LAKE PLACID -- The Sentinel Range Wilderness has never quite received its fair share of attention, in my humble opinion. Perhaps, for the peaks, that is for the best. The ponds beneath them, however, are hidden gems and are fairly easy to get to. I say fairly, as the trail is steep in spots ...

LAKE PLACID — It’s no secret that this village has a ton of hiking options that transcend all ability levels. Just two weeks ago, we visited the Heaven Hill Trails, which offer stunning views of the High Peaks, and this week, we add a view of Lake Placid, the lake itself, to our pallet ...

SARANAC LAKE — While Lake Placid offers no shortage of attractions to fill a trip, I realize many faithful readers, whether residents or longtime visitors, may have checked off a lot of boxes. You may also be reading this as a newer or less frequent visitor who may be looking to expand ...

LAKE PLACID — One of the marquee features of the Olympic Region is being at the figurative doorstep of, so, so many hiking trails. High Peaks hikers often brag big time about harrowing rock scrambles, epic distances or — my personal favorite to roll my eyes at — their early morning ...

LAKE PLACID — One of the most iconic stretches of the year has once again fallen upon the Olympic Region: peak foliage. Right on, if not slightly behind, schedule, the precise dates and definitions of “peak” are always subject to the eyes of the beholder, occasionally sparking ...

WILMINGTON — I’m not an engineer. Calculus and physics were my kryptonite in high school, and I was fortunate enough to not have to cross paths with them in college. Derivatives could have been a foreign — or extraterrestrial — language, as far as I was concerned. Despite my ...