Michelle Clement

Written by Michelle Clement

Have You Seen this Funky Little Town?

11Jun2018

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I've always said that one of my favorite things about the Adirondacks is that you never know what you will find around the next corner. It might be an amazing view, a funky sign that seems to be in...

Ten Reasons to Get Your Raft On

14Apr2018

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Confessions of a whitewater virgin... I'm embarrassed to say this, especially because the opportunity to do so is practically in my backyard, but until this past Saturday, I had never been whitewater...

5 Ways To Explore Adirondack History  

21Aug2017

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In my mind, there is something about autumn and history that go together like peas and carrots! It might be that the kids are back in school and already looking forward to class field trips. It might...

Down on one knee in the 'dacks

10Apr2017

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What is romance? When some people think of romance, they immediately imagine the classics: candlelit dinner, fancy restaurant, picnic in the park... For romantic gifts, they revert back to the...

Prepping for the 90-Miler

28Jun2016

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The Adirondack Canoe Classic (a.k.a The 90-Miler) Adirondack Canoe Classic, Day Two Start - Photo by Alexandra Roalsvig, provided by The Town of Long Lake. The weekend after Labor Day, is an...

1/4 pound of lobster lovin'

15Mar2016

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Fallin' in love with The Sandwich As a child, and even into early adulthood, I despised sandwiches! Unless it was the occasional grilled cheese, just the thought of a sandwich turned my stomach. So...

Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous!

10Feb2016

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When there's rich there's famous... During the late 1800s the Gilded Ages brought some of America's wealthiest to the Adirondacks where they built lavish summer homes on the shores of our lakes and...

Meet the Faces of Ski Season

14Dec2015

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Behind the ADK Ski Scene For those who love winter sports, this "snow drought" is starting to make us a little antsy. I feel like a child waiting for Santa, counting down the days until Christmas Eve...

5 Destinations to Visit Via Snowmobile

07Dec2015

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Destination Snowmobile! Got the itch? No, not that kind of itch! I'm talking about the one where you are pacing back in forth in front of your sled, just waiting for enough snow to get out on the...

2 Facilities, 2 Disciplines, 1 Awesome Ski Season

09Nov2015

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Let the Countdown Begin! All I can say right now is WOW! Is it really the middle of November already? It seems like the high water and awesome rapids of spring were here just yesterday. In a blink of...

Amateur Video Crew Possibly Missing Near Indian Lake, NY

26Oct2015

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DISCLAIMER: This story is a fabrication, written as a spooky story for Halloween. Enjoy!! Until about a week ago, I truly believed that I had one of the best jobs anyone could have ever ask for. I...

Last Minute Adirondack Fall Foliage Tour Ideas

28Sep2015

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As the calendar changes from August to September, we're reminded that it's time to pull the sweaters out of the closet, grab a pumpkin spice dessert of some sort, and get ready to delve into our...

Oktoberfest + Oak Mountain = Oaktoberfest

14Sep2015

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It's Simple Math: Question 1: Oak Mountain + Oktoberfest = Oaktoberfest Question 2: Mountain Biking + German Festival = 1 awesome weekend at Oak Mountain Now Show Your Work: However you write the...

If it walks like a moose and talks like a moose, it must be...

08Sep2015

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The Elusive Adirondack Moose Weighing in at nearly 1,000 pounds, the moose is a majestic animal that captures the attention and imagination of all ages. From a child who has never seen a moose before...

5 Excuses to Clear Your Calendar

31Aug2015

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It's In the Air... The evenings are starting to get cooler, the smell of the breeze is beginning to change, and the sight of school buses back on roadways are all signs that fall is practically here...

Insiders' Secrets

03Aug2015

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Don't Settle... Travel Like a Local! We know our hometowns like the back of our hand. We know where to go to find that perfect cup of coffee, we know where the best place to enjoy a sunset is, or how...

The Trail That Led Us to OK Slip Falls

26Jul2015

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Long lost friends, trail building and 230 (+/-) feet of falling water Last summer a new trail opened in the Hudson Gorge Wilderness (known locally as the former Finch Pruyn lands), that now leads...

Quiz: Do You Know These ADK Facts?

20Jul2015

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With a rich and vibrant history, the Adirondack's boasts not only millions of acres of ground to explore, but probably equal amounts of cool facts, statistics, folklore and more. So here is where we...

July's a Hot Month!

25Jun2015

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With a stellar 4th of July weekend upon us, it should be known that July is when the event calendar hits its peak! In fact, there are so many great events scheduled this month that writing a "...

Independence Day in Our Corner of the 'Dacks

24Jun2015

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July starts with a BANG! From thousands of falling ping pong balls, to bed races, parades and dazzling firework displays, to say the events calendar for July 4th weekend is jam-packed is simply an...

Rollin' on Two Wheels

02Jun2015

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So Much to Explore... A year ago this week, I started a new job which not only allowed me to continue to work and live in the place that I love, but it has encouraged/nudged/forced (pick your word of...

Accessible Camping & Fishing at John Dillon Park

31May2015

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A Fully Accessible Campground Located in the heart of the Adirondack Park, just north of the Hamlet of Long Lake you will find International Paper's John Dillon Park. Operated by Paul Smith's College...

The Black Fly Challenge... It's Epic!

11May2015

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It's almost that time of year again... Black Fly Challenge time! Maybe you've heard of it? If you haven't, rest assured the Black Fly Challenge is nothing like what you are imagining. Here in the...

Don't Stress It!

26Apr2015

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Life Lesson on Stress Management Recently I was asked to share a life lesson that I have learned in the Adirondacks. And with that question, my mind simply started spinning. I have been blessed to...

Low-Impact Travel Tips

20Apr2015

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Green before "green" was cool! Long before the first Earth Day was recognized on April 22, 1970, the Adirondack Park was setting a national precedence for being a "green" location. Green may not have...

$325,000 Awarded to Hamilton County to Track Tree Migration

31Mar2015

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For Immediate Release HAMILTON COUNTY, NEW YORK - Hamilton County, NY received a big boost this week for their upcoming effort to track tree movement on the forest floor. The Forest Migration...

7 Weird Adirondack Things That Will Make You Wonder

07Mar2015

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We all associate the Adirondack Park with being a pristine wilderness area full of endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. But, like all places, there is more to these small towns and villages...

The Origin of the Great Camp Style Architecture

26Feb2015

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The "Gilded Age" in America was a time of rapid economic growth, and those who achieved such wealth celebrated it like never before. It was during this era that the Adirondack Park became one of the...

Black History Month: One Family's Legacy

16Feb2015

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On June 25, 2011, Dr. Roland M. Brown, Jr. donated his father's Congressional Gold Medal to the Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake in Blue Mountain Lake. His father was awarded...

Ski Date for 2

15Feb2015

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When the stars align As parents of three, it is rare that my husband and I have a full day to ourselves. Yes, we do try to sneak away for the occasional "date night," but a full day to ourselves...

Mid-Winter Events You Won't Want to Miss!

10Feb2015

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Got Cabin Fever? Well, we have a cure for that! With over a foot of new snow and a jam-packed schedule of mid-winter events, it's time to get out of the house for some good ol' fashioned fun in the...

4 Unique Locations to Say "I Do"

01Feb2015

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Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Adirondack Mountains, a destination wedding in the Adirondack Park can bring your upcoming nuptials up to the next level. If you've dreamed of tying the...

Ski & Stay at Lapland Lake in the Southern Adirondacks

29Jan2015

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As January comes to an end, I am pleased to say that I have already knocked one of the items off my bucket list for 2015! I've skied at one of the area's finest cross-country ski centers: Lapland...

An Adirondack Tradition

13Jan2015

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January is National Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month. So, when I was assigned to talk about Adirondack traditions in this week's blog post, it only seemed fitting to share our recent experience...

Bucket List for 2015

03Jan2015

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I have always been something of a creature of habit. Even as a young child I remember being so upset one year because my parents had decided to put the Christmas tree up in a different location. Now...

2014, What a Year!

27Dec2014

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2014 in the 'DACKS As we get ready to ring in a new year and bid farewell to an old, we often find ourselves reflecting over what has happened throughout the past year. It may be that as the family...

Extreme Pond Hockey

17Dec2014

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When you think of pond hockey, you probably picture a handful of kids shoveling off a small patch of ice in order to hit a puck around with beaten equipment and makeshift goals. In Inlet, NY, when...

Plan The Ultimate Guys Snowmobile Getaway

04Dec2014

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Boys Trip to the 'DAKS! Tis' the season for shopping, in-laws coming to visit, and corporate holiday parties. Having the kids bouncing off the walls from all of the overstimulating holiday activity...

A Taste of Mexico in the Adirondacks

15Nov2014

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The expansive Adirondack Park is comprised of over 6 million acres of land. If you were to translate that into city blocks, you would be able to fit more than 15 million blocks within the park....

A Trail to Veteran's Day...

06Nov2014

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Over the years, I have created my own Veteran's Day tradition. As long as I am not working, the day typically goes as follows: Early Morning - Wake and spend some time with my family. Late Morning...

Learning to Hunt (Part 2)

29Oct2014

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This fall I decided that I was going to learn how to hunt (with a little bit of encouragement). In September, I began my journey by learning the basics of gun safety, finding a hunting instructor and...

5 Tips (x2) For Planning Your NY Ski Trip

22Oct2014

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Bring on the Powder! The first snowflakes of the season are behind us; we've reorganized the garage (packing away the camping gear in exchange for the snowboards, skis, boots and poles), and now we...

Do you know Blue Mountain Lake's electric legacy?

16Oct2014

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Adirondack Facts The Adirondacks are filled with interesting facts - like did you know that there are over 2,000 miles of hiking trails in the Adirondack Park? Or did you know that the Adirondacks...

Oak Mountain Welcomes Chef Lou From Hell's Kitchen

11Oct2014

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A thing of the past In the past, if someone were to have asked me to imagine food options at a ski area, two images would have come to mind: Exhibit A - Nachos... better described as canned "cheese...

An Adirondack Ghost Story

04Oct2014

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Over the past few weeks I have devoted quite a bit of my time to learning how to hunt. And now as the calendar switches from early to late fall, I am continuing on with that mission. However, in the...

Learning to Hunt

27Sep2014

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This week's assignment: Learn to hunt From 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, my life consists of many, many e-mails. Few however make me laugh as hard as the one than that I received a couple of weeks...

Girls Shopping Trip - Inlet, NY

24Sep2014

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Now that school is back in session, my three-year-old daughter has been feeling a little left behind. She doesn't need a cool lunch box or new backpack like her school-aged brothers. In her eyes,...

Wallet Friendly Skiing & Riding at Oak Mountain

21Sep2014

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Affordable Skiing & Snowboarding Does Exist! Are you thinking about planning a family ski trip? Now are you preparing yourself for the sticker shock? No need to worry... skiing doesn't have to...

INTRO 101 - One Square Mile of Hope

18Aug2014

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One Square Mile of Hope - September 13. 2014 In less that a month, the record breaking One Square Mile of Hope will float onto Fourth Lake in Inlet, New York. Once again event organizers and paddlers...

Relaxing Dinner Cruise on Raquette Lake

11Aug2014

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Date night in Raquette Lake, New York Recently I had the opportunity to experience one of the Adirondack's most relaxing attractions and intimate dining experiences: Raquette Lake Navigation's...

Adirondack Insiders' Guide: Summer

23Jul2014

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Finding the best travel information When I travel, I often find myself asking for advice from people that I meet along the way. It could be the night attendant at the lodging property, the local...

Picnic in Speculator

16Jul2014

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Great food, good company and even a little history along the Sacandaga River Pathway This week I had a meeting in the Speculator, New York area of the Adirondacks. When my meeting concluded, I...

A Family Hike At John Dillon Park

09Jul2014

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Discovering John Dillon Park Last fall I discovered an absolute gem for family camping, hiking and picnics. It's International Paper's John Dillon Park located on New York State Route 30 (The...

Paddling Long Lake & Jennings Pond

28Jun2014

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I Love The Adirondacks! I was lucky to be able to grow up in the Adirondacks. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of playing on the water with my friends, hiking with my family and camping...

Michelle Clement

Written by Michelle Clement

Have You Seen this Funky Little Town?

Ten Reasons to Get Your Raft On

5 Ways To Explore Adirondack History

Down on one knee in the 'dacks

Prepping for the 90-Miler

1/4 pound of lobster lovin'

Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous!

Meet the Faces of Ski Season

5 Destinations to Visit Via Snowmobile

2 Facilities, 2 Disciplines, 1 Awesome Ski Season

Amateur Video Crew Possibly Missing Near Indian Lake, NY

Last Minute Adirondack Fall Foliage Tour Ideas

Oktoberfest + Oak Mountain = Oaktoberfest

If it walks like a moose and talks like a moose, it must be...

5 Excuses to Clear Your Calendar

Insiders' Secrets

The Trail That Led Us to OK Slip Falls

Quiz: Do You Know These ADK Facts?

July's a Hot Month!

Independence Day in Our Corner of the 'Dacks

Rollin' on Two Wheels

Accessible Camping & Fishing at John Dillon Park

The Black Fly Challenge... It's Epic!

Don't Stress It!

Low-Impact Travel Tips

$325,000 Awarded to Hamilton County to Track Tree Migration

7 Weird Adirondack Things That Will Make You Wonder

The Origin of the Great Camp Style Architecture

Black History Month: One Family's Legacy

Ski Date for 2

Mid-Winter Events You Won't Want to Miss!

4 Unique Locations to Say "I Do"

Ski & Stay at Lapland Lake in the Southern Adirondacks

An Adirondack Tradition

Bucket List for 2015

2014, What a Year!

Extreme Pond Hockey

Plan The Ultimate Guys Snowmobile Getaway

A Taste of Mexico in the Adirondacks

A Trail to Veteran's Day...

Learning to Hunt (Part 2)

5 Tips (x2) For Planning Your NY Ski Trip

Do you know Blue Mountain Lake's electric legacy?

Oak Mountain Welcomes Chef Lou From Hell's Kitchen

An Adirondack Ghost Story

Learning to Hunt

Girls Shopping Trip - Inlet, NY

Wallet Friendly Skiing & Riding at Oak Mountain

INTRO 101 - One Square Mile of Hope

Relaxing Dinner Cruise on Raquette Lake

Adirondack Insiders' Guide: Summer

Picnic in Speculator

A Family Hike At John Dillon Park

Paddling Long Lake & Jennings Pond

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