Explore the Adirondack Mountains

We love spending time exploring and adventuring in the outdoors and we want to share that love with you! Read our blog to learn about popular locations, get some great ideas for creating your own adventures, and experience some of the most beautiful views and natural beauty the Adirondack park has to offer.

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Common Lakes in the Adirondacks

The Adirondacks are home to thousands of lakes, ponds, and rivers, offering unparalleled paddling and boating opportunities, among other outdoor activities. While it would take many lifetimes to explore them all, there are several that simply cannot be missed. Their rich history and natural beauty make each one a remarkable place to visit and an […]

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It’s Mud Season! Pull on Your Boots and Stick to the Trail

Locals are fond of saying they have five seasons in the mountains — spring, summer, fall, winter, and mud. For the locals, mud season is just another natural phenomenon they take in stride. What is Mud Season in the Adirondacks? Mud season typically lasts roughly from mid-March to Memorial Day and primarily impacts hiking trails. […]

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River with cascades in the Adirondack Area

Adirondack Waterfalls to Explore This Spring

There’s definitely something awe-inspiring about a waterfall. The rush of the water. The power. The natural beauty. With its many streams and rivers winding through the region, the Adirondacks are blessed with waterfalls. And springtime in the Adirondacks is the season to enjoy them when water flows are high with seasonal run-off. Spring is the […]

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Winter Hiking in the Adirondacks: Blue Mountain

Blue Mountain, located in the center of the Adirondack Wilderness, towers like a giant over its namesake lake, a beautiful body of water speckled with wooded islands. Only a couple of hundred feet shy of a High Peak, the mountain stands at 3750′ in elevation. The trail to the summit is 2 miles long and […]

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Discover the Best Ski Resorts in the Adirondacks

Do you enjoy skiing and want to get away in the winter? Visit the Adirondacks Mountains in upper New York State and stay at one of the many ski resorts in the area. Not sure which ski resort to choose? No problem. We’ve put together a list of five amazing and popular ski resorts in […]

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Winter Birding in the Adirondacks

With more than 300 avian species, the Adirondack Park is a favorite among bird enthusiasts all year long, but winter offers birders a rare opportunity. After spending much of the year breeding and raising young in the Canadian tundra, several raptors and other birds of prey migrate south to the Adirondacks in the winter to […]

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Safely Enjoying Winter in the Adirondacks

Wintertime in the Adirondacks offers adventures for the whole family. So, whether you choose to ski, ice skate, snowmobile, or snow hike, every day offers new options for soaking up the cold season. But as you vacation, or look for a piece of Adirondack land for sale to make a permanent home, how can you […]

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Quick Start Adirondack Ice Fishing Guide

As winter descends on the Adirondacks and the lakes, ponds, and streams freeze over, they’ll be dotted with ice fishermen. If you’re thinking of joining them here are some basic tips that will keep you warm, properly geared up, and out of trouble with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Be Ready for […]

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5 Winter Activities Best Done From Secluded Adirondack Property

If you love the outdoors, a second home in the Adirondack Mountains can provide you with the getaway that you have always dreamed of having. While there are plenty of year-round activities to enjoy on your Adirondack land, these are the best ways to use your Adirondack property in winter. Sledding A family-friendly activity, sledding […]

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What Makes An Adirondack Property Ideal for Hunting?

Ready to purchase hunting land in the Adirondacks where you can cultivate a herd and provide an ideal habitat for deer, bears, pheasants, or small game? There are a lot of factors that go into finding the perfect parcel of Adirondack hunting land for sale, but for those looking for multi-purpose hunting property, there is […]

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