The thing about the Adirondacks, is it rains a lot. Often it’s just showers passing through in the morning or afternoon, and is otherwise clear. Anyhow, if you’re in the shopping mood and looking for something to protect you from the rain, here are some jackets, capes and ponchos that I’ve been drooling over.

Adirondack Mud Season has gotten a bad name. Generally consisting of April and May, it’s the period when snow is melting in the High Peaks, there’s a fair amount of rain in the forecast, and plenty of mud on the trails. The visual image of getting covered in mud doesn’t sound appealing, but it’s really not that bad. People seem to want to avoid mud season in the Adirondacks, but it’s one of my favorite times.

There’s more to Lake Placid’s Main Street than just window shopping. Walk inside these shops and you’ll discover some fun activities, especially for entertainment on a rainy or snowy day.

Pure maple syrup is a favorite local treat in the ADK. In fact, New York State is the second-largest producer of maple syrup in the U.S. What I hadn’t fully appreciated before living in the Adirondacks is the different grades and types of maple syrup — from light to dark. Spring is the perfect time for a taste testing trip when sugar shacks are producing in full force. Here are my favorite stops for tasting and buying pure maple syrup.

One thing about Lake Placid is there are some great ways to spend a winter day doing activities that you can’t find most other places. At least not quite like this. In the depth of winter — February into early March — when the ice is thick enough on Mirror Lake, you should definitely try out dog sledding and a toboggan ride.

I’m heading up to Lake Placid later this week, and looking forward to a long winter weekend! Temperatures are predicted to range between 15 - 32 degrees, with 4-8” snowfall expected during our stay. This will be a girls trip and we’re not planning to ski, which simplifies things a bit. We’ll certainly be walking around town and could possibly tackle some short winter hikes. Here’s what I’m planning to take.

The 2023 University Games are coming to Lake Placid, January 12 - 22. The Winter World University Games, held every two years, is the largest multi-sport winter event in the world, after the Winter Olympics of course! The games combine high-level competitive sport with educational and cultural events. University students between the ages of 17 and 25 are eligible to compete, many Olympic hopefuls. If you’re planning a trip to Lake Placid in mid-January, here’s what you need to know about the Games.

I see lots of people asking about where to go for a special occasion in Lake Placid. Well, it depends on the occasion and the type of atmosphere you want, budget, and if it’s a couple or a group. Here are some ideas for each type of celebration.

The Adirondacks have inspired lots of great books. Whether you want to listen to an audio book on your drive, flight or hike, or curl up with a book at the cottage. And if you’re in town, stop by the Bookstore Plus or Lake Placid Public Library to discover something great. Here are some of my favorite ADK books. All of these are non-fiction.

If you read my previous post on the basic intro to winter hiking and snowshoeing, now you’re excited and ready to try it! Right?! Here are some recommendations to get you out there and moving. Grab some snowshoes and enjoy.

If you’re new to winter hiking, this post is for you. I think there’s some anxiety around hiking or snowshoeing in the winter — the concern of getting cold. But if you prepare well, it can be such a rewarding and peaceful experience. So beautiful to walk softly through the snow covered forest, up to higher ground, looking down on a winter wonderland.

If you’re in Lake Placid over Christmas or New Years, and plan to dine out, you better make those reservations soon! Many restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, and the ones that are open book up fast.