Adirondack Park

Advantages: Scenic and rustic mix with modern and touristy!
Disadvantages: Can get cold, and bring mosquito repelent!

The Adirondacks, otherwise known as Adirondack Park, encompass an area of 6 Million acres of private and public land. They are mountains that seem more domed and rounded than the pointy peaks of the Rockies and Appalacians. These mountains, lakes, rivers, all are of glacier origin. It seems most geological settings of New York State are originated from glaciers. There is a glacier lake near me that is rather small, but is very deep in spots. The ...
...you can go within the Adirondack Park. Great tourist spots are Saranac Lake and Old Forge. Ther is also Tupper Lake, Cranberry Lake, and if you check the links below, you'll find other great places. Old Forge has a Theme Park called Enchanted Forest that at one time was simple rides. Now it's main theme is it's Water Safari! Paul Bunyon(a giant logger) is still at the entrance. It's safe to say that EVERYTHING IS EXPENSIVE IN THE ADIRONDACKS. Mine ... Read review

Advantages: quiet, peaceful, not "cityish"
Disadvantages: almost no one in most of the towns, small populations, stores and gas stations very spread out

A place in New York where people know everyone if you are a part of the community. The weather is constantly changing and almost never consistent. But there's at least almost always something to do if you can drive during any given season, and if you do not mind a few misquitoes or black flies throughout the year. Hiking, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, biking and several other things are just some of the activities that people par take in. However, ...
...visiting. Such as if you want family time, there is like no problem finding time for that. Also, if you are interested in a little history, there are a few historic spots spread out through the Adirondacks, that were fairly important to the government. One such example is when Teddy Roosevelt became President and found out McKinley was dieing. ... Read review