The Adirondack Region is one of the most diverse destinations on the East Coast, offering unparalleled outdoor recreation throughout its dazzling lakes, wild mountains, and charming towns and villages.

borrowed from Mohawk atirǫ́ ·taks, literally, "they (who) eat trees" (formed with -rǫ́ ·t- "tree" and -k- "eat") Adjective. Adirondack Mountains, New York. First Known Use.

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Adirondack Mountains, mountains in northeastern New York state, U.S. They extend southward from the St. Lawrence River valley and Lake Champlain to the Mohawk River valley. The mountains are only sparsely settled, and much of the area exists in a primitive natural state, protected by state law.