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Don’t Be Fooled: Big Brook Is Not Flatwater

By Phil Brown

I took this photo of Big Brook early Friday evening while driving between Tupper Lake and Long Lake on Route 30. If you’ve driven that highway, you’ve probably admired this scene. And if you’re a canoeist, you’ve probably wondered if the brook can be paddled. It certainly looks inviting. Several years ago, I succumbed to…

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Round Pond and East Mill Flow

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Exploring a frozen paradise Cross-country skiers take advantage of fresh powder to visit East Mill Flow and Round Pond. By Phil Brown

High Rock in the Five Ponds Wilderness

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After December snowfalls, our editor goes on his first ski trip of the season to High Rock in the Five Ponds Wilderness. By Phil Brown

Cascade Lakes wild ice skating

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Ice skating on a wild pond in a magical setting can warm the soul. By Diane Chase

Mr. Van Trail

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A refurbished Mr. Van Trail offers an alternative to the popular Avalanche Pass ski tour. By Phil Brown

Essex Chain Lakes

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The opening of the Essex Chain Lakes attracts a flock of paddlers on a colorful autumn day. By Phil Brown

Cascade Lake Ski Loop

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Pigeon Lake Wilderness offers skiers a quiet refuge in snowmobiling country. By Phil Brown

Saranac Lake 6ers guide

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The Adirondack Explorer staff recently hiked the Saranac Lake 6 and prepared this four-page guide containing trail descriptions, maps, and photographs.

Raquette River

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Family’s three-day adventure includes swimming off sandy beaches, jumping off cliffs, fishing for monster bass, dodging a giant turtle, and nursing a bullfrog hangover. By Lisa Densmore

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