adirondacks
Short Hikes
28Jul2019
Author:RaChelle MartzKnown for its High Peaks and tough trails, hiking in the Adirondacks can seem a little daunting for beginners or those with families. But, I’m here to tell you, while we do have plenty of difficult...
Canoe Camping on the Essex Chain Lakes
16May2019
Author:Joan CollinsHeading into the newly opened Essex Chain Lakes Tract on a Sunday night with a mid-September forecast for 30 degrees should be a guarantee of solitude. It almost was. With only one other camping...
5 Great Options for Spring Hikes
01Apr2019
Author:Beth LomnitzerWe’ve all been there: winter (no matter where you have been) feels like it has stretched on forever. Every day the sun is creeping higher on the horizon and you’re feeling that itch to get out and do...
A Hike to OK Slip Falls
26Mar2019
Submitted by guest blogger Bayle Reichert
I easily get the travel bug. After moving to Saranac Lake at the beginning of January, I have been longing for a new adventure. I have visited many of the...
5 Reasons to Snowmobile Hamilton County
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 ...
Top 4 Ways to Enjoy Winter
27Feb2019
Author:RaChelle MartzYou 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...
Maple Fest!
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...
Oak Mountain Downhill Skiing
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...
First Time at Lapland Lake
05Feb2019
Author:Katie LaLondeI 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...
Snowshoeing at Dog-Friendly Fern Park
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...
