Best Sunset Views: Pinnacle Mountain in Northern Adirondacks

If you’re looking for a quick but very rewarding hike in the Northern Adirondacks, Pinnacle Mountain is your...

Should You Hike the Trail at Greenwood Creek State Forest?

The trail at Greenwood Creek State Forest is beautiful but it surely is a challenge. It has a gorgeous waterfall but the trail is hard to follow. We still...

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5 Reasons You Should Always Sign the Trail Register

Trail registers aren’t just a hiking tradition. Learn five important reasons why signing the trail register can help with safety, conservation, search...

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Hiking Azure Mountain : One Mile Up in New York

Mount Azure offers gorgeous views of the St. Lawrence Valley, the High Peaks of the Adirondacks AND Canada – all in just 1 short mile up. I Write with...

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Mount Arab Trail in the Adirondacks : Short But Full of Adventure

Let’s hike Mount Arab in Adirondack Park, New York. One mile to the top gives you breathtaking views and a cool fire tower! Grab a trail guide to learn...

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Enjoying Spring Along the Kip Trail in Canton New York

Don’t miss hiking the Kip Trail in this quaint New York village just a few minutes from downtown Canton. This guide is for early Spring but you can truly...

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Super Fun Cross Country Skiing at the Nicandri Nature Center

This is a guide to the free cross-country equipment rentals and miles of trails to explore at the Nicandri Nature Center in Massena, New York. Wanting to try...

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Lampson and Rainbow Falls : New York Winter Hiking

Snowshoeing to Lampson and Rainbow Falls in New York’s North Country is a wonderful treat on this January morning. Let’s do some winter hiking!...

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Scared to Drive in the Snow : My First Winter in New York

This is not an exaggeration – I’m super scared to drive in snow.  Let me preface this story with the fact that I’m an avid driver, rarely...

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How I’m Finally Feeling More Confident in My 50s

Connection. Competence. Confidence. I’ve always wanted these in my life and I feel I’m finally there at 53. This is how I’m feeling more...

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