A Taste of the Appalachian Trail: Hiking the Connecticut Appalachian Trail
A Look at the 52 Miles of Appalachian Trail that goes through Connecticut
The Appalachian Trail spans over 2,150 miles from Georgia to Maine; unbeknownst to many people, approximately 52 of those miles go through Connecticut. The trail crosses the NY/CT border near New Milford and [...]
Five Quick Hikes Under Two Hours Near Albany, NY
As I try to juggle all the healthy elements of my life—my food service job, my writing, exercise, cooking, cleaning—I wonder if there’s ever any time for fun. Where do I fit in me-time? It’s tough to do everything you want to, especially when you have a [...]
A Hike on Sleeping Beauty Mountain in Lake George
With this summer’s excessive heat, some might be tempted to steal away in an air-conditioned mall or lounge in the pool. I challenge you to try something more active: hiking. As a fall hiker, my standards for a great summer trail are steep: somewhere wooded and shady [...]
Hiking the 46 Adirondack High Peaks
You don’t have to live in Upstate New York to experience the beauty of the Adirondacks. Less than a day’s drive for over 60 million people, this massive natural wonder has something to offer year-round, for residents and visitors alike.
When talking about the Adirondacks, it’s virtually impossible not to [...]
Adirondack Adventure Festival & White Water Derby, North Creek
Outdoor enthusiasts & sports fans take note. The 2nd Annual Adirondack Adventure Festival is on its way. The festival will take place in the town of North Creek from May 6-8, 2011 offering a variety of sport-centric activities, including fishing, hiking and rafting, as well as [...]
In order to bring you the best trails for hiking Upstate NY and the Adirondacks, we decided to poll our staff and contributors to find out what their favorite fall hikes are. The answers we received ranged from everything from humorous hiking stories to favorite fall hikes (our original question) to non-answers (some claimed they [...]
As two of the 46 high peaks of the Adirondacks, Whiteface and Esther mountains make for an excellent day hike if you’re a fairly experienced hiker.
If you’re looking for an intermediate hike, a good way to approach this is to begin at a third, smaller mountain, Marble Mountain, to reach the access point of the [...]
What makes hiking in the mountains surrounding Lake George better than the average hike is that in addition to the sense of accomplishment at the summit, there is also the beauty. If you have hiked in the area, you are nodding along – no debate there. Otherwise, the statement seems cliché. Of course it is [...]
Many people live in this region their entire lives without discovering the many beauties these mountains have to offer. Located off NY Route 30 and just North of the Great Sacandaga Lake, Hamilton County’s Tennant Falls is the ideal destination, not only for hiking, but for picnicking and swimming as well. A series of three [...]
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