Adirondack Knowledge?

Kevin Dill · June 11, 2010, 08:18:00 AM

I found the Blue Jay website a day or 2 ago. The website wasn't very revealing, but I get the idea it might be a bit more subdued than some campgrounds. I know they have hookups there. They do seem absent of the typical "bells and whistles"..."something for everybody!" mentality.

Thank you, again!

BobW · June 11, 2010, 08:46:00 AM

You are basically going to find the two extremes, and little inbetween at the State facilities. Your typical RV sites will either be what I call "schorched earth", and less than pleasant (for my tastes), or little-to-nothing, limited hook-ups with only a central dump station. Power is "iffy", and the same for water, though it can be close by.... - these are the places where I usually am found.

Private campgrounds likely combine more services.

As for things to do, the Adirondak Nature Center up at Paul Smiths is really a fantastic way to kill a rainy day, and the nature trails and outdoor exhibits are pretty nice too. As you get into the area, you are going to find it is pretty sparce for "urban activities". Sitting back and watching the day go by is an Adirondak way of life. Lots of hiking, paddling, fishing, biking, etc. Little shopping, etc. unless you go on trips to Lake Placid, Lake George, etc., which are good day destinations.

The area is just awsome!

mrgreenhead · June 11, 2010, 09:49:00 AM

Bring your money anything with the word adirondack in it means it cost twice as much. As for the blue mountain lake museum i go there at least a couple times a year but its getting costly to get in , think it was 15 a person last year .

Kevin Dill · June 11, 2010, 10:33:00 AM

mrgreenhead...

Does this mean it's ok for me to bring my wife and visit the area?

mrgreenhead · June 11, 2010, 11:06:00 AM

Yes it is a great spot to visit just one thing make sure u visit the old forge hardware store the have everything . I have been all over the adk but mostly by canoe .For the kids the is the enchanted forest water park also .

ron w · June 11, 2010, 11:45:00 AM

Kevin.....just so you know, everything in New York is expensive, but even though we are taxed to death there are some pretty spots!!!!! I hope your trip is a good one! ron w

Kevin Dill · June 11, 2010, 12:19:00 PM

Thanks to everyone who has helped me. I happen to like New York quite a bit. A few years ago we "discovered" the Finger Lakes area while attending ETAR. We've made an annual tour of the wineries ever since. The people of upstate New York are very middle-America. Friendly, helpful and hard-working. There is some really fine rural and agricultural areas around the region. That's what led us to explore the Adirondacks.

If anyone up there ever needs a lead from me...feel free to ask. Incidentally, we've located some very fine and uncrowded camping not too far from Denton Hill. We've also developed a short list of some really good places to eat in that region.

Kevin "Dillbilly" Dill

Kevin Dill · June 11, 2010, 12:20:00 PM

Thanks to everyone who has helped me. I happen to like New York quite a bit. A few years ago we "discovered" the Finger Lakes area while attending ETAR. We've made an annual tour of the wineries ever since. The people of upstate New York are very middle-America. Friendly, helpful and hard-working. There is some really fine rural and agricultural areas around the region. That's what led us to explore the Adirondacks.

If anyone up there ever needs a lead from me...feel free to ask. Incidentally, we've located some very fine and uncrowded camping not too far from Denton Hill. We've also developed a short list of some really good places to eat in that region.

Kevin "Dillbilly" Dill