Adirondack Park

park, New York, United States

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Adirondack Park is a protected area in northeastern New York, United States, established in 1892 as the nation's first forest preserve. It is roughly coterminous with the Adirondack Mountains and covers over 9,100 square miles (23,600 square km), making it one of the largest parks in the U.S..123

The park is characterized by rugged mountains, including the state's highest point, Mount Marcy, and is dotted with numerous lakes and streams. While a significant portion is state-owned wilderness preserve, much of the land within the park is privately owned and used for various purposes, including recreation, lumbering, and agriculture. The Adirondacks region is geologically related to the Canadian Shield and was shaped by ancient erosion and glaciation.24

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Essex
…Mountains, is entirely occupied by Adirondack Park (1892), which is one of the largest parks in the United States and the nation’s first forest preserve. Mount Marcy, in the central part of the county, is the highest point in the state (5,344 feet [1,629 metres]); surrounding peaks include Haystack, Skylight,…
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…Mountains, is entirely occupied by Adirondack Park (1892), which is one of the largest parks in the United States and the nation’s first forest preserve. Mount Marcy, in the central part of the county, is the highest point in the state (5,344 feet [1,629 metres]); surrounding peaks include Haystack, Skylight,…
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Adirondack Mountains
…New York state legislature created Adirondack Park, which has grown over the years and is roughly coterminous with the Adirondacks region, making it the largest American state or national park outside of Alaska. The park covers almost one-fifth of the state and is about the size of Vermont. The state-owned…
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…New York state legislature created Adirondack Park, which has grown over the years and is roughly coterminous with the Adirondacks region, making it the largest American state or national park outside of Alaska. The park covers almost one-fifth of the state and is about the size of Vermont. The state-owned…
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Warren
…is almost entirely occupied by Adirondack Park (1892), which is one of the largest parks in the United States and the nation’s first forest preserve. The region is heavily wooded with conifers such as pine, spruce, and fir.
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…is almost entirely occupied by Adirondack Park (1892), which is one of the largest parks in the United States and the nation’s first forest preserve. The region is heavily wooded with conifers such as pine, spruce, and fir.
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