Summer
Hiking & Birding Wakely Mountain
Wakely Mountain sits as a lonesome sentinel brooding above the Moose River Plains, and it is one of the tallest mountains in the park outside of the High Peaks Region. Wren and I set out on the trail...
The Lure of Lovely Lake Lila
Warming Octobers
Thursday, October 2, and it still felt like summer with temperatures in the 70s. I raced from a long day at work and threw my camping supplies together at record speed. Friday held...
Hike into Spectacular OK Slip Falls
06Oct2014
Author:Joan CollinsNew Trail To the Falls
Humans are inextricably drawn to water in all its forms. We are particularly captivated by falling water. The sights and sounds of waterfalls are mesmerizing. One of the...
Island Camping - Without A Plan
01Oct2014
Author:Kim AndresenNo plan; No problem... Usually
Here's the thing... When you live in (or near) the Adirondacks, every weekend is a great weekend to get-away. Because 'getting away' is as simple as jumping in the (...
3 Trail Running Destinations in the Indian Lake Area
While not all trails in the Indian Lake area are great for trail running, many you will find do fit the bill. Trail conditions and terrain play a huge roll in what's good and not-so-good. Trail...
A Weekend on Long Lake
25Aug2014
Author:Spencer MorrisseyWeekend on Long Lake: Part 1 of 3
Gearing up for vacation
With an extended weekend planned and the boats strapped securely to the roof rack, we loaded up our camping gear, charged the batteries...
Relaxing Dinner Cruise on Raquette Lake
Date night in Raquette Lake, New York
Recently I had the opportunity to experience one of the Adirondack's most relaxing attractions and intimate dining experiences: Raquette Lake Navigation's...
Paddling the Bog River
06Aug2014
Author:Alan BelfordMany of the most memorable paddles in the Adirondacks are quiet backwaters which take boaters into a watery wilderness away from the noise of motors and the din of everyday life. The Bog River is one...
Paddling Raquette Lake
Many options for a weekend paddle on one of the Adirondacks premiere lakes
Raquette Lake is an interesting body of water, not only is it a large body, but its structure is unique in itself. With...
Hiking, Birding, and Bearing at Hitchins Bog
Birds on my way to the Bog
The other day, I stopped off at Sabattis Bog along Sabattis Circle Road on my way to Hitchins Bog. Sabbatis sits right along the road and gives easy access to a splendid...