In 2016, New York State completed the purchase of 65,000 acres of former Finch, Pruyn & Company lands from the Adirondack chapter of the Nature Conservancy. It was a milestone in the history of Adirondack conservation, protecting vast tracts of wildlife habitat in the central Adirondacks as well as natural jewels such as Boreas Ponds, the Essex Chain Lakes, OK Slip Falls, and long stretches of the Hudson River. For 12 Adventures on New State Lands, the Adirondack Explorer newsmagazine selected a dozen of the best outings on the former Finch, Pruyn lands. There is something for everyone: the hiker, paddler, mountain biker, cross-country skier, trail runner, whitewater rafter, and rock climber. The outings are in the towns of Indian Lake, Long Lake, Newcomb, North Hudson and Minerva.

If you’re looking for a hike that won’t take all day or sap all your strength, 12 Short Hikes Near Lake Placid can help. Phil Brown, editor of the Adirondack Explorer newsmagazine, has selected a dozen hikes within ten miles of Lake Placid that can be done in a few hours. They lead to summits, lookouts, and backcountry ponds with fabulous views of the High Peaks. In addition, the book contains a bonus section on earning a hiker’s patch for climbing the Saranac Lake 6.

Waterproof and tear-resistant material. Full color, shaded relief and topographic map at a 1:50,000 scale. Shows private land, state land, and wilderness designated lands, in different colors. Mountains shown in shaded relief in addition to topographic lines---map is metric. Up to date portages, trails and numbered campsites. UTM Grids. North map covers: Saranac Lakes St Regis Wilderness Santa Clara Tract (including the St Regis & Osgood Rivers) Five Ponds Wilderness (including the Oswegatchie River) Whitney Wilderness (incl. Lake Lila) Cranberry Lake Wild Forest Raquette River Whitney Wilderness map covers: The Whitney Wilderness Loop Cranberry Lake 50 Bog River Flow Lake Lila Round Lake The Oswegatchie River Five Ponds Wilderness

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant The largest park in the contiguous United States, the Adirondack Park is a diverse mountain landscape of protected boreal forests and pristine waterways interspersed with over one hundred towns and villages. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Adirondack Park combines unmatched detail with helpful information to offer an invaluable tool for making the most of your visit to this extraordinary region.

Best Easy Day Hikes Adirondacks, 2nd Edition features the best easy day hikes throughout the area. With detailed maps and trail descriptions, navigating these wonderful trails is made easy. It’s the perfect tool for day hikers, families, and local outdoors people looking to explore the Adirondacks in an easy day hike. In addition to information on the trails themselves, this guide includes GPS coordinates as well as a section on regional attractions, lodging and dining, and other noteworthy public lands well-suited for outdoor adventure. It is also filled with useful information on the area’s history, geology, fauna, and flora.

The natural wonder of the Adirondack Mountains in New York State can inspire the entire family. How high do the peaks stretch? What do kilns do? And what, exactly, is a "yarn"? Educator Melinda Mackesey answers these and other questions through stories, fun facts and seven exciting activities about the plants, animals, places and faces that are uniquely Adirondack.

Extensively revised and redesigned, this popular hiking guide to fire tower trails enables hikers, history buffs, and others fond of Adirondack and Catskill trails to visit and learn about 30 historic fire towers. Detailed trail descriptions are accompanied by numerous photographs and maps as well as an essay about these structures written by historic preservationist Wesley H. Haynes. A new chapter, Beyond the Blue Line, by tower aficionado Jacob C. (Jake) Wilde, describes 13 additional fire towers, three of them demonstration towers. The book is written by John P. (Jack) Freeman and Jim Schneider. The years since the first edition have seen what Jim Schneider refers to as “fire tower fever,” a sweeping enthusiasm that has helped prompt restoration of numerous towers and their trails.

The authors lead you to routes along roads that meander around scenic lakes and through pine forests, pointing out a variety of wild and unspoiled vistas along the way. Many rides also lead to hiking trails, swimming holes, and fishing spots along secluded streams. Tours range in length from 15 to 80 miles and offer adventures for cyclists of all ages and ability levels. Each tour includes: Easy-to-read map Mileage and directions Landmarks and natural highlights Historical anecdotes Bike shop listings

From roadside views to wilderness treks and canoe paddles, author Russell Dunn has selected waterfall adventures for every ability level based on twenty years of research and exploration. Easy-to-follow directions, maps, vintage postcards and line art accompany the text as it guides the reader to one cool cascade after another in the Lake George and Heart Lake regions, through Wilmington Notch and along the East Branch of the Ausable River, the Adirondack Northway, the Sacandaga River, and the trails to the high peaks. The author augments his descriptions of many of the waterfalls with the history surrounding the sites.

The revised edition of Five-Star Trails: Adirondacks by Tim Starmer features six new popular trails and provides a detailed guide to some of the most stunning views found across the Adirondacks. Included are rugged and steep ascents up Snowy Mountain in the Central Adirondacks, which many consider the 47th high peak, and isolated Debar Mountain in the northern Adirondack region. Distance hikers will love the long trek into the High Peak Wilderness to see the amazing Hanging Spear Falls along the Opalescent River. Also new to this edition is the less difficult but equally scenic vistas of the Eastern Adirondacks and Lake George described along the Black Mountain trail. Each hike features an individual trail map, elevation profile, and at-a-glance information, helping readers quickly find the perfect trip. Sized to fit in a pocket, the book's detailed trail descriptions will help readers find their way on and off the trail.

The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) has published the definitive Adirondack trail guide series for decades. These books are a must for your Adirondack trail adventures!

Adirondack Wildlife: A Field Guide is, astonishingly, the first authoritative handbook devoted to the natural history and ecology of the Adirondacks and the Park’s invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The book leads the reader on an intimate journey through the Adirondack Park, beginning with the alpine communities above timberline and descending through the conifer and hardwood forests to the wetlands, streams, and lakes. Ryan’s crisp and authoritative species-by-species accounts of the park’s fauna are fabulously illustrated in color and in black and white. The book is portable and geared towards use in the field. Each chapter concludes with “sources and additional readings;” back matter includes a glossary and species checklists.

The best Adirondack trail guides paired with National Geographic topographic trail maps. Indispensable for Adirondack trail adventures!