Family
Fish On! Ice Fishing Derbies are on the Horizon
18Jan2024
Author:Olivia PenroseIt’s derby day!
In Hamilton County, communities gather on the icy surfaces of our frozen lakes to partake in ice fishing derbies all over the region. When the days are dark and the weather is less-...
Ride, Relax, Repeat
"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...
Inlet in the Fall
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...
Family Fun Time in Speculator
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...
Wonderful Winter Events for the Whole Family
Some places settle down during the winter, switching to a slower pace and quieter evenings, hibernating like bears. Hamilton County, one of the most rugged sections of the Adirondacks, doesn't do...
The Perfect Camping Experience for Your Family
The snow is gone, there’s a warm breeze that has the whole family just itching to get outside, and that awesome camping gear that you got over the holidays is calling to you.
At long last, it’s time...
5 Great Options for Spring Hikes
01Apr2019
Author:Beth LomnitzerWe’ve all been there: winter (no matter where you have been) feels like it has stretched on forever. Every day the sun is creeping higher on the horizon and you’re feeling that itch to get out and do...
Oak Mountain is Ready for Snow
Oak Mountain is a family oriented ski center that has been part of Adirondack winter enjoyment for generations. It first opened in 1947.
Now, owners Matt and Laura O’Brien, coming from careers in...
Summertime = Beachtime
09Jul2018
Author:RaChelle MartzOne of my favorite summertime activities here in the Adirondacks is taking my kids and spending the day at the beach. We love to go to the public beach in Speculator. This is the beach I grew up on...
Family Camping 101
18Jun2018
Author:Beth LomnitzerBoth of my kids went on their first camping trips rather early: aged 8 weeks and 5 weeks old. Since then we have done all types of camping: Car camping, boat camping, river camping, no-tent camping,...
