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The Adirondack Park is a huge and diverse region that has earned a special place in the hearts of millions who live and visit its mountains and lakes, vistas and views, and natural and man-made attractions. There are many books that list the major sites, well-trodden trails, and “tourist traps” of the Adirondack region. Bizarre Adirondacks is a guide to everything else: the unusual, historic, strange, often-passed-by and sometimes-haunted destinations that locals only whisper about. In this fun and fascinating tour of the Adirondacks off-the-beaten-path, author Larry Weill showcases over 100 lesser-known destinations inside and close to The Blue Line, including:Haunted Pine Grove CemeteryThe Burial Plot of the Area’s Earliest Double-AgentFamous Tales from the State’s Oldest CourthouseThe Ruins of the Old Piseco TanneryThe Great Adirondack Frying Pan TossThe Ghosts of Nine Corner LakeAdirondack French Louie’s CaveThe Bloody PondThe Spot Where Teddy Roosevelt Became PresidentWhitehall’s Sasquatch Calling FestivalThe Moss Lake Rebellion of 1975… and many more. Bursting with photographs and insider tips, Bizarre Adirondacks is the perfect book for first-time Park visitors and lifelong Adirondack residents alike.

The Dutchman’s Gold is a historical novel involving a pair of situational treasure hunters from New York who are enticed into a search for one of this country’s largest treasures. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine in Arizona has attracted thousands of seekers over the past two centuries, all trying to use a series of tantalizing crews to locate the hidden mine. The clues left behind are not fictional; they are real, as is the bloody trail of the bodies of treasure hunters who have pursued the legend of the mine. The two main characters in this story, Chris Carey and Sean Riggins, have acquired a great amount of accolades and fame in recent years by solving two of the most famous and intriguing mysteries involving hidden treasure. Previously, they uncovered clues to locate millions of dollars in gold and invaluable American treasures. Their reputations in uncovering such antiquities has led to an invitation to help locate the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. This endeavor further leads to some unimaginable discoveries, including the Great Adirondack Train Wreck of 1913 and a new understanding of the life of Alvah Dunning, one of the Adirondack’s most famous hermits.The Dutchman’s Gold is a non-stop, nail-biting tale of sleuth against an unexpected adversary. Throughout the narrative, Chris, Sean, and their supporting cast overcome a host of greedy rivals to solve the centuries-old mystery. It concludes with a surprise ending that combines intrigue and suspense with the treasure hunters’ sense of morality toward the Native American land owners. This book will be of great interest to mystery readers and history buffs alike. It is a real page-turner that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very final paragraph.

Completed in 1825, the Erie Canal spans 363 miles across New York State to connect Albany and Buffalo, which made it an indispensable tract for commerce 200 years ago. While the canal’s use as a primary means of moving commercial goods across the state has been replaced by trucks and trains, its recreational usage has increased exponentially since then. The Canal Path that parallels the waterway has become a mecca for hikers, bikers, and runners of all ages. In celebration of the Canals’ 200th anniversary, The Erie Canal Traveler’s Guide features more than 200 restaurants, pubs, and attractions for the entire family and the curious traveler alike, all within ‘a stone’s throw’ – or, to be precise, 445 feet and ten inches – of the Canal Path. Across 14 counties and many more towns and cities, establishments located along the Canal flourish. This helpful and handy account is bursting with over 200 listings with location and menu details, descriptions, and photos: explore Lockport’s Upside-Down Train Trestle in Niagara County; have breakfast at local gems such as The Village Coal Tower Restaurant in Monroe County; visit Kirby’s Cider Mill in Orleans Country; hike through the Mohawk Valley Welcome Center in Montgomery Country and afterwards, quench your thirst with an ice-cold glass of milk at The Dairy Bar. Visitors to Upstate New York will discover a plethora of new favorite places alongside the Canal, and locals that know how special the Erie Canal Path is will find even more to love with The Erie Canal Traveler’s Guide.

Weill, who spent three years living in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness, tells the colorful stories of the hikers, sportsmen, and local residents he encountered.

More stories about the experiences of a Wilderness Park Ranger in the Adirondack Mountains. Related title(s): Excuse Me, Sir..., Forgive Me, Ma'am..., Thanks Anyway, Sir…

Larry Weill is back with a novel based on the saga of Robert Gordon, a British Loyalist who fled the violence of the American Revolution for the relative safety of Canada. Legend tells us that somewhere en route, he hid a massive cache of gold worth more than six million dollars.Over a century later, the famous woodsman known as Adirondack French Louie was thrown into the middle of a search for Gordon s treasure. What he found surprised him, but when he passed away the secret cache was almost lost to history once again.The treasure sat, almost forgotten, for another 100 years before a pair of friends set out to unravel the 230-year-old mystery. In the process, they find themselves mixed up in a cryptic maze of ancient maps, skeletons, phantom e-mail clues, and cunning adversaries.

Larry Weill has woven a masterful tale of the mysterious 1804 silver dollar, coined in the Philadelphia mint under duplicitous circumstances and immediately hidden for posterity to protect the mint director's family honor. It was a priceless cache that was never supposed to be found. The hiding spot for this treasure was carefully conceived and meticulouslyconstructed. Tens of thousands of people would walk directly past the sitewithout suspecting a thing. The very size and nature of the concealmentspace would ensure its safety from ever being compromised. And so itwould be for over one hundred fifty years.the treasure may have remained hidden forever if not for the involvementof two young men who recently gained notoriety for finding the RobertGordon treasure on Lake Champlain in Adirondack Trail of Gold. As theybattle a lawless adversary committed to claiming the treasure for himself,they must also negotiate mind-bending riddles and fake clues in obscurehistorical documents, all shrouding the path that leads to one of theAdirondacks' most historic sites.In Marcy's Shadow is the follow-up to Adirondack Trail of Gold by LarryWeill, the best-selling author of Excuse Me, Sir...Your Socks Are On Fire,Pardon Me, Sir...There s A Moose In Your Tent, and Forgive Me, Ma'am...Bears Don't Wear Blue.

The final book in the series that includes Excuse Me, Sir... Your Socks Are On Fire, Pardon Me, Sir... There's A Moose In Your Tent, and Forgive Me, Ma'am...Bears Don't Wear Blue, about the experiences of a wilderness park ranger in the Adirondack Mountains.