Adirondack Park Agency visitor interpretive centers

The Adirondack Park Agency visitor interpretive centers are located in Newcomb and provide access to roughly 6 kilometers of nature trails that wind through boreal forests and wetland habitats. These paths follow the shoreline of Rich Lake, allowing visitors to observe the natural environment of the Adirondack region firsthand.

This facility opened in 1990 as a state-operated educational center for the Adirondack region. Management transferred to SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2010 when state funding shifted.

The facility organizes year-round educational programs, speaker series, and nature courses that focus on the natural history of the Adirondack region.

The center sits along State Route 28N and operates seasonally from spring through fall, with fuller hours during summer months. The trails vary in difficulty, with some sections like the boardwalk being easy while others require more walking endurance.

A boardwalk crosses through cedar wetlands where over 100 bird species can be spotted, many of them migratory birds that pass through seasonally. This draws bird watchers seeking to observe less common species in their natural setting.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 43.96840,-74.16990

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01