Fall
A road trip of traditions and seasonal transitions
Adirondack seasonal transitions occur as summer gives way to the fall, and the fishing season segues to the annual big Game Hunting Season; as traditions and transitions blend in the chill of the...
Paddling the Sacandaga River Out of Speculator
13Oct2015
Author:Alan BelfordA Nice Walk Before Our Paddle
In the heart of the Adirondacks, the Sacandaga River out of Speculator offers a great marsh to explore for both paddlers and birders alike, and I was excited for the...
Surf-Turf-n-Sky: Good Luck for Great Paddling, Hiking & Birding
03Oct2015
Author:Alan BelfordStarting with a Hike
Wren and I were out looking for a short hike and paddle the other week and I decided that Good Luck Lake and the West Branch of the Sacandaga River might fit the bill. The...
Last Minute Adirondack Fall Foliage Tour Ideas
As the calendar changes from August to September, we're reminded that it's time to pull the sweaters out of the closet, grab a pumpkin spice dessert of some sort, and get ready to delve into our...
October events in the southern Adirondacks
October has always been my favorite time of the year. The cool crisp air, the new colorful landscape, and Halloween! There is still so much going on in the Adirondacks!
Try Your Hand at Keg Rolling...
Paddling Round Lake
24Sep2015
Author:Alan BelfordSunny Paddling Weather!
Our warm weather of late has made for terrific paddling in the southern Adirondacks, and Wren and I took advantage of it to enjoy some time birding on Round Lake this past...
Why Birding and How Do I Start?
21Sep2015
Author:Joan CollinsBeing "bitten by the birding bug" can be a positive, life-changing experience. Birding can become such an all-consuming activity that it is often hard to recall what life was like in the pre-birding...
Hiking and Storming on Pillsbury Mountain
19Sep2015
Author:Alan BelfordA Long and Winding Road
The adventure of hiking up Pillsbury Mountain begins with the road to the trailhead. Wren and I bumped along through Perkins Clearing and Sled Harbor and she was anxiously...
Oktoberfest + Oak Mountain = Oaktoberfest
14Sep2015
Author:Michelle ClementIt's Simple Math:
Question 1:
Oak Mountain + Oktoberfest = Oaktoberfest
Question 2:
Mountain Biking + German Festival = 1 awesome weekend at Oak Mountain
Now Show Your Work:
However you write the...
An Evening Paddle at Mason Lake
14Sep2015
Author:Alan BelfordA Beautiful Place
Mason Lake is a quiet body of water directly along Route 30 - just south of Lewey Lake - which many folks pass on their way through the southern Adirondacks. If they don't stop,...
