Paddling the Champlain Valley’s Boquet River, a wild waterway originating in the High Peaks
By Mike Lynch
There are many options for paddling trips down the Boquet River through the Champlain Valley, for paddlers of all skill levels.
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Adirondack listening sessions address flooding and other climate challenges
By Mike Lynch
Roughly 25 people gathered Thursday afternoon at the Whallonsburg Grange in the Champlain Valley to brainstorm about climate resilience.
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Wild about wildways
By Mike Lynch
John Davis has dedicated career to preserving wildlife corridors
From Poke-O to Deerfield
By Tim Rowland
A low-peaks bushwack on 2020 Open Space Institute land acquisition in Champlain Valley
Bloody Mountain isn’t as scary as it sounds
By Tim Rowland
Bushwhack gives extra edge to Hammond Pond Wild Forest hike
Slicing through Split Rock Wild Forest
By Mike Lynch
Located on the the eastern edge of the Adirondack Park, Split Rock Wild Forest is 3,700 acres and offers a multitude of hiking opportunities.
Country roads make for great fall biking
By Phil Brown
Champlain Valley's dirt roads, scenic views provide many ride options
Timber rattlers: Shy, threatened, essential
A timber rattlesnake expert gives a description of a usually elusive creature that has long played a role in the park's ecosystem, and is protected by state law.
Rattlesnake sightings on the rise in the Champlain Valley
By Tim Rowland
A rash of recent timber rattlesnake sightings has Essex residents on guard and wondering what's causing it.
Trekking through farms and fields
By Mike Lynch
Champlain Valley trails offer a different kind of Adirondack experience for hikers.