Recreation in the Adirondacks
A long history of getting outside in the Adirondack Park
In his groundbreaking 1869 guidebook, “Adventures in the Wilderness, Camp-Life in the Adirondacks,” Boston preacher William H.H. Murray wrote that spending time recreating in nature rejuvenates both body and spirit for the city dweller: “I deem the excursion eminently adapted to restore impaired health. I most highly recommend a month’s experience among the pines.”
Since then, millions of people have sought “R&R” in the Adirondack region. With millions of acres of public land, containing hundreds of mountains to hike and thousands of miles of lakes and rivers to paddle, the Adirondack Park is a year-round destination.
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State proposes biking and boating changes in Moose River Plains
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Check out these recent outings from our team of Explorers
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A winter expedition in the High Peaks Wilderness
Student-planned and executed trip involved a trek up Mt. Marcy
Panther Mountain added to ‘Chester Challenge’
Discover Panther Mountain, the newest addition to the Chester Challenge, offering scenic trails, rich history, and stunning Adirondack views.