Long Lake
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...
Battle of the Beaches!
31May2021
Author:Aurora PfaffWhat'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...
Historical Hiking in Hamilton County
31May2021
Author:Janelle JonesWoven 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...
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-...
Paddling at Dawn
Stacy, a Long Lake local for the last 13 years, is an avid paddler and business owner in Long Lake. She moved to Long Lake for a job opportunity and fell in love with the community. They were...
The ADK Trading Post Gets Creative
If you've ever been to Long Lake, you probably know about the ADK Trading Post (mostly because of their famous lobster rolls!). Things have gotten a little tricky in the Adirondacks, and everywhere...
Where to Find the Coolest Stuff
If you are anything like me, when you have the chance to do some shopping, you love to wander around and spend time looking at everything. Whether you are in the market for a souvenir for yourself, a...
5 Soul-Cleansing Roadside Waterfalls
Spring is a time of renewal in the Adirondacks. After a long winter buried in snow and ice, the land slowly comes back to life—and we begin a restorative process of our own, too. But it takes...
Best Places to Fish
14May2019
Author:RaChelle HosleyWe all know that avid fishermen are notoriously tight-lipped about their fishing spots. So much so that when I asked around about favorites, the most useful response I got was "on the water!" So...
5 Great Options for Spring Hikes
01Apr2019
Author:Beth LomnitzerWe’ve all been there: winter (no matter where you have been) feels like it has stretched on forever. Every day the sun is creeping higher on the horizon and you’re feeling that itch to get out and do...
