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Enjoy reading helpful tips and information, and discovering Adirondack hot spots from our resident experts and outdoor adventurers. We've got insider insight on the extraordinary people, places, adventures, and activities that make Hamilton County so truly special. Read along, learn some cool facts, and please feel free to share your tips and join in on the conversation!

 

Got Cabin Fever?

Date:
Mar 07, 2017
07Mar2017
Author:RaChelle Hosley
Topics:
Spring fever... cabin fever... Call it what you will — I'm feeling it! We've had a fantastic winter season, but lately we've had a lot of warm temperatures and rain, usually followed by plummeting...
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Winter Waterfall Challenge

Date:
Feb 28, 2017
28Feb2017
Author:RaChelle Hosley
Topics:
Have you checked out the Adirondack Experience Waterfall Challenge? With 19 waterfalls to explore, ranging in difficulty from easy (1 point) to difficult (4 points), there are options for all ages...
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Top 7 Reasons Not To Snowmobile in the Heart of the Adirondacks

Date:
Feb 28, 2017
28Feb2017
Author:Kim Andresen
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This blog was originally published March 16, 2015. We love sharing the beginner snowmobiler's perspective. I recently spent a wintry weekend in Speculator, NY at the southern edge of the Adirondacks...
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Cross-Country Skiing in the Adirondacks

Date:
Feb 21, 2017
21Feb2017
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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So far this year, we have had a fantastic winter. There is certainly no shortage of snow! Storm after storm has dumped plenty of the fluffy white stuff on us.  The fantastic thing about winter in the...
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Valentine's Day Tradition

Date:
Feb 13, 2017
13Feb2017
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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While this will be mine and my husband's first Valentine's Day as a married couple, it is hardly our first rodeo. This will be our 11th Valentine's Day together. Our first being on the day of the...
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Ice Skating In The Adirondacks

Date:
Feb 06, 2017
06Feb2017
Author:RaChelle Hosley
Topics:
With temperatures regularly lingering below freezing, don't forget to pack your ice skates this winter for your next Adirondack adventure! While most people come here to go skiing or snowmobiling (...
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Winter Events

Date:
Jan 31, 2017
31Jan2017
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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This year, I made a resolution to stay home more.  Well, that went out the window fast! There are just way too many great events going on to sit at home. There is a little something for everyone. I...
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How to Bartend

Date:
Jan 10, 2017
10Jan2017
Author:RaChelle Hosley
Topics:
Hello 2017!It's a new year, so why not take the time to learn something new? Here's something easy you can learn, and that's sure to impress your friends at your next party — how to bartend! Learning...
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2016 Most Popular Blogs

Date:
Jan 03, 2017
03Jan2017
Author:Kim Andresen
Topics:
2016 Top 3 Blogs In Review We scoured our blogs for the most popular, most informative, and just downright funniest pieces from the past year. In case you missed them when they were originally...
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The Faces of Oak Mountain

Date:
Jan 01, 2017
01Jan2017
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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Oak Mountain is a family friendly ski mountain located in Speculator, NY. Even though it is considered "small," it takes a team of dedicated people to keep it going not just in the winter but all...
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