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15 Adirondack Camping Spots Worth the Trip
From island camping on the Saranac chain to primitive sites in the Moose River Plains — 15 Adirondack camping spots worth knowing about, from people who've actually been there.
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The Haunting Echoes of the Adirondacks: Understanding the Calls of the Common Loon
Few sounds capture the wild soul of the Adirondacks like the eerie, echoing call of the Common Loon. For generations of campers, paddlers, and early risers, the calls of loons drifting across still waters...
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Hiking With Dogs in the Adirondacks: A Local's Guide
An honest local guide to hiking with dogs in the Adirondacks — including leash rules, AMR restrictions, six great dog-friendly trails, and real-world gear picks.
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Barkeater Chocolates (North Creek, NY): What to Expect + Best Things to Try
For this feature in our Local Spotlight, we interviewed Barkeater Chocolates and the co-owners, Jim & Debbie Morris, to learn more about their business nestled in the heart of the Adirondacks. Located near the...
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A Day at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake (With a Toddler!)
A day at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake with our toddler: the Wild Walk, the Raquette River Roll, the indoor exhibits, and Patrick Sapling, the troll who stayed after TROLLS: Save the Humans...
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Local Spotlight: DAK Bar – Real Food Energy from the Adirondacks
Discover DAK Bar, the Adirondack-made energy bar created by Susie Smith. Learn how these wholesome, trail-ready snacks are fueling local adventures in 2025.
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2023 BikeADK Jersey Collaboration
In collaboration with Bike Adirondacks, we’ve released a new road cycling jersey featuring a version of this design from our ADK poster collection. It’s now available for pre-order in the BikeADK online shop until March 15th. All orders...
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A Weekend Stay at Elk Lake Lodge
Arriving on a cool September afternoon, we ventured up to the rustically beautiful main lodge at Elk Lake to check in and grab our room key. After a pleasant chat with the receptionist, we...
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Chasing Snow: A Powder Day at the New Land Trust
The New Land Trust in Saranac, NY offers 31 trails on 287 acres of free community land. Here's what a powder day looks like — plus everything you need to plan your visit.
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Photographing the Essence of the ADK
Over the last 6 years photography has become one of the most important things in my life, my escape from reality, much like the feeling I get when I am hiking a mountain, walking...
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2021 Year in Review
As we move forward into 2022, we reflect back on what has been another wonderful year of exploration and adventure but also one of growth and trials. Winter took us out on many ski...
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Featured Partner: Forever Wild Vows
We’re all about outdoor adventure and simplicity, so it fit our style to plan an elopement. Partnering with Forever Wild Vows gives us the opportunity to help others craft their own adventure-style wedding in the Adirondacks...
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Jersey Collaboration w/ BikeADK
In collaboration with Bike Adirondacks, we’ve released a new road cycling jersey featuring this design from ADK poster collection. It’s now available for pre-order in the BikeADK online shop until March 25th.
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Winter Cabin Weekend at Camp Gorham
With limited travel and social interaction being the responsible thing this winter, we set out to explore more places within the Adirondack Park. Luckily, we found a last minute weekend rental at a cabin...
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Snowshoe to Puffer Pond
With sunshine in the forecast, we packed up our snowshoes, Lucy, and all the supplies needed to make a mean cup of hot chocolate, and made our way to the Chimney Mountain Trailhead. Evan...
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