Winter
The one that got away
Holden Decker was enjoying one of his first big game hunts in the Adirondacks when something magnificent happened. The 15-year-old had just made his way over a mountain ridge in a quest to bag his...
Got Cabin Fever?
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...
Winter Waterfall Challenge
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...
Top 7 Reasons Not To Snowmobile in the Heart of the Adirondacks
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...
Cross-Country Skiing in the Adirondacks
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...
Valentine's Day Tradition
13Feb2017
Author:RaChelle HosleyWhile 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...
Ice Skating In The Adirondacks
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 (...
Winter Events
31Jan2017
Author:RaChelle HosleyThis 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...
The Faces of Oak Mountain
01Jan2017
Author:RaChelle HosleyOak 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...
Ice Fishing
While the ice is currently not quite thick enough just yet, I've been giving a lot of thought to something I've always wanted to do but never have — Ice Fishing. I figured I better do a little...