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Discovering Carl: The unassuming mountain that rises above Poke-o-Moonshine

By Tim Rowland

Key takeaway: Don't underestimate the tame-sounding Carl Mountain

beaver meadow

Exploring the untouched wilderness of Hoffman Notch

By Tim Rowland

A tranquil hiking experience away from the crowds.

Ted Cornell’s Phoenix of Wadhams, a metal sculpture outside in a field

Ted Cornell’s Art Farm: A scenic hike through the Champlain Valley

By Tim Rowland

A new trail runs nearly all the way to Whallonsburg

Bear Mountain in the foreground with Wyman behind on the top of Buck Mountain.

Unraveling the secrets of Buck Mountain

By Tim Rowland

Unexpected twists and views of more mountains to climb on future trips to this North Hudson spot

Southern peaks from the cliffs on Kate Mountain.

Exploring the uncharted terrain of Kate Mountain

By Tim Rowland

A bushwhack hike up Kate Mountain, the 'Queen of Vermontville'

Rocky Peak Ridge and Giant, looking to the southeast from the Blueberry trail system

Customize your outing on Elizabethtown’s Blueberry Hill Trail System

By Tim Rowland

Latest extensions offer hikers of all levels wilderness views, flexible routes

fishing spot on a river

AuSable’s West Branch: A fishing paradise with unmatched scenery

By Tim Rowland

Uncover scenic hiking trails leading to secluded fishing spots in Wilmington

Spectacle Pond with Desolate Hill in the background.

Making a Spectacle in Schroon

By Tim Rowland

Spectacle Pond, a jaunt that follows Spectacle Brook outside of Schroon Lake, makes for great mud season hike

Debar Mountain from Baldface summit.

Looking down at Debar Pond

By Tim Rowland

Baldface Mountain gets you to the epicenter of the northern Adirondacks

View from Lincoln Hill Cliffs

A ragged, yet rewarding jaunt in Jay

By Tim Rowland

Lincoln Hill Road provides a seldom-trekked adventure

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