking for a nice sunset hike with some friends. Or, maybe you’re a novice and not quite ready to tackle the High Peaks. We all have to start somewhere. HYOH (hike your own hike). Here’s a list of nice hikes under 1,000 feet elevation gain.

Getting to Lake Placid isn’t always the easiest trip to book. Being from Texas, we’ve made the journey a number of different ways. Ideally, it’s a quality experience and a fun part of the vacation … at least we can dream! Here are some of the options for flights and drive times to the Adirondacks.

There are times you want a nice meal with great food in a restaurant that doesn’t have outdoor picnic tables. A place where you need to at least take a shower between hiking and dining. And even though I’d consider Lake Placid to be firmly a beer town, these are places where you’ll want to order a craft cocktail or nice bottle of wine. Here are our five picks for a great date night in the Adirondacks.

The Adirondacks and specifically the High Peaks may be hiking nirvana. But sometimes you just want to slow down and wander through the woods. Walk the dog. Let the kids run. Or just go solo and give yourself a chance to breathe in and exhale slowly. Here are seven areas near Lake Placid, NY for a great walk in the woods.

I’m a big proponent of supporting small, local businesses. One great way to do that is to stock up on locally made products when I’m in the Adirondacks and give them as gifts for birthdays and holidays. Here are four of my favorite Lake Placid shops to pick up locally made gifts and goodies.

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.