Adirondack Ventures

Download or read book Adirondack Ventures written by Donald R. Williams and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-08-21 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adirondack Ventures explores the early man-made features that were introduced into New York States great mountain and lake region. With some 200 rare photographs, this book recounts the memories of those who took part in the development of the Adirondacks, an area that covers one quarter of the state. To open up these millions of acres, pathways and roadways and, later, small airports and railways were constructed. To enhance the use and enjoyment of the wilderness, bikeways and ski slopes, as well as amusement parks and golf courses, were built.