“I want to ride my biiiiiiicycle, biiiiiiicycle, BIIIIIIICYCLE!” -Freddie Mercury Ah, the Adirondacks — where every sight is beautiful, every sound is serene, and every road seems to be uphill both ways. Cycling in the Adirondacks is a bike enthusiast’s dreamland, but the region is not for the faint of heart. As a native of Syracuse, NY, I was spoiled with every type of terrain imaginable: flat and fast, rolly and fun,...

When visiting Ticonderoga, there is no limit to the beauty you can find. The region is well-known for its natural vistas: from its unique location you can catch views of Lake George, Lake Champlain, the Green Mountains of Vermont, the peaks of the Adirondacks, countless ponds and rivers, acres of beautiful farmland and, of course, historical sites. But did you know there is a place in downtown Ticonderoga that displays an entirely...

About the Adirondack Harvest Festival Open Farm Week 2021 This year, the Adirondack Harvest Festival will be a “Free Range” Open Farm Week. This means we are expanding the festivities across the Adirondack Park with over seventy-five events at different farms, businesses, and community organizations.  Open Farm Week will be Monday, September 13 through Sunday, September 19.  Events range in duration, interest, and...

In the quiet hamlet of Essex, NY, an unusual species of snail may be found. Known for history and gorgeous access to Lake Champlain, the word snail might not be the first thing one thinks of when thinking of Essex. Yet, examples of the snail, known as Maclurites magnus, lie scattered throughout, particularly in a peaceful old quarry, where the songs of pickerel frogs and chickadees make a natural soundtrack. The snails are considerably less...

When you think about the Lake Champlain Region, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Probably the lake itself, right? Lake Champlain is a dominant feature of this area. At 120 miles long and 12 miles wide at its widest point, and with an average depth of 64 feet, this is no small lake! Understandably then, there’s a lot of room to explore. For boating, fishing, paddling, and scenic cruising, there is no better place than Lake...

Blog submitted by Mary Godnick Jordan and Sarah Sauter moved to the Adirondacks several years ago, chasing a home that felt right for their growing family. Jordan is a professional chef by trade and has worked in a variety of roles in high-end restaurants. Now, Jordan is working to grow Red Oak Food Company, where he offers delicious catered meals, homemade baked goods, and wild-crafted products, including small-batch miso. He lives, works, and...

From guest blogger, Digital Editor for Adirondack Harvest, Mary Godnick The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has asked hikers to avoid high-elevation hikes in the Adirondacks and Catskills. This time of year, melting snow, spring rain, and thawing soil make for trail conditions that can cause long-term damage to nearby vegetation and waterbodies. Hundreds of hikers stepping around the same puddle near the summit of a High Peak can...