Introducing The Adirondacks
Majestic and wild, the Adirondacks, a mountain range with 42 peaks over 4000 feet high, rival any of the nation’s wilderness areas for sheer awe-inspiring beauty. The 6 million acres of park and forest preserve that climb from central New York State to the Canadian border include towns, mountains, lakes, rivers and more than 2000 miles of hiking trails. There’s good trout, salmon and pike fishing, along with excellent camping spots. The Adirondack Forest Preserve covers 40% of the park, preserving the area’s pristine integrity. In colonial times settlers exploited the forests for beaver fur, timber and hemlock bark, but by the 19th century ‘log cabin’ wilderness retreats, both in the form of hotels and grand estates, became fashionable.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Trip in June to New England
by Arkay 25 May 2012
You're VERY late for booking accommodations -- settle on an itinerary and book IMMEDIATELY!!! I would also recommend getting a driving…
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We would like to spend 5 days in the Adirondacks and would appreciate help with itinerary and lodging. We enjoy gentle hiking, great scenery…
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[Adirondacks|http://visitadirondacks.com/]. [Shelburne Museum|http://shelburnemuseum.org/]. [Ticonderoga|http://www.fortticonderoga.org/].…
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Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark
The Adirondacks(3 star Hotel)
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