Do More Outdoors
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From the scenic wonder of the St. Lawrence River to the reflective solitude of the Adirondack wilderness, St. Lawrence County is a paradise of year-round outdoor adventure for recreation enthusiasts and their families.
![People cooling off in a recreational swimming pond](https://slcida.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/slcIDA_recreation_gallery_03-2268x1080.jpg)
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Come Discover There's More Outdoors Here!
Enjoy four seasons of endless outdoor adventures for every age and skill level from your home base in St. Lawrence County. Hike, bike, run, ride, ski or snowshoe hundreds of miles of trails. Challenge yourself to summit the 46 High Peaks of the Adirondacks to join the ADK46ers Club. Cast your fishing rod or paddle one of the many lakes, rivers and streams. Spend sunny summer days on your boat or jetski cruising the St. Lawrence River, and winter days ice skating, cross-country skiing or head to one of the nearby downhill ski resorts (including Whiteface, with the steepest vertical drop in the Eastern US).
Every season, every day, everywhere in St. Lawrence County, you’ll find recreational activities for the whole family.
![A golfer](https://slcida.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/slcIDA_recreation_golfer-1104x740.jpg)
![A man proudly holding a sea bass](https://slcida.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/slcIDA_recreation_statImage_bassFishery.jpg)
#1 Bass Fishery In The Nation
We have over two hundred rivers, lakes and ponds for your year-round enjoyment!
I love the area. I have what I consider the most beautiful river in the country at my footsteps, I have the mountains less than two hours away… I have everything right here at my fingertips.
Bill Hosmer, Hosmer’s Marina
33%Portion of SLC in Adirondack Park
![A portion of Adirondack Park](https://slcida.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/slcIDA_recreation_statImage_01-628x628.jpg)
90 minsDistance to Lake Placid
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1000+Number of islands at your doorstep
![Scenic river view](https://slcida.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/slcIDA_recreation_statImage_03-628x628.jpg)
Year Round Activities to Enjoy!
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Horseback Riding
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Fishing
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Hiking & Camping
![Boat icon](https://slcida.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/boating_icon_bg-300x300.png)
Boating & Paddling
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Golfing
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Swimming
Additional activities include:
Upcoming Events
Find out more about what’s going on and what’s coming up this year in St. Lawrence County. Check out all the fun things to do, and the calendar of events, hosted by our friends at the SLC Chamber of Commerce!
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