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. Hikersโ eyes widen as they let the men file … [Read more...] about Scientists seek bear facts
An artist by nature
Painter Paul Matthews draws inspiration from the Adirondack landscape. By KAREN BJORNLAND Itโs 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
Around the mountain
The Saranac River and adjoining lakes create a delightful paddling trip. By DICK BEAMISH It can be a leisurely six-hour trip, starting a block from our office in Saranac Lake village. Or, if youโre a champion paddler and like to make waves, you can … [Read more...] about Around the mountain
Climbing the wall
Phil Brown ascends the Diagonal ramp. (Photo by Mike Virtanen) How two novices scaled the Park's biggest cliff By PHIL BROWN Iโm lying in bed at 4:45 a.m. The alarm hasnโt gone off yet, but I wonโt be going back to sleep. Iโm climbing Wallface … [Read more...] about Climbing the wall
Paddling a gentle river
Lazing along the West Branch of the Sacandaga River. By TOM WOODMAN For the casual and experienced paddler alike, one of the great joys of canoeing in the Adirondacks is to ease your way along a flat, meandering stream through open country. Though … [Read more...] about Paddling a gentle river
Testing the legal waters
Editor Phil Brown paddles through private land to assess the navigability of Shingle Shanty Brook and connecting waterways. If open to the public, the route would enhance the trip from Little Tupper Lake to Lake Lila. By PHIL BROWN If you love … [Read more...] about Testing the legal waters