Northeast Wild

  ARE YOU PREPARED FOR LATE-FALL ADVENTURES? The fall foliage season has ended and we are now in the fall it's-beginning-to-feel-a-lot-like-winter season, but there is no reason we have to curtail our outdoor activities as long as we prepare ourselves accordingly. Weather-wise, November can be all over the place, with the possibility of some warm sunny days but some brisk and breezy days are also highly likely. December weather, especially in the Adirondacks, takes a big step toward winter. So, whether you plan to hike, paddle, or ski, now is the time to plan and prepare for the possibilities. In Albany last year, 45% (27.9”) of the seasonal snowfall fell in December, most of it at the beginning of the month. Whereas, in the central Adirondacks, Indian Lake received close to average snowfalls, with 22.4” in December, 30.1” in January, and 28.5” in February. This year, winter has already fired off some early warning shots with a coating of snow in late October, which quickl

  July 15, 2022 (Fri) - UPPER ST REGIS LAKE paddling from the end of St Regis Carry Rd.  Paddled around clockwise admiring the camps & the contents of the boat houses.  Good view of St Regis Mtn.  Spent a fair amount of time ogling the boat houses of Camp Topridge.  Undeveloped North Bay was nice & mellow.  A few motorboats, lots of paddlers.  Vocal loons.  6.8 miles, 2.8 hours. Drove over to Keese Mill Rd & put in above the dam (parked across the road at the Black Pond trailhead) on MIDDLE BRANCH ST. REGIS RIVER.  Headed toward LOWER ST REGIS LAKE, minimal development.  Explored a narrow bay at the N end of the lake then crossed over to Peter's Rock where there is a lean-to.  Paul Smiths College takes up a large area of shoreline.  Back down the wide river.  2 motorboats, 2 sailing canoes, a few paddlers, loons.  6 miles, 2.5 hours.       Sep 28, 2008 - UPPER & LOWER St REGIS & SPITFIRE LAKES.  From Keese Mill Rd near dam.  Lots of interesting fancy "camps