A Great Place for an Evening PaddleI made sure to take my nieces and nephew paddling the other week when they came to visit - it's an integral part of an Adirondack adventure, after all. Lake Colby is a great spot for an easy outing, so we all loaded...
Winter Specialties A few weeks ago, the Saranac Lake Christmas Bird Count (CBC) was held around the New Year as it always is. And so Wren, my dog, and I did our part covering a segment of the count area, hiking through the winter snow, and counting...
Below you will get a small taste of paddling the Adirondacks and the Saranac Lake region during the fall foliage season. With peak season coming fast, you don't want to waste time planning -- just get out there. I have selected four locations of the...
An initiation hike I had some friends visit this past weekend, and so like I often do with first time visitors, I took them on a hike up Baker Mountain. The mile-long hike is relatively easy and the payoff view from the top is splendid. Wren, my dog,...
Winter should not stop anyone from fishing. Cold temperatures beckon to the dedicated angler, who regards ice on frozen lakes the same way most people think of milkshakes: the thicker, the better. Snug shelters and fish finding skills come to the...
Enjoying summer to the endThe final summery days of the season are gold for us all and so Wren and I took advantage of a splendid afternoon earlier this week and set out for Little Green Pond. We started with a swim and as we approached the sandy...
The Battle of the SeasonsThe past few weeks have seen the sun and winter battle for supremacy across our region. The sun's rays on longer days have been beautifully warm, and yet our skiing base has stayed strong thanks to consistently chilly temps...
Cones on the Conifers I had been eyeing the cones on our conifers this summer with some anticipation and excitement. After all, with cones come crossbills and it was no surprise when both Red and White-winged Crossbills began to show up across the region.
The Saranac Chain of Lakes packs a lot of special Adirondack fun into six lakes and two ponds. Launch from the town boat dock on Lake Flower and watch the Victorian homes and small family camps fade into the mostly uninhabited Oseetah Lake. Paddlers...
Let us introduce you to the farm stands to visit in the Saranac Lake region this season!