By Ken Thurman When I informed my father recently that I was going to hike Buck Mountain, his initial reaction was almost expected. He thought I’d gone crazy. “Why do you want to do that?” he asked incredulously. “That’s something only white … [Read more...] about Buck Mountain
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Tongue whets appetite for hiking
Joy of sweat By Michael Sean Gormley I heard the call of the Adirondacks for years, but for just as long left it on hold. People kept on telling me that hiking was liberating and invigorating. Although I was sure it probably was all of that, … [Read more...] about Tongue whets appetite for hiking
5 outings for children
Small hikes promise big payoffs By Phil Brown If you want your children to enjoy hiking, you need to start them off on the right foot. First, choose hikes they can handle. Don’t march them up Algonquin on their first outing. Second, try to find … [Read more...] about 5 outings for children
Champlain Valley mountain hopping
Treasures of the Champlain Valley By Will Nixon Walking through tall goldenrods on Trembleau Mountain, I follow Gary Randorf’s head bobbing above the plants in a baseball cap the color of a yellow highlighter that I couldn’t possibly miss. An … [Read more...] about Champlain Valley mountain hopping