Winter
The Family Behind the W.W. Durant
Double Take
Have you ever seen a boat frozen into the lake in the middle of winter? You might figure someone waited a little too long to get their boat out of the water before the freezing...
Exciting Winter Birding along Sabattis Circle Road
Looking for a quiet back road with great boreal habitat for birding? Sabattis Circle Road in the Town of Long Lake fits the bill – no pun intended! This six-mile long, half-circle road leads through...
Adirondack Ice Bowl
The Annual Adirondack Ice Bowl Pond Hockey Tournament, which has been happening since 2009, will once again be held on 4th Lake in Inlet.
Participants and spectators alike look forward to planning...
Proper Layering, Part 1: Materials
02Jan2016
Author:Spencer MorrisseyNo matter the destination, no matter the part of the Adirondacks, no matter the conditions at hand, I see improperly prepared people hiking in the winter cold. I mostly contribute that to a lack of...
2015 Most Popular Blogs
27Dec2015
Author:Kim Andresen2015 TOP 3 BLOGS IN REVIEW
We scoured our blogs for the most popular, most informative, and just downright oddest pieces from the past year. In case you missed them on the first go-round, here are...
Holiday Traditions
21Dec2015
Author:RaChelle HosleyFamily and Community Traditions for the Holidays
Family Traditions
Some of my favorite memories involve family holiday traditions. When I was a kid, my sister and I would bake and decorate hundreds...
Meet the Faces of Ski Season
14Dec2015
Author:Michelle ClementBehind the ADK Ski Scene
For those who love winter sports, this "snow drought" is starting to make us a little antsy. I feel like a child waiting for Santa, counting down the days until Christmas Eve...
5 Destinations to Visit Via Snowmobile
07Dec2015
Author:Michelle ClementDestination Snowmobile!
Got the itch? No, not that kind of itch! I'm talking about the one where you are pacing back in forth in front of your sled, just waiting for enough snow to get out on the...
2015-2016 Winter Events
30Nov2015
Author:RaChelle HosleyAs the cold sets in you may want to bundle up and wait the winter out - but then you would miss out on so many great events going on in the heart of the Adirondacks! From ice fishing to snowmobiling...
Avoid the Madness and Shop Local!
Crowded Malls? No thanks!
Black Friday shopping is a phenomenon that has taken over the country. People are camping out for days waiting for the hottest, newest merchandise at the best deals. If this...