We know National Parks have big welcome signs, and of course there are signs telling people when they drive into a new state across America. In Upstate New York, I look forward to seeing the iconic brown-and-yellow road signs welcoming drivers to the Adirondack Park; it’s the first sign that I’m one inch closer to my favorite places in New York State. There are dozens of “Entering Adirondack Park” signs, shaped like the park, and all the road signs throughout the park are also brown and yellow. I took a deep dive into the history of the road signs in the Adirondacks, how they came to be, and why they’re all brown and yellow.
Continue reading “Why Are The Road Signs In The Adirondacks Different Colors?”Conquering Cascade and Porter: Two Adirondack High Peaks in one day
It’s been a while since I drove through the Adirondacks in New York. In fact, I decided it had been too long, and asked my friend if I could crash on her couch in Lake Placid for a weekend.
We decided to conquer Cascade Mountain early Saturday morning. Join me on this journey, won’t you?
Continue reading “Conquering Cascade and Porter: Two Adirondack High Peaks in one day”The long, winding trail up Snowy Mountain
Remember how I told you to do your research in my last post? I learned from experience, and Snowy Mountain was one big experience.
It all started when I mapped out fire tower hikes a “quick” drive from Rochester…
5 things you need for an Adirondack Fire Tower hike
It was a successful trip to the Adirondacks this week. On a whim, I booked a motel room and decided to cross two more fire tower trails off my list.
While the booking was spontaneous, prepping for the hike was not.
Here’s what I recommend if you’re looking to get out and explore the great outdoors.
Continue reading “5 things you need for an Adirondack Fire Tower hike”Happy to hike on my own
I am very excited to report I’ve completed two of the Adirondack Fire Tower hikes.
This time – as you may have notice in the title – I did it by myself.
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