Adirondack Mountains

American

plural noun

a mountain range in NE New York: a part of the Appalachian Mountains. Highest peak, Mt. Marcy, 5,344 feet (1,629 meters).

Adirondack Mountains British

/ ˌædɪˈrɒndæk /

plural noun

a mountain range in NE New York State. Highest peak: Mount Marcy, 1629 m (5344 ft)

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Adirondack Mountains Cultural

Mountain range in northeastern New York state.

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The region is a resort area.

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A bull moose who won’t budge has closed down a popular hiking trail in the Adirondack Mountains.

From Slate • Jul. 18, 2025

New York’s 21st Congressional District borders Canada and Vermont — and includes the Adirondack Mountains, the Thousand Islands region and Fort Drum‚ home of the Army’s legendary 10th Mountain Division.

From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2023

One of Thomas' trips he was to Crow's lodge in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York, while the others were to Dallas, where he spoke at conferences sponsored by the conservative American Enterprise Institute.

From Salon • Aug. 31, 2023

There are multiple bike stores, a network of bright green bike lanes on many major streets and a waterfront bike path with views of the dazzling sunsets over Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.

From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2022

He was eager to get to his aerie in the Adirondack Mountains.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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