Living in NNY
About the North Country
Known as New York’s North Country, the region stretches from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River on its western border, to Lake Champlain on its eastern border, and to Canada on its northern border. The region is blessed by the amazing natural resources that are the Thousand Islands, Adirondacks, Tug Hill, and Champlain Valley.
It is easy to see why so many soldiers and their spouses, upon leaving their military service from Fort Drum, choose to call the North Country HOME.
Welcoming Communities
Throughout the North Country, families and visitors alike enjoy safe, close-knit communities with neighbors helping neighbors. Quality healthcare, an exemplary public-school system, and relatively low crime make the region an ideal location to call home. No wonder it is “the Army’s best kept secret!”
Public-School System
Public-School System
The quality of New York State’s P-12 education system consistently ranks high among other states.
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Quality Healthcare
The North Country delivers high-quality care through a well-connected network of providers.
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Housing & Childcare
Soldiers retiring from the military and their families can find the perfect home in the perfect community in the North Country.
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Recreation & Adventure
The region is renowned for its world class fishing, hunting, boating, and camping.
Learn More"The people in the North Country are amazing, and 'busy' is five people at a red light."
Learn More About Our Communities
Drum Country NY
Drum Country NY
Learn more about quality of life in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties.
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North Country
Good Life
North Country Good Life
Learn more about quality of life in the greater Clinton County area.
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Visit 1000 Islands
Visit Tug Hill
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Learn more about the Army’s “Best Kept Secret” and find your home in the North Country today.