Northeast Mountain Ranges

The White Mountains span across most of northern New Hampshire and also occupy a small fraction of northwestern Maine. The Whites, for short, consist of a massive mountainous region that is sparsely populated and dependant largely on the tourism the region delivers. Part of the White Mountains is the federally controlled White Mountain National Forest that is managed by the United States Department of Agriculture. Tourists from around the globe flock to the White Mountains to enjoy nature and outdoor activity.

South of the Adirondaks and also in the state of New York is the Catskill Mountains region. With it's close proximatey to larger population centers including just over a 2 hour drive from New York City, the Catskills Park receives millions of visitors annually not only from New York City but also from around the country and to a lesser extent internationally. Such a rugged and remote wilderness in close proximity to the largest metro area of the United States should not be taken for granted, as there is world class fishing, backpacking, and culture completely removed from the nearby urban centers.

Long revered as a leisure destination for the New York City metropolitan area, the Pocono Moutains are encompassed in northeastern Pennsylvania. Bordered to the east by the Delaware River, to the west by the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton I-81 corridor and stretching from Lake Wallenpaupack in the north to Jim Thorpe/Lehighton in the south. There are numerous recreation resorts, casinos, state parks, lakes, rivers, historical locations, and much more.

At over six million acres, the Adirondak Mountains in the State of New York are considered the largest designated wilderness area in the United States. Just like the close by White Mountains, the Adirondaks are widely popular with over 10 million annual visiors and a major source of the region's economy. The Adirondaks offer about everything an outdoor adventure seeker could hope for. From mountaineering and hiking, to backcountry camping and wildlife watching. The High Peaks region of the mountains includings stunning geologic formations with high summits and mountain passes.

The Green Mountains of Vermont run south to north from Massachusetts to the Canadian border. This approximately 250 mile long range includes the only other National Forest in New England, the Green Mountain National Forest. The range is also home to the widely popular and ambitious adventure backpacking route, The Long Trail. There are numerous ski resorts throughout the Green Mountains as well as some of the best undisturbed nature in all of New England. The southern Green Mountains also include a portion of the Appalachian Trail for approximately 100 miles.