Any suggestions for visiting the Adirondacks?

We have been frequent visitors to the Adirondack area for many years. Glens Falls is the beginning of the Adirondack Park, and the birthplace of Rachel Ray. Lake George is bustling with tourists beginning in May, but a nice place to start your adventures. There are many RV resorts here, but reserve early as it can fill up quickly, especially on the weekends. There is plenty to do and see here, including boat rides, great dining, the battlefield, and the scenery. Travel up Prospect Mountain for spectacular views of the surrounding area. If you're into the ponies, stop in Saratoga, for the races. Once you enter the Northway, the roads are a little more challenging, and exit services are not as frequent as points south. Keep an eye on your gas gauge here. Make your way up through Wilmington, stopping in the scenic view areas to see the wonder of the Ausable River, as it winds it's way through the wilderness. Take a tour of High Falls Gorge, on Route 86. There are a number of campgrounds along 86, and our favorite for years has been North Pole Campground. Stop in at "The Hungry Trout" for an excellent, yet somewhat pricey dinner. Take a car trip up Mount Marcy and view the wilderness up close. Be aware this is considered a dense wilderness area, and should only be attempted by the most seasoned hikers. STAY ON the Paths, and leave the dogs in the RV. It is easy to get turned around in the woods, and lose your way. Be prepared. The area is populated by large black bears, porcupines, coyotes, fox, deer, skunks, otters, ermine, beaver, muskrats, and even moose. Visit Saranac Lake, and try a treat from the bakery. Take a day trip up to Lake Placid, and enjoy the quaint shops of this bustling tourist area. Plenty of shops, restaurants, and activities for all tastes. Move on up to Keesville, just south of Plattsburg, and visit Ausable Chasm. Breathtaking views and a nice walking tour are found here. You can get the ferry from Port Kent to Burlington, Vermont just a short distance from Keesville. Travel up through Plattsburgh, and you can move up to Canada. Make sure you have the proper documentation, and know the rules for border crossing here, including what you can and cannot bring over the border. On your way back down, travel slightly west, and visit the "Lakes", Tupper Lake, Raquette Lake, Indian lake, Long Lake, and the Fulton Chain. The scenery is amazing. Safe Travels and enjoy your trip.
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