Nestled in the southern Adirondacks, Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center is a winter destination for cross-country skiing enthusiasts. My son had been there for a Nordic ski practice, so we decided to spend a day there on winter break.

Getting there looked like this for most of the drive!

Getting there was a bit of an adventure. Google maps routed us through some rural areas where the roads had not been cleared, so we had to backtrack.

My cell signal was also out for a good portion of this drive, so be sure to load and check your route before you leave.

Finally, we made it.

There are signs welcoming you to the Lodge as you arrive.

We parked right near the lodge and the trailheads.

The lodge is cozy but offers a lot.

The lodge is rustic and very comfortable inside. There is a wood-burning stove, places to sit, rentals, gear for sale and for rent, bathrooms, and food for purchase.

There is a good selection of food in the upstairs of the lodge. Including of course, hot cocoa!

There is a store with plenty of items for sale, from skis to hand warmers.

If you prefer to rent for the day, there are plenty of rental options.

The lodge is cozy, with a variety of seating and a stove to warm yourself up.

I am a cat lover, so I was excited to meet the resident cat, Little Bit!

He even has his own merchandise!

And his own ski pass, of course!

There are miles of groomed trails, which made for a great day of nordic ski (both classic or skate skiing), as well as snowshoeing. There are over 30 miles of beautifully maintained trails that wind through towering pines and snow-covered landscapes. You can grab a trail map when you go to the lodge to check them out.

I was tempted to go snowshoeing with the teens, but I had a bit of work to do. I have to say, I thought the Wifi would be just ok, considering the poor cell signal in the area. In fact, our phones had no signal at all. However, the lodge had amazing Wifi! I rely on an internet connection for work, and I am very appreciative that there was great Wifi for working, but also staying in communication. Plus, we were able to get our Google Maps loaded before heading home.

Visit Lapland Lake online at https://laplandlake.com/

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Marysa

About the Author: Marysa

Busy blogger and mom of two girls. We love traveling and the great outdoors, and are always looking for our next adventure!