Warm Fall DaysSoaking everything we could out of our recent warm days, Wren and I paddled Lake Clear Outlet the other evening. The sun shined through the glowing trees as we wound our way along Forest Home Road to the small put-in on the side of the road.
Right in town and totally beautiful: that's Lake Colby. The lake is dense with plant growth in some areas, which is fun to explore if you are interested in water plants like water lilies and grasses.
Do we like boating. Nah. We LOVE boating. Sail away with us to learn all you need to know about breezy adventures on the water!
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...
Whether spring, summer, fall, or winter, Saranac Lake is the perfect place to be!
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...
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