ADK Talks
ADK Talks brings you the stories behind the people, places, and things to do in the Adirondack Park of New York State. With 6 million acres, the Adirondacks are the ultimate playground.
We take you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of one of America's most breathtaking regions. Just like we do on our website, adktaste.com, our podcast uncovers the hidden gems of the Adirondacks, offering hand-picked recommendations for the best places to stay, eat, shop and do in the Adirondack Park.
But this isn't just about places. It's about the people who make the Adirondacks so special and unique. In each episode, we talk to people from all walks of life—restauranteurs, farmers, innkeepers, historians, artists, local leaders, writers, hikers, and more. Hear real stories about what they do, their passions, and how they found their way here.
And they'll share their insider tips on the best things to see and do in the Adirondacks – insights you won't find anywhere else.
So subscribe now to ADK Talks to get real stories from real people, sharing the real Adirondacks.
You can also visit us online at adktaste.com.
ADK Talks
Your Adirondack Travel Questions, Answered: Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Edit
In this listener-fueled episode of ADK Talks, Jane and Steve dive deep into your Adirondack travel questions, focusing on the Tri-Lakes and High Peaks region: Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, and Tupper Lake. Whether you're planning your first visit or returning for the views, you'll get expert tips on where to stay, eat, shop, hike, and sip like a local.
From haunted hotels to hip breweries, hidden donut shops to iconic scenic drives—this episode is jam-packed with insider knowledge and real local recommendations to help you plan a trip you’ll never forget.
Hear about:
- Where to stay for both rustic charm and walkable convenience
- The coziest cabins and haunted hotels
- The must-try local pies, diners, donuts, and beers
- Secret overlooks, beginner-friendly hikes, and scenic byways
- Historic gems like the John Brown Farm and Olympic sites
- What to pack for mountain elevation changes
- Where locals go for live music, trivia, and tacos
If you've got a wedding in the High Peaks, a fall foliage road trip planned, or just love discovering lesser-known places, this is the Adirondack episode you didn’t know you needed.
Mentioned in this podcast.
- Eastwind Hotel
- Mount Jo Trail Info
- Hotel Saranac
- Raquette River Brewing
- Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway
- Whitebrook Dairy Bar
- The Wild Center – Tupper Lake
- Dartbrook Rustic Goods
- NorthWind Fine Arts
- Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery
- Adirondack Store
- Adirondack Decorative Arts & Crafts
- Washboard Donuts & Laundry
- Mirror Lake Inn
- War Cannon Spirits
- Raybrook Brewhouse
- Hex and Hop
- John Brown Farm
- High Gorge Falls
- Noon Mark Diner
- P-2’s
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