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Billy’s Bald Spot and Brown’s Rock: A historical walk through Big Moose

Date:
Nov 21, 2015
21Nov2015
Author:Spencer Morrissey
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The Adirondacks has some of the most rooted and interesting history in the northeast — and possibly the country — and a passion of mine is reading about it and experiencing it. After reading through...
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Avoid the Madness and Shop Local!

Date:
Nov 16, 2015
16Nov2015
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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Crowded Malls? No thanks! Black Friday shopping is a phenomenon that has taken over the country. People are camping out for days waiting for the hottest, newest merchandise at the best deals. If this...
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2 Facilities, 2 Disciplines, 1 Awesome Ski Season

Date:
Nov 09, 2015
09Nov2015
Author:Michelle Clement
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Let the Countdown Begin! All I can say right now is WOW! Is it really the middle of November already? It seems like the high water and awesome rapids of spring were here just yesterday. In a blink of...
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A rainy day in Indian Lake

Date:
Nov 09, 2015
09Nov2015
Author:Spencer Morrissey
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Hiking is great in Indian Lake, even on a rainy day Overall I would have to say I had a pretty good, constructive fall season. The rains that typically soak the region this time of year have not been...
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Hiking Bald Mountain

Date:
Nov 08, 2015
08Nov2015
Author:Alan Belford
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An 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...
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Exploring the Moose River Plains

Date:
Nov 07, 2015
07Nov2015
Author:Alan Belford
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An 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...
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Paddling and Camping at Cedar River Flow

Date:
Nov 06, 2015
06Nov2015
Author:Alan Belford
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So 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...
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Made Of the Adirondacks

Date:
Nov 02, 2015
02Nov2015
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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Made OF the Adirondacks Shopping local helps keep our communities unique and keeps our small business owners prosperous. In the Adirondacks there are a lot of small, family-owned businesses, many of...
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Amateur Video Crew Possibly Missing Near Indian Lake, NY

Date:
Oct 26, 2015
26Oct2015
Author:Michelle Clement
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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...
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A road trip of traditions and seasonal transitions

Date:
Oct 19, 2015
19Oct2015
Author:Joe Hackett
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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...
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