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Valley NY .com is the premier online guide to Keene Valley and
the High Peaks in Upstate New York showcasing
hundreds of exciting attractions throughout the Olympic region and
the Adirondacks.
The hamlets of Keene and Keene Valley are known as the "Home
to the High Peaks" boasting the
greatest number of peaks in a single location. These mountains rise
majestically in the Keene Valley Region making this area a meca
for hikers, climbers and other visitors who wish to experience the
breathtaking beauty of the Adirondack mountains. There are literally
hundreds of trails located in the tiny hamlet of Keene including
the trail to the summit of Mt. Marcy, the highest mountain in New
York State.
The
History of Keene
Keene received its charter on March 19, 1808. It consists of the
hamlets of Keene, Keene Valley and St. Huberts. It was formed from
portions of Elizabethtown and Jay and until 1848 included all of
the land now lying in North Elba, which is now home to Lake Placid,
host to two winter Olympic Games. After
the Civil War, a young landscape artist by the name of Perkins settled
in the area for two years. His beautiful paintings inspired his
colleagues to travel to the Adirondacks to see what he had seen.
As this local population of artists expanded, the Keene Valley Region
became a popular retreat for writers and artists. Today, Keene is
home to many respected authors and artists who find inspiration
in the natural beauty of the High Peaks.
The 46 High Peaks
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Airondack
Hikers
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High Peaks Region is famous for its magnificant 46 peaks
including Mt. Marcy, the highest peak in New york State, with an elevation of
5344' .The 46 peaks include the following mountains (listed in order of height):
Mt. Marcy, Algonquin Peak, Mt. Haystack, Mt. Skylight, Whiteface Mtn,Dix Mtn.
, Gray Peak, Iroquois Peak , Basin Mtn., Gothics, Mt. Colden, Giant Mtn., Nippletop,
Santanoni Peak, Mt. Redfield, Wright Peak, Saddleback Mtn., Panther Peak, Tabletop
Mtn., Rocky Peak Ridge, Macomb Mtn., Armstrong Mtn. ,Hough Peak, Seward Mtn.,
Mt. Marshall, Allen Mtn., Big Slide Mtn., Esther Mtn. , Upper Wolfjaw, Lower Wolfjaw
, Street Mtn., Phelps Mtn., Mt. Donaldson, Seymour Mtn., Sawteeth, Cascade Mtn.,
South Dix, Porter Mtn., Mt. Colvin, Mt. Emmons, Dial Mtn., East Dix, Blake, Cliff
Mtn., Nye Mtn., and Couchsachraga Peak.
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Green Point Foods 1888 Nys Route 73, Keene Valley, NY 12943 (518)
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The Adirondacks & the
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been known for their truly unique & varied cuisine ranging from
fresh caught native brook trout cooked over an open campfire to world
class dining at five star resorts. In the internationally acclaimed
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Adirondack
Golf The
Adirondacks have been a summer destination for golfers for over one hundred years.
It is a golfers paradise with several world class courses
for you to choose from. From scenic Craigwood , to 45 hole Lake Placid Club ,
Whiteface Club and Resort & the Saranac Inn, to smaller Saranac Lake Golf
Club and Westport Country Club, you won't be disapointed .
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Lake
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Craig
Wood Golf Course - 518-523-9811 877-999-9473 (In Season) Craig
Wood Golf Course offers a challenging round of golf in a spectacular setting.
Designed by Seymour Dunn in 1925, this carefully maintained municipal course is
strategically carved into the Adirondack countryside. It’s the perfect opportunity
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Placid Club Golf Courses - Tee Times: 518-523-4460 800-874-1980 Lake Placid
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Whiteface
Club & Resort Golf Course - 518-523-2551 1-800-422-6757 Lake Placid Whiteface
Club Golf Course is one of the most notable and majestic golf courses in the eastern
United States. Built in 1898 on the shores of Lake Placid, it soon became the
course of royalty, move stars and famous sports figures.
Saranac
Inn Golf & Country Club - 518-891-1402 Saranac Lake The
Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club was founded at the turn of the century and designed
by renowned Scottish Pro and Architect Seymour Dunn. The course was designed using
the natural terrain to provide a wonderful golfing experience, with spectacular
mountain views, pure mountain air and a memorable fragrance emanating form the
balsams that line the course.
Saranac
Lake Golf Club - 518-891-2675 Ray Brook A
friendly 9-hole course on route 86, between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid fun for
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Olympic Village of Lake Placid Nestled in the High Peaks
The
High Peaks Region is home to the Olympic Village of Lake Placid hosting the 1932
and 1980 Winter Olympics.
Lake Placid has also been host
for a variety of world class events including the ESPN Outdoor Games, World Cup
bobsled and luge, the Ironman Triathalon, international figure skating, Empire
State Games and the "I Love NY" Horse Shows. The Lake Placid / High
Peaks Region offers visitors a rich variety of historic, artistic and cultural
attractions.
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“West
Branch Ausable River” by photographer Frank
Houck | Lake
Placid's Olympic attractions include famous Whiteface Mountain, boasting the greatest
vertical drop in the East and the Mackenzie Intervale Olympic Ski Jumping Complex,
where you can ride
to the top of the 26 story, 120 meter ski jump in a glass enclosed elevator! Other
venues include the Mt. Van Hoevenberg bobsled and luge track where you can take
an exhilarating ride down the only dedicated bobsled run
in the US.
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