Adirondack Mountain Club’s Free Summer Programs at Heart Lake Program Center

LAKE PLACID, NY- The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is offering free educational programs at Heart Lake and Adirondak Loj near Lake Placid this summer. These programs are a wonderful opportunity to learn about the natural and cultural history of the High Peaks Region. These family-friendly programs are run out of the Heart Lake Nature Museum, which is open throughout the summer from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. Come view displays featuring local ecosystems before partaking in daytime programs such as guided nature hikes, children’s activities, or nature art.

The ADK also offers several programs at night, covering such topics as legends and lore of the Adirondacks and Family Night Hikes. The program schedule is as follows:

Guided Hike up Mt. Jo Wed-Sun at 9 am - meet at the Nature Museum

Heart Lake Nature Walk Wed-Sun 1-2 pm - meet at the Nature Museum

Wednesday Night Campfire Wed 8:30 - 9:30 pm at the Buhlam Memorial Amphitheater. Unrequited love, devastating forest fires, and narrow escape - Heart lake is steeped in the romance and tragedy of days gone by. Relive a tradition sparked by Henry Van Hoevenberg in 1877 by joining us Wednesday evenings for stories and fun around the campfire.

ADK Summer Lecture Series Saturday 8-9 pm Each week, ADK offers presentations on natural and cultural history of the Adirondacks, funded, in part, by Stewart’s Shops. Meet at the High Peaks Information Center.

Things that go BUMP in the Night! Friday 8:30 - 9:30 pm Join us for a family hike exploring the creatures of the night! Meet in front of the Adirondak Loj.

Saturdays are For Kids! Saturday 3:00 - 4:30 pm Calling all kids ages 4 - 12! Come explore nature through games, crafts, and stories.

All programs are conducted on the ADK’s Heart Lake property, 8 miles south of Lake Placid on Route 73. They began June 30th and will continue through Labor Day weekend. Programs are free and open to the public, however there is a fee for parking. Program schedule is subject to change without notice.