Voices from the Trail
Category: Trip Planning
A Serene Day on Middle Saranac
Middle Saranac Lake has a reputation with paddlers from the Adirondacks and the Northeast — and not always a good one. This beautiful body of water, part of the Saranac Chain of Lakes and located on Section 2 of the…
A Dam Good Trip on the Saranac
Let me start by apologizing for the headline of this report — my late father loved a good paddling pun, so that’s a little homage to him. Reflecting on some of my favorite day trips from last season, a standout…
A Chill Trip Down the Kennebago
It’s not always easy for me to explore waterways outside of northern New York during the paddling season, but in recent years I’ve made a concerted effort to get out of my backyard and check out new spots. Last year,…
NFCT Unveils Second Edition Guidebook
The NFCT has published the second edition of its official guidebook, the first revision since its original publication 15 years ago. The new installment of the NFCT guidebook features color photos submitted by professional photographers and NFCT paddlers, new GPS…
Exploring Maine’s Wilderness on the NFCT
Re-watch the March 13 virtual session, “Exploring Maine’s Wilderness on (and near) the NFCT.” Slide decks from Karrie and Austin’s presentations are available to view/download below. Click here to view/download Karrie’s presentation on the Spencer Stream Trip. Click here to…
Winding Through the Raquette River Oxbow
Some of the best paddling in the Adirondacks can be found in Tupper Lake, and the oxbow of the Raquette River headlines a long list of beautiful, accessible trips for paddlers of all skill levels. A river’s oxbow is a…
A Fall Cruise on the Saranac
For paddlers looking for a fun downstream paddle, the Saranac River offers a ton of options, from short jaunts to multi-day camping trips. The Saranac is my second favorite place to paddle. (With all due respect to my hometown river,…
Moose Pond: Maximum Views, Minimal Work
For anyone looking for an easy, accessible paddle just off the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Moose Pond is a must. This fall, my wife and I went for a post-work paddle on Moose, bringing our dog Zee along for the…
Paddlers, Other Users Urged to Take Note of Saranac River Projects
Several projects along the Saranac River section of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) will impact access for paddlers and other users this fall. The projects include construction on Casey Road, a dam removal near Indian Rapids and a fish…
Spencer Lake and Down Spencer Stream
Through-Paddlers like to call Little Spencer the stream from hell. I can imagine fighting up this persistent little river could be pretty demoralizing, but paddling it with the current is a treat! In early spring or after a heavy rain,…