In this episode of ADK Talks, we climb aboard what we’re calling the Holiday Express and take you on a whirlwind tour of the Adirondacks in winter. From Old Forge to Lake Placid, Tupper Lake to Ticonderoga and Lake George, we share our favorite ways to spend the holidays in the Park: where to ski, where to shop small, and where to find the kind of pie that could start a family rivalry.

We talk through listener FAQs (“What is there to do if I’m up for Christmas? New Year’s? MLK weekend?”) and give you our best practical tips—like why you should rent skis ahead of time and how to find events where your ticket or donation stays local.

What you’ll hear about:

• Holiday browsing in Old Forge & Inlet, from hardware-store gems to cozy local shops.
• A Blue Mountain Lake pairing: the ADKX gift shop and homemade diner comfort food.
• Classic films, live shows, and community energy at the Indian Lake Theater.
• Planning the perfect Gore Mountain ski day, plus North Creek and Chestertown stops.
• Winter fun at Ridin-Hy Ranch and the best comfort bites around Schroon Lake.
• Lake Placid’s Holiday Village Stroll and the beloved Santa Sunday at Whiteface.
• Skating under the lights on the Lake Placid Olympic Oval.
• Saranac Lake’s family-friendly North Country New Year festivities.
• Must-stop pies and pastries at the Noonmark Diner in Keene Valley.
• Tupper Lake’s magical Wild Lights and evening wander at The Wild Center.
• Adirondack Coast highlights, including Rulf’s Orchard and NewVida Preserve.
• Exploring Ticonderoga’s Star Trek Set Tour and local holiday traditions.
• Lake George cruises, cheese and spirits, winter markets, and the New Year’s polar plunge.

Resources:

• Old Forge Hardware
• Adirondack Experience (ADKX) – Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
• Indian Lake Theater Indian Lake Theater
• Gore Mountain Ski Area, Gore Mountain
• The Wild Center – Wild Lights
• Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll
• Santa Sunday at Whiteface Mountain
• North Country New Year – Saranac Lake
• Star Trek Original Series Set Tour – Ticonderoga
• Nettle Meadow Farm & The Hitching Post Tavern
• Lake George Waterfront Cruises

Produced by NOVA