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Shortly after the snow piles up, thousands of skiers dust off their skis and head out to enjoy the trails. Cross-country skiing is an aerobic exercise that has become more popular each year, bringing skiers deep into the mountains. Eac…
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Surrounded by steep, high mountain slopes, northern Italy's Lake Garda is the largest lake in Europe. The region is a popular resort destination, because of its mixture of natural beauty, rich history and a mild micro-climate that make…
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New York. The first thought most have when hearing New York is the Big Apple, Metropolis central. Hustle and bustle. But the Big Apple is only one of the highlights of the Empire State. Mountains, wine country, pastoral farmlands and a…
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Keene Valley is a nothing short of paradise for the nature enthusiast. It's situated in the middle of high peaks including Giant Mountain, Vanderwhacker Mountain and Huffman Notch--so the hiking and trekking is incredible. After all, t…
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Albany is the capital of New York and the oldest incorporated city in the state. The city is a two-hour drive to world class skiing, hiking and mountain climbing at Gore or Whiteface Mountain, Mount Marcy and Lake Placid. Italians make…
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New York state offers the best of both worlds; from the hustle and bustle of city life to the pristine, quiet lifestyles of the Adirondacks, there is something for everyone. With 2.7 million acres of Adirondack forest area, 2,000 miles…
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Essex is a small historic town of approximately 700 people in Essex County, New York. The quaint village is surrounded by mountains, lakes and rivers. The majestic peaks of the Adirondack Mountains tower over Essex and neighboring vill…
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The Adirondacks region in northern New York is a giant playground for outdoor enthusiasts with 1,500 miles of rivers and streams, 3,000 lakes and ponds, and 2,000 miles of hiking trails. In the winter, there is snowmobiling, ice fishin…
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Keene, New York is situated in Keene Valley and the High Peaks region of Upstate New York. The region contains hundreds of trails in the Adirondack Mountains, attracting skiers, hikers, and climbers year round. Restaurants in Keene, Ne…
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A visit to Lake Placid will long be remembered for the murals painted on the buildings throughout the town. A day easily can be spent walking the city's streets to admire the 42 scenes depicted on private and public buildings. However,…
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Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, N.Y., has a variety of activities, including gondola rides and snowshoeing. It is also the home of the Olympic Museum, showcasing memorabilia and exhibits that highlight the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympi…
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New York State's Adirondack Mountains are ripe with outdoor activities and sports. Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid has downhill and cross country skiing in winter. Summertime around Lake Placid is a prime time for mountain and road b…
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The Adirondack Mountains offer year-round outdoor activities. Spring and summer offerings include fishing, swimming, hiking and mountain biking. The winter months open opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding and cross-coun…
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When the Autumnal Equinox has past and the colors on the trees go from green to orange you know fall is in the air. With autumn comes apple cider, warm sweaters and crisp cool mornings. Camping during autumn brings you into the depths…
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