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Barkeater Trails Alliance to unveil new descent route on East Branch Trails in Keene

By Phil Brown

Mountain biking network open for spring riding

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A spring bike adventure in the Northern Adirondacks

By Phil Brown

21-mile loop rides through utility corridor, former railroad bed and logging roads

A winter triathlon took place as part of the 2024 Empire State Winter Games. The race featured a run, fat bike and Nordic ski. Fat tire biking is gaining in popularity across the Adirondacks. Photo by Nancie Battaglia

Fat tire biking grows in popularity

By Phil Brown

Fat tire biking is emerging as a way to get outside in all kinds of conditions

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State proposes biking and boating changes in Moose River Plains

By Gwendolyn Craig

The DEC is proposing to allow motorcycle and e-bikes through the Moose River Plains. It is also proposing to reduce the horsepower of boats on the Cedar River Flow.

The Bloomingdale Bog is a mix of multiple bogs, fens and marshlands.

Bloomingdale Bog: An ideal outing in any season

By Tim Rowland

Explore the unique ecology, feed the friendly birds while hiking, biking or skiing

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Discovering the Moose River Plains: A journey of mountain biking, friendship, and fear

By Contributing Writer

Mountain biking in the Moose River Plains comes with a fist pump

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Lake Placid area adding major downhill mountain bike competition

By Mike Lynch

This past weekend, ORDA hosted World Cup cross-country mountain bike races at Mount Van Hoevenberg.

Phase 2 of the Adirondack Rail Trail passes a number of wetlands en route to Floodwood Road.

Adirondack Rail Trail phase 2: Loop rides for all levels

By Phil Brown

Because sometimes loops are better than out and back

A scenic loop ride off the Adirondack Rail Trail

By Phil Brown

This excursion from Phase 2 of the Adirondack Rail Trail features ponds, wetlands, wildflowers and wildlife.

Adirondack Rail Trail

Adirondack Rail Trail adds the next 15 miles

By Phil Brown

Phase 2 of the Adirondack Rail Trail opened today, ahead of schedule. The next phase is expected to be finished next year.

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