Adirondack Explorer

A hike to remember

Nostalgia is a powerful force.

I’ve been avoiding the High Peaks area when choosing hikes to do with my sons, because of hiker traffic. The High Peaks are a magnet for day trippers and hard-core enthusiasts alike, but there are so many other places to go in the Adirondack Park. We’ve been to the western border to hike Kane; the southern end to climb Pilot Knob in Lake George; and the center to do Sawyer

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