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sandy bank to Lows Lake

Bog River put in gets facelift with additional parking 

By Phil Brown

Lows Lake access upgraded for canoe, kayak users

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Man carries canoe

Looking for azaleas on the Oswegatchie

By Tom French

West Branch Oswegatchie River trip falls short on blooms and long on views

Catamount Mountain in the background dominates the view from Fishhole Pond in the foreground

The Loon Lake Challenge

By Phil Brown

Hitting four scenic ponds in the Adirondacks in one day

little river

A big day on Adirondacks’ Little River 

By Phil Brown

Trip includes unexpected strong current, black bear sighting

The Oswegatchie River seen from the put-in on Tooley Pond Road. Photo by Phil Brown

State expands Cranberry Lake Wild Forest: What it means for canoeists, kayakers

By Phil Brown

New 965-acre state acquisition will enhance Oswegatchie River access for paddlers

View from mountain summit

After 2-year closure, Lows Lake access is back for paddlers

By Mike Lynch

Next summer paddlers will once again have full access to miles of wilderness paddling.

Woman in a tie-dye shirt paddling on a lake

Easy paddle-pedal on Oswegatchie’s West Branch

By Tom French

A 6-mile flatwater run ends with a 3-mile bike ride

smiling woman in a kayak part of the ladies of the lake group

Ladies of the Lake paddling group puts the ‘yak in kayak’

By Contributing Writer

Social group made up of women from across southern Adirondacks has been meeting for 25 years after forming in Northville

canoers at the 90 miler race

Paddles Up: 41st 90-Miler boat race begins in Old Forge

By Jamie Organski

Racers, volunteers and spectators come together to create a joyous spirit for annual Adirondack Canoe Classic

Paddling the Champlain Valley’s Boquet River, a wild waterway originating in the High Peaks

By Mike Lynch

There are many options for paddling trips down the Boquet River through the Champlain Valley, for paddlers of all skill levels.

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