Avoiding the stress and frustrations of wedding planning is one of the primary reasons many modern couples choose to elope. Thankfully, our Adirondack hotel offers a lovely selection of elopement packages in Upstate NY for your special day. These smaller, more intimate celebrations allow engaged couples to experience all of the best parts of a […]
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If one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2023 is to travel more, then a getaway to Upstate New York is calling your name, and our Adirondack lodging—Friends Lake Inn—is one of the best places to stay in the gorgeous untouched wilderness of the Adirondacks. Whether you’re coming to this area to get off the
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With the New Year comes resolutions and often upcoming significant life changes. If you’re planning to pop the question this year, romantic getaways in the Adirondacks set the best backdrop for an unforgettable marriage proposal. First, you’ll need a seamless game plan, and our elegant hotel in Upstate New York is the ideal place to
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Some of the all-time best Lake George winter activities are just steps from our beautiful Upstate New York Hotel. From beautiful private trails on our property for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to the more adventurous options like downhill skiing and snowmobile tours, you’ll find it all here in the Adirondacks. While this area is beautiful
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There’s nothing quite like rushing along a quiet snowy forest trail, cutting through the fresh powder with speed and precision. The Adirondacks are the absolute best place to snowmobile in Upstate New York. This area is magical during the winter months, as a beautiful blanket of freshly fallen snow covers the region. This creates an
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For many, wintertime in the Adirondacks is all about hitting the slopes during the day and spending cozy evenings warming up by the fire. Gore Mountain Ski Resort is the most popular and largest alpine skiing destination in New York State. Skiers first started visiting Gore Mountain by train in the early 1930s, and now
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One of the most memorable experiences in the Adirondacks is an excursion with Thunder Mountain Dog Sled Tours on Mirror Lake. Starting in December, the four-legged teams get geared up and offer rides across the frozen lake for all ages to enjoy. For those who might want to watch the fun, Mirror Lake is a
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Adirondack waterfall hikes get you out and into the lush, dense forest lands of this magnificent park. Seeing a waterfall here reminds you of the power of water and that this area wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for this natural wonder cutting away at the land. Many people are drawn to their beauty
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Adirondack Park spans more than 6 million acres and is home to the largest protected natural area in the lower 48 states. The park is made up of 12 distinct regional areas that are each destinations and offer their own adventures. This state park is made up of both public and private land and has
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The Adirondacks in spring is a welcome sight after a long, dark, and cold winter. As plants, animals, and insects begin to wake up you feel rejuvenated spotting buds on the trees and spring woodland wildflowers like Jack-in-the-pulpit, Witch hobble, and White Trilliums, and Spring Beauty. As snow and ice melt the opportunities to explore
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