“Spectacular scenery unlike any
other in the Northeast.”
| Saranac River Whitewater Kayak Practice Area |
| Scarface Mountain NYSDEC Trailhead |
| Saranac Lake River Walk |
| Berkeley Square National Register Historic Business District |
| Ampersand Bay NYSDEC Canoe Launch |
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Adirondack Park Agency Headquarters
Olympic Byway, State Rt. 86, near Saranac Lake in Franklin County
The Adirondack Park Agency, or APA, was created in 1971 by the NYS Legislature to develop long range land use plans for both public and private lands within the Park.
Located on Route 86 in Ray Brook, the APA has an eleven-member board and a staff of over 65. The Agency board meetings take place the second Thursday and Friday of each month and are open to the public. The APA also operates the Visitor Interpretive Centers in Paul Smiths and Newcomb. Open year around, the two facilities serve both visitors and residents with recreational opportunities - including great cross-country skiing - as well as providing environmental education and traveler information.
| Closest Community: | |
| Nearby Communities: | Saranac Lake |
| Closest Byway: | Olympic Byway |
| Distance from Byway: | on |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 86 |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | indoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| ADA Compliance: | yes |
| Restroom Available: | yes |
| Bus Parking: | yes |
| Latitude: | 44.300583057 |
| Longitude: | -74.0786226858 |
| URL: | Adirondack Park Agency Headquarters website |