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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ADK Talks
Memorial Day Mailbag: Adirondack Summer Starts Here
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Memorial Day weekend in the Adirondacks can mean sunshine, dock weather, chilly rain, black flies, parades, boats on trailers, and the first real feeling that summer is almost here.
In this episode of ADK Talks, Jane and Steve kick off the season with a Memorial Day weekend guide and a listener mailbag. They talk about what the Adirondacks feel like as seasonal businesses reopen, favorite early-summer events return, and visitors start heading north again.
They also answer listener questions about how ADK Taste and the podcast began, why they focus on positive recommendations, what makes a place worth featuring, and which hidden gems they love most.
What you’ll hear in this episode
- Memorial Day weekend in the Adirondacks is beautiful, unpredictable, and worth packing layers for.
- The hosts share tips for choosing one region instead of trying to see the whole park in one trip.
- Jane highlights the Great Adirondack Garage Sale, a 200-mile treasure hunt through the Central Adirondacks.
- Steve talks about classic signs of the season, from boats on the Northway to Memorial Day parades.
- They share rainy-day ideas, including museums, local theaters, galleries, and historical societies.
- The mailbag covers how ADK Taste started, why the podcast came next, and how listeners can send ideas.
- Jane and Steve share favorite Adirondack “hidden gems,” including Newcomb views, stargazing, breweries, and ADKX.
- The episode looks ahead to June events, including Americade, cycling races, the Lake Placid Marathon, and William Shatner’s return to Ticonderoga.
Resources:
- Great Adirondack Garage Sale
- Americade 2026 in Lake George
- William Shatner at the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour
- On The Equator Sauna Rentals
- Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
- The Sembrich
- Seagle Festival
- Lake George
Produced by NOVA