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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!

 

Birding Sabattis Bog and Paddling Round Lake

Date:
Sep 05, 2018
05Sep2018
Author:Alan Belford
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Starting at Sabattis Wren and I were out early the other day, starting our trip at Sabattis Bog. Early mornings are key at Sabattis, as the road can get fairly busy when folks are heading in to...
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Grands Camp at Great Camp Sagamore

Date:
Aug 27, 2018
27Aug2018
Author:Beth Lomnitzer
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In 1985, Dr. Arthur Kornhaber, a New York City psychiatrist, came to Great Camp Sagamore with an idea. He had recently published a book called "Grandparents/Grandchildren: The Vital Connection" and...
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Top 4 Scenic Foliage Drives

Date:
Aug 20, 2018
20Aug2018
Author:RaChelle Martz
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Indian Lake to Speculator   Trip distance: 34 miles This drive will give you gorgeous scenic views of the fall foliage, as well as views of two beautiful Adirondack lakes. Starting in Indian Lake,...
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A Magical Ride Aboard the Avery Mae

Date:
Aug 16, 2018
16Aug2018
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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the life of quiet luxury on a beautiful electric boat cruise with Raquette Lake Navigation Co. Join Captain Rachel as she takes you on what feels like a...
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Fall Festivals

Date:
Aug 13, 2018
13Aug2018
Author:RaChelle Martz
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Many people think of the Adirondacks as a place to visit in the summer when they can enjoy the lakes and the beautiful green scenery. Or, maybe as a place to visit in the middle of winter when the...
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Hiking Wakely Mountain

Date:
Aug 06, 2018
06Aug2018
Author:Beth Lomnitzer
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A couple of years ago, the fire tower on Wakely Mountain had some structural damage. Because it is so tall, it takes quite a beating from winds. The four support posts of the tower had weakened over...
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Hiking, Birding, and Exploring in Hitchins Bog

Date:
Aug 01, 2018
01Aug2018
Author:Alan Belford
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A splendid place Hitchins Bog offers birders a great place to explore boreal habitat, reached along an old railroad bed. Since the bed runs roughly north-south through the bog, birders have their...
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Beach Cruiser Biking...Adirondack Style

Date:
Jul 16, 2018
16Jul2018
Author:Beth Lomnitzer
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There are different ways you can experience the Adirondacks on bike: bike tours, mountain biking, singletrack trails, bike races, triathlons, and even a quadrathlon. I’m not a racer but I have biked...
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Summertime = Beachtime

Date:
Jul 09, 2018
09Jul2018
Author:RaChelle Martz
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One of my favorite summertime activities here in the Adirondacks is taking my kids and spending the day at the beach. We love to go to the public beach in Speculator. This is the beach I grew up on...
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Give the Kids an Adirondack Summer

Date:
Jul 03, 2018
03Jul2018
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For over a century, getting away to a mountain lake was the peak of family fun. And this is still the case. The mountains and lakes haven't changed much over the decades, even if children have. If...
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