Hiking
Macomber Mountain—A venture to a Hamilton County 3K’er
Macomber Mountain
I have a fascination with bushwhacking and exploring something new, and who knows, maybe even previously uncharted. My buddy Jim has been itching to do the 3000 foot peaks in...
Don't Stress It!
26Apr2015
Author:Michelle ClementLife Lesson on Stress Management
Recently I was asked to share a life lesson that I have learned in the Adirondacks. And with that question, my mind simply started spinning. I have been blessed to...
Low-Impact Travel Tips
Green before "green" was cool!
Long before the first Earth Day was recognized on April 22, 1970, the Adirondack Park was setting a national precedence for being a "green" location. Green may not have...
A Cascade Trifecta: The Mountain, The Lake, and The Waterfall
A bit of bushwhacking and a bit of trail hiking in the Inlet Region
Springtime is a challenging time for hiking, especially for portions of the hiking experience that is completed off-trail, but I...
Bluff Point Hill
A Raquette Lake Shoreline Adventure
Bluff Point Hill can be found on the northeast shore of Raquette Lake, right on the edge of the Sargent Ponds Wild Forest. It's one of those named peaks that might...
Buck Meadow Mountain
14Mar2015
Author:Spencer MorrisseyExploring a remote peak in the Siamese Pond Wilderness
Note: Please respect the rights of property owners and stay on the trail — there is no public access to Kings Flow at this time.
Buck Meadow...
7 Weird Adirondack Things That Will Make You Wonder
07Mar2015
Author:Michelle ClementWe all associate the Adirondack Park with being a pristine wilderness area full of endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. But, like all places, there is more to these small towns and villages...
Hike like a dog - recreation with man’s best friend
Being a dog hiker!!!
As with many of you, I enjoy hiking with my four-legged companion. But for many of you reading this, maybe this hasn't been a pleasure you have yet partaken in. While fun, it is...
Humphrey Mountain, a little of this and a little of that = a great day in the woods
Humphrey Mountain, a little of this and a little of that = a great day in the woods
My buddy Jim Hopson and I have been eyeballing this peak for quite some time. Every time we look at a map of the...
A Winter Fire Tower Challenge ~ Kane Mountain plus some
A Winter Fire Tower Challenge~~~Kane Mountain plus some
Did you know that the Adirondack Fire Tower Challenge also has a winter category? Between December 21 and March 21 you can work on your winter...
