Things to Do

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What to do in The North Country?

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Kayaking: Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals on Lake Champlain: Adirondack River Rentals https://www.adirondackriverrentals.com/ Golf Courses: Bluff Point Golf Resort (One of the oldest golf resorts in the country) https://bluffpoint.com/the-course/ The Barracks Golf Course https://visitadirondacks.com/recreation/barracks-golf-course Hiking: Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain (where Zach proposed!) 25 mins south of Plattsburgh Ranger Trail - one hour hike to the top, steep climb for the first 30 minutes (bring water!) Observer Trail - one hour and 40 minutes to the top, more of a gradual climb. https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/outdoor-recreation/hiking/a-hike-through-history-on-poke-o-moonshine/ Beaches: Plattsburgh City Beach Great sandy beach and swimming area (bar and restrooms on-site) https://www.cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov/plattsburghcitybeach Ausable Chasm: The Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks! This scenic canyon hosts activities from tour and cliff hikes to mountain biking, hiking, and river rafting. https://www.ausablechasm.com/ Rulfs Orchard: A familly-owned farm stand and apple orchard offering fresh produce, baked goods, retail store, cafe, u-pick, petting zoo and more. Highly recommend their pies, pastries, and BLT sandwich for lunch! https://www.rulfsorchard.com/ Ferry to Vermont from Cumberland Head: 15 minute journey, drive your car on to the ferry and enjoy the ride! Burlington, VT is a 30 minute drive once you depart the ferry. https://ferries.com/vt-ny-ferry-routes/grand-isle-vt-to-plattsburgh-ny/ Lake Placid, NY: 1 hour drive from Plattsburgh Drive up Whiteface Mountain! Hike the summit or ride the elevator to the top. https://whiteface.com/todo/whiteface-veterans-memorial-highway/ Montreal, Canada: 1 hour drive from Plattsburgh. Bring your passports!