No shortage of inquiries about Adirondack Fall foliage lately. Here’s another list like last year’s, this time with inexpensive and family-friendly places worth visiting in the Northern Adirondacks. Read the rest of this entry »
Last night hit 34 degrees in Saranac Lake and we still have days to go in August. Most people aren’t into “foliage-mode” until October, but here in the Northern Adirondacks things happen early. This means we get leaf change as early as mid-September. For sure at the higher elevations.
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Northern Adirondacks – Early Fall Foliage
August 27th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Adirondack Life
Tags: fall foliage·lake placid·map·new land trust·newcomb·paul smiths·saranac·saranac lake·vic
Sable Highlands – Interim Recreation Management Plan
May 8th, 2009 · No Comments · News
Wednesday’s meeting at the Saranac Town Hall was at full-capacity. I think every chair in the building was being used for this informational meeting introducing the NYS DEC’s Interim Recreation Management Plan for the Sable Highlands conservation easement Public Use Areas and Linear Recreation Corridors. Simply put, NYS has purchased conservation easements on privately owned land and is charged with the implementation and management of public recreational use.
Tags: atv·bike·camp·clinton county·conservation·dec·fish·franklin county·hike·hunt·map·sable highlands·saranac·ski·snowmobile
Sable Highlands Recreation Proposals Include Improving Camping, Hiking, Fishing and Mountain Biking
April 30th, 2009 · 2 Comments · News
Public Invited to Offer Input at May 6 Meeting in Saranac
A new draft plan for recreational uses of the Sable Highlands in the northeastern Adirondacks includes proposals to construct camping sites, improve old and create new hiking trails, enhance fishing access and open two new mountain biking routes, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Betsy Lowe announced today.
The Sable Highlands Conservation Easement Lands consist of approximately 84,000 acres of land in the towns of Ellenburg and Saranac in Clinton County, and Bellmont and Franklin in Franklin County.
“The plan outlines extensive and varied recreational opportunities, including motorized recreation, on the Sable Highlands Conservation Easement Lands,” said Regional Director Lowe. “DEC is pleased to have worked with Chateaugay Woodlands and the Nature Conservancy in developing public access on these lands, while protecting the natural resources and retaining timber management jobs.”
Tags: atv·bike·camp·clinton county·conservation·dec·fish·franklin county·hike·hunt·sable highlands·saranac·ski·snowmobile
Charlie’s Tree
April 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Adirondack Life
Tags: clinton county·conservation·earth day·new land trust·saranac
Trees, Walls, and Ruins
March 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · Adirondack Life
Adirondack Missile Camp
February 9th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Adirondack Life
Dork that I may be, I admit to flying many a bush-plane on Flight Simulator; I discovered one of my favorite local landing spots is up for sale. There’s a craigslist ad which seems to confirm this.
Dude! I totally want this place. It might sound quite “Adirondack” at first, but read on for a really mind-blowing treat:
ESCAPE TO YOUR OWN MOUNTAIN GETAWAY
Nestled in the Adirondack State Park between Lake Champlain and Lake Placid along the Saranac River valley in Saranac, NY. Adirondack Airpark Estates (NY17) is the perfect getaway . Abundant wildlife and tall pines grace the property. The area offers endless outdoor activities year-round including golf, world class skiing, fishing, boating, kayaking , backpacking, hunting, horseback riding and more… A short drive brings you to Lake Placid, Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake and Montreal. Local fire emergency and medical help are within five miles. (link)
Sounds pretty dang awesome.
It gets even better – Missile Silo Luxury Home:
LOCATION
- Exclusive Airport Subdivision Nestled in Upstate NY’s Adirondack State Park
FEATURES
- FAA/DOT approved private paved runway
- Up to 100 acres of manicured ground, forest and trails
- Privacy, security and low taxes. Year-round activities.
- Knowledgeable caretaker available.
ATLAS-F MISSILE SILO HOME FEATURES (above ground)
- 2000 sf 28 window open floor plan home w/ kitchen, island fireplace and wrap around covered porch and hanger/garage.
Master suite and 2 additional baths complete the surface part of this beautiful mountain chalet. - Surface home acts as surface entrance to large 125′ long stairwell leading to LCC and Silo or use a unique escape hatch which will bring one to the upper LLC.
LAUNCH CONTROL CENTER (LCC) (below ground)
- 2 Story 3′ thick epoxy resin formulated concrete reinforced with stainless steel mesh structure is 40′ diameter containing 2300 sf luxury home with full kitchen, dinning, entertainment center, with 2 private suites and exquisite marble baths with Jacuzzi.
- Contemporary fiber optic effect lighting along with natural sunlight rendition back lighting. Has escape hatch leading directly to surface home garage above. High circulation venting (two 18″ vent tubes.)
- Video surveillance exposing 360 degree view of surface.
UTILITIES
- 4 wells / 200 amp electrical / phone / satellite / 1800 gallon septic
SILO
- Climate constant/approx. 58 degree earth ambient temperature.
- 50′ Diameter X 185′ / 9 floor steel superstructure.
- Entire steel superstructure hangs from gigantic spring suspension system designed to absorb shock of a direct nuclear hit.
- Unlimited Possibilities!!!
Price
- Original Gov’t cost for complex in 1958
- $18 Million (Present value is near $100 Million)
So cool. These features would surely satisfy my every need.
I wonder if I can get a loan?
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