Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center
is tucked away in the scenic, peaceful south-central region of New York's famed
six-million acre Adirondack Forest Preserve.
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Our Resort
Founded
nearly three decades ago
by owner-operator and former U.S.
Olympic
cross country skier Olavi Hirvonen, this unique Finnish-flavored
resort is situated on hundreds of carefully managed acres. Its
mountain setting, combined with cozy, comfortable surroundings and the warm hospitality of the
Hirvonen family, create an
idyllic setting for
recreation and relaxation every season of the year. |
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Whether you come just for a day visit or wish to savor the atmosphere with a
longer stay in one of our cozy tupas (housekeeping cottages), you will
find Lapland Lake a special place to be. Abundant natural snowfalls combined with impeccable grooming performed
with state-of-the-art snowcats ensures cross country skiers a superb winter
experience. Expertly designed trails appeal to all skiers from novices to
experts, using classical or skating techniques. Day visitors and lodging guests
alike also delight in snowshoeing, ice-skating,
tubing, sledding and kicksledding along with special events throughout
the winter season.
70-acre spring fed Woods Lake boasts a sandy beach with superb
swimming, canoeing, row-boating and fishing. The absence of motors and
virtually undeveloped shorelines provide a tranquil setting inviting
to loons, ducks, beaver, herons and the like. Forests of hardwood and
pine, mountain streams and wildlife sightings offer guests a unique
opportunity to interact with our natural environment. Biking and hiking are
popular pursuits. Crisp autumn temperatures create spectacular foliage
displays and presage winter's return.
Lapland Lake has
been awarded the following honors:
Tourism Partner Award, Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Private
Sector Tourism Partnership Award, Adirondack Regional Tourism Council
Best XC Ski Resort in the Mid-Atlantic Region (two consecutive
years)
and
Best XC Ski Resort for Families
- Best XC Ski Resort Poll
Top Ten XC Ski Resorts Catering to
Families - xcskiresorts.com
Top Ten XC Ski Areas in the Eastern
Region - Snow Country Magazine
Winter Wonderland - Family Vacations - Fine Living
Network Television
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Larger than
Yellowstone, the Everglades, Glacier and Grand Canyon National Park combined |
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The largest park
in the nation outside of Alaska |
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Comprised of 6
million acres (9,375 square miles - the size of Vermont) nearly half of
which is protected by state constitution to remain "forever wild" forest
preserve |
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Contains 85% of
all wilderness in the eastern United States |
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Contains 3,000
ponds and lakes and 30,000 miles of rivers and streams |
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Contains the
largest trail system in the nation with 2,000 miles of hiking trails |
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Hamilton County
(where Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center is situated) is the 3rd largest
county in the state but has not one stoplight! |
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Lapland Lake is
located in the very southern tier of Hamilton County only 60 miles northwest
of Albany. Why drive further? |
