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couple paddling a canoe along the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Northern Forest Canoe Trail marks 25th anniversary, 740 miles of scenic waterways

By Adirondack Explorer

Organization that oversees the trail looks back on 25 years of paddling and progress

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Paddles Up: 41st 90-Miler boat race begins in Old Forge

By Jamie Organski

Racers, volunteers and spectators come together to create a joyous spirit for annual Adirondack Canoe Classic

Chris Morris paddles Union Falls Pond on the Saranac River. Photo by Mike Lynch

Paddling primer

By Mike Lynch

Chris Morris talks about paddling opportunities on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail and precautions for boating in the spring.

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90-Miler at 40: Boat race kicks off in Old Forge

By Jamie Organski

More than 700 paddlers from all over the country gathered in Old Forge this morning for the 40th anniversary of the Adirondack Canoe Classic, also known as the 90-Miler.

A misty start to this year’s 90-Miler canoe race

By Jamie Organski

Scenes from the launch of the 39th annual canoe race

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Communities celebrate return of the 90-Miler canoe race

By Jamie Organski

The flat water race that spans from Old Forge to Saranac Lake is back after year off due to pandemic

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A summer spent shoring up the trail

By Mike Lynch

Northern Forest Canoe Trail stewardship crew members spent part of their summer in the Adirondacks, improving access along the route.

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Planning a successful paddle

By Mike Lynch

Tips for making the most of distance trips in the Adirondacks

After COVID-induced hiatus, outdoor events gear up for comeback

By Mike Lynch

Some semblance of normalcy is returning to the events world of the Adirondacks, as organizers are planning to hold canoe races, bike tours, and a frog jumping contest in the coming months.

Forgotten waters

By Mike Lynch

From Lake Flower Dam in the northern Adirondacks, the Saranac River drops roughly 1,500 feet before it empties into Lake Champlain. Along the way, it meanders through the mountains, rushes through canyons and spreads out into ponds and lakes behind dams.

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