Summer
An Evening Paddle to Round Lake
12Oct2017
Author:Alan BelfordThe End of the Day
Round Lake is perhaps my favorite paddle in northern Hamilton County, and a friend and I took a chance to get out on it the other day. It was late by the time we arrived, but we...
Camping, Birding, and Exploring Along Horseshoe Lake
02Oct2017
Author:Alan BelfordWaking up in a beautiful place
My friend and I camped along Horseshoe Lake the other weekright along the St. Lawrence-Franklin-Hamilton county lines. Wren and I woke early while it was still dark,...
A Day in Inlet
18Sep2017
Author:Carrie GentileWith its lakeside location, nearby hiking trails, beach, restaurants, and diminutive yet bustling downtown, Inlet is a choice spot for an Adirondack getaway. It's a hub for boating, swimming, fishing...
Answer the call: A day on the Hudson
27Aug2017
Author:ADK BloggerThe 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...
Small Towns in the Adirondacks
20Aug2017
Author:RaChelle HosleyWhen 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...
Exploring Chimney Mountain
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...
7 Days at Lake Durant
31Jul2017
Author:Lisa SciaccaMy 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...
Paddling and Birding Along the Bog River
17Jul2017
Author:Alan BelfordYou 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...
Swimming Holes
10Jul2017
Author:Katie LaLondeSummer is upon us, and do you know the best way to cool down? Head to a lake! Throw a blanket, some towels, and a snack in the car and go to the beach to take a swim. There are plenty of local...
An Inlet Adventure
04Jul2017
Author:Katie LaLondeAfter a rainy start to the summer we finally had a beautiful, sunny day. My friends and I were feeling adventurous and wanted to do some mountain biking. We searched for different options and decided...
