Ready to take a walk on the wild side…literally? One of the most incredible features of the Adirondack region is the wonderful Wild Center in Tupper Lake. The Wild Center focuses on educating visitors about the nature and wildlife surrounding us and living inside of Adirondack Park.The Wild Center has been around for more than a decade, and it’s a natural history center that gained national attention when they opened the only Wild Walk in New York.
After years and years of planning and roughly a year and a half of building, the Wild Center opened its Wild Walk. Before your legs fall out from underneath you, let me just say that if you’re going to take on a canopy walk, this is the one you should try first. This canopy walk in New York is wheelchair accessible and because you’ll experience an unforgettable adventure, this walk amongst the trees has quickly won over the hearts of New York.
The incredible Wild Walk offers visitors a way to view New York like they’ve never seen before, and their season typically runs from Spring through the Fall, with limited Winter events depending on the weather.
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Although the ideas for the Wild Center & Wild Walk were created at the same time, the Wild Walk took much more time and planning.
The Wild Center/Yelp The plan for the Wild Walk evolved over time and in the end the final design was remarkable. It opened to visitors in 2015.
The Wild Walk starts off low to the ground, gradually inclining and bringing you up amongst the trees.
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The highest point of the walk is the Bald Eagle’s Nest, and you can climb up to elevate yourself an extra 8 feet above the treetops!
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Take a look at the mountains - you can see for miles in every direction. Thanks to the location in the heart of the High Peaks region, you’ll see some of the tallest peaks in the entire state, full of breathtaking beauty.
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The extra height created by the bird’s nest allows visitors to see even more of the beautiful landscape around them.
Tina D/TripAdvisor While an extra 8 feet in height may not seem like much when you already feel like you’re inches away from touching the clouds and tops of trees, the slight elevation offers an even greater view than you would’ve expected.
Exploring the Wild Walk is something everyone should include on their New York bucket list!
The Wild Center/TripAdvisor I mean…WOW! How lucky are we to have this right in our state?
For those who are looking to reach great heights without climbing one of our High Peaks or other gorgeous mountains, this canopy walk creates the perfect solution.
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Now onto the part of the walk that may or may not give you some butterflies in your stomach…The Snag!
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This giant tree showcase is made up of 3 swinging bridges that will lead you inside of The Snag, and it’s certainly a whimsical way of educating visitors.
hfish/TripAdvisor Starting at the top, you’ll learn about the types of critters that turn our Adirondack trees into their homes. Concluding with a warm and fuzzy photo opportunity in the bottom of the tree where you’ll learn about bear dens.
Follow the main rule of never looking down and you’ll be able to conquer your fear of heights on this unforgettable wild walk in New York!
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Let’s not forget the part of this walk that may truly test your fears the most, the giant Shamrock Spider’s Nest! If you’re going to do a canopy walk in New York, you might as well go all out.
smifie/TripAdvisor The giant nest can hold up to 2,400 pounds of adventurous visitors! This gigantic web will most likely be the only web you’ll encounter in your entire life that you’ll want to willingly walk into.
With so much to learn, see, and explore, the Wild Walk is far from your average canopy walk.
Mountain Lake PBS/YouTube For more information about the Wild Center and Wild Walk and all the remarkable things that they have to offer, click here.
What area of the Wild Walk are you the most interested in exploring? Check out this wonderful video below to get a better look!
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The plan for the Wild Walk evolved over time and in the end the final design was remarkable. It opened to visitors in 2015.
The Wild Center/TripAdvisor
hfish/TripAdvisor
Mountain Lake PBS/YouTube
Tina D/TripAdvisor
While an extra 8 feet in height may not seem like much when you already feel like you’re inches away from touching the clouds and tops of trees, the slight elevation offers an even greater view than you would’ve expected.
I mean…WOW! How lucky are we to have this right in our state?
smifie/TripAdvisor
Bonnie G/TripAdvisor
Starting at the top, you’ll learn about the types of critters that turn our Adirondack trees into their homes. Concluding with a warm and fuzzy photo opportunity in the bottom of the tree where you’ll learn about bear dens.
Sunny W/TripAdvisor
The giant nest can hold up to 2,400 pounds of adventurous visitors! This gigantic web will most likely be the only web you’ll encounter in your entire life that you’ll want to willingly walk into.
For more information about the Wild Center and Wild Walk and all the remarkable things that they have to offer, click here.
If you’ve never been to the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, you’ve got to put it on your New York bucket list. While you’re adding to that, by the way, check out 7 Easy Hikes To Add To Your Outdoor Bucket List In New York, or The Ultimate New York Waterfalls Road Trip. If you love spending time getting to know the environment around you, there’s no better place to be than our incredible New York!
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Address: The Wild Center, 45 Museum Dr, Tupper Lake, NY 12986, USA
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wild walk in new york October 28, 2020 Kim Magaraci What are the best outdoor adventures in New York? New York is home to countless outdoor adventures! Music lovers will want to catch a woodsy performance at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, while those who enjoy winter can test their skills skiing on Whiteface Mountain. If you’re a fan of climbing and scrambling, the 46 high peaks of the Adirondacks are calling your name. The Empire State is also home to the country’s oldest outdoor attraction, Ausable Chasm. Does New York have any natural wonders? New York has natural wonders everywhere you look! All it takes is one visit to Watkins Glen State Park and you’ll realize just how fascinating our state’s topography and geography truly can be. New York also has hundreds of waterfalls, all waiting to be explored. Kaaterskill Falls may be the first to come to mind, but there are more waterfalls than you can imagine scattered throughout the state. Take a remote drive along the Cranberry Lake Waterfall Tour, where you’ll quickly lose cell phone service and be surrounded by peace, quiet, and natural beauty. What are the most well known parks in New York? Watkins Glen State Park is one of New York’s most popular attractions, and one of the parks that everyone recommends you add to your New York bucket list. There are dozens of other noteworthy parks in the state, though, and each one is worth a visit. Harriman State Park, in Tuxedo, offers some fun hikes including the Lemon Squeezer, which shows off caves, rivers, and an array of summit views.Niagara Falls State Park is internationally famous for obvious reasons, and Adirondack Park is a huge swatch of wilderness that offers an incredible ecosystem and the darkest skies on the East Coast. With more than 200 parks and state historic sites, the Empire State has something for everyone to enjoy.
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wild walk in new york
October 28, 2020
Kim Magaraci
What are the best outdoor adventures in New York? New York is home to countless outdoor adventures! Music lovers will want to catch a woodsy performance at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, while those who enjoy winter can test their skills skiing on Whiteface Mountain. If you’re a fan of climbing and scrambling, the 46 high peaks of the Adirondacks are calling your name. The Empire State is also home to the country’s oldest outdoor attraction, Ausable Chasm. Does New York have any natural wonders? New York has natural wonders everywhere you look! All it takes is one visit to Watkins Glen State Park and you’ll realize just how fascinating our state’s topography and geography truly can be. New York also has hundreds of waterfalls, all waiting to be explored. Kaaterskill Falls may be the first to come to mind, but there are more waterfalls than you can imagine scattered throughout the state. Take a remote drive along the Cranberry Lake Waterfall Tour, where you’ll quickly lose cell phone service and be surrounded by peace, quiet, and natural beauty. What are the most well known parks in New York? Watkins Glen State Park is one of New York’s most popular attractions, and one of the parks that everyone recommends you add to your New York bucket list. There are dozens of other noteworthy parks in the state, though, and each one is worth a visit. Harriman State Park, in Tuxedo, offers some fun hikes including the Lemon Squeezer, which shows off caves, rivers, and an array of summit views.Niagara Falls State Park is internationally famous for obvious reasons, and Adirondack Park is a huge swatch of wilderness that offers an incredible ecosystem and the darkest skies on the East Coast. With more than 200 parks and state historic sites, the Empire State has something for everyone to enjoy.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
New York is home to countless outdoor adventures! Music lovers will want to catch a woodsy performance at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, while those who enjoy winter can test their skills skiing on Whiteface Mountain. If you’re a fan of climbing and scrambling, the 46 high peaks of the Adirondacks are calling your name. The Empire State is also home to the country’s oldest outdoor attraction, Ausable Chasm.
Does New York have any natural wonders?
New York has natural wonders everywhere you look! All it takes is one visit to Watkins Glen State Park and you’ll realize just how fascinating our state’s topography and geography truly can be. New York also has hundreds of waterfalls, all waiting to be explored. Kaaterskill Falls may be the first to come to mind, but there are more waterfalls than you can imagine scattered throughout the state. Take a remote drive along the Cranberry Lake Waterfall Tour, where you’ll quickly lose cell phone service and be surrounded by peace, quiet, and natural beauty.
What are the most well known parks in New York?
Watkins Glen State Park is one of New York’s most popular attractions, and one of the parks that everyone recommends you add to your New York bucket list. There are dozens of other noteworthy parks in the state, though, and each one is worth a visit. Harriman State Park, in Tuxedo, offers some fun hikes including the Lemon Squeezer, which shows off caves, rivers, and an array of summit views.Niagara Falls State Park is internationally famous for obvious reasons, and Adirondack Park is a huge swatch of wilderness that offers an incredible ecosystem and the darkest skies on the East Coast. With more than 200 parks and state historic sites, the Empire State has something for everyone to enjoy.
