2016 Most Popular Blogs

2016 Top 3 Blogs In Review

We scoured our blogs for the most popular, most informative, and just downright funniest pieces from the past year. In case you missed them when they were originally published, here are our top three Adirondack Experience picks. Enjoy!

3) Hermits, hotels, and history

The celebration of Hamilton County's Bicentennial took place in 2016, and we spent some time delving into its grand past! From hermits to historic hotels here's some highlights of places to visit in the heart of the Adirondacks.

2) Lobster Lovin' 

In the hunt for yet another great sandwich to satisfy her ever-hungry stomach, our blogger discovered what is probably one of the most unique sandwich joints in the Adirondacks. Have you been to this Long Lake favorite?

1) Haunted trail

Jasper Day was a hermit who lived in Inlet, close to the 5th Lake carry, on what is now called Jasper Day Trail. Story has it that he haunts the bridge that crosses over the outlet from 5th Lake to 6th Lake, so we did some investigating. Read on for more of this haunting tale.

 

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