Category Archives: Adirondacks

Phelps and Tabletop Mountains, ADK 46

Posted on November 16, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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. … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Upstate NY: Bennington, Saratoga, Ticonderoga

Posted on September 27, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob, Lake George

Posted on September 17, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Lake George Pinball: Funarama and Funworld Arcades

Posted on September 16, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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, … Continue reading →

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Noon Mark Diner, Adirondacks NY

Posted on September 14, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Adirondack 46 MacIntyre Range: Algonquin, Iroquois, Wright

Posted on September 13, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Bistro Le Roux, Lake George

Posted on July 25, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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] … Continue reading →

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Black Mountain, Adirondack Hike

Posted on July 24, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Shelving Rock Falls and Log Bay, Lake George

Posted on July 23, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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The Silo Restaurant, Queensbury

Posted on July 22, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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