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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!

 

Winter Wildlife

Date:
Jan 03, 2022
03Jan2022
Author:Aurora Pfaff
Topics:
You're snowshoeing down a gentle trail amid a snow-covered forest. Conifers wear thick caps of snow and you feel like you're in a winter wonderland (you are, it's not just a feeling). You encounter a...
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Skiing at Sagamore

Date:
Dec 06, 2021
06Dec2021
Author:Janelle Jones
Topics:
I’ve been traveling to Great Camp Sagamore for over ten years now. Each time, I fall more in love with the architecture and surrounding landscape. But, truth be told, my visits have been limited to...
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Ride, Relax, Repeat

Date:
Nov 15, 2021
15Nov2021
Author:Rhiannon Berry
Topics:
"Snow provokes responses that reach right back to childhood." -Andy Goldsworthy You don't have to look for very long before you find someone in the Adirondacks who enjoys snowmobiling through our...
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Exploring Winter Trails

Date:
Nov 08, 2021
08Nov2021
Author:Janelle Jones
Topics:
I once heard someone say that all other sports wish they were invented by the vikings. Cross-country skiing may have originated in Scandinavia, but it’s certainly become a global activity....
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The Lemon Tree

Date:
Oct 18, 2021
18Oct2021
Author:RaChelle Martz
Topics:
If you are at all familiar with Speculator you may remember the Lemon Tree as it used to be: a Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, Nautiques dealer / repair shop. It was the place you went if you needed your...
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In Sparkling Winter Wonderlands

Date:
Oct 10, 2021
10Oct2021
Author:Aurora Pfaff
Topics:
Of all the regions in the Adirondacks, Hamilton County boasts some of the quietest, most peaceful, most expansive wilderness. In the county without a stoplight, where the wildlife way outnumbers the...
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Inlet in the Fall

Date:
Sep 20, 2021
20Sep2021
Author:RaChelle Martz
Topics:
Fall in the Adirondacks is the perfect time to visit. The weather has cooled down, but we still get the occasional gorgeous summer-like day. The scenery is unbeatable, and the crowds of summertime...
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Good Brews and Great Fall Views

Date:
Sep 09, 2021
09Sep2021
Author:Janelle Jones
Topics:
Okay, you can call me a walking fall cliché. I like pretty leaf views, pumpkin spice, and cozy sweaters. What’s that? You don’t like pumpkin spice lattes? I suppose that’s fine if you don’t mind...
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Mountain Biking in Speculator, NY and Lemon Tree Brewery

Date:
Aug 23, 2021
23Aug2021
Author:Rhiannon Berry
Topics:
 "Apart from anything else, I prefer cycling. It puts you in a good mood, I find." — Alan Bennett If mountain bikers know anything, it’s how to have a good time. Add biking with friends and grabbing...
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The Aroma of Love: Welcome to the Paradise Cafe

Date:
Jul 15, 2021
15Jul2021
Author:Rhiannon Berry
Topics:
“This is my invariable advice to people: learn how to cook. Try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and, above all, have fun.” -Julia Child My initial experience with Stacy Pagoda was...
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