Burlington, Vermont resident Cassie Willner recently shared a detailed account of her Adirondack cycling adventure on Eastern Slopes. Her story, "Pre-Peak in the High Peaks: A Late Summer Bicycle Tour in the Adirondacks" chronicles a three day journey to-and-through the High … [Read more...] about Adirondack Cycling: Lake Champlain to High Peaks
Recreation
Essex County Fishing Information
The Champlain Valley is rich with activities for the outdoorsman (or woman!). Fishing is a pastime that many partake in. There are many opportunities for anglers to enjoy the waters of Lake Champlain or one of the valley's many rivers, streams, and ponds. 81 fish species have … [Read more...] about Essex County Fishing Information
Reopening The Crux
Summer is over, and the time to start shifting to more indoor activities is occurring. Do you like rock climbing? How about indoor rock climbing? Well, I hope you're happy to hear that The Crux (Champlain Valley Climbing Center) in Willsboro, NY, is reopening on October 13th! … [Read more...] about Reopening The Crux
Help Build New Willsboro CATS Trail
Finish the Trail! Saturday, October 6, 9:00am Do you want to help create the next new trail in the Champlain Area Trails system? Then join in on the work this Saturday as the trail behind the new Willsboro tennis courts begins to take shape! Make your mark on this new Willsboro … [Read more...] about Help Build New Willsboro CATS Trail
Boat Launch Sites Near Essex
Summer may be slipping away like sand between our fingers, but there are still many great days of boating ahead. When my bride and I relocated full time to the Adirondacks from Manhattan in 2006 we promised each other a minimum of six months boating on Lake Champlain each … [Read more...] about Boat Launch Sites Near Essex