The latest issue of National Geographic Adventure features an Adirondack canoe trip as one of its “50 Best American Adventures.” The trip in question is a forty-five-mile loop, beginning and ending at Little Tupper … [Read more...] about The Lila Traverse
Crazy about coyotes
Jon Waylong dreamed of becoming a wildlife biologist. While still in high school, he began tracking coyotes around his hometown of Barnstable on Cape Cod. He went on to earn bachelor's, master's, … [Read more...] about Crazy about coyotes
Fun in the Champlain Valley
Many tourists heading for the High Peaks may not realize that much of the Champlain Valley lies within the Adirondack Park and that it offers plenty of outdoor recreation. The next issue of the Explorer will carry an article on hiking trails near … [Read more...] about Fun in the Champlain Valley
Lake Lila road update
A few hours after my last post, I returned to the Lake Lila road. It was still gated, so I began the long walk in to pick up our gear and two canoes. On the way I met a DEC truck that was raking the road. When they finished, they opened the gate, so … [Read more...] about Lake Lila road update
Lake Lila road closed
If you're planning to paddle Lake Lila this Memorial Day weekend, be forewarned: The road leading to the lake is gated. I found this out the hard way after spending two days this week paddling from Little Tupper Lake to Lila. To make a long story … [Read more...] about Lake Lila road closed
Art and nature
The July/August issue of the Adirondack Explorer will include two pages of paintings and photographs from "A 'Wild, Unsettled Country': Early Reflections of the Adirondacks," an exhibit that opened today at the Adirondack Museum. It runs through Oct. … [Read more...] about Art and nature