Champlain Valley's dirt lanes, scenic views provide many ride options By Phil Brown The Champlain Valley is a wonderful region to bike most times of the year but especially in fall when the air is crisp and the leaves are changing. I was … [Read more...] about Country roads make for great fall biking
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Gravel ride along the Grass
Gravel bikes provide a new experience on Massawepie Traverse By Phil Brown I already owned a road bike and a mountain bike. Did I really need a gravel bike? Was the latest cycling trend just a lot of industry hype? After initial … [Read more...] about Gravel ride along the Grass
A ride through history
Grasse River rail trail offers a trip through historic terrain By Tom French One of my favorite images of Adirondack history is the circa 1912 Laying the Rails – Emporium R.R. Cranberry Lake. The track undulates through the forest into … [Read more...] about A ride through history
Rail and trail: Your questions answered
State agencies give project updates on the Lake Placid/Tupper Lake rail trail, and rail rehab from Big Moose to Tupper Editor's note: Explorer contributor Tim Rowland touched base with representatives from New York state's Department of … [Read more...] about Rail and trail: Your questions answered
Riding the rails
Adirondack Rail Trail, while still under construction, is living up to expectations By Phil Brown Now that work crews have begun removing the tracks, many cyclists can’t wait to ride the Adirondack Rail Trail. I couldn’t wait either, so … [Read more...] about Riding the rails
Community trails: A tie that binds locals, visitors
Local trail systems provide recreation benefits throughout the seasons By David Thomas-Train My hike began on a mellow gravel pathway crossing a meadow. I paused to watch blackbirds and geese at a wetland before meandering through a blueberry … [Read more...] about Community trails: A tie that binds locals, visitors