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Tag Archives: adirondacks
Bistro Le Roux, Lake George
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
Black Mountain, Adirondack Hike
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
The Silo Restaurant, Queensbury
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
OK Slip Falls, Adirondack Hike
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 … Continue reading
Adirondack High Peaks: Cascade and Porter
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 … Continue reading
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Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Hike, Southern Adirondacks
They say opposites attract. I like to go go go, while Jeff wouldn’t mind staying at home sometimes. A lot of times I’ll run us ragged, and he has to step in and tell us to slow down. Well, when … Continue reading
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Adirondack Hike: Cat and Thomas Mountains
It is the perfect time to head to the Adirondacks and see the foliage, but this hike is gorgeous in any season. Cat and Thomas Mountains [761 Valley Woods Rd, Bolton Landing, NY 12814] is just over an hour north of … Continue reading
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Adirondack Hike: Buck Mountain
The sweat is worth the views! Take the 4.6mi RT hike up Buck Mountain [GPS intersection Sly Pond Road and Shelving Rock Road in Fort Ann, Keep heading down Shelving Rock Road and you will reach the Buck Mountain trailhead], … Continue reading
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Adirondack Eats: Sammy D’s Café
I don’t normally make plans to eat at the mall, but Sammy D’s Cafe is a joint to make exceptions for. We had just hiked Buck Mountain and were hungry and in the mood for something hearty. Located in the … Continue reading
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Adirondack Hike: Prospect Mountain
It’s mountain season again, and I couldn’t be happier! A few weeks ago on a chilly spring day we packed our bags and headed for Prospect Mountain, just moments away from Lake George village. [Turn west from on Route 9 … Continue reading
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