Photos and text by Jamie Organski The Old Forge Pond was certainly the place to be on the morning of Friday, Sept. 9, as nearly 600 paddlers from all across the nation gathered for the start of the 39th annual 90-Miler. The traditional Adirondack … [Read more...] about A misty start to this year’s 90-Miler canoe race
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90 miles in a canoe, a lifetime in boats
A first-time racer shares her thoughts on the three-day Adirondack Canoe Classic By Leigh Hornbeck The waves are the biggest I’ve ever seen in unsalted water. Each one lifts my canoe and drops it in the next trough with a slap. The shore is a … [Read more...] about 90 miles in a canoe, a lifetime in boats
After COVID-induced hiatus, outdoor events gear up for comeback
By Mike Lynch Some semblance of normalcy is returning to the events world of the Adirondacks, as organizers are planning to hold canoe races, bike tours, and a frog jumping contest in the coming months. Paddling races In Saranac Lake, the … [Read more...] about After COVID-induced hiatus, outdoor events gear up for comeback
Annual 90-Miler canoe race canceled
The 90-Miler, a big tourism draw in September, has been canceled by the organizers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 3-day paddling event that takes paddlers from Old Forge to Long Lake to Saranac Lake was scheduled to take place Sept. 11-13. The … [Read more...] about Annual 90-Miler canoe race canceled
Northern Forest Canoe Trail commits to buy 90-Miler
By Mike Lynch The three-day, 90-mile Adirondack Canoe Classic, one of the most popular events in the Adirondack Park, is set to come under new ownership by 2021. The nonprofit Northern Forest Canoe Trail recently signed a letter of intent to … [Read more...] about Northern Forest Canoe Trail commits to buy 90-Miler
Forest ranger highlights: 90-Miler participant gets lost and is rescued
The following are forest ranger actions that took place between September 2 and September 8. The information was provided by the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The Explorer provided additional information in the description of the … [Read more...] about Forest ranger highlights: 90-Miler participant gets lost and is rescued