There's Still Time For Fall Fun in the Adirondacks!

As we approach the final weeks of the brisk fall season, you can still find activities and events the whole family can enjoy in the Adirondacks. With more than 100 towns and villages located within the Adirondack Park--the largest park in the lower 48 states--the Adirondacks covers six-million pristine acres of mountains, lakes, rivers and valleys. With a broad range of activities and eight Amtrak stations to choose from, there is no better place to say your farewells to fall.

Image Courtesy of The Hyde Collection

Hyde Collection 

(5.4 miles from Fort Edward Amtrak station)

Located in the small city of Glens Falls, this museum combines Adirondack heritage with a permanent collection of old European and Modern Masters, decorative art and furnishings that spans almost six thousand years from antiquity to the present. The museum is currently featuring their newest exhibition "Heroines" by artist Audrey Flack, a pioneer in Photorealism and a nationally recognized painter, print-maker, and sculptor. The subject of the drawings and prints highlight women neglected or demonized by history and will be running through January 3rd, 2016.

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Skene Manor

(0.4 miles from Whitehall Amtrak station)

Built in 1874, this Victorian Gothic-style mansion was built by New York State Supreme Court Judge Joseph H. Potter on Skene Mountain in Whitehall. Today, visitors can enjoy free tours of the historic mansion, have lunch in the Tea Room, and explore the charming gift shop. Join Whitehall's biggest holiday event with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Skene Manor on Saturday, December 12th.

Image Courtesy of Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum

Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum

(1.2 miles from Plattsburgh Amtrak station)

Since their opening in June 2014, the museum has focused on the 40 years of U.S Air Force presence in the region from 1955-1995. The museum features special exhibits and personal memorabilia collections that includes artifacts which they collect, preserve, and maintain in an effort to publicize the significance of our nation's history. 

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Ausable Chasm

(3.6 miles from Port Kent Amtrak station)

This two-mile sandstone gorge traversed by the Ausable River has been a public attraction since 1870. The new museum features exhibits of extreme natural events, nostalgic souvenirs, and photography displays. Ausable Chasm is now offering spectacular winter tours where you can view gigantic icicles that tower 150-feet above the Ausable River and descend into the chasm to explore the rock and ice formations.

Image Courtesy of Wickham Marsh Wildlife Management Area

Wickham Marsh Wildlife Management Area

(1.7 miles from Port Kent Amtrak station)

Covering 862 acres in Chesterfield offers a series of mapped foot trails for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, bird watching, hunting, and fishing. An observation platform atop a 20-feet high ridge provides a 180-degree marsh view. Wickham Marsh offers a chance for visitors with widely diverse interests, from sportsmen to wildlife researcher to nature enthusiast, to pursue their favorite outdoor activities.