Adirondack Region Resorts Announce Fall Travel Packages

Hotels around the region are offering great weekend deals for fall travelers

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - Resorts in the Adirondack region of New York state have announced many of their fall packages for the 2006 season. The protected wilderness region is located just four hours from the metro New York area and is roughly the same size as the entire state of Vermont. In fact, the Adirondack Park boasts higher mountains, more hiking trails, more lakes and many more miles of rivers than its neighbor to the east. The Adirondack Park:

• is the largest publicly protected area in the continental United States;
• is larger than any of the national parks in the lower forty-eight states;
• contains 85 percent of all wilderness land east of the Mississippi;
• is comprised of over 6 million acres (roughly the size of Vermont), nearly half of which is public land, accessible to everyone;

Since fall is one of the most spectacular times of year to visit, many local resorts offer fall package getaways that highlight the region's outdoor adventure opportunities. These packages are often listed on the properties' individual Web sites or at www.Adk.com. A sample of this year's Adirondack region fall getaway packages, from both upscale and budget-friendly properties, follows. Upscale packages The Fern Lodge - Autumn Romance in the Adirondacks package One of the region's newest inns, The Fern Lodge is located on 70 acres at the edge of Friends Lake in the heart of the Adirondacks. This rustically elegant property offers an unforgettable opportunity to view the spectacular fall foliage while surrounded by luxury. The package includes: accommodations; full-country breakfast each morning; welcome cheese and fruit plate with a choice of wine; area hiking maps; and nightly s'mores in front of the crackling fire. The package also includes admission for two to one of the following attractions: The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake; The Wild Center in Tupper Lake; or horseback riding on local trails. The Fern Lodge - Autumn Romance in the Adirondacks package Available Sept. 5 - Nov. 4, 2006 From $750, double occupancy The Fern Lodge 46 Fiddlehead Bay Road Chestertown, New York 12817 518-494-7238 www.TheFernLodge.com Mirror Lake Inn - Indulge Your Senses package for women Located in the Alpine village of Lake Placid, The Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa is offering an exclusive weekend this fall for women. The Indulge Your Senses Package invites guests to experience the beauty of fall in the Adirondacks and the luxury of the Mirror Lake Inn. This weekend includes: accommodations, breakfast; a dessert reception; guided canoe trip; gourmet lunch on a secluded island; spa services; wine reception and dinner. Mirror Lake Inn - Indulge Your Senses Package Available Oct. 13-15, 2006 $450.00 pp, double occupancy / $650.00 pp, single occupancy Mirror Lake Inn 77 Mirror Lake Drive Lake Placid, New York 12946 518-523-2544 www.MirrorLakeInn.com Budget packages St. Regis Canoe Outfitters - Canoe & Rail Package St. Regis Canoe Outfitters and the Adirondack Scenic Railroad join to offer a round trip rail ride and self- guided canoe day trip package. Ride the rails and paddle the Saranac River - spend a great day in the Adirondack Park. St. Regis Canoe Outfitters - Canoe & Rail Package Available: May 27 - Oct. 21, 2006 $36.00 Adults / $16.00 Youth St. Regis Canoe Outfitters 73 Dorsey Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 888-775-2925 www.CanoeOutfitters.com Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center - 3rd Night Free Lapland Lake is a Finnish-flavored resort owned and operated for over 27 years by U.S. Olympic skier Olavi Hirvonen. This resort offers many kilometers of hiking trails, rowboats, canoes, paddleboat; sauna; and bike paths. Visitors can make themselves at home in one of the resort's Finnish tupas (private, cozy cottages) containing living and dining areas, kitchen and toasty woodstove. This package is available mid-week from September through November for $43.00 per person, per night for two nights, with the third night for free. Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center - 3rd Night Free Available Sept. 4 - Nov. 30, 2006. Beginning at $42.50 pp, per night for two nights, double occupancy, with 3rd night free. Restrictions: Arrival Sunday, Monday or Tuesday, (excluding 10/8) Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center 139 Lapland Lake Road, Northville, NY 12134 518-863-4974 www.LaplandLake.com Northwoods Inn 'Forever Wild' Explorer Package This package offers guests the opportunity to explore the Adirondack wilderness during the day and enjoy the fabulous dining, shopping and nightlife of the village steps away from the hotel. The package includes lodging in the heart of Lake Placid, breakfast, canoe rental for exploring the water and hiking maps for venturing onto the mountain. Northwoods Inn 'Forever Wild' Explorer Package Available: Sep 11, 2006 - Nov 02, 2006 $62.95 per person, per day, double occupancy includes breakfast each morning, four hour canoe rental and hiking maps. Restrictions: Not available October 6-7 or October 13-14. Two night minimum stay required. Northwoods Inn 2520 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946 518-523-1818 www.NorthwoodsInn.com The Adirondack Park, named for the Adirondack Mountains that lie within its boundaries, offers some of the best opportunities in the United States for outdoor recreation in a superb natural setting. The wilderness lands of the Adirondack Park are an outdoor-lover's paradise and fall vacation packages offer a wonderful opportunity for visitors to sample all that there is to see and do in the region. The Adirondack Regional Tourism Council can provide information about planning a vacation in the Adirondack region. Call 800-487-6867 or visit www.Adk.com for more package listings and information.