The Heart of the High Peaks
From the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics to the quiet lakes of the backcountry, Lake Placid and the surrounding Adirondack Park offer world-class recreation, deep history and small-town character. Explore our guides to the region.
Mountain History
Logging, mining, medicine and tourism — the forces that shaped the High Peaks.
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Kids & Families
The National Sports Academy, summer camps and lakes made for young explorers.
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Culinary Arts
Campfire brook trout to five-star resort dining across the Champlain Valley.
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Lifestyles
The artisans, guides and small businesses of the Adirondack Park.
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Classifieds
Cabins, camps, guide boats and gear for the High Peaks communities.
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Trail Maps
Topographic maps for the High Peaks Wilderness — plan your next climb.
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North Country Colleges
Colleges, universities and community schools of New York's North Country.
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Corrections Guide
A regional reference to the correctional facilities of the Adirondack region.
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The Adirondack Store
Handcrafted rustic gifts, furnishings and collector books.
Explore →Where the World Came to Compete
Lake Placid is one of only three places to host the Winter Olympic Games twice. Ski jumps, the bobsled and luge track, the Olympic speed-skating oval and Whiteface Mountain remain open to visitors and athletes year-round.
Beyond the venues, the High Peaks Wilderness offers hiking, paddling, fishing, alpine and cross-country skiing across six million acres of protected Adirondack Park.
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