A map and compass are great things to have with you when you go into the woods, but they aren't too helpful without the knowledge of how to navigate with them. Luckily, this course is here to bestow such knowledge upon you! Learn how to read the features on a map, operate a compass, and […]
Join a VIC Steward, Alli Brunner, on a guided hike on one of our most popular trails! Learn about boreal forests, bog ecology, and more. This program is free and runs on select Sundays in July, August, September and October from 1-3pm.
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Mushroom expert Susan Hopkins is back at the VIC for another summer of fascinating fungi hunting. Join her for an dive into the diverse mushroom world, then head out on a casual walk in the woods to discover fungi along the way. Discuss and identify poisonous and edible species, as well as some of medicinal value. […]
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Remember what it was like to explore nature as a child – the mystery and awe of the colors and textures, smells and sounds around you? This family walk is an invitation to do that once again – through the eyes of your children! Through guided sensory activities, rekindle your childhood sense of wonder and […]
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
We are offering guided tours of the 1675 Elder's Grove, home to some of the largest trees in NYS! Hidden, scattered vestiges of old-growth groves offer a living glimpse into pre-European America, untouched by the ax or plow. They survived the industrial revolution, the saw mill and all its men. Old Growth makes up less […]
The Adirondack Nature Festival for People with Disabilities is back for its second year at the Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center! This an accessible event that connects all individuals with nature through a variety of activities, arts, and music. It is organized by a committee of volunteers with support from Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretive […]
Learn how to identify trees with semi-professional tree hugger Alli Brunner! You will learn basic tree terminology and how to use a dichotomous key, all while strolling our lovely trails. This program can be adjusted to include those with limited mobility. This program is not ideal for very young children. This program runs on select […]
Join a VIC Steward, Alli Brunner, on a guided hike on one of our most popular trails! Learn about boreal forests, bog ecology, and more. This program is free and runs on select Sundays in July, August, September and October from 1-3pm.
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Mushroom expert Susan Hopkins is back at the VIC for another summer of fascinating fungi hunting. Join her for an dive into the diverse mushroom world, then head out on a casual walk in the woods to discover fungi along the way. Discuss and identify poisonous and edible species, as well as some of medicinal value. […]
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Learn to identify wild local edible plants with expert Pat Banker from Cornell University Cooperative Extension. Pat will answer your questions about how to harvest, use, cultivate and otherwise appreciate these plants! Be amazed by what Mother Nature has to offer, from gluten-free options to easy-to-harvest solutions right at your feet. This program takes place […]
Learn how to identify trees with semi-professional tree hugger Alli Brunner! You will learn basic tree terminology and how to use a dichotomous key, all while strolling our lovely trails. This program can be adjusted to include those with limited mobility. This program is not ideal for very young children. This program runs on select […]
Join us on Friday, August 22nd at 12pm for a talk about Bird Feathers with Lorna J Gibson, Matoula S Salapatas Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, MIT. This is a free lecture-style talk, to be held in the theater. When we think of birds, we think of feathers. Feathers give birds their color, from […]
Enjoy a beginner level canoe paddle on Barnum Pond with VIC staff. Take in refreshing views and learn about Adirondack wetlands, bogs and the fascinating diversity of life they support as you navigate along the Barnum Outlet into Barnum Pond. Hats and sunscreen recommended. Ages 5+. Children must be accompanied by one adult per two […]
Join a VIC Steward, Alli Brunner, on a guided hike on one of our most popular trails! Learn about boreal forests, bog ecology, and more. This program is free and runs on select Sundays in July, August, September and October from 1-3pm.
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Learn to identify wild local edible plants with expert Pat Banker from Cornell University Cooperative Extension. Pat will answer your questions about how to harvest, use, cultivate and otherwise appreciate these plants! Be amazed by what Mother Nature has to offer, from gluten-free options to easy-to-harvest solutions right at your feet. This program takes place […]
Join Suzanne Weirich in this forest exploration to rekindle your sense of childhood wonder at nature's beauty. Let's slow down and engage our senses - sight, smell, touch and hearing - to get up close to all the gifts of nature. We will come away relaxed, restored and effortlessly mindful, re-connected to ourselves and to […]
Enjoy a beginner level canoe paddle on Barnum Pond with VIC staff. Take in refreshing views and learn about Adirondack wetlands, bogs and the fascinating diversity of life they support as you navigate along the Barnum Outlet into Barnum Pond. Hats and sunscreen recommended. Ages 5+. Children must be accompanied by one adult per two […]
Be sure to join us on Saturday the 30th of August for our annual festival when we celebrate our beloved monarchs and lots of other Lepidopterans (butterflies and moths)! From 11am-2pm you can enjoy crafts for children, watch monarch tagging demonstrations, tour our pollinator gardens, join in other activities! In 2022, the International Union for […]
Join a VIC Steward, Alli Brunner, on a guided hike on one of our most popular trails! Learn about boreal forests, bog ecology, and more. This program is free and runs on select Sundays in July, August, September and October from 1-3pm.
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Mushroom expert Susan Hopkins is back at the VIC for another summer of fascinating fungi hunting. Join her for an dive into the diverse mushroom world, then head out on a casual walk in the woods to discover fungi along the way. Discuss and identify poisonous and edible species, as well as some of medicinal value. […]
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Enjoy a beginner level canoe paddle on Barnum Pond with VIC staff. Take in refreshing views and learn about Adirondack wetlands, bogs and the fascinating diversity of life they support as you navigate along the Barnum Outlet into Barnum Pond. Hats and sunscreen recommended. Ages 5+. Children must be accompanied by one adult per two […]
Join us for Adirondack and Catskill Park Day on Saturday, September 6, 2025! DEC, in partnership with Parks & Trails New York (PTNY), will host stewardship events throughout the Adirondack and Catskill Parks for the public to participate in and the VIC is a participating location! Help celebrate and protect the VIC by participating in trail projects […]
Join a VIC Steward, Alli Brunner, on a guided hike on one of our most popular trails! Learn about boreal forests, bog ecology, and more. This program is free and runs on select Sundays in July, August, September and October from 1-3pm.
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Jamcrackers Seasoned solo performers Dan Berggren, Peggy Lynn and Dan Duggan have combined talents to create a dynamic trio named in honor of the river drivers who broke up log jams. They worked hard to find solutions, to get things rolling again, and it was a job that couldn't be done alone. Dan, Peggy and […]
Enjoy a beginner level canoe paddle on Barnum Pond with VIC staff. Take in refreshing views and learn about Adirondack wetlands, bogs and the fascinating diversity of life they support as you navigate along the Barnum Outlet into Barnum Pond. Hats and sunscreen recommended. Ages 5+. Children must be accompanied by one adult per two […]
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
We are offering guided tours of the 1675 Elder's Grove, home to some of the largest trees in NYS! Hidden, scattered vestiges of old-growth groves offer a living glimpse into pre-European America, untouched by the ax or plow. They survived the industrial revolution, the saw mill and all its men. Old Growth makes up less […]
Join Nick Brewer (VIC Steward/Guide) and Natalee Wrege (Education & Outreach Manager/Guide) for a 4-hour course to learn the basics of paddling! In this course, you will learn everything from the parts of the canoe and associated gear, different strokes and paddling techniques, rescue techniques and more. Date: September 20th Time: 10-2pm *Course may run […]
Join a VIC Steward, Alli Brunner, on a guided hike on one of our most popular trails! Learn about boreal forests, bog ecology, and more. This program is free and runs on select Sundays in July, August, September and October from 1-3pm.
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Learn how to identify trees with semi-professional tree hugger Alli Brunner! You will learn basic tree terminology and how to use a dichotomous key, all while strolling our lovely trails. This program can be adjusted to include those with limited mobility. This program is not ideal for very young children. This program runs on select […]
Enjoy a beginner level canoe paddle on Barnum Pond with VIC staff. Take in refreshing views and learn about Adirondack wetlands, bogs and the fascinating diversity of life they support as you navigate along the Barnum Outlet into Barnum Pond. Hats and sunscreen recommended. Ages 5+. Children must be accompanied by one adult per two […]
Join a VIC Steward, Alli Brunner, on a guided hike on one of our most popular trails! Learn about boreal forests, bog ecology, and more. This program is free and runs on select Sundays in July, August, September and October from 1-3pm.
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Mark your calendars for the Adirondack Loon Celebration to be held at Paul Smith’s VIC! The day begins with a guided paddle on Lake Clear with ACLC staff from 9 am - 11 am. Registration is required. Then join us at Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) for an afternoon of fun! Schedule of Events: […]
Join Beth McNally from Earthshine Yoga Studio in supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Supportive yoga poses and flows for joints and muscles. Practicing in nature enhances the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga. These classes are open to all abilities! Modifications to ease or enhance the routine will be offered. […]
Join us for Wildlife Day on Saturday, October 4, 2025! DEC, in partnership with State Parks and Parks & Trails New York (PTNY), will host stewardship and educational events across the state to celebrate wildlife conservation and protect New York wildlife and the VIC is a participating location! We will be preparing our Butterfly House for winter closure and […]
Mark your calendars for the Adirondack Loon Celebration to be held at Paul Smith’s VIC! The day begins with a guided paddle on Lake Clear with ACLC staff from 9 am - 11 am. Registration is required. Then join us at Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) for an afternoon of fun! Schedule of Events: […]
Join a VIC Steward, Alli Brunner, on a guided hike on one of our most popular trails! Learn about boreal forests, bog ecology, and more. This program is free and runs on select Sundays in July, August, September and October from 1-3pm.
We are offering guided tours of the 1675 Elder's Grove, home to some of the largest trees in NYS! Hidden, scattered vestiges of old-growth groves offer a living glimpse into pre-European America, untouched by the ax or plow. They survived the industrial revolution, the saw mill and all its men. Old Growth makes up less […]
Join a VIC Steward, Alli Brunner, on a guided hike on one of our most popular trails! Learn about boreal forests, bog ecology, and more. This program is free and runs on select Sundays in July, August, September and October from 1-3pm.
Learn how to identify trees with semi-professional tree hugger Alli Brunner! You will learn basic tree terminology and how to use a dichotomous key, all while strolling our lovely trails. This program can be adjusted to include those with limited mobility. This program is not ideal for very young children. This program runs on select […]
Learn how to can wild game and make jerky with Pat Banker of Cornell Cooperative Extension. Please register here: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/_216
Join DEC Forest Ranger Matthew Adams for a 3-mile hike around Heron Marsh where there will be plenty of spots to stop, take in the view, and look for wildlife. Registration is not required.This hike is hosted in partnership with Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center.Difficulty Level: Moderate. Trail is fairly flat, with some gentle […]
Join VIC steward Alli Brunner in exploring our winter wonderland while you learn about what’s happening under and over the snow. You might even get to catch a glimpse of some otters! Snowshoes are included in the cost of this program. Feel free to bring your own, but at no discount- sorry!
On Tuesdays from January 6 – March 31, 2026, the Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center invites homeschool families of all ages and abilities for group ski games and skiing and snowshoeing on our trails at a discounted rate. Homeschool Tuesdays Trail Pass Rate Kids: free Adults, ages 18 and up: half price, $10 Homeschool Tuesdays […]
Every Saturday during the winter season, we offer free group cross country ski lessons for beginners who purchase a trail pass and rental. These lessons are aimed at total beginners and will equip you with the skills needed to confidently ski our trails. While the lessons are free, we do limit them to 10 participants, […]
Enjoy FREE Live music in the Great Room of the Frank M. Hutchins Lodge by Andy Walkow. Take a break after skiing and enjoy some tunes!
Join Paul Smith's Student and VIC Steward Elden Proper on a Guided Mindfulness Snowshoe on our trails. Learn about mindfulness techniques that can enhance your outdoor experience, open your senses and make you feel more connected to the natural world. This is a free program, however snowshoes rentals are required for $10 if you do […]
On Tuesdays from January 6 – March 31, 2026, the Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center invites homeschool families of all ages and abilities for group ski games and skiing and snowshoeing on our trails at a discounted rate. Homeschool Tuesdays Trail Pass Rate Kids: free Adults, ages 18 and up: half price, $10 Homeschool Tuesdays […]
Every Saturday during the winter season, we offer free group cross country ski lessons for beginners who purchase a trail pass and rental. These lessons are aimed at total beginners and will equip you with the skills needed to confidently ski our trails. While the lessons are free, we do limit them to 10 participants, […]
Enjoy FREE Live music in the Great Room of the Frank M. Hutchins Lodge at the VIC every Saturday January 6th through March 30th (except for February 10th–Happy Carnival). Take a break after skiing and enjoy some tunes from local and regional musicians.
Join VIC steward Alli Brunner in exploring our winter wonderland while you learn about what’s happening under and over the snow. You might even get to catch a glimpse of some otters! Snowshoes are included in the cost of this program. Feel free to bring your own, but at no discount- sorry!
On Tuesdays from January 6 – March 31, 2026, the Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center invites homeschool families of all ages and abilities for group ski games and skiing and snowshoeing on our trails at a discounted rate. Homeschool Tuesdays Trail Pass Rate Kids: free Adults, ages 18 and up: half price, $10 Homeschool Tuesdays […]
Every Saturday during the winter season, we offer free group cross country ski lessons for beginners who purchase a trail pass and rental. These lessons are aimed at total beginners and will equip you with the skills needed to confidently ski our trails. While the lessons are free, we do limit them to 10 participants, […]
On Tuesdays from January 6 – March 31, 2026, the Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center invites homeschool families of all ages and abilities for group ski games and skiing and snowshoeing on our trails at a discounted rate. Homeschool Tuesdays Trail Pass Rate Kids: free Adults, ages 18 and up: half price, $10 Homeschool Tuesdays […]
Every Saturday during the winter season, we offer free group cross country ski lessons for beginners who purchase a trail pass and rental. These lessons are aimed at total beginners and will equip you with the skills needed to confidently ski our trails. While the lessons are free, we do limit them to 10 participants, […]
Join VIC steward Alli Brunner in exploring our winter wonderland while you learn about what’s happening under and over the snow. You might even get to catch a glimpse of some otters! Snowshoes are included in the cost of this program. Feel free to bring your own, but at no discount- sorry!
Join us on February 1st, 2026 for a full moon snowshoe (February is the Snow Moon) on Boreal Life Trail. The program will run from 6-7:30pm and will conclude with a fire and hot chocolate at the lodge. Please bring head lamps! Snowshoes required. You are welcome to bring your own, or borrow a pair […]
On Tuesdays from January 6 – March 31, 2026, the Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center invites homeschool families of all ages and abilities for group ski games and skiing and snowshoeing on our trails at a discounted rate. Homeschool Tuesdays Trail Pass Rate Kids: free Adults, ages 18 and up: half price, $10 Homeschool Tuesdays […]
Every Saturday during the winter season, we offer free group cross country ski lessons for beginners who purchase a trail pass and rental. These lessons are aimed at total beginners and will equip you with the skills needed to confidently ski our trails. While the lessons are free, we do limit them to 10 participants, […]
Marjorie Kelting is a talented singer/songwriter based in Northern New York. Her musical journey began in the early 2000s when she immersed herself in playing and writing bluegrass music. In 2005, she made her mark with the release of her album “Adirondack Rail,” featuring captivating original songs like the title track “Adirondack Rail,” “Back Home […]
On Tuesdays from January 6 – March 31, 2026, the Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center invites homeschool families of all ages and abilities for group ski games and skiing and snowshoeing on our trails at a discounted rate. Homeschool Tuesdays Trail Pass Rate Kids: free Adults, ages 18 and up: half price, $10 Homeschool Tuesdays […]
Every Saturday during the winter season, we offer free group cross country ski lessons for beginners who purchase a trail pass and rental. These lessons are aimed at total beginners and will equip you with the skills needed to confidently ski our trails. While the lessons are free, we do limit them to 10 participants, […]
Looking for another way to enjoy the great outdoors this winter? Welcome the season, embrace romance, and discover nostalgia by taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride at the Paul Smith’s College VIC. Sleigh rides are much more than circling around a track, they’re fodder for vacation-defining moments and stories to share back home. Rides run every […]
Join Paul Smith's Student and VIC Steward Elden Proper on a Guided Mindfulness Snowshoe on our trails. Learn about mindfulness techniques that can enhance your outdoor experience, open your senses and make you feel more connected to the natural world. This is a free program, however snowshoes rentals are required for $10 if you do […]
On Tuesdays from January 6 – March 31, 2026, the Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center invites homeschool families of all ages and abilities for group ski games and skiing and snowshoeing on our trails at a discounted rate. Homeschool Tuesdays Trail Pass Rate Kids: free Adults, ages 18 and up: half price, $10 Homeschool Tuesdays […]
Every Saturday during the winter season, we offer free group cross country ski lessons for beginners who purchase a trail pass and rental. These lessons are aimed at total beginners and will equip you with the skills needed to confidently ski our trails. While the lessons are free, we do limit them to 10 participants, […]
Announcing a backyard maple syrup making workshop hosted at the Paul Smith’s College VIC and offered by Mike Rechlin, aka West Virginia’s Maple Mike. This is a beginner maple tapping and syrup making workshop. If you have 10 maple trees you can make all the syrup your family can slather on pancakes for the year. If […]
Looking for another way to enjoy the great outdoors this winter? Welcome the season, embrace romance, and discover nostalgia by taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride at the Paul Smith’s College VIC. Sleigh rides are much more than circling around a track, they’re fodder for vacation-defining moments and stories to share back home. Rides run every […]
Join VIC steward Alli Brunner in exploring our winter wonderland while you learn about what’s happening under and over the snow. You might even get to catch a glimpse of some otters! Snowshoes are included in the cost of this program. Feel free to bring your own, but at no discount- sorry!
On Tuesdays from January 6 – March 31, 2026, the Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center invites homeschool families of all ages and abilities for group ski games and skiing and snowshoeing on our trails at a discounted rate. Homeschool Tuesdays Trail Pass Rate Kids: free Adults, ages 18 and up: half price, $10 Homeschool Tuesdays […]
Every Saturday during the winter season, we offer free group cross country ski lessons for beginners who purchase a trail pass and rental. These lessons are aimed at total beginners and will equip you with the skills needed to confidently ski our trails. While the lessons are free, we do limit them to 10 participants, […]
Looking for another way to enjoy the great outdoors this winter? Welcome the season, embrace romance, and discover nostalgia by taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride at the Paul Smith’s College VIC. Sleigh rides are much more than circling around a track, they’re fodder for vacation-defining moments and stories to share back home. Rides run every […]
On Tuesdays from January 6 – March 31, 2026, the Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center invites homeschool families of all ages and abilities for group ski games and skiing and snowshoeing on our trails at a discounted rate. Homeschool Tuesdays Trail Pass Rate Kids: free Adults, ages 18 and up: half price, $10 Homeschool Tuesdays […]
Every Saturday during the winter season, we offer free group cross country ski lessons for beginners who purchase a trail pass and rental. These lessons are aimed at total beginners and will equip you with the skills needed to confidently ski our trails. While the lessons are free, we do limit them to 10 participants, […]
