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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!

 

Death Falls, Estelle Pond and Estelle Mountain

Date:
Mar 25, 2015
25Mar2015
Author:Spencer Morrissey
Topics:
Hiking in Hamilton County Estelle Mountain lays a simple 1.1 miles off the main corridor heading to and from Raquette Lake, and with such close proximity I just had to head out into the wilderness to...
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Buck Meadow Mountain

Date:
Mar 14, 2015
14Mar2015
Author:Spencer Morrissey
Topics:
Exploring a remote peak in the Siamese Pond Wilderness Note: Please respect the rights of property owners and stay on the trail — there is no public access to Kings Flow at this time. Buck Meadow...
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Top 7 Reasons Not To Snowmobile Hamilton County ADK

Date:
Mar 11, 2015
11Mar2015
Author:Kim Andresen
Topics:
Blogger's note 3/1/17: I have to admit, this was one of my favorite blog adventures ever. I haven't been on the trails yet this year - it's obviously time to go back and relive this true Adirondack...
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Ski Inlet to Raquette Lake

Date:
Mar 11, 2015
11Mar2015
Author:Joan Collins
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A Bitter Cold Day! On the morning of my recent March cross-country ski trip, the temperature was 24 below zero! I gave the day a few hours to warm up, and skied at noon with a more respectable 16...
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7 Weird Adirondack Things That Will Make You Wonder

Date:
Mar 07, 2015
07Mar2015
Author:Michelle Clement
Topics:
We all associate the Adirondack Park with being a pristine wilderness area full of endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. But, like all places, there is more to these small towns and villages...
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Hike like a dog - recreation with man’s best friend

Date:
Mar 05, 2015
05Mar2015
Author:Spencer Morrissey
Topics:
Being a dog hiker!!! As with many of you, I enjoy hiking with my four-legged companion. But for many of you reading this, maybe this hasn't been a pleasure you have yet partaken in. While fun, it is...
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The Origin of the Great Camp Style Architecture

Date:
Feb 26, 2015
26Feb2015
Author:Michelle Clement
Topics:
The "Gilded Age" in America was a time of rapid economic growth, and those who achieved such wealth celebrated it like never before. It was during this era that the Adirondack Park became one of the...
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A Half Dozen snowshoe destinations in the Indian Lake Region for the entire family

Date:
Feb 19, 2015
19Feb2015
Author:Spencer Morrissey
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A Half Dozen snowshoe destinations in the Indian Lake Region for the entire family Indian Lake is home to some the finest snowshoeing available in Hamilton County ranging from tough excursions to...
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Black History Month: One Family's Legacy

Date:
Feb 16, 2015
16Feb2015
Author:Michelle Clement
Topics:
On June 25, 2011, Dr. Roland M. Brown, Jr. donated his father's Congressional Gold Medal to the Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake in Blue Mountain Lake. His father was awarded...
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Ski Date for 2

Date:
Feb 15, 2015
15Feb2015
Author:Michelle Clement
Topics:
When the stars align As parents of three, it is rare that my husband and I have a full day to ourselves. Yes, we do try to sneak away for the occasional "date night," but a full day to ourselves...
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