Rhi and I visited the new Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks this past weekend. It was very cool, very high-tech but beautifully woodsy at the same time. There was a live otter playing with grapes in his pond. There were dozens of fishies, like really huge trout and pike. There were nature trails with guides. And of course, a nice cafe and great gift shop. If you get a chance to visit the northern Adirondacks, stop off in Tupper Lake and visit.

More info at http://www.wildcenter.org


Here's a review in the NY Times:
http://travel2.nytimes.com/2006/07/07/travel/escapes/07museum.html