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Enjoy reading helpful tips and information, and discovering Adirondack hot spots from our resident experts and outdoor adventurers. We've got insider insight on the extraordinary people, places, adventures, and activities that make Hamilton County so truly special. Read along, learn some cool facts, and please feel free to share your tips and join in on the conversation!

 

The Origin of the Great Camp Style Architecture

Date:
Feb 26, 2015
26Feb2015
Author:Michelle Clement
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The "Gilded Age" in America was a time of rapid economic growth, and those who achieved such wealth celebrated it like never before. It was during this era that the Adirondack Park became one of the...
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A Half Dozen snowshoe destinations in the Indian Lake Region for the entire family

Date:
Feb 19, 2015
19Feb2015
Author:Spencer Morrissey
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A Half Dozen snowshoe destinations in the Indian Lake Region for the entire family Indian Lake is home to some the finest snowshoeing available in Hamilton County ranging from tough excursions to...
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Black History Month: One Family's Legacy

Date:
Feb 16, 2015
16Feb2015
Author:Michelle Clement
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On June 25, 2011, Dr. Roland M. Brown, Jr. donated his father's Congressional Gold Medal to the Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake in Blue Mountain Lake. His father was awarded...
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Ski Date for 2

Date:
Feb 15, 2015
15Feb2015
Author:Michelle Clement
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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...
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A Fun Afternoon on the Three-Brook Loop Ski Trail

Date:
Feb 14, 2015
14Feb2015
Author:Joan Collins
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Over a decade ago, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation cut a cross-country ski loop trail off the Northville-Placid Trail in Long Lake. The trip totals 5.2 miles by taking the...
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Mid-Winter Events You Won't Want to Miss!

Date:
Feb 10, 2015
10Feb2015
Author:Michelle Clement
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Got Cabin Fever? Well, we have a cure for that! With over a foot of new snow and a jam-packed schedule of mid-winter events, it's time to get out of the house for some good ol' fashioned fun in the...
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4 Unique Locations to Say "I Do"

Date:
Feb 01, 2015
01Feb2015
Author:Michelle Clement
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Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Adirondack Mountains, a destination wedding in the Adirondack Park can bring your upcoming nuptials up to the next level. If you've dreamed of tying the...
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Humphrey Mountain, a little of this and a little of that = a great day in the woods

Date:
Jan 29, 2015
29Jan2015
Author:Spencer Morrissey
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Humphrey Mountain, a little of this and a little of that = a great day in the woods My buddy Jim Hopson and I have been eyeballing this peak for quite some time. Every time we look at a map of the...
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Ski & Stay at Lapland Lake in the Southern Adirondacks

Date:
Jan 29, 2015
29Jan2015
Author:Michelle Clement
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As January comes to an end, I am pleased to say that I have already knocked one of the items off my bucket list for 2015! I've skied at one of the area's finest cross-country ski centers: Lapland...
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A Winter Fire Tower Challenge ~ Kane Mountain plus some

Date:
Jan 23, 2015
23Jan2015
Author:Spencer Morrissey
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A Winter Fire Tower Challenge~~~Kane Mountain plus some Did you know that the Adirondack Fire Tower Challenge also has a winter category? Between December 21 and March 21 you can work on your winter...
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