If you've never been on a hot air balloon ride, take a trip over the Adirondacks for a memorable experience. Balloon rides are usually scheduled from April through November and allow you to experience the Adirondacks in a way no other activity will. Buck Mountain, Black Mountain and Mount Marcy are ideal for moderate hikers. Roaring Brook Falls has easy trails with a waterfall. Crane Mountain has a steep incline and rocky hiking path but an impressive view once you get to the top. Extreme bikers will have access to Old Forge Mountain Bike Trail with over 100 miles of trails. Moderate bikers can opt for the 4.5 mile Safford Pond which connects Big Moose Lake and Lake Rondaxe.
The Adirondacks has a multitude of streams, rivers and lakes that allow you to participate in everything from fishing to boating to water skiing during the summer. Fishing enthusiasts should note that bass and pike are abundant during the summer months. If you enjoy sightseeing, take a trip to High Falls Gorge (highfallsgorge.com) where you can enjoy views and take pictures of the Ausable River flowing over granite cliffs. West Mountain Ski Area (skiwestmountain.com) offers a driving range and volleyball during the summer months. If you're looking for an activity to excite the entire family, consider a trip to the Enchanted Forest Water Safari (watersafari.com), New York's biggest water theme park boasting over 50 rides and attractions.
October marks the start of whitetail deer and bear hunting season in upstate New York. You can also hunt for rabbits and turkey. Licenses are required for all hunters. Horseback riding and golfing are other activities that you can participate in the autumn months. Westport Country Club (westportcountryclub.com) has an 18-hole golf facility and 1000 Acres Golf Club (1000acres.com) has a 9-hole facility. Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course (adirondackextreme.com) offers tree-top adventure for the entire family.
In winter, you can go skiing and snowboarding or keep warm indoors at one of several major attractions. Depot Theatre (depottheatre.org) has an art gallery that is open to the public, Akwesasne Cultural Center (nc3r.org/akwlibr) boasts a large collection of Native American artifacts, Elements of Art (elementsofartny.com) showcases the artwork of local talent and Akwesasne Mohawk Casino (mohawkcasino.com) allows you to try your luck at the slot machines.
