A healthy sojourn
By Mike Lynch
July 1, 2021
A paddle through history: Pondering disease and rejuvenation on St. Regis lakes.
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Bog River dam is out, but paddling opportunities remain
By Phil Brown
June 24, 2021
The water level of the Bog River from Lows Lower Dam to Hitchins Pond has been lowered temporarily to enable the state to repair a leak in the dam.
Iconic Adirondack Boat builder Peter Hornbeck dead at 77
December 26, 2020
By Tracy Ormsbee Peter “Pete” Hornbeck, the schoolteacher turned iconic Adirondack boatbuilder whose canoes topped cars from Lake Placid to Florida, California and overseas, died Saturday of an apparent heart attack after a walk with his family on his property. He was 77. For almost 50 years, he ran Hornbeck Boats, a business he started…
Forgotten waters
By Mike Lynch
November 22, 2020
From Lake Flower Dam in the northern Adirondacks, the Saranac River drops roughly 1,500 feet before it empties into Lake Champlain. Along the way, it meanders through the mountains, rushes through canyons and spreads out into ponds and lakes behind dams.
Gliding or riding the rapids: Kayak choice depends largely on use
July 19, 2020
Whether you're looking for a relaxing day on Upper or Lower Saranac Lake or seeking a whitewater challenge, you’ll need the right kayak and preparation to get you to your destination.
Paddle inspo: Some ideas for kayak trips
July 17, 2020
Ready to get started kayaking or need some fresh ideas of where to go? We’ve compiled some favorites from the Explorer’s archive: 4 great paddles: Mark Bowie shares his favorite flatwater trips Sprite Creek: Paddle reveals contrast between developed and natural shorelines: Sprite creek is unknown to most canoeists in the Adirondacks and is not…
PFDs are essential to paddling
June 17, 2020
PFD: Personal Floatation Device Safety is super important when kayaking or canoeing. A big factor to consider in the Adirondacks is the time of year you are paddling in. During the spring and fall the air temperature and water temperature can be drastically different. “You can have a beautiful 70-degree day and the water could…
Kayaks: Plastic or Composite?
June 17, 2020
Comparing the pros and cons of kayak materials: Composites: fiberglass kevlar carbon/graphite Pros: Durable, easy to repair, stiff, better in challenging conditions, lightweight. Good for sea kayaking. Cons: Expensive Roto-molded plastics: polyethylene Pros:Low cost, higher surface tension, durable. Good for recreational kayaking. Cons: Heavy and susceptible to sun damage
Northern Forest Canoe Trail commits to buy 90-Miler
By Mike Lynch
January 24, 2020
The nonprofit Northern Forest Canoe Trail recently signed a letter of intent to purchase the race from Brian McDonnell, who owns and operates the race with his wife, Grace.
Adirondack Land Trust conserves Upper Saranac shoreline
January 24, 2020
The purchase preserves an undeveloped patch along the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, which traverses 740 miles of rivers, lakes, ponds and portages from Old Forge to Fort Kent, Maine.