This article originally appeared in print under the headline "The New Prohibitionists." ...

For a more immersive paddling experience, the St. Regis Canoe Area just north of the village offers the only designated canoe wilderness in New York State.

Nestled in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, Saranac Lake sits like a gemstone among the peaks, offering a blend of small-town charm and outdoor majesty that makes you wonder why you’ve spent so ...