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.
Episodes
49 episodes
You Asked, We Answered: The ADK Talks Mailbag
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 ...
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Weekender Hotels: Reinventing Adirondack Stays with Keir Weimer
From Great Pines on Fourth Lake to the rebirth of North Creek’s Phoenix Inn, Weekender Hotels is rewriting the script on where (and how) we stay in the Adirondacks.In this episode of ADK Talks, we sit down with Keir ...
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Wild at Heart: Teddy Roosevelt’s Adirondack Adventure
The Rough Rider rides again—right through the heart of the High Peaks.In this episode, we sit down with nationally known Theodore Roosevelt repriser Joe Wiegand to relive T.R.’s deep Adirondack ties—from youthful birding trips ...
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More Tales of Ghosts and Spirits in the Adirondacks
From deep, cold-water mysteries in Lake Placid to candlelit marches at Fort William Henry, this Halloween-season episode serves up more true (and truly fun) tales of Adirondack ghosts, legends, and oddities. Jane leans into lore, Steve bring...
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Small-Town Screens, Big-Time Stories: Inside the Lake Placid Film Festival
Each fall, Lake Placid turns into the “Telluride of the Northeast”—a walkable, mountain-ringed town where filmmakers and film lovers share theaters, coffee lines, and conversations. In this episode, we sit down with Noah Raymer, Director of ...
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Ultralight, All Heart: Adirondack Pack Canoes by Hornbeck
Ultralight, All Heart: Adirondack Pack Canoes by HornbeckGuest: Josh Trombley, head of Hornbeck BoatsTopic: The Adirondack pack canoe—past, present, and why it changes how (and how often) people get on the water.
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Freedom’s Path: Inside the North Star Underground Railroad Museum
Step inside the North Star Underground Railroad Museum with President Jacqueline “Jackie” Madison of the North Country Underground Historical Association. We trace the Champlain Line of the Underground Railroad through the s...
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Molten Magic: Adirondack Glassblowing Turns Up the Heat in North Creek
Discover the unique and fiery world of glassblowing in North Creek, NY, with Greg Tomb, the passionate owner of Adirondack Glassblowing Studio. From the warm glow of the furnace...
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Chasing Colors: The Adirondacks’ Best Fall Adventures
ADK Talks: Chasing Colors: The Adirondacks' Best Fall AdventuresIn this brisk, handy fall guide, we map the Adirondacks region by region—from Lake George up through the High Peaks and out to the Adirondack Coast—sharing on-the...
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A Force for Nature: David Gibson on Paul Schaefer’s Adirondack Legacy
A Force for Nature: David Gibson on Paul Schaefer’s Adirondack LegacyWhat does it take to protect six million acres of wild Adirondack Park? In this episode of ADK Talks, we sit down with David Gibson, conservation leade...
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The Sembrich: Music, History & Lake George’s Golden Age of Opera
Step into the Golden Age of Opera — without leaving the Adirondacks. In this episode of ADK Talks, Jane and Steve sit down with Caleb Eck, Director of Institutional Advancement at The Sembrich...
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Guiding Light: Adirondack Guide Matt Burnett on Living, Working & Creating in the Adirondacks
What happens when you grow up in the heart of the Adirondack Park, spend your life paddling its waterways, hiking its backcountry, and painting its moods—and then decide to share that world with others? That’s the life of Adirondack...
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Our Best Travel Tips - Lake George Edit: Where to Stay, What to See, and What to Skip.
Our Best Travel Tips - Lake George Edit: Where to Stay, What to See, and What to Skip.Planning a trip to Lake George? This episode is for you. Jane and Steve crack open the listener mailbag and serve up answers to your most-asked ...
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Preserving Place: Stories Behind the Adirondack Architecture We Love
Preserving Place: Stories Behind the Adirondack Architecture We LoveStep back in time—and into the future of preservation. In this spirited episode of ADK Talks, Jane and Steve sit down with Erin Tobin, Executive Director of
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Salt, Science & Stewardship: The Adirondack Council's Fight for the Park’s Future
What happens in the Adirondacks doesn’t always start in the Adirondacks—it can flow into our air, water, communities, and climate from coal-fired power plants far, far away from our lakes and forests.In this powerful episode of...
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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...
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Scrums, Suds, and Saranac Lake: The Spirit of Can-Am Rugby
Every summer, the quiet charm of Saranac Lake and Lake Placid erupts in a joyful scrum of community pride, fierce competition, and unmatched camaraderie. That’s right—it’s time for the legendary Can-Am Rugby Tournament.In this episode of...
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High Notes in the High Peaks: Behind the Curtain at the Seagle Festival
What happens when world-class opera collides with the rugged beauty of the Adirondacks? In this episode of ADK Talks, we pull back the curtain on the Seagle Festival—America’s oldest summer ...
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Loons, Lakes & Lessons—A Conservation Conversation Returns
In this powerful follow-up to one of ADK Talks’ most downloaded episodes, Jane and Steve welcome back Denise Silfie from the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation in Saranac Lake. Denise shares updates on loon research, insights f...
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57:23
Breaking Trail: Women Who Shaped the Adirondacks
What does it mean to break trail—not just through snow or forest, but through history itself?In this enlightening episode of ADK Talks, we delve into the pages of the newly updated "Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women
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Walls Between Waters: Art, History, and Transformation in Ticonderoga
What happens when history, art, and community transformation converge on six brick walls in Ticonderoga, NY? In this episode of ADK Talks, we sit down with Nicole Justice Green, Executive Director of the Essex County Land Bank, to explore the s...
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Kneading Change: How Triple Green Jade Farm is Rising Together
What do you get when you cross a farmer, a baker, an educator, and a cooperative visionary? You get Dan Rivera of Triple Green Jade Farm, a transformative force in the Champlain Valley of the Adirondacks, where loaves rise, soil sings, a...
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Cabin Comfort with a Vintage Vibe: Inside Northwood Cabins in Tupper Lake
In this episode of ADK Talks, we’re heading to Tupper Lake, where we sit down with Brian Burns, the owner, with his wife Renee, of the beloved Northwood Cabins. Located along Route 3...
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Lake George Land Conservancy: Protecting the Land That Protects Lake George
In this episode of ADK Talks, we explore the connection between the quality of the water in Lake George and the preservation of its surrounding land. Our guest, Sarah Hoffman from the Lake George Land Conservancy...
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Reviving a Legend: The Schroon Lake Department Store’s New Era
What unfolds when a couple, deeply enamored with the Adirondacks and armed with grand aspirations and remarkable courage, chance upon a dormant legend? In this episode of ADK Talks, we delve into the journey of Amanda and Ryan Ragland, the dyna...
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