Winter
Happy Snowmobile Trails
11Jan2019
There are a lot of great places to snowmobile in the Adirondacks, but Hamilton County has everything a snowmobiler needs — gear, supplies, food, lodging, and a lot of trails. It turns out that seven...
Derby Round-up
10Jan2019
The lakes are frozen — get your lines in!
Winter weather in the Adirondacks means ice fishing. Check out all of the great ice fishing contests going on this winter.
1st Annual Piseco Lake Ice...
Snowmobile Hot Spots
I don’t know about you, but one of my pet peeves is being hungry during a snowmobile ride. I usually ride prepared with snacks, but stopping at different eateries is one of my favorite parts about...
Winter Birding in the Central Adirondacks
As many of our region’s nesting bird species head south for the winter, some species that breed to our north also head south…into the Adirondacks! Each year, it is exciting to discover which species...
Winter Bucket List
27Nov2018
Every year, before winter I like to create a bucket list of activities I want to accomplish throughout the winter. This way, I avoid the feeling of not doing much during the winter season once spring...
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
01Nov2018
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!
OK, 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!
27Feb2018
I'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
20Feb2018
Most 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...