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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!

 

Après Adirondack Style

Date:
Feb 04, 2020
04Feb2020
Author:Katie LaLonde
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After a great day in the woods, the best way to warm up and relax is at one of our local restaurants or taverns. Whether you spent the day carving down Oak Mountain or finding your way through a...
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Wonderful Winter Events for the Whole Family

Date:
Jan 23, 2020
23Jan2020
Author:Aurora Pfaff
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Some places settle down during the winter, switching to a slower pace and quieter evenings, hibernating like bears. Hamilton County, one of the most rugged sections of the Adirondacks, doesn't do...
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Trifecta Perfecta

Date:
Jan 23, 2020
23Jan2020
Author:Justin Levine
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While Inlet is a bustling little town with plenty of shopping, eating, and adventures to offer, one snowshoeing trek — well, three — will earn you a patch and honor as a Fulton Chain Trifecta hiking...
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Skiing to Cascade and Stephens Ponds

Date:
Dec 30, 2019
30Dec2019
Author:Janelle Jones
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The fallen snow that is gently draped over the landscape creates an insulating effect. Silence surrounds you. There isn’t even a whisper of wind. For those who prefer quiet wilderness adventures,...
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Finding Early Season XC Bliss in Blue

Date:
Dec 23, 2019
23Dec2019
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Submitted by guest blogger Doug Haney When you’re hunting for early season cross-country skiing or snowshoeing options, it’s always best to go straight to a trusted local source. Which is exactly why...
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Winter Options on Watch Hill

Date:
Dec 23, 2019
23Dec2019
Author:Justin Levine
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Watch Hill may not be a big mountain, but it's got a lot to offer - from unique views of the central Adirondacks to a mix of hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Located on state Route 30...
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Seven Decades of Snow, Runs, and Family Fun

Date:
Nov 25, 2019
25Nov2019
Author:ADK Blogger
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1949 was quite a year. Harry Truman was president, the first Polaroid camera was sold, Velcro was introduced to the world, and Ozzy Osbourne was born. But perhaps a little less influential was the...
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Where to Find the Coolest Stuff

Date:
Nov 03, 2019
03Nov2019
Author:RaChelle Martz
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If you are anything like me, when you have the chance to do some shopping, you love to wander around and spend time looking at everything. Whether you are in the market for a souvenir for yourself, a...
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Adirondack Weddings

Date:
Oct 27, 2019
27Oct2019
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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As you may have guessed, the timeframe between Thanksgiving and Valentine's days is the most popular time to get engaged. Maybe you've just gotten engaged or are just thinking to the future. The...
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Short hike, long history

Date:
Oct 09, 2019
09Oct2019
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Submitted by guest blogger Phil Brown  When researching a guidebook two decades years ago I hiked all over the Adirondacks, and nowhere did I come across a scene so poignant as the one I encountered...
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