The Hudson River for All Paddlers

By Rich Macha

The Hudson River, over its length of 315 miles, has something to offer all types of paddlers. Originating in the High Peaks of the Adirondack Park, the river makes its way south, goes through several transitions, and eventually spills out into the Atlantic Ocean at New York Harbor.

The named Hudson River starts out as the outlet of Henderson Lake. It is a rocky mountain stream for a while before it widens into Sanford Lake. Paddlers can put-in from County Route 76 and enjoy some mountain views. The Opalescent River enters below the lake and adds to the flow. You can paddle downstream for a while longer before reaching a long section of rapids. READ MORE

The Next Step - Regional Runners Reinvent Boundaries

By Laura Clark

Remember how the “Don’t trust anyone over 30” quip slowly morphed into black balloons at landmark birthday parties? If you do, then you’re poised at the threshold of your latest journey: redefining old age. It seems like just years ago I told Rich Busa of Western Mass Athletic Club, and one-time holder of the 70-year-old age group record at the Vermont 100, that I wanted to grow up to be just like him (he’s now 90). Now, at 73 years old, that time has definitely arrived, but I recognize that I’ll never attempt a100-miler – I simply couldn’t stay awake that long! READ MORE

Essex Chain & Santanoni - Gems of Adirondack Backcountry Riding

By Dave Kraus

It’s been a long, hot summer, especially if you’ve been covering your face and socially distancing. So, grab your gravel, mountain or other wide tire bike, and head to Essex Chain Lakes just outside of Newcomb. Out in the forest you won’t have to mask your face, or your enthusiasm, once you’ve seen this gem of Adirondack backcountry riding. READ MORE

John and Clear Pond Loop

By Bill Ingersoll

In 1897 the state acquired a 24,000-acre tract southeast of Indian Lake for the Forest Preserve. Known as Township 15, it had been owned by the Glens Falls logging company Finch Pruyn. However, it soon became obvious there was a problem: over the years the company had already sold off numerous farm lots to local residents, and these previous sales had not been deducted from the state’s purchase. READ MORE

Chasing Times in Challenging Times - FKT and ADK 46

By Linda Waxman Finkle

Silver linings – that’s what everyone looks for these days as we try to navigate a world gripped by pandemic and civil unrest. More time with the kids, learning new skills, and increased bicycle and kayak sales are some of the positives. But what if you’re a professional athlete who thrives on competition, looks to set new records, and craves being pushed to your limits? READ MORE

Chester Challenge - Opportunities Close to Home

By Tom O’Grady

There is a saying that all public health begins at the local level. Additionally, one of the basic services of local public health agencies is in the provision of health education. For the past five months public health, science, and society at all levels have been wrapped up in addressing a separate basic public health service – communicable disease control. Covid-19 has demanded our attention in a fashion similar to Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs demanding our attention at a basic human level. Though not without due cause because infectious agents can demand our attention it is it is important for individuals to spend some of this time paying attention to their full physical, spiritual and social well-being, and not just the absence of illness. READ MORE