Voices from the Trail

Adirondack Canoe Classic: all are welcome

Have you ever thought about paddling the 90-Miler? Held every September since 1983, the Adirondack Canoe Classic is a three-day, 90-mile race from Old Forge to Saranac Lake, New York, through the heart of the Adirondacks. Like many before me,…

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Paddlesport Instruction Day in Saranac Lake

Outfitters, guides and instructors are hosting a full day of clinics in the Saranac Lake area on Saturday, June. Most clinics are at Lake Colby. Deadline for registration is Friday, June 8 at noon. Check out the course offerings below….

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Celebrate Paddling kicks off in Saranac Lake area

People interested in paddlesports will once again have a full slate of activities to choose from in  the Saranac Lake area during the month of June. Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters, St. Regis Canoe Outfitters, Mac’s Canoe Livery, Raquette River…

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The 90-Miler

The thing that surprises me the most as I recover from paddling my first 90-Miler canoe and kayak race is that my quadriceps are the only muscles that hurt. My arms and shoulders and core muscles that propelled the boat…

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A Family-Friendly Event

Last year I brought my whole family to the Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal. All four of us – ranging in age from four to 42 – tackled the race, enjoying this fun-filled day. I encourage you to do the same; it’s a…

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Allagash Wilderness Waterway celebrates 50 years of paddling, camping, and conservation

The Allagash River of northern Maine is one of the premier rivers in this country for canoeing, fishing and camping. Running through a protected north woods forest corridor, the river system provides a mix of calm flat water, smooth fast…

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Results for Missisquoi River Paddle-Pedal

On Saturday, June 25, nearly 80 people canoed, kayaked, and cycled—along with one paddle boarder and one runner—in the Missisquoi River Paddle-Pedal in Richford, Vermont. The 6.5-mile river paddle and 4.5-mile ride on the adjacent Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail occurred…

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What you need to know about the Paddlers Freshet Fest

This year’s Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s Paddlers Freshet Festival takes place on June 10-11 in the town of Saranac Lake, New York. Located in the northern Adirondacks, Saranac Lake is one of the premier paddling destinations in the Northeast. The…

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