By Phil Brown The Brandreth Park Association is digging in its heels against those who contend that the public has the right to paddle through private land to avoid a mile-long portage between Lilypad Pond and Shingle Shanty Brook in the William … [Read more...] about Paddlers’ rights in dispute
Falling for the Jessup
By Tom Woodman As we head to Indian Lake for our exploration of the Jessup River, weather is on our minds. The forecast calls for storms by midafternoon, but as we arrive before 8 a.m. the sun is breaking through the overcast and the thermometer … [Read more...] about Falling for the Jessup
Skiing into the mild
Park's Banana Belt is appealing! By Phil Brown I had made a date earlier in the week to go cross-country skiing with my daughter, so when I awoke to find several inches of fresh sugary powder in Saranac Lake, I looked forward to a great … [Read more...] about Skiing into the mild
Life on the slide
The paddle across Lake Placid and the ascent of Whiteface is a classic Adirondack trip. By PHIL BROWN I’ve been here before, so I know we’ll get out of this mess eventually, but I suspect Sue and Jeff are starting to have doubts. They are … [Read more...] about Life on the slide
Scientists seek bear facts
State's study of bruins in High Peaks sheds new light on these creatures of habit. By MARY THILL Three guys dressed in moss green and shouldering black shotguns are given wide berth on High Peaks trails. Hikers’ eyes widen as they let the men … [Read more...] about Scientists seek bear facts
An artist by nature
Painter Paul Matthews draws inspiration from the Adirondack landscape. By KAREN BJORNLAND It’s late afternoon, and the big sky over the High Peaks is thick and gray. The dark clouds could crack open any moment and spill their cold rain. But … [Read more...] about An artist by nature
