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.

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You Asked, We Answered: The ADK Talks Mailbag

November 17, 2025 • ADK Taste

In this episode, we crack open the ADK Talks mailbag — and you did not hold back. From the mysteries of the blue line to the origins of the word Adirondack, from Great Camps you can actually stay in to the surprisingly wholesome truth about nudists in the Adirondacks… you kept us laughing, thinking, and occasionally Googling just to make sure we weren’t making things up.

We share the questions that made us stop mid-sentence, the ones that sent us down rabbit holes through history, and the ones that reminded us why we love this wild, weird, wonderful park. Somewhere along the way, we talk about road signs that don’t quite know where they are, a Westport chair that became a global icon, and a stream named after an abandoned pair of BVDs. (If that isn’t peak Adirondack, we don’t know what is.)

It’s curious, quirky, and just plain fun. It’s a chance to explore the Adirondacks the way we love doing it: following your questions, wandering off trail now and then, and celebrating all the stories tucked into these 6 million acres.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

What the blue line really is… and one sign that gets it hilariously wrong
The true meaning behind the name “Adirondack”
The Westport chair that became a global icon
Leave No Trace tips, the ADK edition
A very local legend involving a pair of BVDs
How we actually find our guests
A surprisingly wholesome chat about nudists in the ADK
How to visit or stay at real Adirondack Great Camps

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