Adirondack Life

COTTAGE COUNTRY

VACATIONING AT THESE CUTE COLONIES is a trend stretching back to the 1920s, when visitors began to drive to the Adirondacks. Descendants of the very first cottagers are keeping the tradition alive.

Architecture and signage were all about motorist appeal, with bright colors and modern design creating a cozy community. Housekeeping units today generally

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