Follow that Sign! Columbus Day Weekend (October 5, 6, & 7th) artists in our area will be opening their doors to you! "Life in the Adirondack’s doesn’t end after Labor Day, it’s just about to get to the good part… fall foliage…. crisp autumn days… and artists opening their … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual ADK Coast & Boquet Valley Studio Tour
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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
Conquering Coon Mountain in Winter
I am confident that the usual blanket of snow will arrive just a little bit later than expected this year... [so] even if we have springlike conditions in January, we'll find a way to get outside and play. As such, this morning when the weatherman said it would be sunny with … [Read more...] about Conquering Coon Mountain in Winter
Musicians Inspired | Champlain Area Trails
One of the finalists in the Champlain Area TrailsTravel Writing Contest, Catherine Bahn's "Musicians Inspired" shows us the stark contrast between life in the Champlain Valley compared to city life. Rural life certainly beats out the dreary cityscape Bahn describes, and the … [Read more...] about Musicians Inspired | Champlain Area Trails
CATS Travel Writing Contest Winners
CATS launched their travel writing contest in September with the purpose of promoting economic vitality through outdoor recreation based tourism. “People are researching vacation destinations online, so as they look into visiting the northeast, we want them to see these articles … [Read more...] about CATS Travel Writing Contest Winners