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My husband and I are (along with our two young kids) are looking to move to New York in the next year or two to be closer to family. We're coming from California so the property prices are also very attractive to us. Last year when we were visiting family, we drove around to check out a bunch of towns and get a quick feel for them.
We're particularly interested in the New Paltz/Kingston area and the Glens Falls/Saratoga Springs area. Having only spent a day or so in each of these places, we're having a hard time deciding where to land once we leave California. The proximity to NYC from the Hudson Valley is a big draw to me as I grew up in northern NJ about an hour outside of the city and loved the ease of taking the train in whenever there was something I wanted to do there. My husband would prefer Glens Falls for its proximity to hiking and skiing. Of course, the lower property prices in the Glens Falls are are also a draw. My worry is whether there is enough 'going on' in the Glens Falls area. It seemed like it had a restaurant/music scene during our brief visit, but it's hard to tell without really spending time there. We visited during December last year and I had a hard time finding things that were open in the winter in the Adirondacks (obviously all outdoors activities are year-round, but I'm not as big of a hiker or skier as my husband)
Any cons for the Hudson Valley that I'm not considering? What about pros for the Adirondacks? The idea of being ~3 hrs from Montreal sounds appealing, but I've never actually been so I'm just assuming it's a fun city. Anything else to consider? Is there really enough going on restaurant and arts wise in the Adirondacks?
Any info on public schools in these areas would be greatly appreciated as well. As far as we can tell from scores, it seems like the public schools in Glens Falls are slightly better, but I don't necessarily trust a number out of 10.
Thanks so much to anyone who responds to this thread. This is a discussion we've been having some time and it's weighing on us heavily. We'd ideally like to move and rent for a year in our desired area so we can really get a feel for where we want to be before buying and I'd hate to 'waste' a year renting somewhere only to decide the other region is a better fit for us.
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A subreddit for traveling backpacking and wilderness backpacking, not restricted to one or the other. All posts must be flaired "Travel" or "Wilderness"
A subreddit for traveling backpacking and wilderness backpacking, not restricted to one or the other. All posts must be flaired "Travel" or "Wilderness"
For Backpackers who Hike with Camping Gear in their Backpack. Tips, trip reports, back-country gear reviews, safety and news
A subreddit for traveling backpacking and wilderness backpacking, not restricted to one or the other. All posts must be flaired "Travel" or "Wilderness"
A subreddit for campers concerned more about the act of camping and less concerned about hiking long distances or light gear. Primarily for tent/hammock camping. No RV camping here.
For Backpackers who Hike with Camping Gear in their Backpack. Tips, trip reports, back-country gear reviews, safety and news
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I think that folks living in deep rural areas, like the Adirondacks, often feel unheard and unseen. If you aren't working a tourist destination, it seems like life is quite hard. The area is very economically depressed, and I am guessing that political policies are often made without much understanding of how it affects people (even when the folks voting for a politician believe that they are on their side and care about them.)
So, I'd love to hear from any of you who live in the area, or are familiar with life there.
What are the biggest challenges about living in the Adirondacks? What do you feel would help make things better? Why is the area so depressed and rife with poverty? And what do you love about it? If you live there, what keeps you there? What are the trade-offs, good and bad?
I want to hear from you, and I want to understand. I want to be accurate, and not make assumptions. I'm just a fantasy author, and I can't fix anything, but maybe in my own little way, I can help folks be heard, and help people understand, a little more.
Thank you so much,
-Ev
i saw some folks mentioning in a thread on here that they didn’t feel safe hiking in the daks… they didn’t elaborate at all though. i have only been once but i didn’t have that experience so i’m wondering if anyone could shed some light on this. i still intend on returning but want to make sure i’m being mindful of any potential dangers. TIA!
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