Your Adirondack Adventure Starts Here
Visit the VIC
Trails, programs, paddling, and wildlife experiences for all ages — year-round at Paul Smith's College.
Experience the Adirondacks
The Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) provides accessible outdoor experiences of Adirondack ecosystems through education, recreation, research and the arts.
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Year-Round Recreation
Explore over 25 miles of trails for walking, strolling, and nature watching, converted to a full groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe destination in winter.
Explore over 25 miles of trails for walking, strolling, and nature watching, converted to a full groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe destination in winter.
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Athletics Venue
Paul Smith's College student athletes train and compete at the VIC, which includes the only school-run biathlon range in the country.
Paul Smith's College student athletes train and compete at the VIC, which includes the only school-run biathlon range in the country.
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Public Programs
Join us and other members of the community for guided nature walks, live music, and more.
Join us and other members of the community for guided nature walks, live music, and more.
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A Living Classroom
The VIC's diverse ecosystems provide an incredible learning environment for students and researchers.
The VIC's diverse ecosystems provide an incredible learning environment for students and researchers.
Contact Us
Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center