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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Crane Mountain Paint Mine features high bluffs and history
Remnants of the Glen Mining Co. paint plant dot the scenic hike between Huckleberry and Crane mountains
GRB canoe brand to move inside Blue Line
Canoe enthusiast takes over line of racing boats
Paddling Dead Creek to Raquette River
A new canoe and winding rapids make for an enjoyable Adirondack paddle
Rock, Raquette and roll at The Wild Center
The Raquette River Roll includes a variety of sculptures and interactive elements for visitors to enjoy
Westport trail network gains community support
Trails around Hoisington Mountain offer scenic views of the Champlain Valley
Keene Valley’s Garden parking to close for repairs
Popular Adirondack access point will be shut down for upgrades next week
Ausable Marsh: Flora and fauna accompany a short hike
Ausable Marsh offers an environmentally abundant alternative to the busier Ausable Point
Champlain Area Trails buys Twin Valleys Education Center
Acquisition prioritizes maintaining and expanding outdoor recreation