Town of Wilton, Saratoga County Activities: River Running, Play Boating Length: 2 1/2 miles Scenery: Adirondacks Current: Class II - III Trip tip: Releases everyday from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Just 20 miles north of Saratoga, this river has...
Cheap Tickets and Drinks at Gore Mountain, NY
I haven't drank a Coke since I worked in the Gore Mountain marketing office three years ago. Why? Because all the skiers that wanted to save $26 dollars on a lift ticket would drop off full cans and bottles...
Winter Tricycling
Getting the kids outside during the winter is a challenge. Sometimes it's easier to just stay inside where its warm and cozy, although cabin fever sets in after a while and mentally you just need to GET OUT! My daughter...
Trail Running/Walking In Winter
I love getting out on the trails, regardless of the season. Rain, snow, mud, ice. Bring it on! As long as I prepare for the weather, I always have fun exploring new trails or returning to a local favorite....
Camp Saratoga
Town of Wilton Size: 310 acres with five miles of trails Scenery: Forested Terrain: Forested and field floor. Some sand. Trip Tip: Try to spot the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly Camp Saratoga was operated as a Boy Scout camp from...
Bog Meadow Trail
City of Saratoga Springs Length: 2 miles Scenery: Wetland Terrain: Old Railroad Bed, BoardwalkTrip Tip: Great Birding, but check yourself for ticks. This trail was once a passenger railroad line that went from downtown Saratoga Springs to Saratoga Lake....
Ballston Veterans Bike Trail
Town of Ballston, Saratoga County Activities: Biking, running, walking Length: 3 1/2 miles Scenery: Natural, railroad tracks Terrain: Asphalt Trip Tip: Parallels Ballston Lake White Beach, Timeson and Oakwood were frequent stops on the Schenectady-Saratoga Trolley line that once...
Hudson River/Champlain Canal
Town of Saratoga, Village of Schuylerville, Saratoga County Activities: Kayak Touring, Walking Trails Length: Unlimited Current: South Scenery: Wooded shoreline, farms Trip tip: Lock 5 This launch will give the flatwater paddler access to a diverse waterway. This section of...
Spring Run Trailhead – Moreau Lake State Park
Trail: Spring Run to Western RidgeLength: 4 milesTrailhead: Spier Falls Road SouthTerrain: RuggedTrip Tip: Beware of the Porcupines!Named for the stream running down the thickly vegetated mountainside at this destination is part of Moreau Lake State Park. The trail immediately...
Eastern Ridge Trail – Moreau Lake State Park
Trail: Eastern Ridge TrailLength: 4 milesTrailhead: Spier Falls Road NorthTerrain: Dirt and Rocks Trip Tip: Limited ParkingAn easier choice than the Western Ridge trail as you start a higher elevation on top of the ridge. This hike continues along the...