New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
IN THE NORTH WOODS.
NATURAL BEA UTTES AND FINE
HOTELS TO DELIGHT THE
SUMNER GUEST
WONDERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL SCENERY
OF MOUNTAINS AND LAKES-END-
LESS VARIETY OF SPORTS
AND PASTIMES.

but after all that is possible has been said must
be admitted that language falls in its power to 90
justice TO the varied beauties and attractions or
this wonderful region. Even If mere words alone
were equal to the asion, time and space would
hardly available. for any adequate description OF
the Adirondacks would necesstate an extended de-
tailed account Of every mountain every lake and
stream and OF the forests and wales az well. for
each has its beauties charms each different
and each worthy OF a place IN the record. Who,
indeed could make such a record Of region of
which no one man knows the whole. and which
changes its phases with every and almost
with every day?
The Adirondack region occupies a large portion
Of the northerIy projecting OF NewYork
State and is, roughly speaking. over hundred
miles long and nearly hundred In width On the
east Lake Champlain and Lake George may be
considered The boundaries and on the south the
region OF the Mohawk Valley while to the north
and west this wilderness gradually blends with the
more regular and more cultivated country border
ing on the St Lawrence River Within these
loosely defined limits Of the grandest and
most beautiful combinations mountains and val
ieys lakes and streams that is possible of imagina
tion-an endless succession Of the rarest harmonies
Of nature whichever way turns. There
said TO be five hundred Mountains and over fifteen
hundred lakes but no enumeration has ever been
made. and many Of the mountains ard not few of
the lakes have not even been naned-pleasingly
suggestive indications Of the extent Of the region
and the primitive character Of the wilderness which
stu exists in many portions
Naturally the mountains are the first features
which the attention. for they afar
ito-s chs shed
bors as long he remains in that part of the
country In mountain regions size is the |
principal quality Of the attraction but the Adiron-
dacks notable for their graceful beauty and the
variety of the scenery which they present not |
that they lacking in size. for mountains OF |
from three thousand 10 five thousand in height
fully high enough be mpressively grand,
and Of such there are a number in the region. AS
a rule the Adirondack mountains clad with soft
tasselled spruce and hemlocks TO their tops. but
rugged cliffs and rocky battiements not wanting
10 lend diversity TO thu scene. with such surround
ings mountain climbing naturally forms prom
nent diversion and trails have been established
the SUBMITS Of number OF the most prominent
peaks. from which vast panoramas unfolded TO
the view: but IT is not necessary TO undertake
climb OF mile up into the sky with all the accom-
ing and enhancing view. for many modest eleva-
lions that even the feeble may essay VIII reward a
visit their tops with pictures extensive than
those afforded by their taller brothers but possibly
for that charming. While speaking OF
excursions in these mountains # may be permitted
TO repeat the time worn. but nevertheless true.
statement that there noxious reptiles
plants in the Adirondacks for in other regions the
presence OF such IS a of apprehension all
women and e few well; but this is only
one Of the directions in which the webeing Of
man is considered and provided for in this salu-
brious region
WONDERFUL SOURCE OF HEALTH.
The question of healthfulness is always i'm
portant one in connection with summer resort. for
visitors. especially the jewellers in cities. require
not only pleasure, but high standard Of hygienic
conditions. that they may derive the greatest |
amount OF physical benefit from their outing: and
in this matter the Adirondack region has su
perior The inhabited portions have average
elevation Of two thousand feet above level. |
which is amply sufficient insure moderately |
rarehed. dry and invigorating atmosphere. and as
waters all moving. with practically marshes
malaria IS unknown. The breezes too passing as
they do over miles of dense forests. filtered.
purified and impregnated with salubrious balsamic
odors and every breath adds vigor to the sys-
tenn The wonderful regenerative influences OF this
region have long understood and recommended
by physicians, and sojourn in the Adirondacks is
more frequently recommended TO city worn people
than any other of treatment. for 1T produces
more marked and permanent results than any
medicines that can be devised.
Although such mountains the Adrondacks
would alone suffice to bring fame TO this region.
nature did rest satisfied with their creation.
but with lavish hand bejewelled this favored
try with a multitude OF sparkling lakes interviewer
I'm an intricate tracery of silver and rivers
From every mountain top a multitude OF these
ests in every direction. singy and in groups linked
together by winding threads OF water. and these
not only multiply the beauties of the landscape a
thousandfod. but give unbounded opportunities for
snort and recreation to the summer visitor. Every
variety OF scenery is embodied In these lakes from
the broad. sunny stretch of sparkling blue TO the
narrow gulf that lies dark and quiet in the shadow
Of overhanging mountains; and even far up on the
heights the wanderer will discover wild little
tina; may be traced the waters OF the stately Hud-
SON
Such profuson OF water naturally suggests fish,
ing. and many imagine that because Nature has
been so bounufu in everything else she ought 20 be
prodgal in this: but II is only fair to that the
fish in the Adirondacks much like their reia-
tives in ether regions. and when wants fish he
must to them and seek their haunts there as