Sacandaga
Location: Upstate New York (about 50 miles northwest of Albany; about 200 miles northwest of New York City).
Length of trip: 13 miles in six to eight hours.
Season: Controlled by a dam, so runnable all year.
Weather: Spring temperatures can range from the 30s into the 70s (F). Seasonable summer temperatures reach the 70s and 80s, with only an occasional rain shower.
Lodging: Campgrounds, motels, and hotels in nearby Lake George, Lake Luzerne, and Saratoga Springs.
Boats: Kayaks, paddle rafts.
Rapids: Class I, II, and III. Warm, clear water averages in the 60s and 70s in summer.
Special features:
- Forested mountains and river gorge.
- Excellent swimming.
- Good fishing for smallmouth bass and trout (brown, rainbow).
- Glorious autumn colors.
- River otters, beavers, white-tailed deer, raccoons, bald eagles, ospreys, ravens, great blue herons.
- Suitable for first-time rafters, families, seniors in good physical condition, and the physically challenged who are comfortable in and around the water.
Nearby excursions:
- Lake George.
- Lake Luzerne.
- Adirondack Park.
- Saratoga Springs.
For a list of outfitters and more information:
- New York State Division of Tourism, One Commerce Plaza, Albany, New York 12245; +1 518 474 4116 or 800 225 5697, fax +1 518 486 6416. Try to book at least two weeks in advance.
For more information:
- Adirondack Park story in NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER, July/August 1995. To order a copy, please click here.
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