Everything You Need to Know About Lake George in Upstate New York
April 21, 2026Lake George, New York is located in upstate New York in the Adirondack Mountains. It is a great lake with lots to do and tons of nature/hiking trails located nearby. Fun fact, it is considered the “Queen” of America’s lakes. As you read this article, you will see why. Having, spent almost every summer there, I can truly say, I agree with Lake George being the Queen of America’s lakes. It is about a 3 ½ hour drive from NYC without traffic. Most people who come to this lake are from somewhere in NYC or the state of NY. The downtown…
Hiking Guide for Owl’s White Mountains, Head New Hampshire
Owl’s Head Mountain is quite the hike. Located in New Hampshire, in the White Mountains, just outside of Lincoln, Owl’s Head is one of the longest hikes apart of the New Hampshire 48 peaks. It is a total of 19.5…
The 25 Best Things to Do in the Adirondacks
There are a lot of things to do in the Adirondacks. They are my favorite mountain range in the east. Now, I might be a little bias, as I grew up in upstate New York, where the Adirondack Mountains are…
A Complete Travel Guide to Upstate New York From a Local
Upstate New York is a term used to describe MANY different areas in New York state. Most people don’t realize that New York is a BIG state. It’s not only NYC that makes up the state. New York City and…
Lake George Hiking : Sunrise Mountain & Jabe Pond + Others
Lake George is full of fun, scenic, easier, hikes that most people can do and easily drive too. I think the Lake George area is a great introduction to hiking, especially if you are new to high elevation gains. Lake…
11 of the Best Utah Ski Resorts Within the US
One of my favorite hobbies to do in the winter is to go skiing. Specifically, Alpine/Downhill skiing. I love exploring new mountains and getting to know a whole new area. One of the best states for skiing/snowboarding is, Utah. Utah…
Trail Report for Mount Cabot and Waumbek, the Northern Most Peaks of the NH48
If you are unfamiliar, the New Hampshire 48 is a hiking challenge that includes hiking all the 4,000 feet tall or higher mountains. Mount Cabot and Waumbek are the two most northern peaks of this challenge, being located in Groveton…
The Greatest Maine Road Trip For Summer & Winter
Maine is an awesome state filled with many places to see, specifically for outdoor lovers. If you enjoy exploring big cities, then Maine is probably not the state for you. On the other hand, if you love beaches, the outdoors,…
A Quick Traveler’s Guide to Cape Cod Massachusetts
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, what a place. Cape, Cod, Massachusetts is made up of 586 miles of coastline. From towns like Buzzards Bay, Hyannis, Chatham, Yarmouth, Truro, Wellfleet, Provincetown, and islands, such as, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, there’s a place and…
How to Hike Allen Mountain High Peak in New York
ADK High Peak Oh Allen, what a mountain! Allen Mountain is said to be one of if not the toughest and most remote Adirondack 46er. It is about 20 miles round trip with little to no elevation gain until the…
Trail Report for Mount Hale : White Mountains, New Hampshire
Mount Hale is apart of the New Hampshire 48 High Peaks. It is quite a steep little trail. Multiple times I was whispering a silent Hail Mary from the awful elevation gain. Don’t be fooled by the short mileage this…
