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Kids ski Jackrabbit from Keene to SL
March 30, 2011 Three area children skied roughly 25 miles on the Jackrabbit Trail, from Keene to Saranac Lake in mid-February, to become among the youngest children to finish the adventure as an end-to-end trip. more »»
Not ready to exchange ski poles for fishing poles
March 30, 2011 Outside the window, there are big, fat snowflakes floating like goosedown in the cold morning air. more »» 
Locals not happy with ‘Twisted’ option
March 23, 2011 ELIZABETHTOWN — The U.S. Board on Geographic Names may decide on April 14 whether to change Bald Peak’s name to Twisted Cedar Peak. The peak in question is the one 2. more »» 
Angling veterans possess centuries of wisdom
March 23, 2011 When Adirondack ponds finally shed winter’s hard cap, it will be the beginning of my 33rd season guiding guests on local streams and other faraway waters. more »» 
Spring-like conditions on St. Regis
March 16, 2011 Burned by fires more than a century ago, a large section of St. Regis Mountain’s summit is bare and offers a great place to rest and take in the views. Ponds and lakes are visible in most direction. more »»
Guides make annual pilgrimage to Lake Placid
March 16, 2011 It has been nearly 30 years since the first gathering of Adirondack guides was hosted in the spring of 1982. The inaugural event was held at the old Lake Placid Club Resort. more »» 
Spring’s shuffle stunned by winter’s wrath
March 9, 2011 In a typical year, the local snowpack would already be deteriorated. more »»
Looking back on adventures gone wrong
March 2, 2011 The news of the three backcountry emergencies in the High Peaks stirred a lot of interest. People were immediately ready to sound off on what the snowshoers and climbers did wrong. more »»
The lighter side of the outdoors
March 2, 2011 A few weeks ago, I penned a column titled “Code of the Woods” that was intended to offer a humorous perspective on camping and backwoods etiquette. Some readers understood and some didn’t. more »» 
Busy weekend for DEC forest rangers
February 23, 2011 A 26-year-old Pennsylvania man is alive after spending two unplanned nights in the western High Peaks Wildernes. more »» 
Handmade and homegrown: It’s only natural
February 23, 2011 I have always had an affinity for locally produced products made with natural materials. more »»
Code of the woods has changed over the years
February 16, 2011 Similar to the code of the West, there was once a code of the woods. It was an unwritten set of common sense practices and values that were respected by woodsmen, hunters, anglers and hikers alike. more »» 
Voracious visitor
February 9, 2011 LAKE PLACID — The Lawrence family of Lake Placid has been getting a relatively rare treat this winter as an ermine has visited their property several times. more »» 
Hug a tree, just for health of it
February 9, 2011 I try to enjoy winter as much as any area resident and I usually can’t wait to get out to ski or skate, sled or slide. more »» 
‘Can’t you turn the lights on in the Park?’
February 2, 2011 One thing I’ve come to understand as the outdoors writer is that many people south of the Blue Line don’t understand the Adirondack backcountry, and the Adirondacks in general. more »»
Fish tales recalled through the snowy, white haze
February 2, 2011 After another snowstorm ravaged the region, anglers who are dreaming of an early ice-out have sunk deeper into the dreary depths of an interminable winter. I know their kind. more »»
Thick ice, deep snow and not a thaw in sight
January 28, 2011 Cold and blustery winter weather continues to wrap the region in a heavy blanket of snow, while solid ice has secured a thick cover over area lake. more »» 
Questions arise with DEC dispatch move
January 26, 2011 A decision by the state Department of Environmental Conservation to close its dispatching office in Ray Brook and move it to Albany has raised concerns that it could negatively affect... more »» 
Events can have positive impact
January 19, 2011 At the last state Adirondack Park Agency meeting during a discussion on temporary revocable permits, the issue of competitive events taking place in wilderness areas was briefly mentioned. more »» |
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