Author discovers a hidden treasure not far from her hometown. By Lisa Densmore I grew up in Saranac Lake and have been hiking in the Adirondacks for much of the last four decades. However, until this spring, I had not hiked up Jay Mountain, … [Read more...] about The joy of the Jays
Outdoor Recreation
Rescues spark debate
Should the state bill careless backcountry users for searches? By Kelly de la Rocha When Stephen Mastaitis of Saratoga Springs started a winter hike up Mount Marcy, he never dreamed heโd be coming back down in a helicopter. The … [Read more...] about Rescues spark debate
Paddlers take a stand
By Michael Virtanen On a mostly sunny Monday with the blue-black water on the quiet bay rippling lightly and glistening, my wife got the hang of a new sport in roughly the time it took to push off from the dock, brace her paddle shaft across the … [Read more...] about Paddlers take a stand
Three hikes are charms
By Phil Brown The Clintonville Pine Barrens is a quiet spot. Most of the people who hike here live a short drive away in communities such as Ausable Forks, Keeseville, and Plattsburgh. Occasionally, the barrens attract hikers from farther afield. … [Read more...] about Three hikes are charms
Unwind on the Kunjamuk
Text and photos by Mark Bowie ย Though short, shallow, and lazy, the Kunjamuk River doesnโt lack for grace or beauty. For an overview, prospective paddlers would, ideally, fly over it in an airplane; barring that, they could try Google Earth. … [Read more...] about Unwind on the Kunjamuk
Decline of Lake George
Critics say a state panel has done little over the past 25 years to protect an Adirondack jewel once renowned for its clean, clear waters. By George Earl Lake George has long been renowned for the clarity and purity of its water. The … [Read more...] about Decline of Lake George