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ADK Talks
The Adirondacks and America's Longest Water Trail
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Looking for one of the most unforgettable ways to experience the Adirondacks? Start on the water.
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail begins in Old Forge, New York, and travels 740 miles through the Adirondacks, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine. Along the way, it connects wild lakes, winding rivers, historic travel routes, welcoming small towns, remote campsites, and some of the most scenic paddling in the Northeast.
In this episode of ADK Talks, we talk with Karrie Thomas, Executive Director of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, about why this remarkable water trail belongs on every Adirondack paddler’s radar, whether you are planning a family-friendly day trip, dreaming about the Adirondack Canoe Classic 90-Miler, or looking for a deeper connection to the lakes and communities that make this region so special.
From Old Forge to Long Lake, Tupper Lake, the Raquette River, Saranac Lake, Forked Lake, and beyond, this conversation is packed with inspiration for paddlers, outdoor lovers, history buffs, and anyone planning an Adirondack getaway.
What you’ll hear in this episode
- Discover why the Adirondacks are the gateway to the longest inland water trail in the United States.
- Hear what makes the 90-Miler from Old Forge to Saranac Lake such an unforgettable paddling tradition.
- Find beautiful Adirondack paddling ideas near Long Lake, Tupper Lake, Forked Lake, and the Raquette River.
- Turn one canoe trip into a full Adirondack getaway with biking, rail trails, restaurants, historic hotels, family attractions, and small-town exploring.
- Learn why September may be the sweet spot for paddling the Adirondacks.
- What surprises paddlers most after days on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail?
Resources:
- Northern Forest Canoe Trail
- Adirondack Canoe Classic | The 90-Miler
- Cycling the Adirondacks with Bike ADK
- Hotel Saranac
- voco Saranac Lake NY – Waterfront
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