northern New York

Above the Catskills

Northern New York refers to the region of New York State north of the Adirondack Mountains, often including the Adirondacks themselves.

The area borders Canada and contains the North Country, characterized by rural communities, forests, and colder winters than downstate: She grew up in northern New York, near the Canadian border.

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dairy farming · covered bridges · black bears · loons · St. Lawrence River · snow · Native American heritage · moose · hiking trails · fall foliage · leaf peepers · maple syrup · Thousand Islands · wild blueberries · skiing resorts · cross country skiing · summer camps · lake effect snow

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geographic direction within New York State

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NYC's suburban peninsula

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urban vs. rural character

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Toward southern regions

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