One year my daughter was so jealous that her friends were going on a spring break holiday while she “had” to stay home, she proceeded to edit herself into their holiday pictures. “If you can’t beat them, join them” took on a whole different meaning.

She did learn a new skill and a few geography lessons. At first, she grumbled that spring break was supposed to be about taking a break from learning. By the end of the school vacation, parents and children alike were all looking forward to how she would insert herself into their vacation photos. (In case anyone takes this as inspiration, my daughter didn’t alter any photos to ridicule people, she just added herself and sometimes a dinosaur into a photo, reposting it privately to a group chat.)

I, on the other hand, am not jealous of other people’s adventures. I am excited for friends to visit old and new places. I learn about places I may never have thought to visit. I, as sappy as it may sound, love where I live and am excited to explore new trails, businesses and activities, or revisit favorite haunts. Our family motto is “If you aren’t having fun, then make it fun.”

Here are a few ideas to kick off your own staycation.

Local libraries offer numerous activities: Lake Placid Public Library (518-523-3200), Saranac Lake Free Library (518-891-4190), Tupper Lake Public Library (518-359-9421), Wilmington E.M. Cooper Memorial Public Library (518-946-7701). Call each location for story times, events, activities, free museum passes and information for signing up for a free library card.

The Olympic Sites are a great way to learn local history. Check out the Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jump Complex Elevator and Skyride Experience (518-302-5919), Mount Van Hoevenberg’s climbing wall (518-523-2811), The Lake Placid Olympic Museum or Olympic Center Legacy Tour (518-523-1655).

Indoor bouldering/climbing options: Mount Van Hoevenberg’s Climbing Center (518-523-2811), High Peaks Cyclery Bouldering Gym (518-523-3764), Willsboro’s The Crux at Pok-O-MacCready (518-963-7967).

Activity/art centers, movies and museums: Check out Saranac Lake’s Play ADK Clubhouse (518-888-2702) PlayADK.org, Arts Center Lake Placid (518-523-2512) for spring art/theatre classes, Tupper Lake State Theatre (518-359-3593), Lake Placid Palace Theatre (518-523-9271), Adirondack Carousel (518-891-9521), The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (518-354-8636), the Adirondack Fish Hatchery (518-891-3358), Lake Placid Olympic Museum (518-523-1655), Saranac Lake Laboratory Museum (518-891-4606), and Charles Dickert Memorial Wildlife Museum (basement of the Saranac Lake Free Library). The Wild Center in Tupper Lake closes for the month of April, but will reopen May 1.

Arcades, bowling alleys, swimming: The Penalty Box (518-764-7268) 2663 Main St., Lake Placid, Faizy’s Fun House 2457 Main St., Lake Placid, Tupper Lake’s Lakeview Lanes (518-359-2234), Saranac Lake’s Romano’s Saranac Lanes (518-891-8301), and Big Z’s Hangout at Lake Placid Lanes (518-302-5245), North Country Community College (NCCC) Sparks Complex and Wellness Center Pool day pass: hours available online at nccc.prestosports.com/facilities/communityrecreation.

Rails and trails: Paul Smith’s VIC has various events (518-327-6241), a visitor’s room, outdoor playground and trails. If you can’t get there, enjoy the Adirondack Rail Trail and other community trails, walks and hikes. Please be mindful of trail conditions during the change of seasons.

The weather may be anything from ice to mud during an Adirondack spring. It’s anyone’s guess. We will be attempting to make maple syrup. May the sap run strong!