Peaks and Valleys

Peaks and Valleys

Photograph by Lisa J. Godfrey Adirondack summits may seem hopelessly crowded, but history tells us this might just be a passing trend “The burgeoning interest in backpacking, camping, and climbing has greatly increased pressure on mountain-tops, trails, camping...

Charley’s Back Yard

Throughout 2019, in celebration of Adirondack Life’s 50th anniversary, we’re sharing an article per week from our archives—one for each year since 1970. This 1975 profile of Charley Nolan, who spent years manning a remote forest ranger cabin, highlights that...