Tupper Lake is situated in just about the exact middle of the 6 million acre Adirondack Park. The town is easy to reach because it’s at the crossroads of the Adirondack (Rt 30) and Olympic (Rt 3) Scenic Byways. Both roads more than earn their scenic designations. Many people think the drive from Saranac Lake to Tupper on Route 3 is the prettiest in the Adirondacks. A gentle rolling landscape of hi
lls, lakes, ponds and streams makes this the headquarters for the “10 Rivers Region”. From within a 30 mile distance in all directions one can explore the 10 major rivers that flow from within the Adirondack Park: Cold River – Raquette River – Beaver River – Marion River – Oswegatchie River – St. Regis River – Bog River – Grass River – Saranac River. The town sits on the shore of nine-mile long Tupper Lake has a distinct history of pioneers, loggers, and Adirondack Guides. The railway arrived in Tupper in the 1890′s and much of the modern town was built in the boom years that followed. Tupper was the lumber capital of New York in the early 1900s. You can see the huge site of the giant mill that burned in a spectacular fire down on the lake shore. Today the site is public waterfront park, and home to local events, including the annual Woodsmen Days, a festival where lumberjack skills are on display every July. Today, Tupper Lake is a center for learning via both self-guided discovery and today's version of the classic Adirondack guide. The Wild Center, The Adirondack Public Observatory, and professional paddling and hiking guides all support learning about the Adirondacks and its surroundings. Tupper Lake is a place for discovering the natural environment, authentic culture, seemingly limitless recreational opportunities and the secrets of the dark skies overhead. With accessible trails, rich heritage and real people, Tupper Lake is a place to connect & discover. www.TupperLake.com
