Mountainous area in northeast New York State, rising to 1,629 m/5,344ft at Mount Marcy; the source of the Hudson and Ausable rivers. The Adirondacks region is named after an American Indian people; it is now a summer resort area with good sports facilities, and is noted for its beautiful scenery. The Adirondacks area occupies about 25... Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21221