9 state sites for family-friendly winter fun
By Holly Riddle
Parks throughout the region offer cold-season recreation
ice skating
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When ice is deeper than snow, it’s Nordic skating time
By Phil Brown
When snow doesn't deliver, it's time to head out on the ice
Wild Ice Skating
By Mike Lynch
A look back from January 2020: Dan Spada skates on wild ice throughout the Adirondacks in this video.
Where to ice skate in the Adirondacks
If it’s a more basic skating experience you’re seeking in the Adirondacks, you don’t have to look far to find appropriate ice. Many Adirondack communities around the park offer great opportunities for those with traditional skates, on rinks or outdoor ponds.
The allure of wild ice
By Mike Lynch
One of the appealing parts of skating on newly formed black ice is that it makes a sci-fi laser sound as the skater glides over it. Ice skaters pay attention to the sound not only for its beauty but for practical reasons.
When heaven freezes over
Ice skating on a wild pond in a magical setting can warm the soul. By Diane Chase SKATING OFF the beaten track brings a sense of freedom to my soul. No matter how cold it is outside, I will haul my family to frozen ponds to lash skates to their feet. I know the Adirondack…