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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!

 

Fall on the water!

Date:
Sep 10, 2017
10Sep2017
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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Last week I was fortunate enough to head out on Piseco Lake for a beautiful sunset cruise with some great friends. My husband, kids, and I  got to have a lovely lake-front dinner of homemade pizza,...
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Fall Events

Date:
Sep 04, 2017
04Sep2017
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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We are just as sad as you that summer seems to be coming to an end far too quickly. However, just because summer is almost over, it doesn't mean the fun has to stop! There are tons of great events...
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Answer the call: A day on the Hudson

Date:
Aug 27, 2017
27Aug2017
Author:ADK Blogger
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The ravens croaked at us from the blue ledges above the Hudson River as we ate sandwiches and shared stories about the rapids we'd encountered. The birds — large, shiny-black, intense-looking...
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5 Ways To Explore Adirondack History 


Date:
Aug 21, 2017
21Aug2017
Author:Michelle Clement
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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...
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Small Towns in the Adirondacks

Date:
Aug 20, 2017
20Aug2017
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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When is comes to the Adirondacks, you may think of some of the larger towns like Long Lake or Speculator. But here, we are also famous for our small towns! Hope and Benson Let's start way down south...
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My Favorite Restaurants

Date:
Aug 07, 2017
07Aug2017
Author:RaChelle Hosley
Topics:
The Adirondacks are a great place for many things such as hiking, paddling, and camping. But one of the things done really well here is food! I haven't had the chance to eat at all of the great...
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Exploring Chimney Mountain

Date:
Aug 06, 2017
06Aug2017
Author:ADK Blogger
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The enormous pillar of stone seemed to rise from the mist like a brontosaur lifting its head. I had ascended the steep, bedrock-paved trail, clambered over boulders, and then, through the treetops, I...
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7 Days at Lake Durant

Date:
Jul 31, 2017
31Jul2017
Author:Lisa Sciacca
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My adventures in car camping began a few years ago. While paddling on a local lake, I encountered a friend paddling with other people from the Albany area. I was all ears when they told stories about...
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Adirondack Saddle Tours

Date:
Jul 23, 2017
23Jul2017
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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It was a beautiful day in July when my friend Stephanie and I hopped in the car and headed north. Our end goal was Inlet, or more specifically, Adirondack Saddle Tours. I was going to take my first...
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Paddling and Birding Along the Bog River

Date:
Jul 17, 2017
17Jul2017
Author:Alan Belford
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You Can't Miss a Chance to Paddle Here Wren and I had the opportunity to paddle the Bog River the other day and we couldn't turn down the chance to do so. After all, the Bog River is a great place to...
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