We hiked back in to Cedar Lakes last Friday for a three-day camping trip, which was magnificent! The woods and the lakes and the overall wilderness appeal is beyond belief, and maintained as a secret to those who are familiar with its mountainous lands. We saw only 10 people the entire weekend, and were serenaded by deer, loons, owls, and more throughout the weekend. We stayed in Cedar Lakes lean-to #2 over the weekend, and enjoyed every moment, even through the rain and the cold. (It was in the low 30s, so dress up if you want to visit.) There is no place in the world like the Adirondack, so don't pass up a chance to visit and enjoy.
Any of the four seasons in the Adirondack Park are simply beautiful. Take your pick of your favorite season and go enjoy. There is plenty to do in anyone of them. I love the summer months when the lakes are wide open and the breeze is blowing. The views are simply breath taking from any one of the many lakes throughout the park.
Most people have heard about the Adirondacks but few have been there. Imagine over 6.5 millions acres of protected land with smart development in small towns throughout the park.It is a great combination of protected lands with access to homes and businesses in the small towns spread throughout the park. There are so many activities to do here that you could spend a lifetime here and never exhaust them. From hiking, biking, boating, fishing, water skiing, mountain biking, zipling, swimming, to downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, skating, snowshoeing, ice fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and many, many other activities. This a truly a year round place that can keep you occupied all the time and is also a hidden gem.
i like that it is a secret.i hate that dollar general wants to tear down an historic building to construct an ugly piece of crap.
6 million acres of pure quiet & peacefullness with so much to do Spring Winter Fall & most of all Summer
Just north of Indian Lake, the hike to the top of Sawyer Mountain is just one mile each way, and the view at the summit is glorious. There are also chipmunks up there who would like to steal your lunch, so be wary of these vicious creatures! :-)
The Adirondack State Park is just gorgeous. It's also massive, and you could spend weeks in the area and never do the same thing once. I highly recommend the area for camping, hiking, just being outdoors, or out on the water. I really think that everyone in and around New York State should come in and experience this hidden gem. It's really a humbling place to experience.
We just spend three days by the shore of Cranberry Lake with our family reunion - 4 kids and 6 adults. We had an absolute blast sailing, rowing and hiking up 'Big Bear Mountain' . It was great fun for all of us and we can't wait to come back for longer!
The Adirondack mountains can be found in the north country of New York State. A vast wonderland in all seasons, with something for everyone! This review is for the summer. If you are looking to get away from the crowds and noise and spend some time communing with nature or the elements, then look no more, the ADK's are an amazing option.Adventure in summer, may include the mighty Hudson, where rafting trips are great fun. Wether you want a more personal experience, like Square Eddy or a bigger group setting like Beaver Brook Outfitters, the adventures are awesome! If you are a paddler with experience bring your boat and get a Paddler's Guide to the Adirondack region and create your own adventures. (i use a Hornbeck 10ft carbon and kevlar canoe weighing in at 14lb to make portages easier.) On most of our paddles we will see several different animals including, beaver, otter, mink, deer, Great Blue Herons, Eagles, Hawks, bear and moose ( the latter, less seen). In addition to animals, the wild flowers are magnificent!Refined Adventures may include Lake George, and Lake Champlain, where water activities can be arranged and lodging ranges from one star to four star elegance, with culinary delights and something for everyone. (Great Escape, water parks and Martha's highlight this area). The Ausable Chasm, Bartons Garnet Mines, and the Pottersville Stone Bridge and Caves provide hands on fun for the whole family. If you just want to drive around and experience a little Adirondack Culture, well look to Long Lake, Indian Lake, Saranac Lake and visit towns like Chestertown, Keene, North Creek and Bolton Landing.Brilliant hikes and climbing routes can be easily found with trails maintained and marked by the rangers.The ADKs are great place to find your inner kid and play hard, sleep soundly and get back to nature.P.S. I haven't even talked about the beautiful change of colors in September or winter sports with thrills for everyone!
This park is so big, needed to keep coming back for it. It was my 2nd time in the park for Fall colour. My hotel was outside of the park, the hotels in the park did not offer much value during the Fall time. A Must Place for Fall Colour People!