This sunny, postcard perfect Thanksgiving morning encourages reflection on the people, places and activities for which we are grateful. With bluebird skies overhead, wispy mist drifting off of Lake Champlain's silky surface, and warming temperatures it's easy to appreciate this … [Read more...] about Seneca Ray Stoddard
Adirondack Mountains
Jay Mountain Wilderness
Although Adirondack autumn has shed her Technicolor party attire, this is the perfect time of year for back-country hiking. Sunday's balmy weather inspired me to conjure up a pair of hooky possibilities for today. If the wind is light and the temperature comfortable for cycling, … [Read more...] about Jay Mountain Wilderness
Peak Foliage?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGk5Tuf8WCs For many, Adirondack autumn is all about peak foliage. It's the Holy Grail for leaf peepers, the cha-ching shot for photographers and videographers. Empowered by ever more ubiquitous social media, city friends pop in daily to ask, … [Read more...] about Peak Foliage?
Lake Placid Spirits
Are you a vodka aficionado? Did you know that world-class vodka is being distilled right here in the Adirondacks? Lake Placid Spirits is currently producing P3 Placid Vodka, 46 Peaks Vodka and Alpenglow, and a fourth, Blu Line Gin, will be available soon. Become a localvore by … [Read more...] about Lake Placid Spirits
Adirondack Cycling: Lake Champlain to High Peaks
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