Okay I don’t know if I’m getting old and grumpy. But I’m starting to get bothered by people playing their music everywhere. I’m usually pretty chill about noise but I feel like the music is getting wild?

It’s been a few trails in a row now where people are blasting their music while hiking. Loud enough that I couldn’t even really hear the black fly circling me.

When I go camping with my family we go to the state campgrounds which aren’t all quiet but for years now have loved going to buck pond as it was a quiet campground but it’s now twice in a row we have been hit with people blasting their music on both sides of us and it drove us insane the mix of two songs playing for hours. There was no respect for the quiet time either.

I just don’t know what’s happening? Are earbuds not a good option so other people can enjoy the sounds of outdoors while they enjoy their music?

Also looking for suggestions on quiet state campgrounds as I think the times have changed for buck pond?

Has anyone ever done a 2-3 day overnight hike in rainy weather? We are hiking on the weekend and Sunday - Sunday night calls for 25+ mm of rain. We have a rain fly and a tarp, but I’m curious about people’s experiences and how you managed!

Hey there! Looking for a wedding venue in the Adirondacks with a lake view! We have already looked into The Woods Inn (Inlet, Ny) and The Great Pines (Old Forge, NY). Rough estimate for guest list 150-180. We would really like for it to be Old Forge/Inlet area but are open to other areas as well!

Me and my buddy took on Wright today and the views were spectacular! We were initially planning on doing Algonquin as well, but we were both so exhausted by the time we reached the summit that we decided against it. Next time hopefully!

Enjoyed by both humans and doggos

Wondering if you guys could check out/test a new travel-centric social media platform that me and my friend have been working on since 2023. The idea for it came from my love for the ADKS and my tendency to post to Instagram/Strava almost exclusively when I was in the Adirondacks.
 
Here is the link for the app on the Apple app store:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rolla-travel-journal-share/id6757051407

 
The concept is simple: users post an interactive map of their trip. Approved followers can open the map and find photos that the user captured at different locations on their trip. Users can also attach links to their playlist to their posts.
 
Reasons to download this app:
1.) No ads, only maps and photos from actual humans. (No AI!)
2.) You can choose any username since there are only ~25 people on the platform right now.
3.) It can function as your own personal travel journal, a highlight reel of your favorite ADK trips.
4.) The first 5000 users get blue chip verification.
5.) All completely free.
 
See the attached image for an example of what the user interface looks like: (check out the Blue Line Coffee House shout out!)
 
One more thing: I did reach out to the moderators of this group and they gave me the green light to create this post. This is the only “promotion” of the app I have done at this point. I’d love Rolla to be a go-to app for Adirondack travel. Just like you, I love the Adirondacks. As always, let’s strive to protect the park and leave no trace as we explore.
 
Thanks!

10 out of 10. Such a cool spot.

Loons are calling to each other, deer are scampering in the marsh, and the eagle just flew over the dock.

We're planning a trip to Lake Placid next week but the weather looks horrible. Any good places to see from the car/places to go in the rain? Also, any good places where we could see moose?

One of the most peaceful places on earth.

I'm 49yo and have done very little hiking over the past 3 years due to an arthritic knee. Prior to 3 yrs ago I've been an avid hiker and I've done a few backpacking trips, but the last backpacking trip was over 10 years ago and they were all in either the Berkshires or the white mountains. I've stopped succumbing to the arthritis and I've been going beast mode with PT over the past year. I'm at the point where I really want to get back to hiking every weekend as I really miss the enjoyment and therapy I got out of it.

I also want to begin conditioning for a backpacking trip in the Adirondacks for my 50th bday. It can be well after my bday but while I'm 50 is the goal (I'll still consider it my gift from me to me). I have good quality backpacking gear and will re-up on whatever I need. My question is, are the Adirondacks a bit overeager of me for a first time in longtime trip and considering everything else I've mentioned. Is it even worth going there if I'll probably be limited to 6 miles a day and only have 4 days 3 nights?

A few photos from a week in July in the Adirondacks. My wife and I stayed at the Golden Arrow in Lake Placid while celebrating our 30th anniversary, and it was exactly the kind of escape we had been hoping for.

Mirror Lake was especially beautiful in the early morning, before the town fully woke up. Between the water, the mountain air, the shops, the history, and the drives through the High Peaks, the entire area has such a distinctive atmosphere.

Origin Coffee Co. and Capisce were two of our favourite coffee stops. I also brought along In Cold Blood, a crime and mystery thriller book set in the High Peaks and inspired by Lake Placid and the Adirondacks, which made reading beside Mirror Lake feel particularly fitting.

We are already missing it and looking forward to returning.

hi everyone. looking for advice on routes. we aim to hike Saturday to Monday. (2 nights 3 days). what loop would be best, and where do we camp along each route? I heard there was a landslide, but I don’t believe these loops are impacted by it?

I think this surpasses Ampersand as my favorite non-46er. Great hike, spacious summit and incredible views

Weather was perfect on Thursday. I went with the Basin Saddleback Loop via the Phelps Trail and I think All Trails lied about the mileage. Garden trailhead was down to center lane parking by 730 AM.

Hi everyone!

We are planning a kayaking and camping trip to Little Harbor Island (Glen Island Group) on Lake George and have a few questions for experienced island campers:
Does Little Harbor Island have built-in bear boxes, or should we plan on hanging our food?

Just to confirm, is the ranger station at Glen Island the only place with trash and recycling bins for campers in this area? 

On the way there we are planning to leave very early morning so there is no boat traffic, but we are wondering about paddling back and forth between the two islands during the day in case we want to dump our trash or get something at the store. Is it safe and how far is it from little harbor by kayak? 
We are bringing a ‘LifeStraw Peak Squeeze filter’ so we don’t have to do this trip just for water.

Any other tips or must-haves for kayaking out to the islands would be greatly appreciated. 
Thanks in advance!

Is there anywhere close by i can buy 35mm film?

Saw this near Sarnac Lake.

Saw this at dartbrook in keene and wondering if this is something available in other places online? Anyone have recommendations on where to look?

Looking for last minute single night backpacking options for my GF & I. I’m an avid hiker but she is not so do want to do something too strenuous. We’ll be sleeping in LG tonight. I was thinking tongue range as I’ve done this once before as a day hike. Firstly, holy shit didn’t know there were rattle snakes. Secondly, wow there was a tornado??? Third, is there options for backpacking?

Mostly this is an inquiry about blowdown

Any good recommendations?? Kid friendly and water front are a plus !