Wilmington Peak bushwhack may or may not be worth it By Tim Rowland Among Hurricane Irene’s lasting marks on the Adirondack landscape in 2011 was a slide down the eastern side of Wilmington Peak in the Stephenson Range in the town of … [Read more...] about To Cooper Kiln Pond, and beyond
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Company looks to transform old KOA campground into glamping destination
Kampgrounds of America subsidiary looks to upgrade existing site near Whiteface Mountain By Gwendolyn Craig Terramor Outdoor Resort, a glamping operation owned by Kampgrounds of America (KOA), is looking to open a location in the Adirondacks … [Read more...] about Company looks to transform old KOA campground into glamping destination
Killing time at Cooper Kill (or Kiln)
No matter how you say it, Wilmington's Cooper Kill Trail offers range of outdoor pursuits By Tim Rowland Adirondack outdoors types have made a bit of a cottage industry of debating the origin of the name Cooper Kill Trail, which is assigned to … [Read more...] about Killing time at Cooper Kill (or Kiln)
Flume Knob: A short and sweet winter hike
More to explore in Wilmington outside of Whiteface By Tim Rowland The Whiteface Ski Center understandably sucks up all the recreational oxygen in the Wilmington Notch this time of year, but for those interested in a pursuit that’s a little less … [Read more...] about Flume Knob: A short and sweet winter hike
In Wilmington, a new life for defunct ski center
Paleface estate and mansion sold to wellness entrepreneurs By Tim Rowland The former Paleface ski center and adjoining estate in Jay has been sold to a downstate couple who plan on keeping the property in the hospitality business, with a focus … [Read more...] about In Wilmington, a new life for defunct ski center
A welcoming TGIF ride
Terrific views and terrain on Wilmington’s Hardy Road trail By Tim Rowland As Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett sang, it’s five o’clock somewhere, and on a Friday afternoon in mid-September, that somewhere was Hardy Road in Wilmington, where … [Read more...] about A welcoming TGIF ride