Whiteface Mountain, which featured the 1980 Winter Olympic downhill ski competition, has blossomed into a 3-season attraction. Whiteface offers the finest skiing in the East. Whiteface was voted Number 1 in the East by SKI Magazine and a top 10 favorite for a family resort by CHILD Magazine. During summer and fall, take in a Gondola Ride to the top of Little Whiteface, visit the Mountain Bike center and gain access to scenic trails, or spend the day on the Stag Brook Falls Hiking Trail. Please visit www.whiteface.com

"Where the Mountain & River meet," this is the Whiteface Region of Wilmington & Jay, NY. Come to our nature's playground which offers year-round outdoor recreation and adventure. Hiking, biking, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, not to mention kayaking and canoing, are just minutes from our doorstep. Please visit www.whitefacenewyork.com.

Here, under the shadows of Whiteface Mountain, you can capture the Ausable River as it explodes into deep crevices in its 700-foot journey through ancient granite cliffs, formed over a billion years ago by the forces of ice, water and wind. Modern bridges, walkways and groomed paths provide safe access for all ages to breathtaking views and photographic vantage points. Please visit www.highfallsgorge.com.

Two banked 500-foot parallel runs with a handle tow lift for an easy ride up. Nite tubing. Please visit www.saranaclake.com/pisgah.shtml.

East and West branches of the legendary Au Sable River offers the finest trout fly-fishing in the East and features a five-mile special "No-Kill" section. This region also offers fishing for salmon, pike and bass in nearby streams and lakes. Be sure to stop by The Hungry Trout Fly Shop and Fran Betters' Adirondack Sport Shop, both are full-service fly fishing tackle shops..www.adirondackflyfishing.com...www.hungrytrout.com

A scenic 8-mile drive to the summit of Whiteface Mountain, the Veteran's Memorial Highway is open May through October. On a clear day, the summit offers 90-mile views of Lake Placid, the Adirondack High Peaks, Vermont & Canada. Please visit www.orda.org

A family tradition for 50+ years, where Christmas dreams come true whether you're 1 or 92! A family oriented theme park since 1949 featuring story book characters, shows, child-friendly rides, arcade, activities, christmas themed giftshops, live reindeer and of course, Santa Claus!! Please visit www.northpoleny.com

1 3/4 miles of breathtaking beauty sculpted by nature 500 million years ago! Massive stone formations tower hundreds of feet; experience the canyon's grandeur from atop the Grand Flume Bridge! Professionally-guided raft-rides for all ages & self-guided tube-rides. Please visit www.ausablechasm.com

Go hiking, canoeing, Kayaking, snow shoeing or cross country skiing on 20 kilometers of marked trails. There's a wide practice slope and a warming station for skiiers. High Peaks trailhead parking. Maps, guidebooks and food available. Please visit www.adk.org

Marked nature trails, wildlife and ecological information, presentations and interactive displays. Free snowshoes to borrow for park trails only. Dogs not allowed in the winter.

Please visit www. northnet.org/adirondackvic

20 km of XC and snowshoeing trails through thte meadows and woodlands of a former working farm. This former stagecoach stop has been restored as a country inn with food and lodging. Horseback ridiing all year long. Please visit www.barkearter.com

20 km of groomed trails, connecting to the Verizon Sports Complex and Jackrabbit Trail systems. Rentals: snowshoes, backcountry and telemark skis. Full Moon Parties with Entertainment. Please visit www.cascadeski.com

15 km of groomed cross-country ski trails with some snowshoe trails. 5 km of night skiing, warming cabin, lessons, self-guided nature walks, family races. Dogs allowed on Mondays. Please visit www.saranaclake.com/dewey

12- mile scenic snowmobile tours. Ride through tree farms and pine forests. Dinner rides, groups, families. Please visit www.lakeplacidsnowmobiling.com

One to six-hour tours. All rides tailored to fit your ability and desires from a slow scenic tour in the woods to a more aggressive ride on groomed trails. Group tours available. Reservations required. Please visit www.adirondacks.com/snowtours/index.html

Tour the wilderness by air. 20-minute scenic flights over the High Peaks & Whiteface Mountain. Please visit www.flyanywhere.com

Guiding/Instruction: rock/ice climbing, winter mountaineering and hiking. On-site facilities: indoor 30-foor-high rock chimnet made of stone and a 40-foor-high outdoor ice wall with ice lines, fire ring, viewing benches and night lights. Please visit www.rockandriver.com

Guiding/instruction: rock/ice climbing, mountaineering and backcountry skiing. Please visit www.alpineadven.com

Site of strategic battles during the French and Indian War and American Revolution. On-site interpreters, fifr-and-drum corps, cannon fire, musket demonstrations, historical re-enactments and an outstanding museum. Please visit www.fort-ticonderoga.org