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Enjoy reading helpful tips and information, and discovering Adirondack hot spots from our resident experts and outdoor adventurers. We've got insider insight on the extraordinary people, places, adventures, and activities that make Hamilton County so truly special. Read along, learn some cool facts, and please feel free to share your tips and join in on the conversation!

 

Half Day Paddles in the Central Adirondacks

Date:
Mar 25, 2019
25Mar2019
Author:Alan Belford
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It’s time to start thinking about paddling It may seem strange to read (or in my case, write) a canoeing blog when all of our lakes are frozen solid, but with longer days, warmer temperatures, and...
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Adirondack Birding Habitats

Date:
Mar 19, 2019
19Mar2019
Author:ADK Blogger
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It can be overwhelming visiting the Adirondacks because there is so much to see, and that’s especially true for birders. From the enormous, low-elevation Lake Champlain to the towering High Peaks,...
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5 Reasons to Snowmobile Hamilton County

Date:
Mar 04, 2019
04Mar2019
Author:Sabrina Alli
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Winter is most fun when you get outdoors and play in the snow, and this doesn’t change the older we get. A favorite winter pasttime in the Adirondacks is snowmobiling, and the mountains and their ...
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Top 4 Ways to Enjoy Winter

Date:
Feb 27, 2019
27Feb2019
Author:RaChelle Martz
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You may be thinking “I’m getting the winter blues and I need a vacation,” and I know the first thing that pops into your head is somewhere tropical, but why not try something different? The...
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Maple Fest!

Date:
Feb 20, 2019
20Feb2019
Author:RaChelle Martz
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Maple Syrup. Sweet, sticky, delicious. And a staple here in New York state. There are over 2,000 maple sugarmakers in New York, which if you ask me, is something to celebrate! Cue MapleFest!   2019...
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Oak Mountain Downhill Skiing

Date:
Feb 07, 2019
07Feb2019
Author:RaChelle Hosley
Topics:
Raised in the ADK  I have lived in the Adirondacks my entire life. I've grown up experiencing all that the mountains have to offer, and I have to say, one of my favorite places to go as a kid (and...
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First Time at Lapland Lake

Date:
Feb 05, 2019
05Feb2019
Author:Katie LaLonde
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I decided to make a trip to Benson last week to experience Lapland Lake Nordic Recreation Center. I had never been to the cross-country ski center, but have heard great reviews of it, so I decided it...
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Snowshoeing at Dog-Friendly Fern Park

Date:
Jan 27, 2019
27Jan2019
Author:Beth Lomnitzer
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As we pull into the quiet lot next to the ice skating rink, I can hear the swish of fresh snow under my tires. I step out and take a deep breath. The air is crisp and cold. It feels like it might...
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Skates, Skis or Snowshoes!

Date:
Jan 22, 2019
22Jan2019
Author:Beth Lomnitzer
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Wintertime gear includes so many innovative contraptions to strap onto your feet! And maybe you JUST got those brand new ones and you are DYING to try them out! Well, come on up to the heart of the...
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Happy Snowmobile Trails

Date:
Jan 10, 2019
10Jan2019
Topics:
There are a lot of great places to snowmobile in the Adirondacks, but Hamilton County has everything a snowmobiler needs — gear, supplies, food, lodging, and a lot of trails. It turns out that seven...
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