Saratoga Springs

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  "descriptionShort": "Saratoga Springs anchors the northern Adirondacks, home to Lake George's largemouth and smallmouth bass fishery and nearby streams holding wild brook trout. A historic racing town with strong fly-fishing heritage.",
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