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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!

 

Summer Traditions

Date:
May 10, 2016
10May2016
Author:RaChelle Hosley
Topics:
  My Family Every year my family climbs Panther Mountain in Piseco. It has been a tradition of ours since my daughter was two. It is a great hike, easy enough for young kids to do mostly on their own...
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Farming in the Adirondacks

Date:
May 03, 2016
03May2016
Author:RaChelle Hosley
Topics:
Farming As a Means of Survival The Central Adirondack region has traditionally not been known as  farm country. Between the weather, the short seasons, and the terrain, it has always been a less than...
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Care and storage of winter gear

Date:
Apr 26, 2016
26Apr2016
Author:Spencer Morrissey
Topics:
The end of a long winter season is once again upon us, and even though the conditions weren't all that conducive to what might be called an excellent winter season, our gear did get periodic use and...
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Historical Landmarks

Date:
Apr 12, 2016
12Apr2016
Author:RaChelle Hosley
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The celebration of Hamilton County's Bicentennial is happening this year, and we have been doing a little delving into our history! While 1816 marks the inception of the county, Wells and Lake...
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A memorable wedding getaway in Inlet

Date:
Apr 05, 2016
05Apr2016
Topics:
Inlet is the perfect place for an Adirondack wedding getaway. My boyfriend Andy and I were invited to a wedding in Inlet last summer, and we decided to make a full weekend escape out of it, camping...
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Get ready for camping, Part 2: Sleeping bags and pads

Date:
Apr 03, 2016
03Apr2016
Author:Spencer Morrissey
Topics:
Picking a sleeping bag is not all that difficult once you get a grasp on your personal comfort level. There are numerous companies out there making sleeping bags, and some are better than others, but...
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DEC announces new Adirondack Scat Challenge

Date:
Mar 31, 2016
31Mar2016
Author:ADK Blogger
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Nature enthusiasts will have their eyes on the ground this summer. On April 1, officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced a new plan — the Adirondack Scat Challenge...
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The Big Melt!

Date:
Mar 21, 2016
21Mar2016
Author:RaChelle Hosley
Topics:
Water Everywhere! Spring can be a tricky time here in the Adirondacks. It is starting to warm up and the snow is starting to melt. There's no more skiing, no more snowmobiling, and it's time to trade...
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1/4 pound of lobster lovin'

Date:
Mar 15, 2016
15Mar2016
Author:Michelle Clement
Topics:
Fallin' in love with The Sandwich As a child, and even into early adulthood, I despised sandwiches! Unless it was the occasional grilled cheese, just the thought of a sandwich turned my stomach. So...
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Birders Flock to the Central Adirondacks!

Date:
Mar 08, 2016
08Mar2016
Author:Joan Collins
Topics:
 Winter Birds in the Central Adirondacks The winter birds of Long Lake, Newcomb, and Minerva have been a magnet for visiting birders this season. In addition to our year-round boreal species,...
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