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.

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.

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

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.

Adirondacks, USA Market Virtual Information Session

ROOST is excited to introduce the new Adirondacks, USA Market, an online marketplace designed to showcase products from locally based retail businesses and artisans to a broader audience year-round.

We invite you to join a virtual information session to learn how your business can participate in this exciting new initiative.

Date: June 1, 2026

Time: 5:30p.m. – 6:30p.m.

Link: https://roostadk.zoom.us/j/81721903465

Why Join the Adirondack Market

• Grow Year-Round Revenue Reach customers beyond the region and continue generating sales throughout the year.

• Expand Your Audience Benefit from ROOST’s established and highly engaged marketing reach across multiple channels.

• Easy Integration Already selling online? The platform can integrate with systems like Shopify, Square, and other e-commerce tools.

• Simple Setup No online store yet? The Market offers an easy way to establish an e-commerce presence.

• Minimum Cost The 6.85% fee covers credit card processing, administrative expenses, and website-related costs.

For more information, visit: https://www.roostadk.com/resources/adirondack-market.

We hope you’ll join us to learn more about how this initiative can support your business and help showcase the unique products and creativity that define the Adirondacks.

Experience the interconnection of nature, art and music at Great Camp Santanoni. 

Take an art and music-themed tour, visit with guest artists, and bring your own supplies or use ours to create your own artwork at this free event.

Free wagon rides will be available at a first come, first served basis.

New in 2026, a reception and art display will follow from 4-6 p.m. at the Newcomb Community Center. 

Want to participate? Email kelly@aarch.org for more information.

Camp Santanoni’s storied road has always been a popular mountain bike ride – and now you can pair that ride with a fully guided experience of all three of the site’s historic complexes!

This exciting “bring your own bike” experience takes you to Santanoni’s Gate Lodge, Farm Complex, and scenic Main Camp overlooking Newcomb Lake.

Start your day with a brief orientation to Camp Santanoni, the only publicly-owned Adirondack Great Camp and one of the region’s most treasured historic places. Then, learn some of the secrets of the Gate Lodge, West Cottage, and surrounding landscape before setting off on the road. We will stop at a few points of interest on the 4.8-mile road, including the site’s historic Farm Complex, formerly a sprawling, 200-acre expanse that was home to several families and a remarkable array of animals.

Next, we will enjoy an extended tour of the Main Camp that includes a guided walk to the historic bathhouse for a stunning view of Newcomb Lake and the mountains beyond. This experience will offer something for new and seasoned visitors to Santanoni alike.

This outing is led by DEC Agency Preservation Officer Jennifer Betsworth, and begins at 9 AM and ends at 3 PM.

There is a suggested donation of $45. This event is first come, first served.

Please note that this excursion requires attendees to bring their own bicycles and cycle 9.6 miles (round trip) on a dirt road into and out of camp. The road features a mix of flat, rolling, and uneven terrain.

Join us for our first ever Bingo Night hosted by Firehouse Bingo! Free Entry, free to play, prizes galore!

"Images from the American Revolution"  Exhibition

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a special exhibition at Ti Arts Downtown Gallery in Ticonderoga. Images From The American Revolution showcases a striking collection of artwork created for the PBS documentary series by Ken Burns and collaborators.

Featuring 18 full-color, signed watercolor prints by artists Rob Wood and Greg Harlin of Wood Ronsaville Harlin Inc., the exhibition visually traces the dramatic story of the nation’s founding—from colonial rebellion to the birth of a new democracy that reshaped the world.

The show runs from June 13 through July 15, with an opening reception on June 13 from 5–7 PM. All featured works will be available for purchase, along with additional pieces by Ti Arts member artists.

Presented by Ti Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering arts and culture in the eastern Adirondacks, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience history through art.

Join us for a leisurely walk to the Santanoni Farm as we look for spring wildflowers.

Along the way, we'll learn how to identify a variety of seasonal blooms, and learn about the cultural and natural history of these beautiful plants. 

Participants should bring insect repellent, water, snacks, and appropriate footwear/clothing for a 2 mile round trip hike. Meet in the upper parking lot at 10 a.m.

This is a free event and no pre-registration is required. Email kelly@aarch.org for more information.