8 ways to take in the fall foliage
By Melissa Hart
Here are some Ideas for short/easy hikes in the Adirondacks to best view the fall foliage and the brilliant colors this season
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Tots on the trail
By Melissa Hart
A blend of online community and real-life meetups, the Adirondack Coast Hike it Baby Facebook group has close to 600 online members throughout the Champlain Valley, from Plattsburgh to Lake Placid.
Hiking the Cranberry 50 during the COVID-19 crisis
By Betsy Kepes
Backpacking is a time to get away from the stress and worries of the working world, but in the time of COVID-19 it carries a new set of difficulties. Is it possible to share a lean-to or a campsite with other hikers? And what is the new etiquette when meeting others along the trail?
Norton Peak offers sweeping views, but no trail
By Phil Brown
If DEC builds a trail, Norton Peak no doubt will attract more visitors. As much as I’d like to keep the mountain to myself, that’s a good thing.
The adventure swimmers
While many thousands of people hike Adirondack trails in the summertime, the ranks of open-water swimmers are so far just a drop in the backcountry’s bucket. By one estimate, the hard core of adventure swimmers may number as few as 100, but their enthusiasm runs deep and they recruit.
The Adirondacks: A bushwhacker’s paradise
By Tim Rowland
In an age when everything explorable has been explored, bushwhacking satisfies modern souls that channel Magellan, Drake and de León.
A short hike to great views on Lake George
By Mike Lynch
Anthony’s Nose is home to cliffs that serve as a breeding spot for peregrine falcons, which are endangered in New York State. The LCLG description of the preserve says in the summer you may see these “birds soaring over the cliffs,” and they ask that you not disturb them. The trail through the preserve purposely ends on Record Hill and does not go near Anthony’s Nose, so hikers don’t disturb the birds.
Return to Loon Lake Mountain
By Lisa Ballard
Loon Lake Mountain (3,279 feet) in the Debar Wild Forest doesn’t exactly roll off most hikers’ tongues as a must-do climb. I hope it never does. It’s one of my little secrets.
Rattlesnake Mountain trail closed
Champlain Area Trails has announced that the Rattlesnake Mountain Trail in Willsboro has been closed by the landowner until further notice due to crowding and non-respect of social distancing rules. Closure signs have been posted. CATS notes that the closure came at the request of the Town of Willsboro.
What you need for recreating in the winter
If you're looking to explore Adirondack trails in the winter, it's important to bring along essential gear for personal safety reasons.