There aren’t many places where you can get a big payoff from a small investment — luckily, Lake Placid isn’t most places. Sure, the High Peaks offer some of the most outstanding views anywhere, but they also take the better part of a day to hike. Try one of these easier hikes, and use that extra energy to explore downtown.

As a mom of three, I am always looking for family activities that are both fun and educational. When it comes to planning that much-anticipated getaway, I often find myself searching for new places to visit -- museums, historical sites, and/or the opportunity to immerse them in a different culture often top the list. I admit, I'm always trying to find ways to make them think they are simply having fun exploring, when in reality they are also learning all sorts of new things.  

Recently, I was talking with some friends and fellow parents, and we ended up on the subject of lessons we teach our children without even knowing it. After that, I began to think about all of the things that my husband and I have taught our children on the lakes and trails of the Adirondack Mountains. From fishing and hiking, to simply spending a day at the beach - the life lessons that a child can learn while connecting with nature (and one another), can be the most empowering lessons any parent can wish to teach their child.

With 50 trails spread across three mountains, there is a lot to love about Titus Mountain! To learn more, we asked four of our bloggers to give us an insider's perspective on why it's their top pick when the urge to carve some turns hits. Here's what they had to say.

After what seemed like weeks and weeks of non-stop rain, we finally got some much needed sunshine in the Adirondacks. So,  I grabbed my friend Steven and his dog Theo and we went to check out Kunjamuk Cave. Steven hadn't been there since he was a little kid, and I had never been — but I've always wanted to check it out. We loaded up and headed out.