The doomed Overlook Mountain House near Woodstock, NY has a storied and tragic history that includes everything from great triumphs, tragic fires, epic rebuilds, lost fortunes, and even ties to the Communist Party.
If you are planning a hike in the Adirondacks, some of your favorite trails may be closed due to dangerous conditions. Because of melting snow, rain runoff, and ice on higher elevation hikes, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is warning hikers to be cautious and avoid trails above twenty-five hundred feet.
First and foremost, you don't need a reservation to go hiking on all the trails in the Adirondack Mountains, just some of the most popular trailheads in the high peaks.
Have you ever wondered where in the world you will be when you die? The thought has crossed my mind from time to time, only for a moment, then the moments gone. Never once did I imagine passing away in Poestenkill, NY but that almost happened Sunday at Barberville Falls.
Even though we have turned the page into a new year, we are still in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. We are still being asked to follow social distancing guidelines and now there is a state-wide trail that has been completed to help us still get outside and enjoy nature.