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2014, What a Year!

Date:
Dec 27, 2014
27Dec2014
Author:Michelle Clement
Topics:
2014 in the 'DACKS As we get ready to ring in a new year and bid farewell to an old, we often find ourselves reflecting over what has happened throughout the past year. It may be that as the family...
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The Taming of the Shrewd Gray Jay

Date:
Dec 21, 2014
21Dec2014
Author:Joan Collins
Topics:
Camp Robber, Whiskey Jack, and Gray Jay are but a few of the endearing nicknames used to describe a Canada Jay (Perisoreus canadensis). A member of the corvid family, which in our area also includes...
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Extreme Pond Hockey

Date:
Dec 17, 2014
17Dec2014
Author:Michelle Clement
Topics:
When you think of pond hockey, you probably picture a handful of kids shoveling off a small patch of ice in order to hit a puck around with beaten equipment and makeshift goals. In Inlet, NY, when...
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Cellar Mountain - A bushwhack in the West Canada Lake Wilderness

Date:
Dec 16, 2014
16Dec2014
Author:Spencer Morrissey
Topics:
My buddy Jim and I have this crazy obsession with trail-less peaks and we are always looking for new places to explore and new terrain to break trail on. This week our eyes focused on the Indian Lake...
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Sleds, Beer, Cold Pizza: Just One Of The Guys

Date:
Dec 14, 2014
14Dec2014
Author:Kim Andresen
Topics:
A Girl In Boy's Clothing Ok - so I'm not exactly the proverbial wolf in sheep's clothing, but this week I am trying to be one of the guys. You know, I am trying to be laid-back and just go with the...
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An Adirondack winter outing; Snowshoeing the Sagamore Lake Loop

Date:
Dec 13, 2014
13Dec2014
Author:Spencer Morrissey
Topics:
An Adirondack winter outing: Snowshoeing the Sagamore Lake Loop A Winter Carnival Event This outing was an event planned by the Great Camp Sagamore as part of the Long Lake/Raquette Lake Winter...
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Plan The Ultimate Guys Snowmobile Getaway

Date:
Dec 04, 2014
04Dec2014
Author:Michelle Clement
Topics:
Boys Trip to the 'DAKS! Tis' the season for shopping, in-laws coming to visit, and corporate holiday parties. Having the kids bouncing off the walls from all of the overstimulating holiday activity...
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Goodnow Mountain - Looking back on a sunset hike

Date:
Dec 01, 2014
01Dec2014
Author:Spencer Morrissey
Topics:
Goodnow Mountain - Looking back on a sunset hike Have you ever had one of those days where you just needed to get outside and leave everything inside behind? Inside your head I mean. You know that...
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Wonderful Early Winter Events!

Date:
Nov 22, 2014
22Nov2014
Author:Dean Nervik
Topics:
As we say farewell to 2014 - and welcome in 2015 - there are a variety of events and activities that are sure to catch your attention! Do you like to participate in an event, or are you a great...
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Chain Lakes Road South Opens to Public

Date:
Nov 18, 2014
18Nov2014
Author:Joan Collins
Topics:
Many new recreational opportunities are now available to the public with the newly opened Chain Lakes Road South access in Indian Lake. This region spans parts of the Blue Mountain Wild Forest, Pine...
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