Out There Adirondacks: 108 of the Weirdest, Wildest, and Most Wonderful Attractions of the Adirondack Region

by Larry Weill

The Adirondack Park is a huge and diverse region that has earned a special place in the hearts of millions who live and visit its mountains and lakes, vistas and views, and natural and man-made attractions. There are many books that list the major sites, well-trodden trails, and “tourist traps” of the Adirondack region. Out There Adirondacks is a guide to everything the unusual, historic, strange, often-passed-by and sometimes-haunted destinations that locals only whisper about.

In this fun and fascinating tour of the Adirondacks off-the-beaten-path, author Larry Weill showcases over 100 lesser-known destinations inside and close to The Blue Line,
Haunted Pine Grove CemeteryThe Burial Plot of the Area’s Earliest Double-AgentFamous Tales from the State’s Oldest CourthouseThe Ruins of the Old Piseco TanneryThe Great Adirondack Frying Pan TossThe Ghosts of Nine Corner LakeAdirondack French Louie’s CaveThe Bloody PondThe Spot Where Teddy Roosevelt Became PresidentWhitehall’s Sasquatch Calling FestivalThe Moss Lake Rebellion of 1975
… and many more. Bursting with photographs and insider tips, Out There Adirondacks is the perfect book for first-time Park visitors and lifelong Adirondack residents alike.

229 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 5, 2024

About the author

The author is an avid outdoorsman who has hiked and climbed throughout the Adirondacks and the Northeast since his days as a Wilderness Park Ranger. He has also worked as a financial planner, a technical writer, a trainer for Xerox corporation, and a career Naval officer. Weill lives in Rochester, New York, with his wife and two daughters. They vacation and hike in the Adirondacks annually.