Adirondack Lake Vacation Rentals

Adirondack Lake Vacation Rentals The Adirondack Park was created in 1892 by the State of New York amid concerns for the water and timber resources of the region. Larger than several states in New England, bigger even than Yosemite, Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Canyon and the Great Smokies National Parks combined – the Adirondack Park contains the largest protected wilderness area east of the Mississippi.

There are seven distinct geographical regions located within the Adirondacks: the Adirondack Wild, Lake George Region, Adirondack Coast (see Lake Champlain vacation rentals), Adirondack Lakes Region, Lake Placid Region, Adirondacks-Tughill and the Adirondack Seaway.

The boundary of the park encompasses more than six million acres, nearly half of which belongs to all the people of New York state and is constitutionally protected as a “forever wild” forest preserve. The remaining half of the park is private land including settlements, farms, timber lands, businesses, homes and camps.

The Adirondack Park boasts 3,000 lakes and ponds, and 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, the Adirondack waterways are vast, wild and primal – perfect for New York canoeing and kayaking. The 46 tallest mountains within the park are called the High Peaks. Mount Marcy is the highest point in the entire state of New York, towering 5,343 feet above the High Peaks Wilderness Area. The Adirondack Park has more than 2,000 miles of complex and beautiful New York hiking trails that cater to every skill level. Year-round recreation at alpine and cross-country ski centers is also a popular draw throughout the region.