https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvrZ4FuPL_M Whitewater Rafting is a highlight of the recreational opportunities available in the Adirondack Park. Rafting trips through Hudson River Gorge begin in Indian Lake and offer a full-day of whitewater adventure. It's hard to believe, but … [Read more...] about Whitewater Rafting in the Adirondacks
Hudson River
2014 ididaride Recap: Finals, Feedback and Photos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KICEEwVlvlQ On behalf of EVERYONE at the Adirondack Mountain Club (commonly referred to as ADK), thank you for riding with us this year. For some of you, it was your 9th time (you know who you are!) We are deeply grateful to you for … [Read more...] about 2014 ididaride Recap: Finals, Feedback and Photos
ididaride! 2014 Adirondack Bike Tour
Have you heard of ididaride!? This Adirondack biking event offers two routes: one is the full 75-mile loop and the other a shorter 20-mile ride. It's not a race, but you'll need endurance to tackle this ride for sure. Have fun, get some exercise, and enjoy beautiful Adirondack … [Read more...] about ididaride! 2014 Adirondack Bike Tour
Steamboats and The Champlain Canal
In the early decades of the 1800s stately sloops were joined on Lake Champlain by an increasing number of steamboats, an efficient new maritime technology offering speed and improved upwind navigational ability. Lake Champlain quickly became a bustling shipping highway, and Essex … [Read more...] about Steamboats and The Champlain Canal
Essex Settled 1765
A very long time ago – not before the debut of doodling (which stretches way back to the dark cave walls of history) but well before Essex was founded – the area was settled by William Gilliland. So far as we can tell the dear slice of wilderness along the majestic lake was … [Read more...] about Essex Settled 1765