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In the heart of the Adirondacks, we don't let the cold weather stop our fun - we celebrate it! What's your favorite winter activity? Keep voting for your ADK favorites: Lake, pond, or river? Family-friendly, close-to-town trek with best views? Where...
Snowy is one of the more demanding hikes in Hamilton County, and is also part of Hamilton County’s Adirondack Fire Tower Hiking Challenge. Its steep trail and rugged terrain will make you earn every bit of this mountain's elevation. At 3,899 feet in elevation, Snowy Mountain...
While not part of the Hamilton County Fire Tower Challenge, Bald Mountain is part of the Adirondack Fire Tower Challenge and is a great “bang for your buck” outing. With a long rocky spine and unbeatable views, this fire tower peak is sure to impress and is totally worth the short...
A couple of years ago, the fire tower on Wakely Mountain had some structural damage. Because it is so tall, it takes quite a beating from winds. The four support posts of the tower had weakened over time and it was determined to be unsafe for climbing.
When the stars align As parents of three, it is rare that my husband and I have a full day to ourselves. Yes, we do try to sneak away for the occasional "date night," but a full day to ourselves comes few and far between. On the rare occasion that we...