Lake George's Black Mountain is a hike through layers of clouds By Gillian Scott Fire towers were built to provide visibility, to give lookouts a bird’s-eye view of the surrounding forest so they could pinpoint smoke and prevent bigger fires. … [Read more...] about A clear view from Black Mountain
Park and ride
Get off your bike for some camping, hiking and fishing along Adirondack Rail Trail By Gillian Scott My family has hiked, camped, cross- country skied and paddled throughout the Adirondacks. But our bicycle adventures have been more limited. … [Read more...] about Park and ride
Teen with disability finds ways to get outside
Accessible recreation isn’t just for adults. There is a variety of options in the Adirondacks for children and young people as well. Nichole Evans, a Saratoga County resident whose family has a camp in Lake Luzerne, describes her son, … [Read more...] about Teen with disability finds ways to get outside
Accessible Adirondacks
Outdoorspeople with disabilities have more overnight options in the North Country By Gillian Scott When Jason Thurston stays at his favorite Adirondack campground, he can participate in activities that are out of reach for him in other outdoor … [Read more...] about Accessible Adirondacks
Mirthful messages
‘Foot Stuff’ podcasters aim for humor and preservation By Gillian Scott They’ve talked about bigfoot and quicksand, John Brown and the moon landing, national parks and national trails. In wide-ranging discussions punctuated with raucous … [Read more...] about Mirthful messages
Puppy Power
Park offers good skijor terrain for a few enthusiasts and their friends By Gillian Scott In skijoring, a person on skis is towed by another creature—a dog, a horse or, in the case of former Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center owner Olavi … [Read more...] about Puppy Power