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The view extends to the west of the southern peaks and Saranac lakes.

Haystack (not the High Peak one) makes for fun fall hike

By Tim Rowland

Haystack, known for being part of the Saranac 6 hiker challenge, has autumnal potential.

trail to OK slip falls

Trail wrong turn turns into Big Bad Luck

By Tim Rowland

Salvaging the hike after misreading sign for OK Slip Falls

OK slip falls

A place to feel grounded

By Klarisse Torriente

OK Slip Falls, an Adirondack lake and a way to feel grounded and connected.

Panther

This Panther Mountain provides a Plan B

By Tim Rowland

If you’re traveling in the heart of the park, Panther always seems to be on the way.

Stewards see bump in hikers during 2022, but not as many as years past

By Mike Lynch

Visits don’t match 'fever pitch' of a few years ago

goodnow fire tower

Two towers, one outing

By Lisa Ballard

Up and downs of taking on Blue, Goodnow in a single day

A steady stream of hikers, parkers and High Peaks visitors

By Adirondack Explorer

Pre-dawn arrival assures only less sleep for this outdoors writer on a trip to the Adirondacks High Peaks.

lachute falls

A walk through Ticonderoga’s past

By Contributing Writer

LaChute River trail provides scenic stroll

Southerly view of Lake Champlain and, in the distance, Willsboro Point.

Trembleau: A Lake Champlain bushwhack

By Tim Rowland

Trembleau’s true summit is on private ground, but the good stuff is all public.

West Mill Brook

Finding solitude on a 200 year old road

By Tim Rowland

West Mill Brook trail in North Hudson provides a quiet walk, chance to connect to other backcountry treks

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