- Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center is tucked away in the quiet, peaceful south-central region of New York's famed six-million acre Adirondack Forest Preserve. Founded in 1978 by former U.S. Olympic cross country skier Olavi Hirvonen, this unique Finnish-flavored resort is situated on hundreds of carefully managed acres. Its mountain setting, combined with the cozy, comfortable surroundings and ...www.laplandlake.com