From the Digital Editor for Adirondack Harvest, Mary Godnick New York state is the second-largest producer of maple syrup in the United States, producing 820,000 gallons of syrup per year. “Maple season” refers to the time when the sap is collected and maple products are made during the months of February, March, and April, for about a month and a half.  How maple is made Sugar maple trees move sugary water called sap through...

With more and more of us heading outdoors for safe and healthy recreation, the Ticonderoga Area and Lake Champlain Region is welcoming more and more snowmobile enthusiasts to our beautiful trails. The trail system can take you to and from Ticonderoga to Crown Point, Schroon Lake and beyond! The trails offer a variety of views and terrain including backwoods beauty, open fields and access to local hotels and restaurants. Please note when visiting...

One thing you can always count on in the Ticonderoga area is that there will be plenty of snow that falls each winter. What you can’t predict is exactly when that snow will fall. No matter what the weather during your visit to the Ticonderoga Area, you can be certain there are plenty of ways to enjoy the region. Let it Snow: With a deluge of snow comes a plethora of winter activities you can take part in. Snowmobiling: The Adirondack...

It’s a bright morning after a heavy overnight snow. A great day to snowshoe or cross-country ski. But today, you want to ski through woodlands and fields on low hills instead of endless slogs on forested mountains or “highway” skiing on groomed courses. Plus, you want to ski for a couple hours and not all day. Hopefully be the first, and break trail! But, where to go? You see your Champlain Area Trails (CATS) map and that...

Holiday shopping doesn't have to be stressful! In a season of love, joy, and giving, the adventure of finding special gifts for family, friends, and even pets should be an enjoyable adventure. The historic and scenic Lake Champlain Region has a number of shops that offer unique gifts that you'll be happy to give and that your loved ones will treasure. This holiday season, shop local and spread extra cheer with unique finds that will...

Birding is exciting! And birding in the fall is especially exciting with migrants passing through the region. You really never know what you’re going to see. Sure, the Canada Geese are plentiful, but there are a lot of other birds out there! With that hopeful excitement, I set off on Saturday, October 17, 2020 to see who and what was around the Lake Champlain Region. October 17 was the eBird and Cornell Lab of Ornithology sponsored...