The '''Adirondack Park''' is both the largest and the first government-protected park in the contiguous United States. It covers a vast expanse—bigger than New Hampshire—of rugged, thickly wooded, mountainous terrain in northeast New York State. The Adirondacks are a popular destination for all lovers of outdoor activities, from hiking and skiing to ice and rock climbing.

Regions

  • Keene Valley -- Great rock and ice climbing.
  • Champlain Valley -- The "sixth" Great Lake, this spectacular Lake Champlain marks the frontier between New York State and Vermont.
  • Cities

  • Chestertown
  • Jay
  • Lake Placid - Former host to the Winter Olympics, it's now a charming, but pricey tourist town.
  • Malone
  • Old Forge - A very small town that is the gateway to the Adirondacks from the Mohawk Valley and a starting point for the Northern Forest Canoe Trail
  • Saranac Lake - All American City
  • Tupper Lake - Home of the Natural History Museum Of The Adirondacks.
  • Ticonderoga - Home of Fort Ticonderoga, a Revolutionary War Site.
  • Wilmington
  • Other destinations

  • Lake George -- Vacation spot in upstate New York situated on a lake.
  • Adirondack Scenic Railroad
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    History

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    Flora and fauna

    Climate

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    By train

    '''Amtrak's'''[http://www.amtrak.com] aptly named "Adirondack" train runs between Montreal, Quebec and Penn Station in New York City with a stop in Ticonderoga plus other stops that connect with local shuttles to nearby destinations. The train leaves Montreal at 9:30AM daily, and New York at 8:30AM. The trip takes approximately 10 hours but expect delays at the border.

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  • Adirondack Equine Center. usable Equine Center. oute 373 Ausable Chasm, NY. usable Chasm Trailrides - Lake Placid Sleigh Rides. 18-834-9933. ww.adirondackequinecenter.com. ll year round. Lake Placid Sleigh Rides, Ausable Chasm Horseback Trail Rides, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides. We have some of the most gentle horses you will ever find and they are always treated with love, trust, and respect. Personalized attention given and a free lesson prior to ride. Children Welcome. www.adirondackequinecenter.com

  • '''Lake Placid Center for the Arts''' is a gallery and theater
  • '''Lake George Steamboat Cruises''' offers historic and scenic one-hour cruises.
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