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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Exploring the Long Valley Trail
By Tim Rowland
Wadhams trail is long on views of New York's Champlain Valley landmarks
Baldface Mountain offers scavenger hunt of marvels
By Tom French
Bushwhack near Debar Mountain gives opportunity to work on compass skills
Discovering the Moose River Plains: A journey of mountain biking, friendship, and fear
Mountain biking in the Moose River Plains comes with a fist pump
Hiking in William West Durant’s ‘stomping grounds’
By Tim Rowland
Hiking through history on Sawyer Mountain, located halfway between Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake
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.
From elk herds to muddy trails: The mystery of Debar Meadows
By Tom French
Exploring unmarked trails on two wheels near Meacham Lake
Northern lights put on a show over the Adirondacks
By Mike Lynch
Check out photos by the Explorer's multimedia reporter Mike Lynch
Missed your chance to see northern lights?
By Mike Lynch
Northern lights are forecasted to be visible in areas with clear skies during the next two nights in the Adirondack Park.
Easy paddle-pedal on Oswegatchie’s West Branch
By Tom French
A 6-mile flatwater run ends with a 3-mile bike ride