The Adirondack Park is a protected park in the U.S. state of New York. It’s known for its fall foliage viewing and forested mountains, with hiking trails crossing the Adirondack High Peaks near Lake Placid. Whiteface Mountain’s ski runs are nearby. West, paddling routes weave through St. Regis Canoe Area. Rapids swirl along Ausable Chasm canyon to the east. Southwest are the Adirondack Museum’s history exhibits.