The adirondacks

Our latest team roundup brought Passion Passport to the tranquil forests and lakes of the Adirondacks in upstate New York.

Calling all leaf peepers! Check out this epic list of things to do in the Adirondack Mountains in fall—where to find the best colors.

Traveling to Lake Placid? Read on for the best of hiking in and around Lake Placid, including Indian Head and Cobble Lookout hikes.

I spent many a summer in Lake Placid during my childhood when I was a competitive figure skater and it has always had a magical place in my heart as The

Part 1 of 4 Hindsight is wonderful! With what we know about the Adirondacks today and what we know about building trails, we could devise the most wonderful trail network, one that would protect the fragile slopes of the High Peaks, take hikers to mountaintops all around the Park, and ameliorate problems of overuse and under-use.

Kortni & Mikey hung out with me in upstate New York and I made them jump off a rock a few times. WORTH IT!!

Lakes are the perfect liquid playground. Whether your dream day involves swimming, diving, fishing, paddling, sailing, wakeboarding or just dangling your feet from the dock, there’s sure to be a lake out there to match your family’s summer style. Big […]

Hi friends, welcome back! It may be back to reality for me, but I’m still dreaming of our vacation in Lake Placid! A few weeks ago, I posted my New York Hiking Bucket List, and today I’m sharing all of the adventures and pictures from our 16-mile Indian Head and Rainbow Falls hike! In my…Continue reading ➞ Adirondack Mountains Hike: Indian Head & Rainbow Falls

Upstate New York is incredibly underrated in terms of beauty and diverse natural offerings. From Allegany State Park, the Adirondacks, Catskills, and Watkins Glen there are so many amazing parks to explore here. Read on for the best state parks in Upstate New York.