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Top 21 Adventurous Things to Do in Lake Placid All Seasons – A Year-Round Outdoor Guide

Top 21 Adventurous Things to Do in Lake Placid All Seasons – A Year-Round Outdoor Guide

If you visited Lake Placid recently, arrive before dawn to claim a prime parking spot, check into a charming hotel, and stock up on clothing from a local outfitter; many shops offer used gear and flexible credit options to get you ready below the cold air. These ideas span forests, lakes, and alpine trails, letting you explore nature in every season. Expect sights like Mirror Lake reflections and snow-dusted pines that stay charming through the year. In winter, switch to snowshoes for a quick loop on Mount Van Hoevenberg trails, with hanging icicles along the pines; maintaining a steady pace, keep helmets handy for family safety, and warm up at a snack shop along the path. During warm months, kayak on Saranac Lake or paddle along the lakefront, ride the Adirondack Rail Trail by bike,...

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December 04, 2025
The Best Anchorages in the Seychelles for Yachters
The Best Anchorages in the Seychelles for Yachters

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 off Anse Lazio reflects Seychelles anchorages charm in 2025.

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Norwegian Star: A Journey Through the Norwegian Fjords
Norwegian Star: A Journey Through the Norwegian Fjords

Hanse 548 in Geirangerfjord reflects Norwegian Fjords sailing beauty in 2025.

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Lagoon 52 off Tobago Cays reflects Caribbean yachting serenity in 2025.

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WiFi At Sea: Guide to Satellite Internet for Boats
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This comprehensive guide explores WiFi at sea, focusing on satellite internet and mobile hotspot options for boats.

Business Travel
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How Long Can You Finance a Boat
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Learn how lenders evaluate applications when financing a boat, including what credit scores, loan terms, and documentation are required.

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New or Used Boats: Which Is Right For You?
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Sailing the Greek Islands: Top Routes for Yachters
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i off Santorini reflects Greek Islands yachting beauty in 2025.

Stories & Experiences
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Exploring the Amalfi Coast: A Yachting Journey in 2025

Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 off Positano reflects Amalfi Coast yachting charm in 2025.

Stories & Experiences
April 14, 2025
Maldives Yachting Adventure: Combining Diving and Sailing in 2025
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Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 off Maaya Thila reflects Maldives diving charm in 2025.

Stories & Experiences
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Sailing the Chilean Fjords: A South American Yachting Adventure
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Hanse 548 in Glacier Alley reflects the icy Chilean fjords’ charm in 2025.

Stories & Experiences
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The Best Yachting Apps for Navigating Asian Waters in 2025
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Lagoon 450 off Phuket uses top yachting apps in Asian waters, 2025.

Stories & Experiences
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Yachting in the Gulf of Thailand: Koh Samui and Beyond
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Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 off Chaweng Beach reflects Koh Samui’s Gulf charm in 2025.

Stories & Experiences
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Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 off Santa Maria Beach reflects Sal’s Cape Verde charm in 2025.

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Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 in Yalong Bay reflects Hainan’s yachting charm in 2025.

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Beneteau Oceanis 62 in Tomolol Bay reflects Raja Ampat’s Coral Triangle charm in 2025.

Stories & Experiences
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Sailing the Spanish Balearic Islands: Ibiza and Mallorca by Yacht
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Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 off Cala Jondal reflects Ibiza’s Balearic charm in 2025.

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The Best Asian Ports for Superyachts in 2025
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Sunseeker Manhattan 68 in Victoria Harbour reflects Hong Kong’s Asian port charm in 2025.

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Yachting in New Zealand: Exploring the Bay of Islands
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Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 off Waiwhapuku Bay reflects Moturua’s Bay of Islands charm in 2025.

Stories & Experiences
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Yachting in the Aeolian Islands: Italy’s Volcanic Archipelago
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Yacht off Ficogrande Beach reflects Stromboli’s Aeolian charm in 2025.

Stories & Experiences
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Yachting in the Aeolian Islands: Italy’s Volcanic Archipelago
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Yacht off Ficogrande Beach reflects Stromboli’s Aeolian charm in 2025.

Stories & Experiences
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Yacht off Radhanagar Beach reflects Havelock’s Andaman charm in 2025.

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Yachting in the Baltic Sea: Exploring Estonia’s Coastline
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Yacht off Saaremaa reflects Estonia’s Baltic charm in 2025.

Stories & Experiences
April 14, 2025
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Solar yacht in Galápagos reflects eco-yachting’s green ethos in 2025.

Stories & Experiences
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Yachting in the Caribbean: St. Lucia’s Pitons by Sea
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Yacht off Jalousie Beach reflects St. Lucia’s Pitons charm in 2025.

Stories & Experiences
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