In the heart of the High Peaks, the Adirondacks' Whiteface Region is a four-seasons destination – but one that shines brightest in winter. Towering mountains, pristine lakes and dense forest characterize this area that was home to not one, but two, Winter Olympics. From the tranquil ...
Autumn is officially here, and with it, temperatures that mean crisp air, days spent hiking, and meals by the fireplace. With its mountainous landscapes, colorful fall foliage and bonfire-opportunities-aplenty, Upstate lends itself well to the season, and the return of all things “cozy”. And what's cozier than a sauna? The ...
Sure, the Catskills are closer – but have you even Adirondacked? At six million acres large, the Adirondack Mountains are the largest protected natural area in the lower 48 states. The park is bigger than the Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier, and Grand Canyon National Park combined — and it’s right in our ...
In Raquette Lake, New York, the iconic Great Camp Sagamore offers an immersive, all-inclusive retreat for those looking to fully unplug in nature. Currently in its 126th year, this fascinating National Historic Landmark from America’s Gilded Age was once a private getaway for the wealthy and famous — including the Durants, Vanderbilts, Emersons and more.
The spectacular Elk Lake Lodge offers rooms in its cozy main lodge, along with individual cabins, in a stunning and private Adirondack landscape. Set amid more than 12,000-acres of a privately-owned forest preserve in the heart of the High Peaks, with exclusive frontage on Elk Lake, the lodge is ringed by mountains: Dix, Macomb, Nippletop, and the Colvin Range.
Currently in its 125th year, Camp Sagamore is an all-inclusive retreat where guests can stay completely onsite for a getaway – the price includes all meals, access to hiking trails, kayak & canoe paddles, historic tours, hand-set bowling, and more. Explore this fascinating National Historic Landmark from America’s Gilded Age that was once a private getaway for the wealthy and famous — including the Durants, Vanderbilts, Emersons and more — now open to the public.
Dating to 1907, the incredible White Pine Camp was originally developed as summer homes for the wealthy — known as “camps” in the Adirondacks region — overlooking Osgood Pond. It passed through many hands, including President Coolidge; White Pine Camp even served as the summer White House for the President and his family. (Rumor has it that the President spent more time fishing than his executive duties during his time here!)
In the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondacks, Big Wolf Estate is an eco-friendly Great Camp located on secluded Big Wolf Lake. Located on 9.6 wooded acres, this seven building compound is the ultimate private estate, featuring a beautiful sandy shoreline with over 650 feet of lake frontage, towering ...
This one-room schoolhouse, Gramp's Old School, was originally built in 1850 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More recently, It's been lovingly restored & renovated by a woman (and her father) whose Grandfather attended this idyllic school in the 1940's.
If you're traveling to the Adirondacks with family or friends, let Warner's Camp in Upper Jay, NY be your home base. 4 bedrooms sleeps up to 12 guests in this recently renovated 1800s guesthouse in the Adirondacks High Peaks region. The house is perched so close to the river that you can hear and see it from nearly every room. Cook your meals in the well-appointed kitchen, and enjoy meals from the living room on the screened-in patio, both of which overlook the Ausable River. Pet friendly!