Hiking
Barker Mountain and Barker Pond
In search of trail potential
I have been working with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) off and on, trying to determine locations of family-friendly trails, in particular in Hamilton...
Metcalf Mountain, an Indian Lake 3k’er
Metcalf Mountain
There is a small group of hiking enthusiasts out there whose goal is to climb all the Hamilton County 3000 foot mountains. This is a pretty decent accomplishment considering it's a ...
DIY Exploring—A Bushwhacking Overview
Adirondack Bushwhacking
I have been exploring the Adirondack backwoods for decades and much of that time has been spent off-trail, through the forest, thick and thin, bushwhacking. I took on the...
Macomber Mountain—A venture to a Hamilton County 3K’er
Macomber Mountain
I have a fascination with bushwhacking and exploring something new, and who knows, maybe even previously uncharted. My buddy Jim has been itching to do the 3000 foot peaks in...
Don't Stress It!
26Apr2015
Author:Michelle ClementLife 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
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...
A Cascade Trifecta: The Mountain, The Lake, and The Waterfall
A bit of bushwhacking and a bit of trail hiking in the Inlet Region
Springtime is a challenging time for hiking, especially for portions of the hiking experience that is completed off-trail, but I...
Bluff Point Hill
A Raquette Lake Shoreline Adventure
Bluff Point Hill can be found on the northeast shore of Raquette Lake, right on the edge of the Sargent Ponds Wild Forest. It's one of those named peaks that might...
Buck Meadow Mountain
14Mar2015
Author:Spencer MorrisseyExploring a remote peak in the Siamese Pond Wilderness
Note: Please respect the rights of property owners and stay on the trail — there is no public access to Kings Flow at this time.
Buck Meadow...
7 Weird Adirondack Things That Will Make You Wonder
07Mar2015
Author:Michelle ClementWe 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...
