The Adirondack Book

This completely updated guidebook details the Adirondack's history, comforts, and amenities, giving both visitors and residents the most comprehensive guide to this vast region.

Since moving to the mountains in 1976, Betsy Folwell has written numerous pieces on local history, outdoor recreation, and the environment; her freelance articles on adventure travel, regional history, and indigenous crafts in the Northeast, Southwest, and Caribbean have appeared in The New York Times Travel Section, National Geographic Traveler, and other fine publications. She lives in Blue Mountain Lake, NY, with husband Tom Warrington and their dogs.

Acknowledgments	p. vi
Letter from Governor George E. Pataki	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
The Way This Book Works	p. xi
Map: The Adirondacks in Five Regions	p. xiv
The People's Park: History	p. 1
Over the Rivers and Through the Woods: Transportation	p. 18
Saratoga Springs & Glens Falls: Gateway Cities	p. 31
Rustic, Classic, and Basic: Lodging	p. 63
Always in Good Taste: Restaurants & Food Purveyors	p. 127
From Folkways to Fine Arts: Culture	p. 189
A Land for All Seasons: Recreation	p. 233
Woodsy Whimsy to Practical Gear: Shopping	p. 304
Nuts, Bolts, and Free Advice: Information	p. 349
If Time Is Short	p. 364
Index	p. 367
Lodging Index	p. 373
Restaurant Index	p. 375
Maps
Adirondack Topography	p. 3
Adirondack Access	p. 23
The Adirondacks in Five Regions	p. xiv
Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls	p. 380
Lake George and Southeast Adirondacks	p. 381
Champlain Valley	p. 382
High Peaks and Northern Adirondacks	p. 383
Northwest Lakes	p. 384
Central Adirondacks	p. 385
About the Author	p. 386
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