The Adirondack Region
A forested
mountain wilderness area, in North East, New York, with many scenic
gorges, waterfalls, and lakes. The Adirondacks rise to a high point
of 5,344 ft (1,629 m) at Mt. Marcy and are geologically a southern
extension of the Canadian Shield. Lake Placid and Lake George are
important area resorts. The Adirondack Park, a state park
encompassing the area (est. 1892), is the largest park in the U.S.
outside Alaska, but less than half its land is state-owned preserve.
-electric library.
The Saratoga
County Region
You will
find an entire commercial district with Victorian architecture; a
thoroughbred race course built in 1865; surrounding neighborhoods
with Victorian, Gothic, Greek Revival, Colonial Revival, and
Bungalow style homes; rural farmhouses and countryside settings
within a five minute drive of downtown; a National Battlefield; the
2,100 acre Spa State Park with woods, manicured lawns, Georgian
architecture, pavilions, mineral bathhouses, pools, golf courses, a
resort hotel and a 5,100 seat semi-enclosed performing arts center.
-why Saratoga.
The Warren
County Region
Welcome to
our little corner of the world. Warren County is located in the
heart of the Adirondack Mountains, an hour's drive north of Albany,
New York, the state capital. Warren Co. is rich in historical color.
From Fort William Henry in Lake George, which played a crucial part
in America's fight for Independence, to Cooper's Cave, in the Glens
Falls area, where James Fenimore Cooper based the novel "The Last of
the Mohicans". In today's world, not only is Warren Co. a
vacationing mecca with colorful scenery to view because of its many
lakes and majestic mountains, it is also a treasure of information
for the person looking to find his ancestrial roots. So, please come
in and take the time to look for an informational and historic tour.
-WR-
The Washington
County Region
The Feeder
Canal towpath, which runs through the center of Hudson Falls, is a
wonderful place for walking or bicycling, alone or with friends.
Hunting and fishing are also common recreational activities in this
area. Deer, wild turkeys, and pheasant are common, as are trout,
bass, and more. Numerous scenic parks and waterways can be found
throughout the area, perfect for picnics, boating, walking, or
simply enjoying the scenery. -Washington County Tourism Office.