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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,

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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.

Each year, when the snow finally melts from the mountaintops, a magical transformation occurs in the Adirondacks with the arrival of summer! Suddenly, Alpine ski trails give way to rugged mountain bike paths. Frozen lakes and rivers dissolve into miles of exciting canoe and kayak waterways. And backcountry ski trails turn into beautiful day hikes! With over 1500 lakes and ponds, 46 major peaks, and hundreds of miles of hiking and bike trails, the Adirondack Park is, quite literally, a 6 million acre playground and anglers paradise!

Lake Placid New York

A place to relax- Lake Placid, NY

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.

Hiking is a popular activity and Lake Placid serves as a perfect base from which to climb the 46 High Peaks in the Adirondack Mountains.The Lake Placid region offers visitors a rich variety of historic, artistic and cultural attractions.

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See why Lake Placid was picked twice to be host of the Winter Olympic Games!

Visit the Olympic Village of Lake Placid, New York
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Lake Placid Area Spring 2013 Highlights:

Friday, May 31, 2013 - June 2nd - 11th Great Adirondack Birding Celebration
The 11th annual Great Adirondack Birding Celebration at the Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) in Paul Smiths, New York. The event features field trips to boreal birding hot spots, informative lectures, workshops, a raffle, social hour and more.

9th Annual Lake Placid Marathon and Lake Placid Half Marathon
June 9, 2013 8 A.M. Start. Each June, the Lake Placid Marathon and Half Marathon attracts athletes and spectators from all over North America and abroad. click here for website

We invite you to browse our exciting selection of summer sports featuring everything from rock climbing to canoeing, fly fishing, Biking, Hiking, White water rafting, Ballooning , Mountain climbing and Golf.

White Water Rafting Season begins in early April and runs through late September in most parts of the Adirondacks.
Each spring, the streams and rivers fill up with fresh waters from snow melting down from the mountains. This water pours into the rivers and streams that can cause some pretty fast running water. Whitewater rafting is a challenging recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river. click here for more information.

Take a virtual tour of hundreds of hotels and motels, retreats and spas, 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.

Explore the high peaks region online with our topo maps and get the latest Vermont and Adirondack weather.
Adirondacks.com also features the most comprehensive business directory for the 6 million acre park including Glens Falls, Lake George and Saratoga Springs, plus great community links, educational resource pages and a special Adirondack Kids section devoted just to kids offering fun and easy hiking trails, family vacation activities and lots of neat kids stuff!

Everything you need to know to plan your trip online when visiting Upstate New York, the Adirondacks or Vermont's Lake Champlain Valley. It's all right here at your fingertips . . . with just a click of your mouse!

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A Message From Our President
"Like all great parks, the Adirondacks represent a microcosm and mirror image of the world's ecosystem. Our ability to successfully manage and protect this unique environment on a local level reflects to what degree we can succeed on a global scale.
In this respect, regardless of who you are or where you live, the earth is our shared park and its destiny depends on you."
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Let us help you choose the perfect Adirondack hideaway for your vacation!
Whether it's a secluded 2 room cabin miles from nowhere or a spacious 6 bedroom home in the heart of Lake Placid, we can offer the best of both worlds! View pictures and information on tons of fantastic Adirondack vacation rentals! click here

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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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Saratoga Springs New York
Visit the premier online guide to the Saratoga Springs Region showcasing hundreds of exciting attractions in historic Saratoga Springs, New York . This historic Victorian city in Upstate New York has been attracting visitors since the 1700's. Enjoy some of the best horse racing in the country at the historic Saratoga race track.
We invite you to discover Saratoga Springs and explore the many famous landmarks including the 2,000 acre Saratoga Spa State Park which includes the Lincoln Baths and the Crystal Spa. Learn about the famous mineral springs and geysers and their ledgendary healing powers. Saratoga Springs gained renown as a resort town in the late 19th century, earning the nickname "Queen of Spas." Both are places where you can indulge in massages, mineral baths, and other relaxing treatments. The famed mineral spring spas continue to attract tens of thousands of visitors each year.

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Worried About Losing your Job? Our goal is to help make your life recession proof! We have put together a directory of resources to help you navigate around the 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. Get the training you need at home - on line! Get a 'recession proof' job in criminal justice & security and enjoy great medical benefits & high salaries. CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREE ONLINE.COM click here Earn a degree in criminal justice or security online in your free time. Search for the perfect online program to suit your lifestyle & time constraints. Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Info Security, Homeland Security and more. 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. We invite you to visit our online resource guide click here

Great Trips in the Adirondacks!
Visit Historic Saranac Lake
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The Village of Saranac Lake is located in the heart of the magnificent High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks and is famous for its many beautiful lakes and streams including the Upper, Lower and Middle Saranac Lakes,Kiwassa Lake, Oseetah Lake, Lake Flower and Upper and Lower St. Regis Lakes. These waters offer some of the finest fishing in the country and are home to many native species of trout, bass and pike. The Saranac Lake region offers visitors a rich variety of historic, artistic and cultural attractions.

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Spacious Apartments & Residential Suites:
Prime residential apartments & office space is now available in the Grant Building located in the heart of historic Saranac Lake village.
Considered one of the finest retail & residential apartment buildings in the Adirondacks, the Grant Building features many amenities including 24 hour security & on-site building management, private laundry facilities, an ideal living & working location in the center of the village within walking distance to all shops & restaurants ( adjacent to the US Post Office) & one of the largest private off-street parking areas in Saranac Lake. For additional information & availability, please call Eva @ 518-891-3745 (Rob Grant & Assoc. Real Estate)
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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 MUSEUM

Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks
THE WILD CENTER
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866-765-7800 Tupper Lake
The Wild Center is open for the 2012 summer season. Please join us when then to get immersed in your wild world. There are swimming otters, terrific engaging exhibits and plenty to explore outside and inside at the Center. The award-winning Center houses great exhibits including live exhibits and multi-media shows. You can explore the 31- acre campus on marked trails. There are theaters with high definition films, plenty of hands-on activities and hundreds of live animals from rare native trout, to porcupines, hawks, and many other often hard-to-see residents of the woods and waters
The Wall Street Journal called it 'glorious' and the New York Times said it was 'stunning' . This new kind of museum, spread over 31 acres, is an Adirondack 'must see' according to USA Today. Designed by the firm that created Washington DC's Air and Space Museum, the Center features live exhibits, including splashing river otters, a wide screen theater and tons of hands on exhibits.
This is a museum where the wild world of the Adirondacks opens right before your eyes. This interactive museum opened its doors in 2006. 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.The Wild Center has exhibits indoors and out. The Wild Center has exhibits indoors and out. The Museum's collection is not stored in vaults; it spreads across all six million acres of the Adirondacks. The Wild Center is a place to explore that living breathing collection.
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