After I climbed my first of the 46, Marcy, I never thought I would catch the gotta climb them all fever. The next season I wanted to do Cascade and Porter just to have a nice day in the ADKs. After that I went for Algonquin because I heard the […]
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Bennington Battlefield [Intersection of Route 67 + Caretaker’s Road, Walloomsac, NY 12090] The battle between forces of British General Burgoyne and militiamen under American General Stark clashed in Walloomsac NY in August of 1777. The British intended to gain American supplies and horses in Bennington to improve their dwindling rations, […]
I was looking for a light hike near Lake George, as we had a lot of other engagements for the day, Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob [Pilot Knob Rd, Fort Ann, NY 12827] was the perfect compromise. This is a very popular spot. It’s kid friendly, close to the village, […]
I’m trying to imagine a time where Lake George Village was dotted with pinball arcades. I’ve always thought I was meant for another generation! If you know where to look, there are still a few machines in Lake George. Plus, when you’re in the game the rest of the world […]
After hiking three Adirondack high peaks over 8 hours, it was safe to say we were weary, we were hungry, we were ready to curl up in a ball. We were indecisive. We weren’t sure if we wanted to go home and cook ravioli or have some fish fry back […]
What kind of hobby requires you to wake up at 4 in the morning, drive for hours through the dark and fog, get sweaty, dirty, bruised, all scraped up, sweltering, freezing, cursing, yet somehow singing, swooning, then desperate again, and so sore you can barely lift your extremities, but so […]
A world away from the main strip at Lake George, but in reality – a few minutes drive. If you are looking for a wonderful dinner, delicious food and fantastic service, Bistro Le Roux [668 NY-149, Lake George, NY 12845] delivers. There are multiple rooms with different atmospheres within. You’ll […]
On the Fourth of July I tied on my American flag bandana, put lunch and a whole lot of water into a backpack, tied up my boots, and made my way to Black Mountain [Pike Brook Road off of Hulett’s Landing Road, Clemons NY]. Follow the red blazes up 2.5 […]
It’s summer. It’s hot. You want to be outside, but you need to cool down. There is a super fun nature walk right outside of Lake George with refreshing watering holes to cool down in along the way! Put on your bathing suit and pack a picnic. Also- this hike […]
If you want to have a big hearty lumberjack of a breakfast to fuel a day up in the Adirondacks, there is no better spot than The Silo Restaurant and Country Store [537 Aviation Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804]. Place your order, sip on some coffee, and learn about different styles […]
We were on our way from camping at Dippikill to go white water rafting up in Indian Lake. During the drive I noticed the trailhead for OK Slip Falls [Route 28 and intersection of Beaver Meadow Brook Rd, Indian Falls NY] and mentioned that I wanted to hike it on […]
From high to low. Last year we did Mount Marcy as the first of our 46 – this year we tried Cascade and Porter as our second and third in the Adirondack High Peaks Region. It was a long and physically exhausting weekend for us, camping, chopping wood, white water […]
After a long day of running around, but not yet ready to quit, we were in Glens Falls and looking for a place to relax. Cooper’s Cave Ale Company [2 Sagamore St, Glens Falls, NY 12801] fit the bill and had some tasty libations to boot. A cozy table and […]
When I heard that there was going to be a Norman Rockwell exhibit at The Hyde Collection [161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801] I was all in. I had recently fell in love with his work at another nearby museum, and it turns out most of the work seemed […]
What could be better than a good slice of bread? Two good slices of bread with yummy fixins smushed betwixt them. Rock Hill Bakehouse [19 Exchange St, Glens Falls, NY 12801] is beloved for its bread, loaf or sandwich. We sat down at a little table with lovely fresh flowers […]