Jump into summer with a big splash By Bill Ingersoll Late spring and summer are times of marvelous activity in the woods. Life has burst open after slumbering through the long winter. Flowers bloom. Red efts crawl across the forest floor. Loons … [Read more...] about Swimming Hikes
High Peaks
Cooper Kiln Pond hike
A peaceful hike in warmer weather By Michael Zeugin No bugs, no crowds, no mud (mostly), colorful foliage and, often enough, previews of winter at high elevation. How can anyone resist hiking in fall? So in early October, I spurred my family … [Read more...] about Cooper Kiln Pond hike
Silver Lake Mountain
A precious low peak By Michael Zeugin As you drive away from Whiteface Mountain, heading north on Bonnie View Road, you get the feeling you’re leaving the High Peaks region behind. Make a left onto Silver Lake Road and head west, winding … [Read more...] about Silver Lake Mountain
Northville-Placid Trail
Panting and painting along the trail By Phil Brown Matt Burnett hiked the Northville-Placid Trail last May. He was in the wilderness for 19 days, usually alone. It rained. It snowed. It got real cold. He loved it. “I’ve wanted to do this … [Read more...] about Northville-Placid Trail
46 High Peaks in less than 4 days
3 days, 18 hours of fame By Phil Brown He did it, but not everyone is thrilled. Ted “Cave Dog” Keizer set a speed record for climbing the 46 High Peaks: 3 days, 18 hours, 14 minutes. He beat the old mark by a full day. … [Read more...] about 46 High Peaks in less than 4 days
Porter Mountain
A hike on the quiet side By Phil Brown Last September I did a solo end-to-end hike. The start and finish were several miles apart, and I had only one car. I’ve bicycled from one trailhead to the other in similar circumstances, but in this … [Read more...] about Porter Mountain