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Enjoy reading helpful tips and information, and discovering Adirondack hot spots from our resident experts and outdoor adventurers. We've got insider insight on the extraordinary people, places, adventures, and activities that make Hamilton County so truly special. Read along, learn some cool facts, and please feel free to share your tips and join in on the conversation!

 

A New "Bang for your Buck" Hike

Date:
Sep 23, 2023
23Sep2023
Author:Janelle Jones
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Many fire towers in the Adirondacks are 100+ years old now. New ones aren’t being built. But, as the saying goes, old things are better than new because they have more stories to tell. And fire...
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Experience Fall at the ADKX

Date:
Sep 14, 2023
14Sep2023
Author:Olivia Penrose
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Autumnal fun at the museum  Fall has found itself again at the Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, and we couldn’t be more excited! We stand in awe as familiar reds and yellows...
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Hiking for Beginners in Hamilton County

Date:
Aug 31, 2023
31Aug2023
Author:Olivia Penrose
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Beginner-friendly trails Have you been day dreaming of a new life on top of a mountain? Conquering trails and crossing streams, becoming one with nature? You know you should be out mapping your own...
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Fall Festivals to Brighten the Season

Date:
Aug 14, 2023
14Aug2023
Author:Mandy Applin
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Fall festivals and harvest hues There's no better way to celebrate the season than by joining us in the Adirondacks for a fall festival! Share in the laughter, delight in the cool air, and embrace...
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3 Hikes to Lakes in Hamilton County

Date:
Aug 06, 2023
06Aug2023
Author:Sydney Aveson
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When most people think about hiking, they envision reaching a summit and taking in views from on high. While inherently beautiful, hiking to the top of a mountain is not the only type of hike a...
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Day Trips on the Northville-Placid Trail

Date:
Jul 23, 2023
23Jul2023
Author:Troy Tetreault
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Doable day trips and in-town destinations along the Northville-Lake Placid Trail The Northville-Lake Placid Trail conjures up images of life on a long-distance thru-hike; 60-liter packs loaded with...
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10 Things to do in Long Lake this Weekend

Date:
Jul 18, 2023
18Jul2023
Author:Troy Tetreault
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Events, attractions, and activities in and around Long Lake this weekend! Bring yourself, friends, and family to Long Lake this weekend in support of local community establishments, which were...
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Summer Happenings at the Adirondack Experience

Date:
Jun 15, 2023
15Jun2023
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Years ago, my grandfather planned a family day trip to the Adirondack Museum on Blue Mountain Lake. He drove, my grandmother sat in front — the easier to distract my grandfather — and my mother and I...
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Summer Camping in Hamilton County

Date:
May 22, 2023
22May2023
Author:Troy Tetreault
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Five campgrounds you don't want to miss this summer Hamilton County is home to what may seem like endless camping opportunities. So much so, that it can be hard to choose one that fits your idea of a...
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Summer Events for 2023

Date:
Apr 24, 2023
24Apr2023
Author:RaChelle Martz
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By the time the end of spring starts rolling around, we all start going a little stir crazy. We've been cooped up for a few months, spring cleaning, dodging the rain and mud. If you're itching to get...
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