For Kids Outdoor Recreation

Season: YR
Fishing on Lake George and Adirondack ponds. Guided hunting trips. Ice fishing trips, heated shanty. Children welcome. South and North basin fishing on request. Weather permitting.

Season: Apr-Oct
Adirondac Rafting Company runs the wild and scenic 17 mile Hudson River Gorge. We provide gear, licensed river guides & a riverside lunch. Our experienced guides look forward to sharing this spectacular run through the gorge with you!

Season: Apr-Oct
Fly with Phil Jackson, the region's premier balloon ride pilot with over 30 years and 3000 flights of experience. Specializing in Private and Small Group Flights. Reserve a romantic Private Flight for two; organize a Private Group Flight for 3 to 4 family and friends that want to fly together; or share space with a group of like-minded folks seeking "high adventure".

55km of groomed trails, novice-expert. 30km dedicated snowshoe trails. Guided backcountry skiing; lessons, rentals, shuttle bus.

Season: May-September
Wooded lakeside, on/off road touring, 205-miles single track trails for mountain biking, helmets required; hiking. USA waterski affiliated drivers and instructors, private lake, Slalom course, barefoot, wakeboarding.

Wheelchair accessible 0.93 mile trail.

Lake trout, landlocked salmon and bass fishing on Lake George, all bait and tackle supplied. USCG Licensed Captain and New York State Guide. Ice fishing; hunting guide.

Season: YR
Four-season recreation. Ice skating on frozen pond, weather permitting, warming hut. Pool, playground, ball fields, tennis, bath house. Home field for the Glens Falls Golden Eagles of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League and the Glens Falls Greeenjackets of the North American Football League.

Price: Free/$

Season: YR
Licensed Adirondack Wilderness Guide and nature photographer. Canoeing, hiking, fishing, photography & inspirational speaker. Adirondack Slide Presentations.

Season: YR
The region's center for sports and entertainment, featuring a variety of shows and events. AHL Hockey affiliate of NHL Philadelphia Flyers. Theater, musicals, family shows, concerts, high school basketball, volleyball, ice skating, and more!

Season: Oct-Mar
Indoor skating rink. Limited skate rentals available. Various days and times.

Gore offers the most terrain in New York and 2537' vertical! Winter activities include downhill, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing. Non-competitive family-oriented events, regional and Northeastern ski races. Scenic gondola rides, mountain biking, festivals, hiking and guided hiking.

Season: YR
Four-season recreation, over 100 acres. Over 4 miles marked trails for walking, hiking, mountain biking; ice skating, sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing. Pool, playground, picnic pavilion, fishing pond. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Price: Free; Swim $

Season: YR, reservations
Offers a variety of hot air balloon ride and outdoor adventure packages and tether rides.

Season: YR
3 trails of 3.5 miles for hiking, mountain biking, birding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Leashed dogs welcome. Park is carry in - carry out. No alcohol, camping, camp fires or motorized vehicles allowed.

Price: Free

Season: June-Labor Day
Swim, picnic, playground, tennis, and softball fields.

Price: Free

Family oriented, full service ski area. 1,200' drop, 19 trails beginner-expert skiing; telemarkers and boarders. Back country and glades, bump runs and groomed intermediate slopes. Lite fare. Adjacent to Thurman Connection Snowmobile Trail System-IMPORTANT: Rail trails from Stony Creek to North Creek now service trains; snowmobiles prohibited. Request map at www.VisitLakeGeorge.com. Connector trail to Speculator closed for 1/2 mile at Bowen Hill Rd and River Rd.

Season: YR
Licensed guide, fishing charters specializing in light tackle salmon, trout and bass; hunting. Ice fishing weather permitting.

10 acre park, marshland walkway/observation decks, educational signage, botanical gardens, handicap access fishing, passive recreation, picnic and play area. Leashed dogs are welcome.

83 acre nature preserve along the Hudson River. 2+ miles marked trails for walking, mountain biking, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Fishing access.

Season: Apr-Late-Oct
44 acre park offers access to 6 mile stretch of Hudson River. Boat launch, playground, basketball, softball, picnic shelter, fishing. SWIMMING PROHIBITED. Leashed dogs are welcome, parking.

Price: Free

Season runs November 15th through April 30th for northern pike, pickerel, tiger muskellunge, walleye. Verify all regulations for ice fishing ponds, lakes, rivers, streams.

Wakeboarding and waterskiing. Beginner to advanced instructions. Located at Loon Lake Marina.

We offer exciting sportfishing charters on beautiful Lake George. Fishing fun for all ages.

Season: June-Sep
Family friendly fishing charters with knowledgeable guides from Flamingo Resort on Lake George.

Throughout Lake George Watershed preserve including Cat and Thomas Mountains, and Amy's Park. 16 miles of trails, novice to advanced for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing; birding. Visit office for trail guides and brochures. Also available online.

Season: YR
Enjoy a beautiful, hot air balloon flight over historic Adirondack Mountains and upstate New York. Champagne toast, dinner gift certificates, children's rates, pictures. Reservations preferred but not required.

54 acre preserve; 1.2 mile marked trail for walking, hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing. Includes nature education signs. No motorized vehicles permitted. Leashed dogs are welcome. Carry in/Carry out facility.

Guided trips, Southern basin of Lake George for the experienced angler or those just beginning. Fly fishing or spin casting. New York State fishing license required prior to trip.

Season: YR
Guided fishing charters on Lake George. Heated shanty for ice fishing (weather-permitting).

Basketball, playground, picnic.

Price: Free

Basketball, softball, tennis, playground, picnic.

Price: Free

Season: Memorial Day - Columbus Day
Largest marble cave entrance in the east. Self-guided tour, caves, waterfall, geological wonders. Guided spelunking adventure tour by reservation. Snowshoe Adventure, self-guided tours; evening moonlight guided tours; snowshoe rentals available, reservations required.

Season: Apr- Oct
Offering rafting on the Hudson and Moose Rivers. Licensed guides, small personalized trips. Brand new wetsuits (washed & dried daily) and SOTAR rafts. Nearly 17 miles of Class III & IV rapids thru Hudson River Gorge. Overnight trips available.

Season: YR
Offering custom guided outdoor experiences. Hiking, educational hikes, youth adventures, backpacking, mountaineering, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing throughout the Adirondacks for beginners to experienced.

Season: July-Oct
Offers views of High Peaks and Southern Adirondacks. Enjoy hiking, picnicking, food service available; great photo opportunities.

Price: $

Season: YR
Fish and hunt the Adirondacks for trout, bass, landlocked salmon, pike, trophy deer, bear, grouse and predators. Summer and winter interpretive hiking. Ice fishing, weather permitting. Lodging is available at Outback Lodge.

2,500 acre environmental demonstration forest maintained by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Self-guided 1 mile Grandmother's Tree Nature Trail. Includes an 85 acre lake. Mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. No picnicking or overnight camping. Nature Trail is wheelchair accessible.

Season: June-Sep
Offers the longest parasail rides on Lake George with the longest tow lines and experienced crews.

Soar 300 ft over Lake George, 2-3 mile ride in the air! No experience necessary, full instruction provided.

Season: April-Oct
Take a leisure cruise, fly a kite, bring a lunch & swim. Underwater camera and remote control boats. Fun for the whole family; reservations.

Basketball courts, tennis court, softball fields, play apparatus, restrooms, picnic shelter, cookout grills.

Price: Free

Fishing guide and charters on Lake George, New York State Licensed Guide. All sport fishing equipment provided.

New York State Licensed guide offers charters for fishing lake trout, land-locked salmon, smallmouth and largemouth bass and ice fishing on the Queen of American Lakes, Lake George. All equipment provided.

Season: Apr-Oct
Guided trail rides by reservation for beginner to experienced riders, ages 7 and older. Pony rides for ages 6 and under. Helmets available. Family owned and operated with over 40 years experience.

Price: $

Season: YR
Whitewater rafting and tubing on Sacandaga and Hudson Rivers. Raft and Ride horseback packages. Kayak, canoe and SUP rentals. Guided mountain bike tours; bicycle rentals, repairs. Fish with Licensed New York State Guides; guided hikes all ages and abilities; guided snowshoe hikes.

Season: Mem Day-early Sep
Enjoy horseback riding with scenic views of Lake George. Large selections of horses available for children to experienced riders. Hand led pony rides for children. Riding helmets available. Groups welcome. Family operated since 1945. No reservations.

Basketball, tennis, playground, picnic.

Price: Free

Season: June-Labor Day
Swim, picnic, playground.

Price: Free

Season: Mar-Nov
A historic conference center offering an inspiring Adirondack experience. Daily full membership covers all facilities and activities including, tennis, hiking trails, swimming, picnicking and boating.

Groomed trails on leeward side of mountain for all levels. 1,010 ft vertical drop, longest run 1.5 mile, 85% snowmaking, night skiing. Tubing park, terrain park; ski school, rentals, demo days, cafeteria, lounge, restaurant, ski patrol. Summer thru fall chairlift ride up, hike down; mountain biking, volleyball courts, horseshoes, bonfire pit.

Season: Mem Day-Col Day
Spectacular views of Adirondack Mountains and Vermont. Summer and fall chairlift to top of mountain only, hike down.

Price: $

Fishing fun for lake Trout, Salmon, and Bass on Lake George for young and old! Charters with New York State licensed guides. All bait and tackle provided. Contact: rem211@verizon.net

Fly fishing float trips and tubing on the Hudson and Schroon Rivers. Thirteenth Lake Evening Floats and Alligator Pond Bass Evening Floats. Guided Archery and Black Powder hunting. Fishing and tubing packages available with Saratoga/North Creek Railway. Guided snowshoe treks.

Season: July-Oct
Summer activities include downhill mountain biking, guided hiking, disc golf, climbing wall and bungee trampoline.

Season: Jul-Sep
Anyone can fly - you never get wet! No age limit, no skills required. An enjoyable experience you will never forget. Parasail & Banana Boat rides; 2-3 mile parasail rides.

Season: YR
A fun-filled, memorable experience to cherish for a lifetime. Sunrise & sunset flights over the Adirondacks and the Lake George area. Reservations.

Season: May - Col Day
Located on 125 acres of privately owned land in the Adirondack Park. 40 acre pond, miles of hiking and ATV trails. Sites include 50 amp electric service, septic, water, and cable; theme weekends; onsite activities for the entire family. Outdoor pool, boat rental, movie night, bonfires. Cabin rental available.

Season runs April 1st through October 15th. Verify all regulations ponds, lakes, rivers, streams.

Guided lazy river Class 1 tubing for the entire family on lower Hudson River. Guided kayak and canoe tours.

Season: YR
Year round fun on 9 snow tubing runs. Ages 2 and up, reservations. Winter tubing for all ages. Sledding and snowshoeing, tubing lift, warming lodge, snack bar.

Price: $

Season: YR
72 acre facility; Museum features wildlife exhibits of native mammals and birds; children's activity room. Nature programs, Butterfly and perennial gardens, birding, honeybees, Maple sugaring, woodworking. Hiking, picnic shelter. Guided snowshoe hikes.

Season: YR
Enjoy a romantic flight for two or fly with other passengers for a truly once in a lifetime experience! Either way it's fun! We have a safety-first approach to ballooning.

Season: Mem Day-Col Day
Swim, picnic, playground. Pavilion rental.

Price: Free

1 3/4 mile hiking trail maintained by the Queensbury Land Conservancy, Van Dusen Preserve offers all types of terrain from level to sloping and, in some sections, quite steep. Well marked trail provides round-trip loop to crest of mountain ridge overlooking Glens Falls and Queensbury. Walking, hiking, wildlife observation, snowshoeing; parking. NO vehicles, camping or campfires are permitted.

Paved 9.4 mile multi-use trail with rolling hills. Connects with historic Feeder Canal Towpath Trail in Glens Falls. Riding north takes you to Battlefield Park, Lake George. Bicycling time 1-2 hrs one way. Also running, walking. See maps on Parks & Rec website. NO DOGS or MOTORIZED VEHICLES ALLOWED.

Price: Free

Road and mountain biking maps of rides throughout Warren County.

Season: YR
View hatchery operation; interpretive film, visitor center. Staff guided and self guided tours, birding, canoe access, fishing, picnic; pavilion rental available.

Price: Free

Maps of hiking trails throughout Warren County, including three handicap accessible trails.

Adjacent to Hudson River with pleasant overlook, unusual rock formations at river's edge. 2 mile novice to moderate trails. 3.5 mile Nordic trail, novice to expert. Trail head kiosk, parking. Public launch, portage 4/10 mile.

Price: Free

Season: YR
A four-season park. Picnic, playground, tennis, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sliding.

Price: Free

Basketball, youth baseball field, playground, picnic tables and shelter.

Price: Free

Season: Apr-Oct
Guided whitewater rafting on Hudson and Sacandaga rivers; canoe & kayak lessons and rentals. Overnight trips available also.

Season: YR
An equine retreat offering full service boarding facilities providing the horse, horseman, and "horsewoman" with all the amenities of home within a unique, off-the-grid wilderness setting. Enjoy over 40 miles of beautiful Adirondack trails within the famous Wilcox Lake Wild Forest Management Area. Covered arena, training and lessons. Winter sleigh rides.

Season: YR
Summer and winter guided trail rides. Wagon and surrey rides, weather permitting.

Season: YR
Romantic, memorable, hot air balloon champagne flights over Lake George or Glens Falls area at sunrise and before sunset. Tranquilly float inches above farm fields, pick leaves from tree tops, enjoy spectacular views. Every flight includes our famous champagne celebration! Reservations anytime.

Season: Apr-Oct
Enjoy a great day of fun & adventure! Guided whitewater rafting, kayaking and canoeing on Upper and Middle Hudson River Gorges and Moose River. Self-guided canoe & kayak tours. Overnight raft camping, canoe, kayak; lodging packages available.

Season: July-Labor Day, 12-5pm daily; closed Mondays
Swim, picnic June-Labor Day. Good for small children because water is shallow.

Price: Free

Season: YR,
Tree-top challenge obstacle course, 6 aerial adventure courses, 120 obstacles, zip lines, Tarzan jumps, rope swings, cable bridges, slides, nets & ladders. Squirrels Den for ages 3-7. Winter, spring, fall by reservation.

Price: $

US Coast Guard Captain and New York State Licensed Guide Lou Bruno offers instruction for both fundamental and advanced fly fishing techniques. Whether you've never really tried fly fishing or you're an experienced angler we provide instruction and a good time! Certified fly casting instructor.

Season: YR
Enjoy the Adirondacks with New York State Licensed Guide. Day and overnight hikes; fishing the lakes and remote ponds, ice fishing; day and 2-3 day hunts for Whitetail Deer and Black Bear. Bring your camera!

Season: YR
Four-season fully licensed guide service offers Adirondack hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Day and overnight trips available! Let us put together a great outdoor memory for you.

Season: YR
ADK is dedicated to the protection and responsible recreational use of NYS Forest Preserve, parks, wild lands and waters. Walk-in information center offers lecture programs; hiking, snowshoe, skiing maps and reference materials; snowshoe rentals.

Season: Apr-Oct
Guided whitewater rafting trips on Upper Hudson River Gorge and Moose River. Guided summer tubing trips on the Sacandaga River, support boat accompanies tubes, all-day shuttles, 3 trips daily; minimum age 12.

Adirondack fly fishing expeditions including learn to fly fish. Select one of our featured fishing packages, or customize an adventure that works for you.

Season: Apr-Oct
Guided lazy river tubing, rafting and kayaking trips for all ages. Calm water is perfect for families. Beat the heat, chill out and go with the flow.

Season: May-Oct
Waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, barefooting and tubing. Beginner to advanced. Certified instructors can help perfect your technique and improve your skills. Call for appointment.

Season: Apr-Oct
Rafting the Hudson River since 1984 with unmatched safety record & experience. Located at the take-out next to the Hudson River, our trip includes top-of-the-line equipment, NYS Licensed Guides, heated changing rooms, plus River Snack and BBQ dinner! "The Most Fun You'll Have All Year!"

Season: Apr- Oct
Join us for spring, summer or fall whitewater rafting tours of one of the most famous and majestic waterways in the Adirondack Mountains: the "Upper Hudson River Gorge". We offer top notch equipment and licensed, experienced guides. Moose River Trips also available.

Season: Apr-Oct
The most fun you will have all year! A guided ropes course experience with a series of aerial obstacles including a zip line. Try the woods paintball field with natural rocks and trees for barriers, also some strategically positioned blinds create a FUN experience for someone who has never participated in paintball before, and the target range is similar to a carnival shooting gallery.

Price: $

Season: May-Oct
Living history along the Military Road an important route in early America during the French and Indian War as well as the Revolutionary War. It ran from Fort Edward on the Hudson River to Fort William Henry in Lake George. Fully supported rides.

Price: $; Reservations

500-acre preserve, maintained by The Lake George Land Conservancy. New trails to be created summer 2012. Beaver ponds, wetlands, flat and easy forested hiking trails.

Season: Apr-Nov
Fly over historic villages and gently rolling farm country between the Adirondack Mountains of NY and the Green Mountains of VT. Champagne ceremony after all flights. Reservations.

Season runs June 15th through November 30th. Verify regulations on ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams.

Season: YR
Offering bait, camping gear, beach gear and bicycle rentals. Also NYS Fishing and Hunting licenses.

Season: YR
Family adventure fun. Guided whitewater rafting; lazy river tubing, canoeing and kayaking. Guided fishing, hiking, overnight camping, climbing and caving, snowshoe trips, winter excursions available. Ski, snowboard, snowshoe equipment rentals.

Season: YR
Guided scenic horseback rides, 1-hour to all day. Junior trail rides. Sunset Dinner Ride to Beech Mountain by reservation. Family owned and operated since 1942.

Season: YR
The Preserve includes Berry Pond, a pristine wetlands and open water wilderness that is home to an active beaver community and contains a small great blue heron rookery. Easy to moderate marked hiking trails.

Price: Free

Season: YR
Enjoy a moderately difficult hike, past beaver ponds and wetlands, with a 270 degree view of Lake George. View American Robins, Broad-winged Hawk, Chickadee, Downy Woodpecker, Ruffed Grouse, Wild Turkey, Blue Jays, Wood Thrush.

Season: YR
North of Bolton Landing, Northwest Bay Brook and wetlands can be explored by trail or canoe, starting from the car top launch site. View Waterfowl, American Bittern, Swans.

Season: YR
Ride the gondola and take a short hike to summit fire tower or hike the full 9 mile distance. Accessible from 13th Lake-Siamese Ponds Wilderrness area. Look for Boreal forest species.

Season: Mid-May-mid-Oct
Rogers Rock State Campground. Pay day use fee to launch boat onto northern Lake George. Look for Peregrine Falcons near the cliffs at Rogers Slide and across the Lake at Anthony's Nose.

Season: YR
Popular hiking trails traverse the rugged uplands of the Tongue Mountain Range. Look for nesting pairs of Peregrine Falcons & waterfowl. *Rattlesnakes are found in this area! Stay on trail, wear high boots, watch where you put your hands!

Season: YR
Follow marked trail to beautiful views of Lake George and and its many bays. Day use picnic area. Look for Water Fowl and Peregrine Falcons.

Season: YR
Hiking trail is accessible from Lake George village. 1 5/8 mile trail follows the roadbed of old cable railway. Beautiful views of Lake George. Look for nesting Peregrine Falcons.

Season: July-Labor Day
Swim, picnic.

Multi-use trail, variety of terrain for varying skill levels of mountain biking; biking. 11 km of novice-intermediate cross country trails; night skiing; snowshoeing.

Guided fishing trips for lake trout, salmon and bass on Lake George from Bolton Landing. All bait and tackle provided. Lodging available. Come aboard and "shake hands with a Laker"!

Season: YR
Guided trail rides on over 500 acres of trails with great mountain views. All levels of riding ability; Western and English. Indoor riding arena. Accommodations for people AND their horses. Riding lessons and boarding. Winter sleigh and wagon rides.

Easy .5 mile nature trail for walking and snowshoeing maintained by the Queensbury Land Conservancy. Fishing. NO vehicles, camping or campfires are permitted.

Guided rides on the Military Road where Colonial history happened. 1/2-hr; 1-hr; junior rides 7 & under. No reservations neccessary.

Season: YR
Playground, softball, soccer fields, basketball, tennis courts, hiking. Picnic, BBQ pavilion rental by reservation. Fishing and ice skating pond; restrooms. Saucer sledding only, saucers available for Park use, or bring your own. Weather permitting.

Price: Free

Season: YR
7km of varied terrain for running and walking, snowshoeing. Trails are groomed and lighted for cross-country skiing.

Price: Free