The small ponds and big lakes worth a morning. Outfitters, put-ins, and the routes that local guides actually pick when no one is watching.

A family-operated outfitter offering guided whitewater rafting, serene kayaking, and tubing adventures on the Hudson River and nearby Adirondack lakes.

Full-day guided whitewater on the Hudson River Gorge from a base on Route 30 in Indian Lake. Trips run on dam-release days, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, with a 9 a.m. start.
Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters, located in Saranac Lake, NY, offers canoe, kayak, and SUP sales, rentals, and trip planning, helping adventurers explore the Adirondack waterways and trails.
Kayak, paddleboard, and paddle boat rentals from Shore Meadows Lodge on Lake Avenue in Lake George Village, in the 5 mph zone at the head of the lake. Daily 9 to 4:30, seasonal from May.
The Lake Placid Public Beach is a sandy beach located in downtown Lake Placid on the south end of Mirror Lake. It features a pier, a launch site for canoes and kayaks, a changing facility, tennis courts, and a playground.
South Inlet is a tributary of Raquette Lake offering reliable flatwater paddling, especially in mid-summer. It's suitable for families and beginners due to its deep water, lack of strong current, and absence of beaver dams.

St. Regis Canoe Outfitters, celebrating 42 seasons, provides year-round Adirondack adventures. They offer canoe, kayak, and camping gear rentals, guided paddling and hiking trips, transportation, and expert advice for exploring the region'…

An outfitter on Lake Avenue in Lake Luzerne running guided whitewater rafting on the Hudson River Gorge (Class III-IV) and the Sacandaga River, ages 8 and up.