Explore the Adirondack Mountains

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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Views from Your Adirondack Property

Waterfront property in the Adirondacks has always been, for obvious reasons, the most coveted real estate in the Adk Mountains. The issue for most folks in purchasing waterfront is the price tag, with vacant lots on almost any Adirondack lake running at an average of nearly $2,000 per front foot. To purchase an acre parcel […]

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Five Key Tips to Building a Cabin On Your Adirondack Land

Building your home or cabin is exciting, especially as you work to create your perfect escape from busy urban life! The Adirondacks offer six million acres of unspoiled mountains, forests, and waterways. With so many choices, building a cabin might feel like a dizzying prospect— but not if you know where to start. It’s less […]

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Why the Adirondacks are Tiny House Friendly

You have done your research and come to the conclusion that living in a tiny house is the perfect choice for you. But where will you actually put it? With an affordable piece of land for sale in the Adirondacks you can make your dream of owning a tiny house, a reality. While building a […]

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The Beauty of Owning Adirondack Property in the Spring

Spring sometimes gets a muddy reputation in the mountains, but spring is actually an awesome time to own Adirondack properties. From the end of March through the end of June, the Adirondacks truly come alive. Flowering trees and greening meadows slowly take over the snowy slopes and wildlife comes out of hibernation. Truly, there’s nothing […]

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Ice Fishing Spots in The Adirondacks

The Adirondack Park of New York is renowned for its wealth of recreation opportunities. Each summer and fall hundreds of thousands of people flock to the Adirondacks to experience the natural beauty. But, if you’re only visiting during the summer you’re missing out on endless winter recreation activities. So, if you think winter is only […]

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Autumn in the Adirondacks

Few places are more striking than New England in autumn. And with millions of acres of lush landscapes, quaint towns, and waterfront properties, it’s no wonder why the Adirondack Park becomes a top travel destination each fall. Say so long to summer, here are 5 reasons to travel to the Adirondacks this fall: Elevated Your […]

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The Art of Chopping Wood — Make Sure Your Woodpile Measures Up

In suburbia, your neighbors might say, “Wow, Mike’s lawn looks great this year!” In the Adirondacks, while we appreciate green grass, the neighbors here are more impressed by your woodpile. While chopping and stacking wood seems simple, there’s an art to making the job easier and safer. Here are some tips for building a wood […]

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A Quick Guide to Adirondack Conifers and Hardwoods

Nothing compares to the colorful foliage that the trees in the Adirondacks show off every fall. A big part of this beautiful natural landscape is the fact there are about 100 native species of trees in the region. But the trees you’ll see surrounding your home here in the mountains depend primarily on elevation. Keep […]

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Practical Tips to Make a Smooth Transition to Adirondack Life

Making your home in the Adirondacks is a wonderful way to experience the natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle that mountain living offers. But like any change of address, there are some basic ideas you should know to make the transition and daily life easier. Get an Appropriate Vehicle It’s not news that the Adirondacks get […]

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Our Favorite Things To Do in the Adirondacks

Do you often think about getting out? Then you end up sitting on the couch watching people on Netflix get out? You look at their adventures and say “tomorrow.” But life goes on and your days are consumed with ordinary tasks and responsibilities. Spoiler Alert: Sometimes to change how you live, you must change where […]

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