
Bonding with old friends, on the water
Paddle trips provide much-needed catching up time
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By Tom French
Explore Coreys: a hidden Adirondack gem with rich history, scenic trails, and winter adventures involving lean-tos.
Paddle trips provide much-needed catching up time
By Phil Brown
New York State Police say a man drowned at Buttermilk Falls on the Raquette River on Saturday. Following is a news release from the troopers. On July 28, 2018, at approximately 3 p.m., New York State Police responded to North Point Road in the area of Buttermilk Falls in Long Lake for a report of…
By Phil Brown
St. Regis Canoe Outfitters recently published two full-color, waterproof maps for paddlers: “The Whitney Wilderness” and “The Raquette River.” Both are a convenient size—24 inches by 18 inches—and fold up like a brochure. The scale for both is 1:50,000. Though less detailed than U.S. Geographical Survey topo maps, they are more than adequate for paddlers.…