Calendar of Events

Join mushroom enthusiast Susan Hopkins to discover what fabulous fungi are growing in our woods. The forested trail to Minnow Pond is home to dozens of mushrooms that offer a rich introduction and exploration of the “wood wide web.” Which mushrooms may be fruiting changes constantly, and Susan will share her knowledge of what’s “on […]

Thursday, August 4 Rock Lake is an archetypical lake, a quiet little body of water deep in the woods that looks like any one of thousands of others in the Adirondacks. But that's a great part of its attraction. What you see and learn at Rock Lake won't stay at Rock Lake. You'll be pleased […]

Thursday, August 11 Sawyer Mountain rises just south of the village of Blue Mountain Lake. The views are good, and the forest is lovely and shady; the trail is just right for an outing on a humid August day. We'll look for summer wildflowers, newly fledged songbirds, and early fall migrants. Total walking distance is […]

Join mushroom enthusiast Susan Hopkins to discover what fabulous fungi are growing in our woods. The forested trail to Minnow Pond is home to dozens of mushrooms that offer a rich introduction and exploration of the “wood wide web.” Which mushrooms may be fruiting changes constantly, and Susan will share her knowledge of what’s “on […]

Thursday, August 18 Explore a short hike from the center of the ADKX campus to a "gem in the wilderness." A trail to Minnow Pond dates back to the site's early history as a hotel. Meet at the trailhead at 1:30pm.  What to Bring: Proper footwear for a hike like sneakers or boots, appropriate clothing, […]

Thursday, August 25 On this adventure, we'll walk into Grassy Pond and back out again, enjoying trees, birds, fall flowers, and whatever catches our interest along the way. Distance is a little less than a mile, round-trip. Meet at the trailhead at 1:30pm.  What to Bring: Proper footwear for a hike like sneakers or boots, […]

Join mushroom enthusiast Susan Hopkins to discover what fabulous fungi are growing in our woods. The forested trail to Minnow Pond is home to dozens of mushrooms that offer a rich introduction and exploration of the “wood wide web.” Which mushrooms may be fruiting changes constantly, and Susan will share her knowledge of what’s “on […]

Thursday, September 1 An easy hike from Route 28 near Raquette Lake leads to a beautiful waterfall with a frightening name. This trail is sometimes wet in spots, so hiking boots or walking shoes that can tolerate water are advised. Meet at the trailhead at 1:30pm.  What to Bring: Proper footwear for a hike like […]

Thursday, September 8 South of the village of Tupper Lake, north of Long Lake, and just north of Coney Mountain, Goodman Mountain rises just east of Route 30. The roughly 3-mile roundtrip trail leads to ledges with great views, weather permitting. Goodman Mountain (2,176 feet) is named for Andrew Goodman, a civil rights activist. Goodman […]

Thursday, September 15 Explore a short hike from the center of the ADKX campus to a "gem in the wilderness." A trail to Minnow Pond dates back to the site's early history as a hotel. Meet at the trailhead at 1:30pm.  What to Bring: Proper footwear for a hike like sneakers or boots, appropriate clothing, […]

Thursday, September 22 Coney Mountain rises between the villages of Tupper Lake and Long Lake on the border between Franklin and Hamilton Counties. The trail is 2.2 miles roundtrip and passes through beautiful woods, including a stand of old-growth sugar maples leading to the summit. Breeding birds will be singing. The 360 degree view from […]

Thursday, September 29 This hike will bring us a mile and a little more (two-miles-plus round-trip) through diverse and beautiful woods and past some especially beautiful glacial erratic boulders topped with wild gardens of rock cap ferns and mosses. Our destination is a secluded and quiet bay on Long Lake. We'll keep our eyes peeled […]