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Wildlife Wednesday

The Adirondack Park is full of wildlife!

Join AIC staff every Wednesday at 10am from July 1st through August 19th to learn about the creatures who share the park with us. This hike will take place on the Rich Lake trail, a flat 1 mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower. 

Fire Tower Hike

Fire towers dot the Adirondack and Catskill mountains and are popular hiking destinations for many people. However, have you ever wondered why they are there? Or how they fit into the history of the Adirondack and Catskill parks? Come along on a hike with an AIC Naturalist to the Goodnow fire tower and learn about fire tower history as well as the plants and animals who live on Goodnow Mountain. This hike will be 4 miles round trip with an elevation gain of around 1000ft. 

Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop

So you left a trace, maybe it was smore goo at your campsite, a wrapper dropped on a trail, or a banana peel on the side of a road; we’ve all been there. Little traces like that might not seem big, but they sure do add up. To help keep our wild spaces clean and protect everything living in them join the AIC for a Leave No Trace awareness workshop. You’ll learn how humans impact the environment and how to make sure you leave as few traces as possible.

Mushroom Meanders

With the guidance of mushroom enthusiast Sandy Bureaus, head out for an afternoon of mushroom hunting along the AIC trails.  These walks will help expand your knowledge into the mysteries of mycology.

Intro to Paddling

Summer is here!

And with it comes days on the water. Whether you are new to paddling or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop will get you ready for the water. With the help of AIC staff you will learn paddling strokes, how to prepare for a paddling trip, and how to stay safe on the water. Registration is required.

Rich Lake Guided Paddle

Spend an hour on the water with an AIC naturalist where you will learn about the creatures that call Rich Lake home.

If we are lucky, we may get to watch one of the Rich Lake loons. No paddling experience is necessary; paddles, canoes, and personal flotation devices (PFDs) will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own canoe or kayak as long as it has been cleaned of invasive species. Registration is required.

Summer Solstice Paddle and Celebration

Summer is here at last!

Welcome the longest day of the year with a paddle on Rich Lake, a sun themed craft, and snacks. No paddling experience is necessary; paddles, canoes, and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own canoe or kayak as long as it has been cleaned of invasive species. Registration is required.

Preschool Adventures

Nature is full of wonderful things!

This program will introduce your little one to plants, animals, and other preschoolers while helping to build their confidence in nature. Expect to spend the whole program outside playing and exploring. This program is for ages 3-5, parents and guardians must stay with the group, and younger siblings are welcome to tag along.

AIC After Dark

The dark can be a scary place—we humans aren’t adapted to it.

However, if you give it a chance, you’ll discover a whole other world. With the help of an Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) naturalist, experience an Adirondack forest at night. You will go for a night hike, play games, roast marshmallows, and maybe find the animals who call the night home. The night hike will take place on the Rich Lake trail, a flat 1 mile loop that winds through various habitats.

The Santanoni Workforce Tour

The Santanoni Workforce Tour

From butlers to builders and guides to gardeners, there have been scores of people who have worked at Great Camp Santanoni since construction began more than 130 years ago.

This tour delves into the lives of the people who labored to make Camp Santanoni the iconic landmark that it is today. Explore these stories from Santanoni’s birth as a Great Camp to its new life in the modern age as a state-managed recreation area and historic site. As you trek to each area of the preserve, learn more about the people who contributed to Santanoni’s story — you may even meet some of them in person!

This outing is led by Camp Santanoni Historic Site Manager Kelly Quimby. The tour begins at 9 AM and ends at 3:30 PM.

There is a suggested donation of $45. This outing is first come, first served, as is space on a horse-drawn wagon.

Please note that this tour involves walking on uneven ground and navigating stairs. Entering and exiting the Main Camp is done by boarding a wagon (requiring two steps to enter and exit) or a 9.6-mile (round-trip) hike/bike on a dirt road.

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