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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!

 

A Day in the Gilded Life

Date:
Aug 25, 2019
25Aug2019
Author:Aurora Pfaff
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Whether you are planning your first Adirondack vacation or your twentieth, you are taking part in a grand tradition that started more than one hundred years ago. In the late 1800s, city dwellers...
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One Down, Four to Go!

Date:
Aug 13, 2019
13Aug2019
Author:ADK Blogger
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How do you make the view from a mountaintop even better? Put a fire tower on top! For the record, I generally disagree with building structures of any kind on a mountain. But the fire towers in the...
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Forked Lake Camping By Land and By Lake

Date:
Aug 12, 2019
12Aug2019
Author:Eileen Mowrey
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Camping is one of the best ways to experience the natural beauty, serenity, and wildness of the Adirondacks. For many, it is also a cherished family tradition that brings back wonderful memories and...
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Short Hikes

Date:
Jul 28, 2019
28Jul2019
Author:RaChelle Martz
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Known for its High Peaks and tough trails, hiking in the Adirondacks can seem a little daunting for beginners or those with families. But, I’m here to tell you, while we do have plenty of difficult...
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Kid-Approved Summer Fun

Date:
Jul 22, 2019
22Jul2019
Author:Sabrina Alli
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School’s out for the summer and the kids want to play! Why not join them in the fun? A vacation to the Adirondacks offers plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors, and it’s good fun for the...
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Lakefront Lodging

Date:
Jun 03, 2019
03Jun2019
Author:RaChelle Martz
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The Southern Adirondacks are peppered with great places to spend the night. Whether you prefer to stay right in the hustle and bustle of town, a secluded cabin in the woods, or in a tent, there is an...
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5 Soul-Cleansing Roadside Waterfalls

Date:
May 27, 2019
27May2019
Author:Eileen Mowrey
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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...
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The Perfect Camping Experience for Your Family

Date:
May 27, 2019
27May2019
Author:Beth Lomnitzer
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The snow is gone, there’s a warm breeze that has the whole family just itching to get outside, and that awesome camping gear that you got over the holidays is calling to you. At long last, it’s time...
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Canoe Camping on the Essex Chain Lakes

Date:
May 16, 2019
16May2019
Author:Joan Collins
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Heading into the newly opened Essex Chain Lakes Tract on a Sunday night with a mid-September forecast for 30 degrees should be a guarantee of solitude. It almost was. With only one other camping...
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Best Places to Fish

Date:
May 14, 2019
14May2019
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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We 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...
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