This 113 acres wildlife area features a stream and a marsh, and is more readily accessible via boat than on foot.

The entire hamlet of Essex is on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a walking tour of one of the most intact collection of pre-Civil War architecture in America.

Maintained by the Town of Ticonderoga, Black Point Beach is open daily through the summer from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. No fee.

Wonderful views with great rock quality and room for expansion. Several nearby satellite crags make this a great destination. 

This launch has a hard surface ramp with parking for 10 cars and trailers. Check in at the hut, as a fee may apply here. 

Another of those Adirondack brook trout streams that flies under the radar, the Black River receives a good stocking from both the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Essex County Fish Hatchery.

It may not look like much on the map, but Thrall Dam Pond is a nice little getaway for anglers looking for brook trout close to town.

While a visit to Fort Ticonderoga is usually aimed at understanding American history, the fort’s grounds can be excellent for birding.

The easy trail trail goes through a meadow, winds through mixed forest, and ends at another meadow. It joins the Beaver Flow Trail at its northern trailhead.

Putnam Pond Campground is perfect for every camping need. Its location near a wilderness area is prime for exploration, but the maintained facilities take away some of the backcountry stress.