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New York's premier award winning web site showcasing hundreds of exciting attractions throughout upstate New York and the neighboring region of Vermont's beautiful Lake Champlain Valley (as well as the Canadian border city of Montreal.)

We invite you to take a virtual tour of some of our most popular travel destinations in the Adirondacks including Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa, Glens Falls, Lake George, Ticonderoga, Old Forge, Blue Mt. Lake, Canton, Watertown, Saranac Lake, Lake Placid
(host of the 1932 & 1980 winter Olympics) and the City of Plattsburgh. In neighboring Vermont, experience the beauty of Lake Champlain and the Lake Champlain Valley featuring the historic communities of Burlington, Shelburne, Charlotte, Vergennes, Middlebury, St Albans, and the Grand Isles of NW Vermont. The state of Vermont is also well known for its world class skiing at Killington,

Ice - In Winter settling in on Mirror Lake, Lake Placid

Stowe, Mad River Valley and Stratton. All of these resort destinations are located within an easy 1-2 hour drive of the Adirondacks and Upstate New York and offer visitors a rich variety of historic, artistic and cultural attractions.
Our editors have put together one of the largest and most comprehensive trail map systems in the Adirondacks and Upstate New York for Hiking, Camping, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Snowmobiling and back country skiing and trekking. Adirondacks.com also offers a comprehensive overview of the most popular canoe and kayak waterways throughout the 6 million acre Adirondack park including detailed canoe routes with maps and narrative descriptions of favorite waterways. We also offer an in-depth description of campgrounds throughout the Adirondacks with maps and detailed locations of every campground, including island campgrounds and backcountry lean-tos.

The Adirondacks are greeted by several Snow Storms!
Snow storms have blanketed the North Country with up to a foot of snow in the higher elevations.Snow enthusiasts can be spotted by the permanent grin on their faces! Another winter storm will spread eastward across the country and dump a variety of precipitation types. click here for photos

Cross Country Skiing in the Adirondacks
The Adirondacks offer world class Winter Sports including Skiing , X-Country , Snowboarding , Hockey, Snowmobiling , Dog Sledding , Ice Fishing , Ice Climbing ,Winter Camping , Skating , Snowshoeing and Bobsledding .
Visitors and residents alike enjoy the many fine downhill and cross-country ski areas in the Adirondacks. At Whiteface Mountain, just outside of Lake Placid, you'll find some of the best alpine skiing and snowboarding in North America. It has the greatest vertical drop this side of the Rockies and is the only ski area in the East to have hosted the Olympic Winter Games. Neighboring Vermont boasts challenging skiing at Killington, Stowe & Stratton as well as several other fine ski centers.

Jackrabbit Cross Country Ski Trail and Interconnect Pass:
The 50-kilometer Jackrabbit Trail runs from Keene, through Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, to Paul Smiths. It is a public trail that connects with four ski centers and several backcountry routes along the way. 15K of trail near ski centers are groomed and subject to a trail fee. Over 35K of ungroomed trail sections are free. Trail maps showing access points and fee areas are available at all centers and sport shops

Take a virtual tour of hundreds of hotels and motels, Adirondack retreats and spas, Adirondack real estate and vacation rentals, B & B's, children's camps, New York campgrounds, rustic Adirondack furniture, canoe routes, Adirondack Guides, arts & crafts and great restaurants. We also feature the largest on-line calendar of events for the entire Adirondack Park and Vermont's Champlain Valley Region including Lake George, Glens Falls, Saratoga Springs as well as the neighboring areas of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Hudson Valley, and the Capital Region.
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Lake Placid New York

The Lake Placid Region is famous for hosting the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. Lake Placid has also been host for a variety of world class events including , World Cup bobsled and luge, the Ironman Triathalon, international figure skating, Empire State Games and the "I Love NY" Horse Shows. The Lake Placid region offers visitors a rich variety of historic, artistic and cultural attractions.

Lake Placid's Olympic attractions include famous Whiteface Mountain and the Mackenzie Intervale Olympic Ski Jumping Complex, where you can ride to the top of the 26 story, 120 meter ski jump in a glass enclosed elevator! Other venues include the Mt. Van Hoevenberg bobsled and luge track where you can take an exhilarating ride down the only dedicated bobsled run in the US.
Lake Placid winter highlights:
4th Annual Whelen Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge, slated for January 2-4, 2009 at the Olympic Sports Complex. Come watch NASCAR Drivers to Faceoff Against NHRA Drivers in a Charity Event.
Nature Valley Freestyle Cup - FIS Freestyle World Cup Sunday, January 18 - Monday, January 19, 2009 Whiteface and Olympic Jumping Complex
The 2009 World Sliding Championships are coming to Lake Placid in February. FIL Luge World Championships February 2-8 2009 & FIBT Bobsled & Skeleton World Championships February 20- March 1. The best lugers, bobsledders and skeleton athletes in the world compete for the championship titles.
The 29th Empire State Winter Games return to Lake Placid February 20-22, 2009.

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See why Lake Placid was picked twice to be host of the Winter Olympic Games!
Visit Whiteface Mountain, Mt. Van Hoevenberg bobsled and luge track, the Olympic Center, Olympic Ski Jumping Complex and so much more!

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Holiday Traditions in the Adirondacks
Holidays and traditions go hand-in-hand. Each year, families in the Adirondacks celebrate in many different ways. Christmas is celebrated across the region with immense joy and happiness. Each family has special traditional Christmas foods, special Christmas traditions and customs and different ways of giving gifts. Some families celebrate Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. It is an eight-day Jewish holiday where families exchange gifts each night, and fried foods are eaten. Families celebrating Kwanzaa, a holiday honoring African heritage, decorate their households with objects of art, colorful African cloth and fresh fruits that represent African idealism. North Country traditional creations are the perfect touch for any holiday decorating. Decorating for the holidays takes on many different avenues. Choose from a large selection of Balsam Fir boughs and holiday decorations to create an unique variety of wreaths, centerpieces, garland, and swags.
Adirondack Culinary Arts
The Adirondacks & the Lake Champlain Valley of Upstate New York & Vermont have long been known for their truly unique & varied cuisine ranging from fresh caught native brook trout cooked over an open campfire to world class dining at five star resorts. In the internationally acclaimed Olympic Village of Lake Placid, diners can choose from exciting restaurants with menus featuring everything from sushi and health foods to hearty Adirondack homecooked meals. The Culinary Arts program at Paul Smith's College in the Adirondacks was founded on the principle of learning by doing. Many of todays local chefs learned their trade at Paul Smith's. Click here to learn more about culinary arts and fine dining in the Adirondacks.

Culinary Institutes click here Search for two- & four-year degrees in Culinary Arts & Baking Side-by-side comparisons of 35 culinary schools. Learn the culinary skills you need to get ahead! Culinary Arts Schools click here
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Moose in the Adirondacks! The moose population in the Adirondacks appears to be on the rise.The NYS DEC reports that indicators of the moose population size, such as reported sightings and confirmed moose-vehicle collisions, appear to be rising after several years of remaining fairly constant. The moose 'rut' or breeding season extends from September through November and the number of moose sightings goes dramatically up in this time period. Motorists should take extra caution on the roads at dusk and dawn because this is when moose and deer are most active. These moose pictured below were taken by Jason Colby . He states "The one without snow was taken on November 7, 2008. The snowy one was taken November 10, 2008. Both sets were taken along side Rt. 73 just outside of Lake Placid near the Cascade Ski Touring Center. There are supposed to be four moose living there." Jason added that the only time he saw the bull moose of the group he did not have his camera.

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We have put together a directory of resources to help you navigate around the gathering storm on the economic horizon. There is job security if you have the skills and services people need. Avoid managerial jobs in retail sectors or construction-related jobs that could possibly feel the pinch when cash gets tight.

New York State Correctional Jobs
There are many great job opportunities in the criminal justice field available right here in the Adirondacks. The majority of jobs in the New York State Department of Correctional Services are filled by Correction Officers, who are required to pass a written Civil Service exam and undergo extensive medical, psychological, and background checks. Correction Officer positions are located throughout New York State & the Adirondacksin various facilities of the Department of Correctional Services. Correction Officers are responsible for the custody and security as well as the safety and well being, of criminal offenders in State Correctional Facilities.
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ADIRONDACKS.COM LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ARTS AND NON-PROFIT GROUPS!
Adirondacks.com has created a unique online "Internet Partnership With The Arts" program. Our mission is to harness the unique power of the internet to promote and focus public attention on the many wonderful non-profit organizations and programs which serve not only the 6 million acre Adirondack Park, but all of Upstate New York, Vermont and the Canadian border. Click here for more details

Adirondacks.com invites you to Join the Adirondack Park's largest and most effective advocacy organization today! THE ADIRONDACK COUNCIL Defending the East's Last Great Wilderness Help us ensure the ecological integrity and wild character of the Adirondack Park. The Council partners with lodges, cultural centers, and summer camps to spread the word about Park preservation! click here for their website

Hiking the Adirondacks in the Fall
Fall is some of the best time to hit the trails in the Adirondacks. The crowds of people are gone, the air is crisp and the animals are scurrying around preparing for the long winter ahead. There are over fifty different species of animals that call the Adirondacks home. From black bear, & white tailed deer to ermine and fishers - spotting wildlife on a fall hike is an enjoyable way to spend a day. Please remember the daylight is shorter in the fall and as the sun dips the temperature drops considerably. Prepare for your hike by layering clothing and having a pack for food, matches, and other emergency supplies. Always hike in a group and let someone else know of your planned route. Fall snow storms can blow into the high peaks of the Adirondacks and dump feet of snow in a short time. Be prepared. Check the local weather forecast before you head off into the woods and always use the trail registers.

Pet friendly hikes in the Adirondacks Baker Mountain click here

The 46 Highest Adirondack Peaks
The High Peaks Region in the Adirondacks is famous for its magnificant 46 peaks including Mt. Marcy, the highest peak in New york State, with an elevation of 5344' .The 46 peaks include the following mountains (listed in order of height): Mt. Marcy, Algonquin Peak, Mt. Haystack, Mt. Skylight, Whiteface Mtn,Dix Mtn. , Gray Peak, Iroquois Peak , Basin Mtn., Gothics, Mt. Colden, Giant Mtn., Nippletop, Santanoni Peak, Mt. Redfield, Wright Peak, Saddleback Mtn., Panther Peak, Tabletop Mtn., Rocky Peak Ridge, Macomb Mtn., Armstrong Mtn. ,Hough Peak, Seward Mtn., Mt. Marshall, Allen Mtn., Big Slide Mtn., Esther Mtn. , Upper Wolfjaw, Lower Wolfjaw , Street Mtn., Phelps Mtn., Mt. Donaldson, Seymour Mtn., Sawteeth, Cascade Mtn., South Dix, Porter Mtn., Mt. Colvin, Mt. Emmons, Dial Mtn., East Dix, Blake, Cliff Mtn., Nye Mtn., and Couchsachraga Peak. Click here for more information on the 46 highest Adirondack Mountains.

The Northville - Placid Trail
The Northville Placid Trail is a 133 mile walking / hiking path that goes through the heart of the Adirondack wilderness in New York State. The trail crosses the Adirondack wilderness by means of a low lying path. It has several trails intercepting it that head up the peaks, but the majority of the Northville Placid Trail cuts between the valleys and along streams. click here for descriptions of the entire trail.
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The greatest number of high peaks in the Adirondacks (in a single location) rise majestically in the Keene/Keene Valley Region making this area a meca for hikers, climbers and other visitors who wish to experience the remarkable beauty of the Adirondack mountains. There are literally hundreds of trail heads located in the tiny hamlet of Keene including the trail to the summit of Mt. Marcy, the highest mountain in New York State.

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Adirondack Shopping

There are literally hundreds of boutiques, stores, and galleries in the Adirondacks offering a remarkable selection of products! Everything from original handcrafted rustic furniture and handblown glass to tie dyed t-shirts and monogrammed coffee mugs!
In Lake George, shoppers can even find large factory outlets offering great bargains on name brand labels. For the more adventurous, there are many wonderful little shops and studios scattered throughout the Adirondacks in mountain villages like Saranac Lake and Old Forge. We invite you to browse our interesting selection of Adirondack on-line stores and boutiques. Enjoy your visit and don't forget your wallet!
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Adirondack Chairs, Log homes & Log Furniture
The Adirondack Chair is one of the most popular outdoor chairs in the United States. The chair incorporates design ideas used for many decades;featuring a rounded back and contoured seat & wide arms. Adirondack chairs are comfortable because the chair back inclines 30 degrees and is curved to fit your back giving excellent lower back support. Its deep, angled seat and broad arm rests, make the perfect place for a plate of food & drink.

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The idea of behind rustic furniture was to create interesting pieces using natural materials such as twigs and logs that would blend into a decor and not stand out . Rustic furniture makers today follow the age old tradition of using natural materials to create spectacular furniture and rustic decor pieces. Rustic furniture usually has no set line or angles. Each piece is individually crafted .
Once you have a log home with rustic elements you will want to continue that element with the furniture and decorations.
Finding beautiful log furniture, stairs and railings, and other pieces that will complement your beautiful log home is easier than you might think. Log furniture is naturally beautiful. You can see all of the character and wood grain of the logs used in every piece of wood furniture. Log furniture made with timbers, twigs and branches brings nature right into your home or cabin. From custom crafted twig furniture, stairs and railings to antler chandeliers, your unique rustic look is just a few clicks away.
Here you will find a wealth of information about Adirondack log cabin homes, log home floor plans, financing for log homes, construction tips on log homes, Adirondack custom log homes, log home photographs, and much, much more!

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Adirondack History & its Museums
The history of the Adirondacks has been shaped and influenced by many powerful forces. Logging, mining, farming, tourism and even medicine have all played a major role in the development of the region. In the early 1800's, towns like St. Regis, Paul Smiths and Old Forge sprang up taking advantage of the vast timber resources and iron ore deposits. In the central Adirondacks, pioneers cleared the large tracts of land for farming creating the first settlements. And beginning in the late nineteenth century, the Adirondacks became a popular destination for the rich and famous. Known as the "Gilded Age", this period is famous for the construction of huge rustic compounds called Great Camps. We invite you to learn more about the history of the Adirondacks by visiting the many museums and historic sites. click here to visit www. Adirondack Museums .com

FEATURED ADIRONDACK MUSEUMS

The Adirondack Museum - Blue Mountain Lake, NY
Route 30, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812
(518) 352-7311
A complete museum complex with an emphasis on the Adirondack mountains. Exhibits are both indoors and outdoors. The complex is located on the slopes of Blue Mountain, overlooking Blue Mountain Lake. Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day, 9:30AM-5:30PM. Handicap accessible. Admission fee. click here for calendar of events and exhibit information

Tupper Lake's - Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks
THE WILD CENTER
518-359-7800 866-765-7800 Tupper Lake
This is a new museum where the wild world of the Adirondacks opens right before your eyes. This interactive museum opened its doors in 2006 for the first time. The Wild Center will let you experience the Adirondacks in ways you never thought possible. Take a tour, check out our living exhibits. Admission fee. Start enjoying this engaging new center of an amazing world.
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Historic Saranac Lake
Historic Saranac Lake, a not-for-profit organization, formed to seek National Register of Historic Places listing for buildings in and around Saranac Lake, New York, works to encourage historic preservation in the community through education and research. Activities have included: the listing of 170 properties to the National Register of Historic Places, operation of a rural preservation company, completion of a comprehensive housing survey, two rehabilitation conferences, full rehabilitation of two houses in the community and publication of two books and two videos on local history and architecture. For further info please click here.


Six Nation Indian Museum HCR 1 Box 1. Onchiota, N.Y. 12989 (518) 891-2299
The Museum's design reflects the architecture of a traditional Haudenosaunee (Six Iroquois Nations Confederacy) bark house. Paintings, drawings, maps and artifacts that reflect the historic and contemporary aspects of the Six Iroquois Nations Federacy culture (Haudenosaunees).

Chapman Historical Museum 348 Glen Street Glens Falls, NY Phone (518) 793-2826 Take a walk through southeastern Adirondack history. Galleries, special exhibits, etc... Open year round. Delong House, Victorian period home restored to 1865-1910 era. Exhibitions on history of southern Adirondacks
Getting ready for winter in the North Country
Local tips on battening down, saving money

By GEORGE EARL, Adirondack Daily Enterprise : September 17, 2008

SARANAC LAKE NY- The old adage that there are two seasons in the Adirondacks - winter and

getting ready for winter - has been refreshed for many this season as year-round residents figure out creative ways to insulate themselves from high heating bills from November to May.

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FUEL EFFICIENT VACATIONS!

Next time you take a drive up to the Adirondacks save a fortune on gas by checking out these top hybrid & fuel efficient cars, SUV's, vans & trucks! click here

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If you are thinking of relocating to the Upstate New York & the Adirondacks!
Check out these great resource sites filled with information about real estate, jobs & classifieds, colleges, schools, retirement and vacation rentals.

Preview our Adirondack Gallery featuring beautiful landscapes of the Adirondacks. Click here for a slide show featuring Frank Houcks Adirondack photographs.

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National Launch of new CD Music Spotlight Just in time for the holidays!

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Lizzy Grant stands striking and platinum at her residence in the New Jersey trailer park, where she writes and resides under the name Lana Rey Del Mar. Singer extraordinare Grant has been called the 'unofficial sweetheart of rock and roll' by the finest of hipster musicologists. Her latest triumph is the soon to be released record Kill Kill. The sound of the record defies genre, as Grant sings the narcotic blues in the David Kahne-designed world of electric flourishes and orchestral bangs. Both Grant and Kahne have cited Coney Island and America as the touchstones of the new record. Grant is now a regular performer and influence on the New York City scene, having opened for the likes of Moby, Mirah and The Blow. She distinguishes caffeine, G-d and David Lee Roth as the primary influences on her sound, and has named Nirvana, The Beach Boys and Elvis as the foremost of her great loves. On the dark stage and on the latest EP, her voice rings eerily glamorous. Check out the new Kill Kill EP from Lizzy Grant.

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