The First Annual Adirondack Challenge, taking place July 21, 2013, will be a celebration of the food, fun, and fresh air that the Adirondack's are famous for! 

Spring is in the fresh mountain air! Take a break from your spring cleaning and escape to the gorgeous Adirondack Mountains region to unwind and celebrate winter's departure. 

It's springtime, and along with it comes birds chirping in the trees, flowers budding in your garden and, unfortunately, carpenter ants nesting in your home!



I can't think of anything less appetizing than finding a big black ant crawling across your counter top in the kitchen. My skin is crawling just thinking about it!

Local exterminator, Jason Sankey from Nature's Way Pest Control, fills us in on these common pests and how to keep them from overrunning your home.

"The number-one pest we encounter throughout the Adirondack park are Carpenter Ants. The main colonies live in the trees, usually pine trees. Carpenter Ants produce satellite colonies, and these are what most people find inside their homes. In fact, almost all homes will encounter a problem with these wood destroying insects at one time or another.

Interview With Adirondack 46ers About Hiking All 46 High Peaks

Part I | Part II | Part III

With warmer temperatures and good Adirondack New York hiking weather hopefully not too far off, I thought it might be a good idea to provide a little insight on the 46 Adirondack High Peaks - and who better to do that, than those who have the bragging rights on climbing them all! 

"AntARTica: Exploring Art & Science at the Bottom of the World," will be exhibited at the Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek NY, March 30 - April 24, 2013.

The Adirondacks came in at an impressive #21 on the New York Times "The 46 Places to Go in 2013," joining the ranks of popular destinations like Rio de Janeiro and Paris! 

A 12.8 mile trail that connects the communities of Inlet, Indian Lake, and Raquette Lake, NY is now open for public use, offering recreational opportunities for all four seasons. The new trail runs through the Moose River Plains Wild Forest trail system in Hamilton County, which connects Newcomb in Essex County and Old Forge in Herkimer County, and can be used by snowmobiles, hikers, and bikers. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) hopes the trail will provide wonderful recreational opportunities for locals and tourists, while protecting the natural resources of the Adirondacks.