Canoeists delight in a trip on two branches of the Grass River By Phil Brown The Adirondacks is blessed with lovely waterfalls. A number of them can be found along the Grass River. And the best of those is Lampson Falls, which can be reached by a … [Read more...] about Grass River
Paddling
Lower Bog River
Having just launched her canoe, Martha Brown prepares to enter a narrow channel leading to the Bog River. Photo by Phil Brown Our editor and his daughter enjoy a placid paddle on an easily accessible yet overlooked stretch of river. By Phil Brown In … [Read more...] about Lower Bog River
Negro Brook
Paddler discovers that Negro Brook is not the gentle meander it appears to be. By Phil Brown It seemed like a good idea. I like to canoe small streams. Negro Brook is a small stream. Ergo, I would like canoeing Negro Brook. Negro Brook (on the name, … [Read more...] about Negro Brook
Moss Lake
Those who don’t have a kayak can hike around Moss Lake. Photo by Nancie Battaglia<Moss Lake near Eagle Bay has an interesting history. From 1923 until 1972, it was the site of a girls camp. In 1974, after the state bought the property, Mohawk … [Read more...] about Moss Lake
Country line flow
Though on private timberlands, County Line Flow and Fishing Brook are open to the public as a result of Nature Conservancy deal. By Phil Brown The Adirondack Park has its share of uninspired names for lakes and ponds. Think of all the Mud Ponds, … [Read more...] about Country line flow
Boreas Ponds
Our editor finds himself paddling alone on the crown jewel of the former Finch, Pruyn lands, surrounded by high mountains, many miles from the highway. By PHIL BROWN In early June, I enjoyed one of my most memorable canoe trips in the Adirondacks: I … [Read more...] about Boreas Ponds