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Whether spring, summer, fall, or winter, Saranac Lake is the perfect place to be!
Second Pond to the Lower Locks on the Saranac River is a beautiful trip that ends at a unique lock, and it is an easy paddle with lots of opportunities to observe wildlife.
2nd Largest Peat Land in the ADKSSince Spring Pond Bog is the second largest peat land in the Adirondacks, it offers birders an array of habitats for finding species. I've led an annual birding trip there with The Wild Center the past few years and we...
Let me tell you all the reasons why summer in the Adirondacks is the best. The days are extra long and sunny. The High Peaks are prime for hiking. The many lakes and rivers are perfect for paddling. Swimming all day is a reality. All this makes me...
Overlooked hikes near Saranac Lake Shadowed by the popularity of the High Peaks so close by, the hiking in and around Saranac Lake often gets overlooked. There are so many hikes offering outstanding views with payoffs that get missed by many of the...
A great time of year for a hike Fall is made for hiking. It possesses the perfect mix of pleasantries -- leaf color, pleasant temperatures, and no bugs -- that appeals to time outside. So when a couple friends of mine came to visit the other weekend,...
A classic paddle that start in South Creek, traverses Middle Saranac Lake, and leads to Lower Saranac Lake through the Saranac River. The trip ends between First and Second Pond, and is a mix of incredible scenic lake paddling with mountains views...
Carnival Day at Ampersand Bay Resort Date & Time: Thursday, February 6th, 2025 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Ampersand Bay Resort 31 Bayside Drive Saranac Lake, NY 12983 Event Highlights Ice Fishing with Battlefish Charters: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Bonfire...
Birds on the MindWhile a certain bird was on the minds of most people last month with the Thanksgiving holiday, Wren and I were out each day trying our luck to see what other birds we could find. With the recent cold front bringing snow and north...
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