Adirondacks
Almost everyone I know, if asked whether they'd live on the beach or in the mountains, would in a heart beat say 'the beach'. I don't think I'll ever get that, because for me, nothing beats the beauty of a nice mountain sunrise or sunset. I don't live in the Alps, or the Rockies, or one of those remote villages in Nepal with some giant Buddhist head that someone magically lugged up 20,000 ft. But I think I'm fortunate to live right in the middle of three great mountain ranges: the Berkshires, the Catskills, and most impressive, the Adirondacks. I've only been a few times, and even rarer up one of the peaks above 4,000 ft, but the magnificence of these peaks never ceases to amaze me.
Highlights
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Known For-
GENTLE LAKES
LUSH FORESTS
GIANT PEAKS
The Best Of The Adirondacks-
Spring
The vibrant green colors radiating from the trees
The smell of rain and sudden rush as it pours down upon you
Summer
Views stretching for miles with gorgeous mountain peaks on all sides, you truly feel in the middle of somewhere remarkable.
Fall
Spectacular views as you gaze out from the mountains. Trekking through the forest you encounter the most beautiful mix of lush green pines and crimson and gold leaves.
Winter
Snow and ice gleaming off the rocks and trees, treading carefully through a winter wonderland fraught with perilous ice, freezing water, and ghastly wind.
Memories
01.
Columbus Day Cousin Hike
A beautiful autumn day, birds chipping in the forest, distant views of the lake... what could be more peaceful? Pretty much anything, if you know my cousins, and when you get the entire group of us together in one spot for any length of time... it's gonna be anything but peaceful. But, between the moments you consider pushing one off the cliff, it's an amazing time and with great views and even greater company. And the best part is, somehow we made it all back alive.
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03.
Father's Day Hike with Dad
Managing to convince your Dad to take the day off of work is one thing, convincing him to climb a steep mountain with hundreds of black flies is another thing entirely. For a father and son who go on hikes all the time, it's difficult to pick a favorite, but a special early Father's Day hike such as this certainly ranks pretty high on the list. Plus, after the hike, Friendly's for dinner makes all the sweat worth it.
02.
"Wait, there's snow up there?"
When it's late October and the trees at home are just past peak color, the last thing on your mind when planning a hike is snow (at least, as a rookie). But as you journey ever higher up the mountain, the bright yellow forest turns silver and white with every hundred feet of elevation. By the final leg of the hike, you realize you've left fall entirely and entered a winter wonderland. You may be totally unprepared, but you're also totally awestruck at the enchanting wintery world before you.
