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The Adirondacks

May 14, 2008

2h 0m

★ 0.0

Overview

Through the varied perspectives of many passionate characters, the high-definition film The Adirondacks explores the remarkable history, seasonal landscape, and current state of the Adirondacks.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

The Adirondack Council

The Kevin T. and Betty Ann Keane Foundation

The Lyme Timber Company

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation

BTPM PBS

Working Dog Productions

The Adirondacks Trailers

Cast

Himself - Narrator

Russ Harris

Himself

Jerry Jenkins

Himself

Brian Mann

Himself

Bill McKibben

Himself

Gary Staab

Himself

Philip Terrie

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