Winter
Oak Mountain Downhill Skiing
Raised in the ADK
I have lived in the Adirondacks my entire life. I've grown up experiencing all that the mountains have to offer, and I have to say, one of my favorite places to go as a kid (and...
First Time at Lapland Lake
05Feb2019
Author:Katie LaLondeI decided to make a trip to Benson last week to experience Lapland Lake Nordic Recreation Center. I had never been to the cross-country ski center, but have heard great reviews of it, so I decided it...
Snowshoeing at Dog-Friendly Fern Park
As we pull into the quiet lot next to the ice skating rink, I can hear the swish of fresh snow under my tires. I step out and take a deep breath. The air is crisp and cold. It feels like it might...
Skates, Skis or Snowshoes!
22Jan2019
Author:Beth LomnitzerWintertime gear includes so many innovative contraptions to strap onto your feet!
And maybe you JUST got those brand new ones and you are DYING to try them out! Well, come on up to the heart of the...
Happy Snowmobile Trails
10Jan2019
There are a lot of great places to snowmobile in the Adirondacks, but Hamilton County has everything a snowmobiler needs — gear, supplies, food, lodging, and a lot of trails. It turns out that seven...
Derby Round-up
09Jan2019
Author:RaChelle HosleyThe lakes are frozen — get your lines in!
Winter weather in the Adirondacks means ice fishing. Check out all of the great ice fishing contests going on this winter.
1st Annual Piseco Lake Ice...
Snowmobile Hot Spots
17Dec2018
Author:Katie LaLondeI don’t know about you, but one of my pet peeves is being hungry during a snowmobile ride. I usually ride prepared with snacks, but stopping at different eateries is one of my favorite parts about...
Winter Birding in the Central Adirondacks
10Dec2018
Author:Joan CollinsAs many of our region’s nesting bird species head south for the winter, some species that breed to our north also head south…into the Adirondacks! Each year, it is exciting to discover which species...
Winter Bucket List
26Nov2018
Every year, before winter I like to create a bucket list of activities I want to accomplish throughout the winter. This way, I avoid the feeling of not doing much during the winter season once spring...
Oak Mountain is Ready for Snow
Oak Mountain is a family oriented ski center that has been part of Adirondack winter enjoyment for generations. It first opened in 1947.
Now, owners Matt and Laura O’Brien, coming from careers in...
