Plenty to learn in Lake Everest trip on the Ausable River By Tim Rowland Lake Everest is wilderness, cleverly disguised. Never mind that itโs in the heart of the hamlet of Wilmington. Overlook the lifeguard and the kayak concession. That … [Read more...] about A beautiful paddle hiding in plain sight
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Wendy Hall, founder of Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, dies
Refuge collaborators plan to reopen facility this spring By Gwendolyn Craig Wendy Hall, a wildlife rehabilitator who nursed numerous injured birds and animals across the North Country, died Sunday night, according to her friends and … [Read more...] about Wendy Hall, founder of Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, dies
All-In on the Hardy Road Trails
By Mike Lynch For years, I'd heard good things about the mountain biking scene on Hardy Road in Wilmington, but I'd never actually experienced it for myself. That changed in mid-September, when contributing writer Tim Rowland and I headed … [Read more...] about All-In on the Hardy Road Trails
‘Wow’ed by Wilmington
Lots to explore in the Wonders of Wilmington challenge By Melissa Hart My husband and I have lived in the Adirondacks nearly all our adult lives, but it took the addition of children into our family to open our eyes to some of the attractions … [Read more...] about ‘Wow’ed by Wilmington
Update: Escaped bear returns to Wilmington refuge
By Gwendolyn Craig A black bear that escaped again from a refuge has returned home. Two bears housed at Adirondack Wildlife Refuge in Wilmington escaped on Thursday, according to a statement from the state Department of Environmental … [Read more...] about Update: Escaped bear returns to Wilmington refuge
Trail running: From a pandemic pastime dawns a new passion
By Zach Lawrence This year, winter came to a sunny end in late March and rapidly moved into spring. From the waxing room window of Cascade Ski Center, I watched the snow diminish by the hour as I sealed my skis in wax for the coming months. … [Read more...] about Trail running: From a pandemic pastime dawns a new passion