New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
BEAUTIFUL KEENE VALLEY.
THE FAR-FAMED PICTURE SPOT OF THn
ADIRONDACKS.

THE FAR-FAMED PICTURE SPOT OF THE
ADIRONDACKS
In the eastern section of the Adirondack region
is one of the most beautiful and most admired
sections Of the mountains. the far-famed Keens
Valley. a country of soft distances and lovely per-
spectives that years attracted the attention or
artists. many of whom have sought its pleasant So
cluson regularly since. and some nave bulit
for themselves permanent summer homes which
nestle unsupported among the soft ridges along
the bases of the surrounding mountains. The VAL
ley is sbou, dozen miles long and from a half to
three quarters of mile wide, lying between two
parallel ranges Of rugged mountains which shut
out the busy outside world and make II an Arcadia
Of peaceful happiness. Most or the l9wiands are
cleared, and also some Of the ridges and hills along
the sides OF the valley and this greatly softenS
the original wlldness Of the region. throwing the
TO form an appropriate frame for the rustic pict:
IRE. Through the valley meanders the east nrancn
its surroundings. and adding many charm to an
already beautiful landscape.
ST HUBERTS INN.
At the upper end OF Kcene Valley the road winds
upward through the thick woods finally TO emerge
upon a beautiful plateau entirely surrounded ~
mountains and presenting one of the grandese
scenes i'm the Adirondacks This plateau Is 2'I
feet above the valley below and several hundreo
acres In extent the land here has been cleared Of
It's forests. and from its extent and elevation -
free from the feeling of being shut in, although
10 Ave thousand feet high Upon this plateau
stands St Huberts Inn. an attractive modern hotel
which. with its cottages, accommodates more IMAM
Immediate vicinity is visible some Of the grandest
and most beautiful scenery In this picturesque
country for grouped around it are The greater mum;
Der OF the loftiest peaks Of the Adirondacks, and
and there are few points from which such great
number Of these giants can DC seen 1ic 10,
we have Hopkins Peak. 100 feet, and Giant OK
the VALLEY 20 J feet in N hsis9i mos. easily accom-
plIshed by way OF the Upper Ausable Lake and 10
made by many people each year BESIDES ex s ~.
neghborhood OF ST. Hubert's and walks innumera-
BILE which open new vs!ss OF neau oe AT maintains to-
climb and woodland rambes all replete win new
include the universally POPULAR goi i4r tners ,t
nine hole over excellent ground the stattss
the hotel while the greater part Of the course is
visible from the piazzas: tennis is provided by
made for distance down the valley. enabling
the cycler to reach the best portion or thc nam
road through the lower portion OF the valley There
are bowling and billiards in the Casino. which also
contains dancing hall Wh Troyisi9r 0r wb.
complete livery includes both saddle IL, and driving Wing
a four-horse drag 10 a light single blackboard. Tho
hotel itself is modern in construction and all re
al and and lighted By a gas S w1Ils ,s 3.
Grated in the house. The table Is among the best,
and the water supply ana santsTy Sranao
Beede Son are the e PnS osEhon at his
old S post as manager Where he viii be welcomed BY
many. Old friends after an absence Of year;
s uSr from r Wepo on the sf
Hudson Railroad or from Lake PLACID, by way OF
snd Sa s"ranac ~ Lake and Lake Placid railways
the distance being the same from either pace. N
aee aays Us 2r orn by stage Tor
a short distance. but in the Adirondacks such
and II objection is had 20 the vehicle it is simple
matter 10 send word to 81. Huherts II advsn .S
travellers at the station. and convey them to the
house in the utmost comfort and at moderate eS-
dress being Beedes Postoflce. Essex County. ~ Y.
and telegraph office Is also located mere
THE ADIRONDACK HOUSE.
About halfway up the valley and three miles be-
low, St Huberts Is located the favorite Adirondack
House. which stands on slight elevation a short
distance back from the main road through the vail
lev As always heretofore. il is still under the
management OF Solomon Kelly. who has established
It's reputation for hospitality and done much 10
make Keene Valley the popular resort that 1t Is.
The house is four stories high. with large sun
parlor on the roof that is a prominent feature OF
the place The public rooms are most pleasantly
and conveniently arranged. being entirely modern.
with hardwood floors and natural finish: Inc
plumbing throughout the house Is nlodern AN, ana
carefully arranged. while the drainage mas peen
carried our in an Unusually thorough manner TO IN
sure the best sanitary rcslilis The sleeping rooms
in this house are all large and airy. ana are ar
ranged so that they can be used en- suite II de de-
places and no, and cold water are on every floor.
The water supply for the house is brought through
iron pipes from a spring far back In the noun
tans. insuring its perfect purity The table has
always maintained enviabe reputation for It's
variety and excellence. and is supplied with milk.
cream and butter fresh from the hotel dairy The
big dancing hall 50x0 feet is OF the largest In
the mountains and with its great open fireplace
and polished floor is the scene OF many gay enter
chestra is always I'm attendance. Good tennis
courts provided on the hotel grounds for tho
use of guests and by Is the baseball field
For those who like driving. a frst-cass livery 10
maintained supplied with good assortment OF
buckboa rds and carriages The roads In this vicin-
interest lie within easy reach. while through the
valley bcyclists find good going for a distance Of
about twelve miles. During the season a stage
makes two trips daily TO the beautiful Ausable
Lakes and there is also daily communication by
stage with Westport the nearest railroad station.
There is a telegraph office In the house.
THE ALBANY DAY LINE
Nearly all the tours out of New-York begin with
a trip up the Hudson River. II does not matter
II the trip Is for days outing at West Point. q
season Saratoga. the Catskill Mount aims or the
a visit to Niagara Falls. People
who 60 to the Thousand Islands Canada. Lake
George or 10 the Far West usually take the first
step by way OF the Hudson River, and for those
people who appreciate beautiful natural scenery
there IL no better way 10 make the tour Of the
river than by the Hudson River Day Line.
writer says Of the line III there Is on the
ort he WAT OF "A W hero no