Mancuso, not Child. I have a new obsession. This happens frequently. Last week it was mangoes. This week it’s skiing. Bad timing, I know, since it’s March 8 and 45 degrees outside. But I have a feeling this will be a longterm obsession. At least 3 weeks, maybe even a whole year. In...

When the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released a report calling for the removal of the fire tower on Hurricane Mountain, Jess and I just happened to be sitting around trying to figure out what to do with our day. Trail heads to this peak are about a 5 minute drive from...

These photos come from a long time reader, friend of the site, and previous content submitter. This was a day long flight around the Adirondacks in a plane that they own. If you are interested in experiencing something similar there are several local services that provide airplane tours (see links...

Standing over a pile of empty boxes and wrapping paper, Jess and I looked at each other and we knew what had to happen next. It was Christmas morning. We just finished unwrapping our toys and couldn’t fight the urge to go play with them. It was like I was 9 again and needed to go run around the...

One of the easiest of the Adirondack High Peaks to hike, Cascade Mountain is often considered a good starting point for those looking to experience a summit in the area. Along with the accessibility of its trailhead, the low round-trip mileage of this half-day hike has helped make it one of the most...

The Chubb River has always been a bit of an Adirondack landmark for us. Reaching it signaled that we were close to finishing our Northville Placid thru-hikes. However, we recently had the opportunity to enjoy the river in another way… by paddling it. A small tributary of the Ausable River, with...

I’ve driven by the trailhead more times than I can count, yet never stopped to actually climb Giant Mountain. With such an accessible trail, and mileage that fits nicely into a day hike, I was saving it for a time when I was feeling less ambitious, or when my schedule was less flexible. That day...

Amid millionaire “camps” and scenic views of the High Peak, a small section of cliffs and ledges somehow manages to stand out along the shores of Lake Placid. Known as Pulpit Rock, these rock faces rise out of the east side of the lake and descend down into it for hundreds of feet. Picturesque...

The Boston Harbor Islands had been on my list of “must-dos” for quite a while, but it wasn’t until my parents came for a visit over Memorial Day weekend that we made a firm plan to visit the islands for a day. I had heard that they are a hidden gem and a nice break from the typical...

Even though it’s rumored to be the second most-climbed mountain in the world (next to Mount Fuji) and it’s practically in our backyard, Dave and I had never taken the opportunity to climb Mount Monadnock in southwest New Hampshire. With the weekend forecast calling for clear skies and temps in the...