But the article below does most of the hard travel research work for you. That can make it difficult to find the perfect place to call home while they hike, ski, paddle or otherwise enjoy all the year-round fun the Adirondacks offer. The Adirondacks’ six million acres is a massive area to explore, but as soon as you dive in, you’ll notice something - a lot of the ADKs is extremely remote and extremely rural. We may earn a commission when you book or purchase through our links. We research, evaluate and select travel destinations based on a number of factors, including our writers’ experience, user reviews and more.