Paddlers make the best of a two-day trip on lakes overrun by motorboats and jet-skis. By Lisa Densmore Ballard In 1977, the rock singer Meat Loaf released a love song in which he crooned, “I want you. I need you, but there ain’t no way I’m … [Read more...] about Fulton Chain
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Lows Lake
Two paddlers explore one of the Adirondacks’ largest motor-free lakes, discovering tranquility, beautiful scenery, and a few loons. By Ethan Rouen Sitting in a canoe surrounded by nine miles of water always feels dramatic, but sharing those … [Read more...] about Lows Lake
Unwind on the Kunjamuk
Text and photos by Mark Bowie Though short, shallow, and lazy, the Kunjamuk River doesn’t lack for grace or beauty. For an overview, prospective paddlers would, ideally, fly over it in an airplane; barring that, they could try Google Earth. Either … [Read more...] about Unwind on the Kunjamuk
Beaver River
The forbidden river By Phil Brown The Beaver River starts at Lake Lila and flows for eight miles through largely wild country to Stillwater Reservoir, and in so doing it connects two of the Adirondack Park’s most popular destinations for canoe … [Read more...] about Beaver River
6 whitewater trips
Surf's Up! By Mal Provost There is a time for all things, and the creak of winter will soon give way to the creeks of spring. Whitewater paddlers, rejoice! The Adirondack Park abounds in whitewater. Oddly, many folks think of running … [Read more...] about 6 whitewater trips
Lake Lila
Navigating the law By Mary Thill Most Adirondack paddlers have heard at least part of this story. On June 15, 1991, four canoeists and one kayaker took a bumpy trip down the South Branch of the Moose River. The 50,000-acre Adirondack League … [Read more...] about Lake Lila