Where can you find, hiking, fishing, biking, rock climbing, golf, horseback riding, nature walks, canoeing, boating, swimming and white water rafting all in a setting that will take your breath away? Here in the Adirondack Mountains. Perhaps you are more of a spectator than a participator. If that is the case, enjoy any one of the many year round area events.

We know Spring is here, when the first trillium pokes it's head up, and the brooks begin to bubble with the advent of melting snow. It is as if the entire world is waking up to an Adirondack morning. One of your first stops should be the Adirondack Museum and it's spring and summer programs. In April check out the US Adult National Figure Skating Championships in Lake Placid, the Round The Mountain Canoe Race in May, Father's Day Fishing Derby in June, and you haven't lived until you have experienced the annual Can-Am Hockey Tournament in April. A true joy is taking one of the Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center's "Guided Walks", and just enjoying this amazing time of year.

The Olympic SkiJumping Complex will dazzle you with year round ski jumping and the incredible freestyle performances. For a truly breathtaking view, ride the chair lift and elevator to the top, and see the Adirondacks as you have never seen them before. Just across the road, don't miss the I Love New York Horse Show at the end of June. Of course, what would the 4th of July be without fireworks. The towns and villages of the Adirondacks have some of the best fireworks displays anywhere.

Whiteface Mountain is the place to go if you are into mountain biking. The new downhill mountain biking trails here will make your heart race . There are rentals available at the Base Lodge, and trails for intermediate to "crazy". It is always a good idea to call ahead, just in case mother nature decides to intervene. In August the second annual Whiteface Mountain Native American Festival is alive with music, crafts, and storytelling, for a truly memorable weekend.

It would be impossible to list everything there is to do in the Adirondacks, and what fun would that be anyway!! Come and experience for yourself everything there is to do, and the sites that will surely stay with you forever!

JANUARY
North American Snowshoe Classic: Long and short distance racers from the U.S. and Canada compete in this annual event.
Saranac Lake Winter Orienteering Weekend: Competitors race between "controls" on ski or snowshoes, by day and night, relying on a map, a compass and their wits!

FEBRUARY
Tri-Lakes Snowmobile Club Poker Run: A great opportunity for snowmobilers to ride miles of groomed trails and win prizes.
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival: The oldest Winter Carnival in the eastern U.S. features its trademark ice palace and a full week of sporting events, concerts, theatre presentations, parades, fireworks and much, much more.

MARCH
Lake Colby Ice Fishing Derby: The Saranac Lake Fish & Game Club offers a variety of prizes in this popular event.
Icebreaker Canoe Race:The Saranac Lake area canoe race season begins with a five mile, "just for fun" race on the Saranac River.

MAY
Round The Mountain Canoe Race: A 10-mile canoe race, followed by a food and music festival.

JUNE
Father's Day Fishing Derby: All day long on Lake Colby, for kids only.
The Great International Steamboat Regatta: Antique steamboat from the US and Canada tour Lake Flower, Lower and Middle Saranac Lake.
June Bug Run: Children's race and 5k run/walk.
Festival of the Lakes: Region-wide arts festival centered in Saranac Lake.

JULY
Fourth of July: Kiddie parade, park concert, fireworks.
Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race: A full day of boat races on Lake Flower and the Saranac River: guideboats, canoes, rowing shells and war canoes along with a community picnic.
Mason's Craft Fair/Flea Market: New and used, handmade and homemade is the fare at this fund raising event.
Craftfest: The largest juried art show in the North Country.
Saranac Lake Water-ski Tournament: Lake Flower is the site for slalom and trick ski competition for skiers of all ages.
Adirondack Wildlife Festival: Workshops, nature hikes, music, storytelling crafts and more at the Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center.
NEACA Gun Show: A definite stop for all gun collectors.
Adirondack Antique Show & Sale: A wide variety of antiques and collectibles will be displayed at this popular event held in the historic Harrietstown Town Hall.

JULY & AUGUST
Downtown Thursday Night: Music, magic, storytelling and more are featured at the Berkeley Green every Thursday evening throughout the summer.
Friday Night in the Park Concert Series: Free concerts on Friday evenings in July and August.

AUGUST
Can-Am Rugby Tournament: Over 100 teams from the U.S. and Canada compete in North America's largest tournament.
Come To The Fair Book Sale: A wide selection of books and other items will be available at the Library's annual fund raiser.
Paint & Palette Show: An art show and sale featuring works by regional artists.
Cabin Fever Quilters Quilt Show: The fine art of quilting is displayed by this talented group.
St. Regis Bridge Tournament: Bridge players will enjoy the ambience of the Hotel Saranac during this annual event.

SEPTEMBER
Bloomingdale Fire Department Field Day: Games, food and fun for the entire family.
Adirondack Canoe Classic: A 90-mile journey through the heart of the wilderness, from Old Forge to Saranac Lake; three days of adventure, friendly competition and Adirondack hospitality.

DECEMBER
Sparkle Village: Downtown Saranac Lake sparkles with thousands of tiny white lights and a variety of special holiday events including the arrival of Santa Claus, fashion show, craft show, community Christmas caroling and much more.