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Your Adirondack Adventure Starts Here

Visit the VIC

Trails, programs, paddling, and wildlife experiences for all ages — year-round at ľ¹Ï´«Ã½.

Learning, Recreation, and Stewardship

Experience the Adirondacks

The Paul Smith’s ľ¹Ï´«Ã½ Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) provides accessible outdoor experiences of Adirondack ecosystems through education, recreation, research and the arts.

  • Year-Round Recreation

    Explore over 25 miles of trails for walking, strolling, and nature watching, converted to a full groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe destination in winter.

    Explore over 25 miles of trails for walking, strolling, and nature watching, converted to a full groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe destination in winter.

  • Athletics Venue

    ľ¹Ï´«Ã½ student athletes train and compete at the VIC, which includes the only school-run biathlon range in the country.

    ľ¹Ï´«Ã½ student athletes train and compete at the VIC, which includes the only school-run biathlon range in the country.

  • Public Programs

    Join us and other members of the community for guided nature walks, live music, and more.

    Join us and other members of the community for guided nature walks, live music, and more.

  • A Living Classroom

    The VIC's diverse ecosystems provide an incredible learning environment for students, researchers, and the public.

    The VIC's diverse ecosystems provide an incredible learning environment for students, researchers, and the public.

Contact Us

ľ¹Ï´«Ã½ Visitor Interpretive Center

Email Address
Hours
The Lodge: Closed March 30 - April 30 | Open Starting May 1, Thursday - Monday, 9AM - 5PM
Trails: Dawn to Dusk, 7 Days a Week
Butterfly House: Closed until Memorial Day Weekend
Location
8023 NY-30 Paul Smiths, NY 12970