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1. visitadirondacks.com › about › adirondack-parkAdirondack Park National Historic Landmark – Official ...

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   The Adirondack Park boasts 3,000 lakes and ponds, and 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, therefore Adirondack waterways are vast, wild and primal -perfect for New York canoeing and kayaking. The 46 tallest mountains within the park are called the Adirondack High Peaks .

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Adirondack_ParkAdirondack Park - Wikipedia

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   The Adirondack Park is a park in northeastern New York protecting the Adirondack Mountains. The park was established in 1892 for "the free use of all the people for their health and pleasure", and for watershed protection. At 6.1 million acres (2.5 × 10 ^ 6 ha), it is the largest park in the contiguous United States.

4. apa.ny.gov › About_Park › indexAbout the Adirondack Park

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   The Adirondack Park boasts over 3,000 lakes, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, and a wide variety of habitats, including globally unique wetland types and old growth forests. The heart of the Adirondack Park is the Forest Preserve, which was created when Article XIV of the New York State Constitution was signed into law in 1885.

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6. www.adirondack.net › about › adirondack-parkThe Adirondack Park: 6 Million Pristine Acres in New York State

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   The Adirondack Park: 6 Million Pristine Acres in New York State. New York State is home to a number of natural and man-made wonders - including portions of a pair of Great Lakes, a towering waterfall that gushes 3,160 tons of water per second, and the most populous city in the United States - but one of the most pristine and captivating features of the state is the Adirondack Park.

7. dec.ny.gov › welcome-to-the-adirondacksWelcome to the Adirondacks - NYSDEC - New York State ...

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   Welcome to the Adirondacks. At six million acres, the Adirondack Park is the largest protected region in the contiguous United States. In fact, it's larger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Glacier National Parks combined! This massive expanse of nature, divided into both public and private land, provides endless outdoor recreation ...

8. parks.ny.gov › regions › adirondackAdirondacks Region - New York State Parks

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   Adirondack Region. Encompassing one-third of the total land area of New York State, the Adirondack Park is unique in the United States. Within its boundaries are vast forests and rolling farmlands, towns and villages, mountains and valleys, lakes, ponds and free-flowing rivers, private lands and public forest. The Adirondacks are known for ...

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   Where is the Adirondack Park in New York State?

   • Often delineated by a blue line on maps, the Adirondack Park's 6 million acres of private and state-owned land is easily found on any map of New York State. Created in 1892 as one of the first Forever Wild Forest Preserves in the nation, the Adirondack Park is a 6-million-acre wilderness area in Eastern Upstate New York.

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   What makes the Adirondack Park unique?

   • Encompassing one-third of the total land area of New York State, the Adirondack Park is unique in the United States. Within its boundaries are vast forests and rolling farmlands, towns and villages, mountains and valleys, lakes, ponds and free-flowing rivers, private lands and public forest.

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   Why was the Adirondack Park created?

   • The Adirondack Park was created in 1892 by the State of New York amid concerns for the water and timber resources of the region. Today the Park is the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States, greater in size than Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier, and Grand Canyon National Park combined.

   About the Adirondack Park

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   Is Adirondack Park public or private?

   • Notable among parks in the United States, about 52 percent of the land is privately owned inholdings. The remaining 48 percent is publicly owned by the state as part of the Forest Preserve. Use of public and private lands in the park is regulated by the Adirondack Park Agency.

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10. visitadirondacks.com › first-time-visitorsGuide for First Time Visitors to the Adirondacks

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    Our Favorite Adirondack Attractions for First Time Visitors. High Falls Gorge: Wilmington, NY – Whiteface Region. Ausable Chasm: Au Sable, NY – Adirondack Coast Region. Adirondack Experience Museum: Blue Mountain Lake, NY – Adirondack Experience Region. Olympic Center Facilities / Museum: Lake Placid, NY – Lake Placid Region.