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The head of Long Valley trail

Exploring the Long Valley Trail

By Tim Rowland

Wadhams trail is long on views of New York's Champlain Valley landmarks

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poor fall color this leaf season

Rating autumn’s leaf season: A disappointing display?

By Tim Rowland

Adirondack photographers, artists seek beauty amidst subdued fall colors

fall foliage color reflected in a lake

Turn, turn, turn: Fall color popping around the Adirondacks

By Adirondack Explorer

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The Sentinels and behind them the Hurricane Wilderness from Flume Knob.

Flume Knob in Wilmington: Short hike with big views

By Tim Rowland

Tech troubles and ranger report woes can melt away on this classic fall outing

High Rock on the Oswegatchie

High Rock on the Oswegatchie River 

By William Hill

Fond memories of an annual fall outing

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Pitchoff in November

By Tom French

Shoulder season is good time (though windy) for Sentinel Range outing

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Fall color unfolding across the Adirondacks

By Adirondack Explorer

Send us your photos of fall foliage in the Adirondacks

Aerial view of river and a bridge

Fall paddle on the Oswegatchie

By Tom French

An easy, two-car, mostly flatwater float along the Oswegatchie between Cranberry Lake and Newton Falls. 

Leaf peeping in Adirondacks should be colorful in next few weeks

By Times Union

A warmer-than-normal season could delay leaves changing, but heavy rainfall this summer could brighten their colors

The last of the fall color from near the summit.

The ‘other’ Saddleback

By Tim Rowland

A snip of pink tape and a bit of a herd path through the balsam point the way to the top

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