Recreation in the Adirondacks
A long history of getting outside in the Adirondack Park
In his groundbreaking 1869 guidebook, “Adventures in the Wilderness, Camp-Life in the Adirondacks,” Boston preacher William H.H. Murray wrote that spending time recreating in nature rejuvenates both body and spirit for the city dweller: “I deem the excursion eminently adapted to restore impaired health. I most highly recommend a month’s experience among the pines.”
Since then, millions of people have sought “R&R” in the Adirondack region. With millions of acres of public land, containing hundreds of mountains to hike and thousands of miles of lakes and rivers to paddle, the Adirondack Park is a year-round destination.
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Getting in outside in the Adirondack
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Easy paddle-pedal on Oswegatchie’s West Branch
A 6-mile flatwater run ends with a 3-mile bike ride
Adirondack Rail Trail: Biking, hiking from Lake Clear to Floodwood Mountain
Many happy people out on the open sections of the newly opened route
Lake Placid area adding major downhill mountain bike competition
This past weekend, ORDA hosted World Cup cross-country mountain bike races at Mount Van Hoevenberg.
Ladies of the Lake paddling group puts the ‘yak in kayak’
Social group made up of women from across southern Adirondacks has been meeting for 25 years after forming in Northville
Flume Knob in Wilmington: Short hike with big views
Tech troubles and ranger report woes can melt away on this classic fall outing
Climbing Lake George
An abundance of ascents around the Queen of American Lakes
Adirondack Rail Trail phase 2: Loop rides for all levels
Because sometimes loops are better than out and back
Paddles Up: 41st 90-Miler boat race begins in Old Forge
Racers, volunteers and spectators come together to create a joyous spirit for annual Adirondack Canoe Classic