Celebrate Paddling
Celebrate Paddling ADK is a festival that was started in 2016 through a partnership between Adirondack Lakes and Trails, St. Regis Canoe Outfitters, and Northern Forest Canoe Trail. The goal was to provide a month-long event that featured lectures and historical discussions at local establishments, a river cleanup, and paddling activities on nearby waters. In 2018, the event has grown even larger through the efforts of new partners, including Mac's Canoe Livery and Raquette River Outfitters. New events are also be held in Tupper Lake and Long Lake, courtesy of Raquette River Outfitters. In 2026, the event expanded to include activities from the spring to the fall.
Saranac Lake Lakes Region
Located in New York state's Adirondack Park, the Saranac Lake Lakes Region is the perfect destination for paddlers because it's consists of lakes, ponds, and rivers, many of which offer outstanding views of nearby mountains. Boat launches for Lake Flower, Lower Saranac Lake, and Lake Colby are all located within the village of Saranac Lake. There are dozens of paddling options in this region, including the St. Regis Canoe Area. Many of these waters are also part of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, a 740-mile water trail that extends from Old Forge, New York, to northern Maine. Because of the abundance of nearby water bodies, the Saranac Lakes Region is home to several canoe outfitters and dozens of licensed outdoor guides.
Paddling in the Adirondacks
Paddling and the Adirondacks go hand-in-hand. Indigenous peoples, settlers, traders, outdoor enthusiasts, and many others have traveled the waterways of the Adirondacks for generations.
History, Resources & More:
About the Adirondack Park
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Guideboat History
Forgotten Indigenous Place-Names in the Adirondacks
The Idems of Upper St. Regis Lake
History, Resources & More:
About the Adirondack Park
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Guideboat History
Forgotten Indigenous Place-Names in the Adirondacks
The Idems of Upper St. Regis Lake
