Ok, so technically it wasn't winter. But with the thermometer reading 9 below zero and a couple inches of snow on the ground, it sure felt like winter. Officially, doing a "winter" hike in terms of hiking challenges...
In winter, this Adirondack village is a haven for skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking challenges, snowmobiling, and exploring a lively downtown full of artsy shops and restaurants. A favorite time of year is when the snow flies and locals and visitors...
When the weather turns warmer and cross-country skiing season is over, it's time for spring birding and some of us happily set aside our skis for our binoculars.
The Adirondack Rail Trail, while still under construction, has opened up for this winter between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake! There will be several user groups out on the trail, so there are a few things to keep in mind for safe recreation this winter.
What is the draw of the Debar Mountain Wild Forest? Why does it in intrigue me so much that I must go back and play, time and again? I can only guess it's the friendly forests and the surprisingly unique views that the mountains provide. This new...
My folks were watching my 12-year-old niece Rebecca for the weekend and it seemed like a good idea to have them all come up to Saranac Lake for a visit. We spent a few days exploring the area walking in Bloomingdale Bog, checking out the Olympic...
A Place I've been wanting to Explore I had been planning to check out Quebec Brook (part of the Madawaska complex) with my canoe ever since the DEC managed to renegotiate the access with a local landowner, so when a friend of mine contacted me that...
When I think of Cris Winters' work, I think texture. Her Pink House Gallery downtown is full of different layers. Sometimes it is overt, as when she uses multimedia techniques to create a mood or landscape. Other times it is conceptual, where her work...
A Shifting Mix of DucksAs always this time of year, the birds Wren and I see on our walks change daily, and it is always enjoyable to see what we will find. That means I have to get out as much as I can and Wren is good about not allowing me to...
it's all about the bloomWhen Spring hits the Saranac Lake Region we know Daffest isn't too far off! Initiated a few years ago, Daffest has grown into a community family event consisting of many smaller events within Daffest. The spectacular, sweeping...
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