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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!

 

The Peaks at Peak

Date:
Sep 21, 2020
21Sep2020
Author:RaChelle Martz
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We had one seriously hot summer, but as quickly as September arrived, so did the beautiful cool weather that makes us all turn off the air conditioners and crack the windows at night. Along with the...
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Paddling at Dawn

Date:
Aug 23, 2020
23Aug2020
Author:Katie LaLonde
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Stacy, a Long Lake local for the last 13 years, is an avid paddler and business owner in Long Lake. She moved to Long Lake for a job opportunity and fell in love with the community. They were...
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Family Fun Time in Speculator

Date:
Jul 13, 2020
13Jul2020
Author:Justin Levine
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One of the best things about the Adirondacks is how spread out most things are. One can take a beautiful ride on winding roads, soaking in the views of lakes and mountains, catching glimpses of...
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The ADK Trading Post Gets Creative

Date:
Jun 01, 2020
01Jun2020
Author:RaChelle Martz
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If you've ever been to Long Lake, you probably know about the ADK Trading Post (mostly because of their famous lobster rolls!). Things have gotten a little tricky in the Adirondacks, and everywhere...
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Our Family Staycation

Date:
May 17, 2020
17May2020
Author:RaChelle Martz
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Last summer feels like a lifetime ago, but I was just sitting here thinking about the “staycation” my husband, along with my kids and niece, took while his brother was here visiting from North Dakota...
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Mother's Day Shopping at Tracy's Rustic Relics

Date:
May 03, 2020
03May2020
Author:RaChelle Martz
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As you head through the infamous 4 Corners in Speculator, you'll see a cute little shop with a beautiful flower garden and seasonal Adirondack decorations. To one side of the building is a hysterical...
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Quirky Facts and Amazing Stories

Date:
Mar 29, 2020
29Mar2020
Author:Aurora Pfaff
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In the central Adirondacks, we have thousands of acres of splash-worthy lakes, summit-able mountains, and mouth-watering restaurants. In other words, there's a lot to do and see. But did you also...
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Why You Should Drop Everything and Go Whitewater Rafting

Date:
Mar 26, 2020
26Mar2020
Author:Janelle Jones
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It may still seem far away, but summer is fast approaching. Now, as our rivers begin to unthaw, is the perfect time to start planning warmer weather activities. In between BBQs and trips to the lake...
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Early Morning Ice

Date:
Mar 05, 2020
05Mar2020
Author:Janelle Jones
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Waking up before sunrise is hard. Waking up before sunrise to venture out onto a frozen lake to face the elements head on? Now that just seems mad. But for ice anglers, this is heaven. Meet Bethany...
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Great Camps, Greater Women

Date:
Feb 27, 2020
27Feb2020
Author:Aurora Pfaff
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The story of the Great Camps of the Adirondacks is often told in relation to men: the men who built them, bought, and sold them. One story frequently told is that of W.W. Durant, who built the first...
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