North Country National Scenic Trail

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List of general sources and specific sources on stories about American Indians, Eropeans and American Colonists, Lumber Industry and Forest Conservation, and Great Camps and Outdoor Recreationalists.

This section presents stories of French colonists; trade between the French, English, and Dutch; soldiers of the French and Indian War; and the beginning of the American Revolution.

Located a short train ride from New York City, the Adirondack region became a romanticized getaway to the wilderness for the city’s upper class in the late nineteenth century. Numerous private residence compounds were constructed by wealthy businessmen, politicians, and socialites. Tourism in the area became more democratized in the early twentieth century with the growth of state parks, campsites, and alpine ski resorts.

The North Country National Scenic Trail: From East to West, the Peoples and the Stories Historical Research for Interpretive Media Products Prepared by SVM Historical Consulting, LLC

Due to its treacherous terrain, the Adirondack region was one of the last areas explored in the contiguous United States. Thus, it retained its virgin timber growth long after other forests in New York had been cleared. Its timber was highly sought after during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This section includes sources on lumber companies, logging camps and labor conditions, and forest conservation efforts that culminated in the creation of Adirondack Park