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Heart Lake Summer Happenings for 2009

 

There will be plenty to explore, experience, and learn at the Heart Lake Program Center this summer for all ages. For schedule updates and other information, call the Adirondak Loj at 518-523-3441 or 518-523-3480. Heart Lake Summer programs begin Saturday, June 27 unless otherwise noted. All programs are free.

Daily Programs

The Heart Lake Nature Museum          

The Heart Lake Nature Museum makes a great introduction to the natural history of the Adirondack High Peaks, for kids and adults alike. An ADK naturalist is always on hand to answer questions and quench your curiosity. Check out the exhibits, browse through field guides, or check out the Adirondack rock and mineral collection. Lots of neat things for kids to do as well, including seeing nature up close through a microscope! Daily activities will be offered every afternoon in the museum as well for kids.

9 AM - 5 PM

Daily Guided Walks    

An ADK naturalist will lead different interpretive walks along the Heart Lake Program Center’s trails and woods twice a day all summer long. Check our weekly posted schedule of walks or call the Loj to see what kinds of guided walks will be running during your stay at Heart Lake. 11 AM & 2 PM

Weekly Programs

Evening Campfire                   

Unrequited love, a devastating forest fire, and narrow escape: the Heart Lake property is steeped in the romance and tragedy of days gone by. Relive a tradition sparked by Henry Van Hoevenberg in 1877 by joining us around the campfire. Look forward to music, s'mores and ghost stories, not to mention a beautiful summer Adirondack night. Meet at the amphitheatre near the Adirondak Loj. Wednesdays, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Saturday Evening Lectures          

The evening lecture series starts May 16 and runs through Oct. 10.  Programs will include natural history presentations, photography, and live music. Check this Web page or call the Loj for information on specific dates. 8 PM

Every Other Wednesday

Explore the Night Sky          

Join an ADK naturalist after the Wednesday night campfire on the shore of Heart Lake for a guided tour of the stars, constellations, and other celestial wonders. Then you’ll have chance to look through a telescope and see the rings of Saturn, the colors of Jupiter, and perhaps even the spiral beauty of the Andromeda Galaxy. This program will run every other Wednesday beginning July 1, weather permitting. Thursday night will be the rain date if the skies are cloudy. July 1, 15 & 29; Aug. 5 & 19; Sept. 2, 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM.

Wednesday through Monday

Discover Mt. Jo Guided Hike       

Take a hike up Mt. Jo with an ADK guide and discover some of the secrets and subtleties of the geography, history, ecology, and geology of Mt. Jo.  The hike is 1 mile with an 800-foot elevation gain.  9 AM

 

Mt. Jo Summit Host                           

An ADK summit host will be on hand to answer questions and show you the lay of the land, Wednesdays through Mondays on the summit of Mount Jo. 9 AM - 4 PM

Other Programs TBA

Check in with the Loj before your stay or ask the front desk for updates on new programs that will be periodically added throughout the summer.

Click here for directions to the Adirondak Loj and the Heart Lake Program Center.