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Where to Chill Out and Where to Warm Up
31Jan2022
Author:RaChelle Martz
We get lots of snow here in the winter, so why not get out and enjoy it? Here is a list of places where you can go to chill out and have some fun, and some places to shake that chill off with a nice...
A Weekend of Winter Birding

As the snow falls, many of us think that birding is done for the season. That couldn’t be any further from the truth! In fact, birding in winter is exciting and often leads to unexpected finds....
Winter Events
13Dec2021
Author:RaChelle Martz
We got to see some of our events come back last season, but it seems as though we are going to get a few more this year! 2022 looks promising and there are a lot of exciting things happening around...
In Sparkling Winter Wonderlands
10Oct2021
Author:Aurora Pfaff
Of all the regions in the Adirondacks, Hamilton County boasts some of the quietest, most peaceful, most expansive wilderness. In the county without a stoplight, where the wildlife way outnumbers the...
Good Brews and Great Fall Views
09Sep2021
Author:Janelle Jones
Okay, you can call me a walking fall cliché. I like pretty leaf views, pumpkin spice, and cozy sweaters. What’s that? You don’t like pumpkin spice lattes? I suppose that’s fine if you don’t mind...
Four Farmers Markets for Hamilton County’s Freshest Foods
02Aug2021
Author:Rhiannon Berry
"Food is not just fuel. Food is about family, food is about community, food is about identity. And we nourish all those things when we eat well."
-Michael Pollan
If you Google “What is the purpose of...
The Aroma of Love: Welcome to the Paradise Cafe

“This is my invariable advice to people: learn how to cook. Try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and, above all, have fun.”
-Julia Child
My initial experience with Stacy Pagoda was...
Historical Hiking in Hamilton County
31May2021
Author:Janelle Jones
Woven into the fabric of the Adirondacks is a rich history, both social and natural. It’s possible to discover this history at the variety of museums scattered throughout the region, but perhaps a...
Battle of the Beaches!
31May2021
Author:Aurora Pfaff
What's the cure for a hot summer day? That is, aside from ice cream. When it's sunny, hot, and the skies are bright blue, what better way to play, cool off, and relax than with a beach day? Hamilton...
Vroom! With a View

Gas in the sled? Check. Blue skies? Check. Route planned, food packed, and hand warmers activated? Check, check, and check.
The only thing missing was a few degrees on the thermometer. It was 2-...