Adirondack boats, like the majesty of the lakes and mountains, come in all shapes and sizes. The waters of the region are deep, cold and blue, and the allure of Adirondack lakes has long been answered by the resources and talents of centuries of talented boatmakers.
From the earliest native Indians whose ability to glide silently through these waters was legendary, to the beauty and craftmanship of the famed Adirondack Guide Boats, to the SS Ticonderoga's arduous trip through the towns and villages of Upstate NY to its final home are just some of the stories worth exploring.
Some of the Adirondack boats of past and present:
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