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Homemade root beer and fudge
September 7, 2011 It was obvious by the red-lettered sign that said “THE STORE” that we had found our destination, but I still felt a bit of uncertainty as we walked toward the building in the tiny village of... more »» 
The trail less traveled: Pitchoff’s northeast ridge
September 7, 2011 With the eastern zone of the High Peaks, Dix and Giant Mountain Wilderness areas closed due to damage from Tropical Storm Irene and an alternate list of hiking options posted on the state Department... more »» 
Paddlers and storms in Jackman
August 31, 2011 Ariel and I were walking down the main drag in the tiny town of Jackman, in northwestern Maine, on July 31 when we spotted something peculiar. more »» 
Feeling right at home in Maine
August 24, 2011 As Jacob and I paddled across Umbagog Lake on July 21, it marked a major milestone for the trip. We had arrived in Main. more »» 
Showdown in Groveton
August 17, 2011 I was walking down a dirt road on the morning of July 18 just outside of the small industrial town of Groveton, N.H., when a white pickup truck with two men inside pulled over next to m. more »»
Time to replace the railroad with a recreation path
August 17, 2011 I recently learned about a new advocacy group that is looking for a piece of the great Adirondack pi. more »» 
As summer’s warmth turns to fall’s icy breath
August 10, 2011 As the summer begins to wind down, there is ample evidence of the coming season: students packing for their return to college and trees starting to show signs of changing color. more »» 
Walking the Grand Portage
August 3, 2011 Standing in the middle of the two-lane highway leaving Mansonville, Quebec on the morning of July 13, I felt a bit out of plac. more »» 
Maybe bass aren’t so bad after all
August 3, 2011 As the dog days of summer continue to crank up the season’s thermostat, the windows of opportunity for trout fishermen are rapidly diminishing. more »» 
How did you sleep last night?
July 27, 2011 Standing on his front porch across the street, the large older man with no shirt peered at us. He had a puzzled look on his face. more »»
Taking time to get back up Cranberry way
July 27, 2011 I’m tired and I’m sore. My back aches, my feet are blistered and it even hurts to smile. But I can’t wipe the stupid grin off my face, summer has been just too much fun. more »» 
Across Lake Champlain and beyond
July 19, 2011 After checking the forecast, we decided not to cross Lake Champlain on Wednesday, July 6. The forecast called for severe thunderstorms, hail, up to 20 mile an hour winds and 1- to 2-foot waves. more »» 
Technique triumphs over brute strength
July 19, 2011 There is an old saying which claims that behind every successful gentleman, there remains a very tired lady. Over the course of the past week, I had the good fortune to observe such a situatio. more »» 
An introduction to urban paddling
July 13, 2011 Jacob and I pulled up our green royalex canoe as close to the shoreline as we coul. more »»
The outdoor life is a life well spent
July 13, 2011 Recently, I spent a few hours sorting through a stack of old appointment calendars that were hidden away on a shelf in my office. more »» 
Kindness makes for smooth sailing
July 6, 2011 I came around the corner, lugging my overnight dry bag on my back and my pelican case with camera equipment in my left hand. After roughly a mile, the end of the canoe carry was in sight. more »» 
A new discovery around every bend in the river
July 6, 2011 There is no denying the pull of a river, it is a peculiar allure that makes flowing waters distinct. more »» 
Gearing up for the 740-mile paddle
July 1, 2011 It’s hard to say exactly why I wanted to dedicate six to seven weeks this summer to paddle the 740 miles from Old Forge to Fort Kent, Maine. I would say, it would have to be a combination of factors. more »»
Summer blasts off with big opening weekend
July 1, 2011 Fourth of July weekend traditionally signals the launch of the Adirondacks’ summer tourism season. more »» 
Rhinebeck woman sets NPT record
June 22, 2011 NORTHVILLE — Stinging nettles, bugs and bears couldn’t stop her. Darkness, lack of sleep and getting lost couldn’t stop her. more »» |
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