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The Giant Wilderness from Split Rock. Photo by Tim Rowland

A bushwhack up the ‘other’ Split Rock Mountain

By Tim Rowland

Split Rock Falls is just south of New Russia, NY. Known for the swimming holes available there, it's also well-known for bushwhacking.

The 1.38-mile Golf Course Trail skirts the nearly 100-year-old Tupper Lake Golf Club, though the trail is mostly in the woods. The closed Big Tupper Ski area can be seen in the distance. Photo by Tom French.

How a golf course transformed into groomed ski trails: The backstory behind Tupper Lake’s Frenette trail network 

By Tom French

Free cross-country skiing for all ages, on a wide double track

DEC sign near franklin falls

Exploring new hiking opportunities near Franklin Falls

By Tim Rowland

An easy bushwhack on former logging roads in Taylor Pond Wild Forest near Bloomingdale's Franklin Falls Road

Northern lights put on show over Adirondacks, with more to come

By Mike Lynch

Northern lights were a regular sight over the Adirondacks in 2024 and should continue to be in the coming year.

Cross-country skier on a snowy trail in the woods

Skiing through history on trails around Adirondack Fish Hatchery

By Tom French

Search for fresh snow leads to winter wonderland of untouched trails

tour de ski start

Adk Tour de Ski: Community spirit shines in second season of Nordic race series

By Lauren Dorsey

Ski series creates welcoming events at venues around the Adirondacks

Aerial shot of bobsled run at Mount Van Hoevenberg

APA approves planned upgrades to Mt. Van Ho sliding track, mountain bike course

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack Park Agency commissioners approved upgrades to the Mount Van Hoevenberg sliding track and new mountain biking course

World-class cross-country skiing at Paul Smith’s VIC

By Tom French

Wide enough for skate skiing and snowshoes too

old-fashioned iron nail in the snow

Railtown rivalries and a trail that runs through it

By Tim Rowland

The role of railroads in shaping a historic community rivalry

Adirondack Rail Trail

Adirondack Rail Trail took off in 2024

By Mike Lynch

Tupper Lake hopes Big Tupper gets restored.

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