Pride, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit abound in Tupper Lake, in the heart of the Adirondack Park.

In the heart of the Adirondack Park, Tupper Lake is an example of all that the region offers, from the entrepreneurial energy of downtown to one-of-a-kind attractions, to access to outstanding wild places. The community is building a diversified, prosperous economy that takes advantage of both traditional forest industries and new ones.

Tupper Lake residents produce lumber, craft beer, and local chaga tea. They run world-class natural history and stargazing destinations. They have secured millions for downtown improvements and helped build a new bandshell in the lakefront park. Their annual Tinman Triathlon and Woodsmen’s Days attract thousands.

It offers exceptional paddling and family-friendly hiking, spectacular snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, wildlife viewing, cycling, camping, fishing and access to some of the wildest parts of New York State.

Visiting Tupper today, it’s easy to feel optimistic about this community’s prospects. It wasn’t always so rosy. Like so many Northern Forest towns, wood products dominated Tupper Lake’s economy for decades – and as that central industry declined, so did the town. The familiar combination of economic downturn and loss of young people left Tupper lagging behind other Adirondack destinations for many years.

But with motivated leadership and investment in the past few years, Tupper Lake is poised to reemerge with a diversified, prosperous economy that takes advantage of both traditional forest industries and new ones.

The Center sees tremendous opportunity for Tupper Lake. That’s why we’re partnering with local leaders and entrepreneurs on a wide range of activities that will make Tupper an exceptional place to live, work and play.