People retiring to the Adirondack region have a number of options to consider. Other camps truly are humble, and they too may be on an isle, but could be single-room cottages on some backwoods lot. N.Y. Route 73, Ray Brook, 891-4050, if construction is outside town limits. Retirement communities, like those in popular retirement states such as Florida and Arizona, are virtually nonexistent within the Adirondack Park itself. Its scenic location across from a town park in the valley setting of Ticonderoga, its proximity to Lake George and Lake Champlain and the nearby Ticonderoga Golf Club, and its single-level floor plans are selling points.
Some towns offer no medical services at all.
Specialized services also may not be available, even in towns with hospitals, such as in Lake Placid or Saranac Lake. People seeking specialized medical treatment may find themselves traveling hours to hospitals in Glens Falls, Gloversville or Plattsburgh, or even farther to Burlington, Vermont, or Albany, New York. As the region is not considered a prime retirement setting, few services exist, even in the form of information clearinghouses on retirement options. Local chambers of commerce can provide some basic information, but this is generally geared to relocation services rather than retirement specifically. As illustrated in the chapter's opening example, the contingent of retirees in the region is small but vibrant.