Is Mount McKenzie Worth It?
August 21, 2026McKenzie Mountain and Haystack Peak are two mountains located outside of Lake Placid, New York, apart of the Adirondack Mountain range. These mountains are definitely challenging and less rewarding than other mountains in the Adirondacks, however, if you want to get into hiking shape or prepare for the 46ers, hiking these two peaks will definitely do the job. Now, when I say these two peaks are less rewarding, I really mean, Mount McKenzie. I have yet to hike Haystack Mountain, but I’ve heard, it’s not as difficult as McKenzie. You can hike these two mountain separately or together. I have…
The Best Hiking Boots For Your Feet
Hiking is such a fun and difficult sport at times, but the views are usually worth it in the end. Sometimes it can be hard finding what gear you need or is best for you. Most of the time we…
The Best East Coast Mountains in the US
Mountains are my favorite landscapes to visit. While I love the ocean and beaches, mountains are truly what hold my heart. If you are an avid hiker or outdoorsy person like myself, then this article is for you. In this…
Why Jay Peak Resort Should Be on Your Bucket List
If you don’t know, Jay Peak Resort (not Jiminy Peak) is an AWESOME ski mountain in Vermont. It is WAY up North, on the border of Vermont and Canada. It is located in Jay, Vermont, which is about an hour…
A Quick Guide to the Best November Activities in the Northeast
As someone who loves the outdoors, November can be a hard month to find things to do. As well as April, because they are the in-between months. It isn’t really winter because so little snow has fallen or not at…
Everything You Need to Know About Killington Resort
Killington Resort is located in Killington, Vermont, about an hour and 40 minutes from Burlington, VT. It is also about 25 minutes from Rutland, Vermont, which is also a nice area to stay. Pico and Okemo ski mountains are also…
How Nature Heals Us
Whenever the sun is out, it always puts me at ease, even on the really tough days, seeing it, relieves a little bit of pressure. The sun is our source of life, so being able to see that, just reassures…
Mount Moriah White Mountains, New Hampshire Trail Report
Mount Moriah is a hike located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It is a part of the infamous 48 4,000 footer peaks hiking challenge in the state. It’s a beautiful mountain that is typically hiked as a solo…
How to Hike the Entire Presidential Traverse or Part of It
The entire Presidential Traverse is quite the feat to tackle on. It includes 7 different peaks, over 8,000ft of elevation gain and almost 20 miles. It is NOT for the faint of heart or people who don’t hike/aren’t in good…
New Hampshire’s Favorite 48 : Mount Moosilauke Hiking Report
Mount Moosilauke is one of the most popular hikes within all the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Often, people hike this as one of their first 4,000 footers in the state. If you are unfamiliar, New Hampshire has 48, peaks…
A Quick Guide to Minnewaska State Park : New York
Minneswaska State Park Preserve is located just beyond New Paltz, New York. It is a great getaway for anyone going to SUNY New Paltz or if you live in or near NYC. From New York City, Minneswaska State Park is…
