Winter
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...
Try It, You'll Like It
31Oct2018
Things change.
When I was a kid I didn't like Brussels sprouts. Seeing these mini cabbages on my plate would trigger schemes for their disposal. Fortunately, there was a dog available.
Now I think...
It’s Time To Think Snow!
30Sep2018
Author:Beth LomnitzerOK, I know what you're thinking:
No.
Way.
"I haven't even gone trick-or-treating with the kids yet."
"I have 17 relatives coming for Thanksgiving dinner!"
But...YES, WAY!
Now is the time to start...
Finn-tastic Nordic Skiing!
26Feb2018
Author:Beth LomnitzerI've heard that people who live in NYC often never visit the Statue of Liberty and that there are people who live in Florida that have never seen the Everglades. That's how I feel about Lapland Lake...
Snowshoeing Fun
19Feb2018
Author:RaChelle HosleyMost kids love playing in the snow — building snowmen, sledding, skiing. But last year, my kids took up a hobby that I wasn't overly familiar with... snowshoeing!
They started out clomping around in...
Skis and Snacks
05Feb2018
Author:Beth LomnitzerThe air is super crisp, cold, and clean as I drop my skis down at the trailhead. A fluffy poof of snow jumps into the air where the skis land. I take a deep breath and look around. The boughs of the...
Essential Trail Stops
29Jan2018
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I've heard it from people who know: snowmobiling in the heart of the Adirondacks is amazing.
It's the little things, like the pleasant, uncrowded, Department of Motor Vehicles. Register your out-of...
Things To Do Indoors
22Jan2018
Author:RaChelle HosleyWe are right in the thick of winter here in the Adirondacks and let me tell you what, it has been COLD! There have been many consecutive nights of negative temperatures — some nights as low as -20,...
A Gift For Everyone
18Dec2017
Author:RaChelle HosleyWe all know people who are just impossible to shop for. Well, let me break down the perfect Adirondack gifts — by personality!
The Adventure Seeker
Do you know someone who's an adrenaline junkie and...
Plan Out Your Adirondack Winter!
04Dec2017
Author:Beth LomnitzerC'mon, everyone! Get ready for some winter fun!
(And maybe cross a few gift purchases off your list!)
When I woke up this morning, it was 4 degrees. There's also a nice 2-inch layer of fresh snow on...
