By Jack Rightmyer We have a tradition in the family to cross-country ski into the Santanoni Great Camp in Newcomb every year around New Year’s Day. Santanoni is one of the Adirondack’s first Great Camps, built in 1893 by the … [Read more...] about Appreciating kinship on a trip to Santanoni
Ice fishing picks up new fans, thanks to guide
Hungry Trout Fly Shop owner uses frozen lakes to provide outdoor learning By Eric Teed Jessica and Adam Payne and their two children, Henry, 8, and Norah, 9, didn’t get skunked ice fishing with guide Evan Bottcher on the Martin Luther King Jr. … [Read more...] about Ice fishing picks up new fans, thanks to guide
For Lake George mayor, a long career dedicated to lake protection
Robert Blais is believed to be the longest-serving mayor in the United States. He's retiring at the end of March after 52 years in office By Paul Post There's no riding off into the sunset for the man celebrated as America's longest-serving … [Read more...] about For Lake George mayor, a long career dedicated to lake protection
Ski by night
Tupper Lake trail deploys lights to allow for after-hours skiing By Liza Frenette When winter snuffs out the daylight too early, cross-country skiers typically have to wait for the occasional full-moon adventure, or else don limited-vision … [Read more...] about Ski by night
Facing a mental health crisis head on
Advocates create new programs, services to address gaps for those in need By Sara Foss Earlier this year, the Mental Health Association in Essex County ramped up its “sunshine call” program. These calls, made by trained staff, go out … [Read more...] about Facing a mental health crisis head on
Winter trails guidebook gets update
Tony Goodwin on changes to new edition of classic guide By Annalise Panici Tony Goodwin, an Adirondack skier and former executive director of the Adirondack Trail Improvement Society, recently published a new edition of his guidebook, “Ski and … [Read more...] about Winter trails guidebook gets update