The largest park in the United States outside Alaska providing 84 million people a true wilderness experience within a day's drive.  ​​Float plane dreams, black bear encounters, snakes, visitor centers, hiking trails, mountain climbing, lake side camping, canoes, sunsets, Adirondack Museum, ducks one with a six pack plastic stuck on it, black eye Susans, hummingbirds, Lake George, forts, Lake Champlain a Great Lake with a sea monster, Pataki acquires a million acres, odd animal a seal , lumber truck drops a log, Adirondack Hotel authors night, Lake Placid, Miracle on Ice arena, White face Mountain, horseback riding and more.