Speculator
Winter at Oak Mountain
When winter arrives and the Speculator region becomes covered in a white blanket of snow, Oak Mountain turns into a winter playground. While most people travel to Oak Mountain for the family friendly...
Family Fun Time in Speculator
One of the best things about the Adirondacks is how spread out most things are. One can take a beautiful ride on winding roads, soaking in the views of lakes and mountains, catching glimpses of...
Our Family Staycation
Last summer feels like a lifetime ago, but I was just sitting here thinking about the “staycation” my husband, along with my kids and niece, took while his brother was here visiting from North Dakota...
Mother's Day Shopping at Tracy's Rustic Relics
As you head through the infamous 4 Corners in Speculator, you'll see a cute little shop with a beautiful flower garden and seasonal Adirondack decorations. To one side of the building is a hysterical...
5 Soul-Cleansing Roadside Waterfalls
Spring is a time of renewal in the Adirondacks. After a long winter buried in snow and ice, the land slowly comes back to life—and we begin a restorative process of our own, too. But it takes...
Best Places to Fish
14May2019
Author:RaChelle HosleyWe all know that avid fishermen are notoriously tight-lipped about their fishing spots. So much so that when I asked around about favorites, the most useful response I got was "on the water!" So...
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...
Snowmobile Hot Spots
17Dec2018
Author:Katie LaLondeI don’t know about you, but one of my pet peeves is being hungry during a snowmobile ride. I usually ride prepared with snacks, but stopping at different eateries is one of my favorite parts about...
Rainy Days: A Great Way to Enjoy the Adirondacks
22Oct2018
Author:Beth LomnitzerMany Adirondack plans are made when you are picturing that perfect crisp royal blue sky day….But, the weather may have other ideas in mind.
Instead of getting frustrated and feeling that you have to...
Put Your Best Foot Forward This Hunting Season
15Oct2018
Author:Beth LomnitzerIt was mid afternoon as I made my way to the tree that had been my “spot” for about a week now. I quickly assembled my climbing tree stand and then carefully worked my way up the trunk. From my...
