Fall
A detour in Long Lake
07Jun2016
The road from Tupper Lake to Long Lake, routes 3 and 30, is for the most part nice and wide, smooth and straight. It's a relief to have plenty of room to open up the throttle after tooling through...
Get ready for camping, Part 2: Sleeping bags and pads
03Apr2016
Author:Spencer MorrisseyPicking a sleeping bag is not all that difficult once you get a grasp on your personal comfort level. There are numerous companies out there making sleeping bags, and some are better than others, but...
Get ready for camping season, Part 1: Tents
Every company that has anything to do with the outdoor retail industry is making a tent and placing it on the market. With different price points, features, colors, weight, and retail propaganda,...
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...
Hiking Bald Mountain
08Nov2015
Author:Alan BelfordAn easy hike with a splendid view
Located a short distance west of the Hamilton-Herkimer County border, Bald Mountain (also known as Rondaxe Mountain, which is frankly a more interesting name) is a...
Exploring the Moose River Plains
07Nov2015
Author:Alan BelfordAn Early Start on a Cool Morning
After a pleasant night camping, Wren and I headed into the Moose River Plains fairly early in the morning to look for wildlife. The long, winding road cut us through...
Paddling and Camping at Cedar River Flow
06Nov2015
Author:Alan BelfordSo Beautiful You Can't Stay Indoors!
With the weather so unseasonably warm this week, I couldn't resist the urge to be outside exploring with Wren at my side. After winding our way down through...
Amateur Video Crew Possibly Missing Near Indian Lake, NY
DISCLAIMER: This story is a fabrication, written as a spooky story for Halloween. Enjoy!!
Until about a week ago, I truly believed that I had one of the best jobs anyone could have ever ask for. I...
A road trip of traditions and seasonal transitions
Adirondack seasonal transitions occur as summer gives way to the fall, and the fishing season segues to the annual big Game Hunting Season; as traditions and transitions blend in the chill of the...
Paddling the Sacandaga River Out of Speculator
13Oct2015
Author:Alan BelfordA Nice Walk Before Our Paddle
In the heart of the Adirondacks, the Sacandaga River out of Speculator offers a great marsh to explore for both paddlers and birders alike, and I was excited for the...