During the late colonial period, Dresden was on “the Great War Path” connecting French and British colonies; it has remained a hub for travelers ever since. It was first settled in 1784, and early industries included lumbering and maple syrup preparation.
The completion of the Champlain Canal increased transportation and carried folks through Dresden, known then as “one of the most beautiful towns in the Adirondacks.”
The completion of the Champlain Canal increased transportation and carried folks through Dresden, known then as “one of the most beautiful towns in the Adirondacks.”
An eastward expansion of the Adirondack Park brought Lake George and its communities, including Dresden, within park boundaries in 1931.
While remote, the town remains a major tourism destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s home to trailheads for a number of hiking trails, including Adirondack high peaks, boat launches on Lake Champlain and Lake George, and native wildlife.
While remote, the town remains a major tourism destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s home to trailheads for a number of hiking trails, including Adirondack high peaks, boat launches on Lake Champlain and Lake George, and native wildlife.
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Dresden (defined by Lake George on the west and Lake Champlain, Vermont, and the town of Whitehall on the east) is located within the Adirondack Park in upstate NY. Bordered by Lake George on the west and Lake Champlain on the east.
