We love spending time exploring and adventuring in the outdoors and we want to share that love with you! Read our blog to learn about popular locations, get some great ideas for creating your own adventures, and experience some of the most beautiful views and natural beauty the Adirondack park has to offer.
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When people talk about moving to the Adirondacks, the conversation usually revolves around the natural beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities, and small-town charm that makes this region so appealing. Some much more practical reasons make the North Country a good choice for a mountain lifestyle. The Adirondacks are Remote But not Too Remote Plenty of places […]
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When our clients at Adirondack Mountain Land look for real estate in the North Country, one of their chief considerations is access to outdoor recreation. That’s just one reason why the new Adirondack Rail Trail is such a big win for the towns and villages our team works in along the path. The rail trail […]
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Maple syrup production is a centuries-old tradition in the Adirondacks, and an important part of Adirondack life. Sugar Maple trees, preferred for their sap’s high sugar content, thrive in the Adirondacks. In addition, the temperatures in winter and early spring offer the ideal conditions for harvesting sap. Adirondack Mountain Land’s owner Mike Black knows first-hand about the […]
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More than a passing trend, homesteading in the Adirondacks is a lifestyle that dates back thousands of years. With the best hunting and fishing east of the Mississippi, trees for timber harvesting and maple sugaring, and acres of land for gardening, gathering and raising livestock, it’s easy to see why the Adirondacks continue to attract […]
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Both Quebec and Ontario have their fair share of prime fishing spots, including the St. Lawrence River and Lake St. Pierre, but for truly legendary fishing near Montreal, experienced anglers recommend crossing the U.S. border into New York’s Adirondack Park. The Adirondack’s crystal-clear lakes and ponds, fast streams and rivers, rocky shorelines and fish-favorite hiding […]
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Winter has come to a close, signaling a new season of outdoor recreation, and many outdoor enthusiasts are eager to hit the hiking trails. While spring has definitely arrived, it’s important to remember that April-June, often referred to as Mud Season, can be unpredictable in the Adirondacks with heavy rainfall, large temperature swings, high water […]
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From late September through October, the leaf peepers are out in force throughout the Adirondack region. The scarlet, yellow, and gold colors contrasted with the vibrant evergreens are breathtaking. But the locals know when the oaks, maples, birches, and hickory trees start to show their new leaves in the spring, it creates another awesome leaf-peeping […]
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The first thing folks who haven’t spent much time in the Adirondacks notice when visiting one of our small towns is that they really are small. The biggest town we have is Saranac Lake with a population of a little under 5,000 people. It’s not uncommon for the towns dotted through the region to only […]
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Why do hunters love owning hunting property in the Adirondack Mountains? The proximity to the vast array of wildlife is certainly one of them! As avid hunters ourselves, we know the thrill of the hunt–but you must make sure you’re following New York State law to help conserve Adirondack wildlife for future generations to enjoy. As […]
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There’s something incredibly peaceful about paddling across a calm, quiet lake, surrounded by untouched wilderness and the natural beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. Although the number of motor-free lakes in the Adirondacks is limited, these quiet waters provide many benefits, not only for recreation, but for natural resource protection. 5 Benefits of Motor-Free Lakes in […]
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