Round Pond and East Mill Flow
Exploring a frozen paradise Cross-country skiers take advantage of fresh powder to visit East Mill Flow and Round Pond. By Phil Brown
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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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High Rock in the Five Ponds Wilderness
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
Ice skating on a wild pond in a magical setting can warm the soul. By Diane Chase
Mr. Van Trail
A refurbished Mr. Van Trail offers an alternative to the popular Avalanche Pass ski tour. By Phil Brown
Essex Chain Lakes
The opening of the Essex Chain Lakes attracts a flock of paddlers on a colorful autumn day. By Phil Brown
Cascade Lake Ski Loop
Pigeon Lake Wilderness offers skiers a quiet refuge in snowmobiling country. By Phil Brown
Saranac Lake 6ers guide
The Adirondack Explorer staff recently hiked the Saranac Lake 6 and prepared this four-page guide containing trail descriptions, maps, and photographs.
Raquette River
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