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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

A visit to Duck Hole

By Mike Lynch

Reporters Mike Lynch and Zach Matson visit Duck Hole to document the changes that have taken place there since Tropical Storm Irene.

Good Luck Lake toward its northern end.

A good luck hike

By Tim Rowland

Pair of trails offer nice escape

Mountain club moves Lake George office down the road

By Mike Lynch

On Monday, the nonprofit hiking club finalized a pair of deals with a fishing tackle retailer to swap locations around Lake George. 

west valley trail overlook

A walk through a ‘working’ forest

By Tim Rowland

New West Valley Trail in Lewis gives glimpse into past uses

Abe the dog

Hiking and life lessons from an aging dog friend

By Contributing Writer

Coming to terms with an aging dog, who once was active hiking companion

Mount Severance

A source of artistry

By Contributing Writer

Severance Mountain has inspired generations of artists, view seekers

View across the Gulf from ledge. A border monument can be seen near the right side of the picture.

Glacial deluge rips across northern Adirondacks

By Tom French

Landscape reveals signs of 12,000 year old flood

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