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Enjoy reading helpful tips and information, and discovering Adirondack hot spots from our resident experts and outdoor adventurers. We've got insider insight on the extraordinary people, places, adventures, and activities that make Hamilton County so truly special. Read along, learn some cool facts, and please feel free to share your tips and join in on the conversation!

 

The Trail That Led Us to OK Slip Falls

Date:
Jul 26, 2015
26Jul2015
Author:Michelle Clement
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Long lost friends, trail building and 230 (+/-) feet of falling water Last summer a new trail opened in the Hudson Gorge Wilderness (known locally as the former Finch Pruyn lands), that now leads...
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Sargent Ponds Loop--A guided hike for Long Lake

Date:
Jul 22, 2015
22Jul2015
Author:Spencer Morrissey
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A guided tour of the Sargent Ponds Wild Forest A few years back Long Lake asked me to lead hikes for them in the Long Lake Region, of course I jumped on the opportunity. This year's outings started...
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Quiz: Do You Know These ADK Facts?

Date:
Jul 20, 2015
20Jul2015
Author:Michelle Clement
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With a rich  and vibrant history, the Adirondack's boasts not only millions of acres of ground to explore, but probably equal amounts of cool facts, statistics, folklore and more. So here is where we...
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Paddling Mud Pond in the Cedarlands Conservation Easement

Date:
Jul 19, 2015
19Jul2015
Author:Joan Collins
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Mud Pond A peaceful paddling and birding destination  Mud Pond, with a boreal bog mat bordering much of its western shoreline, is a scenic place to paddle. I count it as one of my favorite canoeing...
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Arts in the Park

Date:
Jul 06, 2015
06Jul2015
Author:Noelle Short
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Gearing up for another standout summer! The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts in Blue Mountain Lake is set to offer up another summer full of entertaining experiences. This creative gem is housed...
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Hamilton County Waterfalls---Wet Weather Wonderlands

Date:
Jul 03, 2015
03Jul2015
Author:Spencer Morrissey
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Hamilton County is loaded with waterfalls and after the last few weeks of heavy rain those waterfalls are loaded with water and that opens up some serious opportunities for scenic hiking, and...
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A Beautiful Weekend for the 11th Annual Adirondack Birding Festival!

Date:
Jun 30, 2015
30Jun2015
Author:Joan Collins
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The three-day annual Adirondack Birding Festival was held for the 11th year in a row with perfect weather! Sixty-seven people traveled to Hamilton County to attend field trips, dine on the W.W....
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July's a Hot Month!

Date:
Jun 25, 2015
25Jun2015
Author:Michelle Clement
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With a stellar 4th of July weekend upon us, it should be known that July is when the event calendar hits its peak!  In fact, there are so many great events scheduled this month that writing a "...
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Independence Day in Our Corner of the 'Dacks

Date:
Jun 24, 2015
24Jun2015
Author:Michelle Clement
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July starts with a BANG! From thousands of falling ping pong balls, to bed races, parades and dazzling firework displays, to say the events calendar for July 4th weekend is jam-packed is simply an...
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Camping in Hamilton County --- New York State Style

Date:
Jun 22, 2015
22Jun2015
Author:Spencer Morrissey
Topics:
State camping in Hamilton County The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has numerous campgrounds throughout New York, but in the Adirondack Park we have some of the finest...
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