The Adirondack Center for Writing will host the third biennial Kickass Writers Festival on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, in Saranac Lake. Featuring writers, poets, comedians and other creatives from across the country, the Kickass Writers Festival is a celebration of … [Read more...] about ACW’s 2026 Kickass Writers Festival set for June 5-6
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Record-breaking ‘Round the Mountain
A record number of boats entered the ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race in Saranac Lake on Saturday, the unofficial kickoff of the Adirondack paddling race season. The event drew 119 boats and 226 paddlers, surpassing 2025’s tally of 110 boats. The occurrence marked the … [Read more...] about Record-breaking ‘Round the Mountain
Adirondack Paddling Symposium Set for June 12-15
SARANAC LAKE, NY — The Adirondack Paddling Symposium is returning to Saranac Lake for the weekend of June 12-15. Presented by NRS and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), the Symposium is a comprehensive weekend of paddling instruction. With an experienced coaching staff, … [Read more...] about Adirondack Paddling Symposium Set for June 12-15
‘Round the Mountain Race Set for May 9
SARANAC LAKE, NY — The annual ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race is set for Saturday, May 9, bringing together paddlers from across the Adirondack region and beyond. The 10.5-mile ‘Round the Mountain race kicks off the Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s Adirondack Race … [Read more...] about ‘Round the Mountain Race Set for May 9
ACW’s Annual Fact or Fiction Storytelling Event is Back at The Waterhole
The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) will host its fourth annual Fact or Fiction storytelling event on Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at The Waterhole, located at 48 Main St, Saranac Lake. Fact or Fiction is a live, storytelling game where the audience plays detective. After … [Read more...] about ACW’s Annual Fact or Fiction Storytelling Event is Back at The Waterhole