Catch the Action

This weekend, Fourth Lake hosts the annual Adirondack Ice Bowl. Watch over 40 teams compete for the title!

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Rekindle the Romance

Spend Valentine's Day in the Adirondacks. See gift ideas, romantic restaurants & hotels and more.

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Start The Conservation!

Check out our newest blog, Start The Conservation, generating conversation about the happenings in the Adirondack Park!

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Win Lift Tickets!

We're giving away Lift Tickets, Rentals & Lessons for McCauley Mountain! Enter here for your chance to win the Ultimate Alpine Giveaway!

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The Week's Top Photo

Check out the photo of the week! See a gallery of our top photos of the Adirondacks, submitted by our Facebook fans!

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Upcoming Events

2012 Adirondack Ice Bowl Pond Hockey Festival

Today until Sun, Jan 29, 2012

6th Annual Zippy's Crusade for Kids

Today until Sat, Jan 28, 2012

Wildlife Tracking for Kids

Sat, Jan 28, 2012

Burton LTR Snowboard Camp - Just for the Gals

Sat, Jan 28, 2012 until Sun, Jan 29, 2012

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History of the Adirondacks

The 6-million-acre park, that comprises the Adirondack Mountains, was established by the New York State Legislature in 1892. It has evolved into a patchwork of public and private lands, where thousands of people live, work and play in a protected environment of mountains, forests and streams.

The private lands are primarily part of the the Adirondack Forest Preserve, a diverse system of State Lands created in 1885 by an act of the New York State Legislature as a conservation effort to stem widespread tree cutting that supported the many lumber, paper, leather tanning, and iron mining industries that predominated the 19th century landscape, as well as ensure the major transportation corridors of the day - the Hudson River and Erie Canal - would not suffer reduced flows from continued logging. This was one of the earliest acts of public land preservation in the nation.

In 1894, the Adirondack Forest Preserve was further strengthened by when these now often quoted words were added to the New York State Constitution:

"The lands of the state, now owned or hereafter acquired, constituting the forest preserve as now fixed by law, shall be forever kept as wild forest lands. They shall not be leased, sold or exchanged, or be taken by any corporation, public or private, nor shall the timber thereon be sold, removed or destroyed."

What's New In The Adirondacks

APA Permits Adirondack Club & Resort
Late last week the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) voted 10-1, approving a permit for the Adirondack Club and Resort project in Tupper Lake. This historic decision is the first step (of many) needed to get the project going.Supporters of the Adirondack Club and Resort (ACR) Continue Reading »

NASCAR Champ Tony Stewart Will Be In Town This Weekend
This weekend is the sixth annual Zippy's Crusade for Kids charity snowmobile ride in Inlet, NY. Reigning NASCAR champion Tony Stewart will be in attendance at the event, from Friday, January 27th, until Saturday the 28th.Zippy's Crusade for Kids is a non-profit event to raise Continue Reading »

Win The Ultimate Alpine Giveaway!
Yes! Winter is finally here! Have you been out on the slopes yet? It took a little while this year, but now that the snow is here, get out and go skiing!McCauley Mountain in Old Forge, NY, is going to hook one lucky family up Continue Reading »


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A Guide to the Adirondack Mountains For Vacationers,
Residents and Anyone Who Calls the Adirondacks Home

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The Adirondacks offer the highest peaks in New York State, thousands of miles of hiking trails and canoe routes, and numerous scenic highways and byways that draw visitors each year to the many towns, villages and hamlets that are scattered throughout the Adirondack Park. First-time visitors can choose from luxurious 5-star resorts, a week of solitude backpacking along a remote mountain trail or enjoying the many activities and amenities of a local campground. You might even find a piece of Adirondack real estate that's just right for you.

Many first time visitors to the Adirondacks are surprised to learn that "the Park" isn't a traditional park at all! You won't find an entrance gate guarded by conservation officers – but you will find a vibrant blend of public and private lands where thousands of people live, work and play amid the breathtaking Adirondack mountains, forests and streams.


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