Mining for Gemstones at the Herkimer Diamond Mines
When I was a kid, I used to always love breaking rocks open looking for gold (not that I ever found any, of course). So, when I found out about …
Outdoors in the Adirondacks
How to Get to East Jimmy Creek Falls in Hamilton County
The Adirondacks region is home to many impressive waterfalls. However, some of my favorite waterfalls to visit and photograph are the small spots that few know about. The small waterfall …
How to Get to Auger Falls in the Adirondacks
Located in the southern reaches of the Adirondacks, Auger Falls is a great spot to check out if you love waterfalls and are visiting the region. Auger Falls is located …
How to Get to Roaring Brook Falls in the Adirondacks
There are many impressive waterfalls in the Adirondacks, but few, if any combine such impressiveness with also being easy to reach like Roaring Brook Falls. Roaring Brook Falls is located …
Visiting the Beautiful Jay Covered Bridge Near Lake Placid
I always enjoy visiting historic covered bridges during my travels around New York, so on a recent trip to see fall foliage in the Adirondacks, I was excited to check …
How to Get to Split Rock Falls in the Adirondacks
There are many incredible waterfalls in the Adirondacks, but few are as beautiful as Split Rock Falls in Essex County. Split Rock Falls is located near New Russia, New York, …
How to Get to Talcottville Falls in Lewis County
Located in southern Lewis County, Talcottville Falls is one of the most beautiful spots on the edge of the Adirondacks. Talcottville Falls can be found along Sugar River, which is …
Ausable Chasm: Hiking the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks
The Adirondacks region is filled with many incredible spots, but no natural site is as historic and few are more beautiful than Ausable Chasm. Ausable Chasm is located on the …
Hiking High Falls Gorge in Lake Placid, NY
There are many incredible waterfalls in the Adirondacks, but few are more beautiful or easier to reach than the waterfalls in High Falls Gorge. High Falls Gorge is located along …
Exploring the Natural Stone Bridge and Caves in the Adirondacks
The Adirondack Mountains are filled with many natural wonders, but few are as incredible or easy to reach as the largest marble cave entrance in the eastern United States. The …