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Hoffman Notch Trail: A rewarding, remote spring hike

By Tim Rowland

An end-to-end jaunt on an understated route

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The 400-foot canyon south of Coot Hill.

Coot Hill: Short hike with big views in the Champlain Valley

By Tim Rowland

Recently added to Champlain Area Trails, Coot Hill climb is less than a mile with minimal effort

pisgah with skies propped up. on a fence and lots of bare ground

A ‘3-helmet day’ of biking, climbing and skiing in spring in the Adirondacks

By Phil Brown

Taking on a mud season 'nano-triathlon' and squeezing in one last ski

man wearing blue on a bike looking into the camera on an icy trail

A spring bike adventure in the Northern Adirondacks

By Phil Brown

21-mile loop rides through utility corridor, former railroad bed and logging roads

Falls on the Boreas.

Hiking the Hewett Eddy Loop: A journey along the Boreas

By Tim Rowland

Thrill and tranquility exist in harmony along the Boreas River

Spectacle Pond with Desolate Hill in the background.

Making a Spectacle in Schroon

By Tim Rowland

Spectacle Pond, a jaunt that follows Spectacle Brook outside of Schroon Lake, makes for great mud season hike

icy bank of oswegatchie in wanakena on mid-March paddle

Trading in snowshoes for kayak in March

By William Hill

Early paddle on Oswegatchie River in Wanakena adds to tale of unusually warm winter

The Adirondack Garden Club does some fossils hunting after planting Crown Point beds on Love Your Park day.

Low-elevation outings perfect for spring adventures

By Mike Lynch

Mud season hiking: Stay safe and go gradual on these low-altitude trails

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Total eclipse primer

By Mike Lynch

Whether you live near or far from the viewing hot spots, here's what you need to know about the April 8 event

mud season trail

Early spring: DEC issues mud season advisory

By Mike Lynch

Annual announcement comes weeks ahead of official start of spring

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