The Trailhead

With 6-million acres of wilderness, the Adirondack Mountains hold unlimited potential for adventure and with so many possibilities it can be hard to decide how to explore it all. To help you plan your experience we asked Ed Kanze, Naturalist and Adirondack Guide, what you should make your January adventure agenda.

The Adirondack Mountains boast over 2,000 miles of hiking trails traversing the 6-million acre park; the largest trail system in the United States. That means there are nearly unlimited options for you and your family to hike the Adirondacks - many very close to Lake Placid itself which means you can be back for your hike and strolling down Main Street for a little afternoon shopping, a bite to eat, and a creamy, frozen treat to end the evening.

Naval Admiral William McRaven once said if you want to change the world, start by making your bed. That is something we know a lot about! This #CleanUpYourRoomDay, we wanted to share with you our method of making a bed and encourage you to change the world. And because it's time for spring cleaning we're giving you extra details, tips, and tricks!

Less than two months ago I went out to warm up my car for my morning commute and the dashboard thermometer read -47°. I took a screenshot of my weather app and sent it to Nissan, letting them know my beloved clown car Versa was completely unfazed because as much as we like to think we Lake Placid locals are some rare breed of human, immune to the very coldest of temperatures, -47° is really exceptionally cold. And yet, whether it's brutal or balmy, the Adirondacks are alive with winter activity. Or so I learned when I visited the Wild Center in Tupper Lake this January.

The kids are out of school, the snow is falling, and with so much happening in and around the High Peaks this is the perfect time to get away for a family vacation in the Adirondacks.