Coldwell Banker Whitbeck - NY Blog
The Adirondack region boasts over 3,000 lakes, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, and a wide variety of habitats, including globally unique wetland types and old growth forests. The heart of the Adirondack Park is the Forest Preserve, which was created by an act of the Legislature in 1885 which stated, "The lands now or hereafter constituting the Forest Preserve shall be forever kept as wild forest lands. They shall not be sold, nor shall they be leased or taken by any person or corporation, pu...
Feb 15, 2022
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Crab Island is a tree-covered, uninhabited island just north of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain, also known as the sixth Great Lake. Crab Island played an important role in the War of 1812, and Associate Real Estate Broker Jim LaValley is pleased to have had some direct involvement in ensuring that the island be put into public protection. In 1986, Crab Island was purchased by a New Jersey businessman that outbid the State New York on the purchase. When the businessma...
Feb 15, 2022
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The Adirondack mountains are New York's most expansive landmark. Whether you are in New York, Montreal, Boston or Philadelphia, you can get to these mountains in a few hours. They are a perfect getaway. Some interesting facts about the Adirondack mountains:1. The Adirondack Mountains are over 5 million years oldThe Adirondack Mountains have been in existence for more than 5 million years. It is considered to be one of the landmarks that survived the ice age.2. The Adirondacks are...
Jan 19, 2022
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