Outdoor Activities In The Adirondacks

The Adirondack Park is a 6 million acre patchwork of private and public lands and contains the largest Wilderness Areas in the East.  The Georgian and the Lake George Region are located in the Southern Adirondacks near many great hiking trails, nature areas and wilderness.

The mountains surrounding Lake George offer short hikes with stunning views of Lake George and the surrounding area.  Look on the Adirondack Mountain Club website (click on any Eastern Region hikes for trips in the Lake George area) .

Big mountain hikes in the famed High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks are about an hour’s drive from the Georgian.  More information about hikes in the High Peaks can be found here.

If the Adirondacks are famed for mountains a close second is the lakes, ponds, rivers and streams that dot the landscape.  Kayak and canoe adventures abound and rental boats are available through out the park.  On Lake George, The Lake George Kayak Company offers rentals and guided tours.  On the lower Hudson River, Beaver Brook Outfitters offers great canoe, kayak and tubing adventures with a shuttle service.

Nature abounds in the Adirondacks and a good source for nature and interpretive programs is The Floating Classroom run by the Lake George Association.  This is a great lake cruise and scientific exploration of Lake George, its water, and ecology.  Kids love it!

Another great nature program for kids is run by Warren County at their Up Yonda Farm in Bolton Landing.  Additional programs are run at The Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretive Center in Newcomb, NY.