It doesn’t matter if you’ve got a cabin in the Adirondacks, or a piece of land for hunting, fishing, camping and recreation, a firepit is a great addition to any property. Firepits provide warmth and light, as well as a place to cook, gather and socialize – and building one is easy with these simple […]
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Day Trips to the Adirondacks from Montreal
New York State’s Adirondack Park is a nature lover’s paradise, and it’s an easy day trip from Montreal, Quebec. Covering more than six million acres, the public park is home to the Adirondack Mountains, endless hiking trails, thousands of lakes and 30,000 miles of rivers and streams to fish, boat and paddle. The region is […]
Continue Reading »Amtrak’s Adirondack Train: NYC to Montreal with Stops in the Adirondacks
Train travel is a daily occurrence for many people living in New York City and the surrounding boroughs and suburbs, but it can also be a leisurely way to explore points further north, including the Hudson River Valley, New York’s Adirondack Region, and the city of Montreal. Amtrak’s Adirondack Train travels from New York to […]
Continue Reading »Spring Birding in the Adirondacks
The Adirondack Park is a popular destination for birding all year long, but spring offers a special flurry of excitement as migrating birds pass through the area in large numbers and other species return home to their breeding grounds. Early spring is also a great time for birding in the Adirondacks because there’s less foliage […]
Continue Reading »Best Leaf Peeping Excursions in the Adirondacks
The Adirondack Mountains are renowned for their bold and beautiful changing leaves, with peak foliage season starting around the last week of September and extending through mid-October in the lower-lying southern Adirondacks. If you’re planning to check out the colors this fall, Adirondack Mountain Land has your guide to the best leaf peeping excursions in […]
Continue Reading »Why Move to the Adirondacks? There’s More to the Mountains than You Think
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 […]
Continue Reading »The New Adirondack Rail Trail Connects the Tri-Lake Communities
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 […]
Continue Reading »Maple Sugaring in the Adirondacks
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 […]
Continue Reading »Homesteading in the Adirondacks
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 […]
Continue Reading »Spring Hiking Notices for the Adirondacks
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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