The Adirondack Region of Northern New York

Springtime in the Adirondacks

It starts with lengthening of days. The sun's brittle rays begin to shine brighter, and evening takes on a twinge of summer's twilight hue. There is a subtle shift in atmosphere, a warming of the earth. Heralded by rushing streams and the peak of delicate flowers through melting snow - spring has come to the Adirondack Region of Northern New York. And with it, the promise of new adventures.

Home to more than 3,000 lakes, ponds, rivers and streams, it is impossible to escape the melodic sound of water as it cascades, flows and meanders through the six-million acre Adirondack Park. Spring beckons from each region - shaking off winter white for green grass, azure skies and yellow daffodils. Discover Adirondack spring festivals that celebrate the changing seasons; from DaffFest in Saranac Lake, to the Festival of Food and Wine in Lake Placid. Find out how Adirondack Maple Syrup is made during Maple Weekend gatherings throughout the Adirondacks and enjoy locally made maple delicacies.

Catch the action during the Hudson River Whitewater Derby, or book your own Adirondack whitewater rafting adventure.

Find adventure spontaneously along 1,000 miles of Adirondack Scenic Byways. Discover the region's hidden gems and off-the-beaten path places, from shops, restaurants, historic sites and Adirondack hiking paths, which offer intrigue and delight.

The Adirondacks are known for their abundance of migrating warblers in breeding plumage. Join birders from around the world for annual Adirondack birding festivals. Bring your camera and capture images of Bicknell's Thrush, Black Backed Woodpecker, Spruce Grouse, Grey Jays and many more.

Celebrated for its lush forests and pristine waterways, the Adirondack Region is home to a multitude of wildlife, including many species of fish. Angle along quiet streams, the famed Ausable River or drop a line in lakes and rivers throughout the Adirondacks. Fish for brook trout, bass, land-locked salmon, pike muskies.

Find Adirondack lodging packages perfect for families, couples and students on spring break and start planning your spring adventure. This spring - come to life in the Adirondacks Mountains of New York.