Adirondack Wild - Experience Hamilton County, NY
This spring, discover the wild heart of the Adirondacks
In the center of New York's Adirondack Region, Hamilton County sits like a rare, unspoiled jewel. The region's vast mountainous forests, dotted with glittering lakes and rivers teeming with fish, offer a true Adirondacks vacation experience. Here, the "Forever Wild" legacy of the Adirondack Park is woven into the fabric of each community, a cherished heritage that is passed down from generation to generation.
Hamilton County is one of the few places in the Adirondacks offering scenic float plane rides. Get a birds-eye-view of Long Lake, and glimpse the natural landscape of the Adirondack Wild as it unfolds below. Peer across evergreen forests and rolling mountains along the Hudson River, winding like a great snake below. Tackle some of the biggest whitewater east of the Rockies and go Hudson River rafting, or paddle Hamilton County's storied waterways.
Enjoy the region's longest shoreline as you sail in comfort on the W.W. Durant Cruise Ship around picturesque Raquette Lake. This unique vantage will afford you a glimpse of the Great Camps that have made the Adirondacks a vacation destination for centuries. Great Camp Sagamore, a National Historic Landmark, reopens for the season on Memorial Day, offering tours, workshops and special events.
Head out into the wilderness and experience Adirondack life circa 1800 with an old-fashioned camping or Adirondack fishing trip in the untamed backcountry. Professional Adirondack guides and outfitters continue the legendary tradition of past generations, offering adventure and skill development in the backwoods and waterways of Hamilton County.
Enjoy Adirondack camping under a canopy of stars and listen to the hushed quiet of evening in the woods, or stay at one of our family-friendly campgrounds, many of which are located on the water. Hamilton County offers a large selection of Adirondack wilderness camping, with sites outnumbering hotel rooms four-to-one.
Find incredible outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Adirondack Wild. Glimpse rare boreal birds each spring during nesting season, and join birders from around the world for the Adirondack Birding Festival in June.
The Adirondack Museum reopens in May with new exhibits, events and fun for the whole family. Often called the "Smithsonian of the Adirondacks," the museum offers a campus filled with Adirondack stories, interactive workshops and special programs.
In Hamilton County, NY - The Adirondack Wild awaits. From our scenic byways to wild waterways, do something truly unique - have an Adirondack Experience this spring.
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