Hiking
Adirondack Firetowers
We all have fears. Some people are scared of spiders (myself included), some people are scared of snakes, or clowns, or dogs, or small spaces. And some people are scared of heights. If you fall into...
Rock On!
Rock On
Here in the Adirondacks we have many great mountains to hike, but we also have tons of great rocks! With so many awesome sights to check out, it is hard to choose one favorite!
Rocky Mountain...
Nine Adirondack Fall Outings
31Aug2016
Author:ADK BloggerIf you're looking for fall foliage you'll find it in the central Adirondacks, but did you know there's more than one way to see nature's most vibrant display of the year? Check out this list of our...
Four Adirondack birding destinations to flock to!
30Aug2016
Author:ADK BloggerThe secret is out — the central Adirondacks is a special place, and birds know it.
Located in the heart of the boreal zone, a swath of bird-loving habitat that runs from the northeastern to the...
Three Select Hikes in Hamilton County
Hamilton County is one of the largest counties in New York state and it does not fall short for hiking opportunities. To choose just three would be a tough proposition. The hiking trails of the...
Number Four and Stillwater: Two Tower Peaks (Kinda)
By now, most locals - and I'd guess many visitors to the heart of the Adirondacks - have heard the hubbub about the Stillwater Fire Tower being open the public. Corenne and I were just as excited...
Car camping!
09Aug2016
Author:Lisa SciaccaCar camping gone bad!
Although I grew up in the Adirondacks, I car camped only a few times. A couple of times was with my family, and once I went alone with my twins at Rollins Pond, when they were...
Swimming Holes in the Adirondacks
Take a Swim
There are some really great places around the region to take a dip, from public beaches to hidden swimming holes, and they are all worth checking out!
Public Beaches
Each town has its own...
Camping With the Family (Dog Included)
My family hike into Spruce Lake
I'm not much for roughing it in the great outdoors. My idea of a vacation is a nice plush hotel with a big comfy bed, room service, and maybe, if I'm lucky, a swim-up...
Gluten Free on the trail!
Trying to eat gluten free is one of the hardest things I have ever tried to do - I love wheat and wheat products. While being a celiac is not something we have to deal with, Corenne and I both have...
