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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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Hog Wild!

The first weekend in June, Thunder in Old Forge returns to the ADK's bringing a jam-packed schedule of biker activities!

Elvis Is in the Building

Head to Lake George to celebrate the life and music of Elvis Presley at the LakeGeorge.com Elvis Fest - May 31- June 3!

Polka Fest!

Dance the weekend away at the 15th annual Polka Fest USA, taking place May 26 & 27 in Old Forge!

Brews With a View

On June 2, don't miss the North Creek Brew Fest on the Hudson, with over 40 breweries, live music, great food, and a beautiful setting!

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Upcoming Events

PolkaFest USA in Old Forge, Ny

Sat, May 26, 2012 until Sun, May 27, 2012

John & Jen, an American Musical

Sun, May 27, 2012

Thunder in Old Forge - Adirondack Bike Festival

Fri, Jun 1, 2012 until Sat, Jun 2, 2012

North Creek Beer Fest on the Hudson

Sat, Jun 2, 2012

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What's New In The Adirondacks

Adirondack Museum Introduces New Audio Tour
This season the Adirondack Museum will be featuring a new tour that will give visitors a new experience that they won't forget. A new audio tour is being introduced this season for visitors to enjoy. Continue Reading »

Adirondack Pedal Cab Company Launching Summer '12
There is a new, eco-friendly form of transportation coming to a couple popular tourist destinations in the Adirondacks this summer. The Adirondack Pedal Cab Company will begin their inaugural season in two Adirondack hot spots, North Creek and Lake George.Pedal cabs began to gain popularity in the Continue Reading »

Forbes Names Lake Placid Among Five Summer Lake Getaways
Wondering where to get away near a lake this summer? Look no further than the Adirondacks! Forbes Travel Guide recently named Lake Placid among their top choices of Five Summer Lake Getaways To Book Now. Continue Reading »

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."