From POH Station: 1 minute walk
WHAT’S NOT TO MISS ▼
Ausable Chasm, the “Grand Canyon of the
Adirondacks,” is a two-mile sandstone gorge
traversed by Ausable River. Activities include walking
trails, tubing, rock climbing, mountain biking, and a
museum. ausablechasm.com
From PRK Station: 3.1 miles car
With 1.25 miles of shoreline, Plattsburgh City
Beach is one of the largest freshwater beaches in
the U.S. Rent a stand-up paddleboard, explore nature
trails, join a game of beach volleyball or just enjoy
Lake Champlain views. plattsburghrecreation.com
From PLB Station: 3.1 miles car
The Alice T. Miner Museum in Chazy is a step
back to the age of Colonial Revival. Guided tours of
the historic rooms highlight art, housewares, and
furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries, along
with letters from American presidents.
minermuseum.org
worth a visit:
The Wild Center in Tupper Lake
I
t takes a bit of bravery to
bounce out onto a giant
shamrock spider’s web made of
bungee cord; considering that
it’s suspended 25 feet above
ground. It’s one of many thrilling
moments we enjoyed at the new
“Wild Walk” at the Wild Center in
Tupper Lake. Another: standing in a
ten-foot wide Bald Eagle’s nest,
peering over at Whiteface
Mountain.
These unique experiences are
all part of the design of this $5.5
million, one-of-a-kind outdoor
installation. A network of elevated
boardwalks, platforms, and 1,250+
feet of walkway connect eight
stations, including a 40-foot tall
Wild Walk at the
Wild Center
tree trunk and a bear’s den. Try
the Twig Tree House or The Snag,
where hands-on activities show what life is like for Adirondack forest creatures. On your
way out, observe up to 72 bird species seeking sustenance in Feeder Alley.
Wild Walk is open spring through fall. Leave time for the Wild Center’s indoor exhibits,
the butterfly gardens, and outdoor trails.
TIP: Rent a car from Enterprise at the Plattsburgh Amtrak station!
—TS
From RSP Station: 10.3 miles car
56 | New York By Rail
Amtrak.com
PHOTO: COURTESY WILD CENTER
The Iron Center Museum documents Port Henry’s
history as the largest pre-war producer of iron ore in
the U.S. Originally a laboratory for testing iron ore, it’s
now part of the Railroad and Mining Heritage Park.
porthenrymoriah.com