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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!

 

Oak Mountain Downhill Skiing

Date:
Feb 07, 2019
07Feb2019
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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Raised in the ADK  I have lived in the Adirondacks my entire life. I've grown up experiencing all that the mountains have to offer, and I have to say, one of my favorite places to go as a kid (and...
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First Time at Lapland Lake

Date:
Feb 05, 2019
05Feb2019
Author:Katie LaLonde
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I decided to make a trip to Benson last week to experience Lapland Lake Nordic Recreation Center. I had never been to the cross-country ski center, but have heard great reviews of it, so I decided it...
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Snowshoeing at Dog-Friendly Fern Park

Date:
Jan 27, 2019
27Jan2019
Author:Beth Lomnitzer
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As we pull into the quiet lot next to the ice skating rink, I can hear the swish of fresh snow under my tires. I step out and take a deep breath. The air is crisp and cold. It feels like it might...
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Skates, Skis or Snowshoes!

Date:
Jan 22, 2019
22Jan2019
Author:Beth Lomnitzer
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Wintertime gear includes so many innovative contraptions to strap onto your feet! And maybe you JUST got those brand new ones and you are DYING to try them out! Well, come on up to the heart of the...
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Happy Snowmobile Trails

Date:
Jan 10, 2019
10Jan2019
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There are a lot of great places to snowmobile in the Adirondacks, but Hamilton County has everything a snowmobiler needs — gear, supplies, food, lodging, and a lot of trails. It turns out that seven...
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Derby Round-up

Date:
Jan 09, 2019
09Jan2019
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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The lakes are frozen — get your lines in! Winter weather in the Adirondacks means ice fishing. Check out all of the great ice fishing contests going on this winter.   1st Annual Piseco Lake Ice...
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Snowmobile Hot Spots

Date:
Dec 17, 2018
17Dec2018
Author:Katie LaLonde
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I don’t know about you, but one of my pet peeves is being hungry during a snowmobile ride. I usually ride prepared with snacks, but stopping at different eateries is one of my favorite parts about...
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Winter Birding in the Central Adirondacks

Date:
Dec 10, 2018
10Dec2018
Author:Joan Collins
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As many of our region’s nesting bird species head south for the winter, some species that breed to our north also head south…into the Adirondacks! Each year, it is exciting to discover which species...
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Winter Bucket List

Date:
Nov 26, 2018
26Nov2018
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Every year, before winter I like to create a bucket list of activities I want to accomplish throughout the winter. This way, I avoid the feeling of not doing much during the winter season once spring...
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Your Guide to Holiday Shopping

Date:
Nov 12, 2018
12Nov2018
Author:RaChelle Martz
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Summer is now just a tiny speck in the rear view as we fly through fall, headed straight for winter. That means it's time to pack up the Halloween decorations, maybe put up a few decorations for...
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