The North Creek Farmers Market

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The North Creek Farmers Market sells seasonal vegetables, a variety of cheeses, beef/pork/chicken, eggs, maple syrup, perennials and annual cut flowers, herbs, dip mixes, chocolates, baked goods, Adirondack furniture, hand knit/sewn items, jams, fruits and soaps.

North Creek Farmers Market • North Creek, NY

Last year (2009) was the inaugural season of the North Creek Farmers Market. It runs from June through early October — on Thursdays from 3 pm to 6pm. It’s located on the banks of the Hudson River by the Upper Hudson River Railroad Station.

There’s almost always a market table set up with market manager, Barbara Thomas, who hands out info and sells market bags.

Check it out while it lasts. For more information contact Deb Morris: [email protected]

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Gore Mountain Brochure (1984)

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gore mountain brochure 1984

“Gore’s 41 trails offer a variety of skiing. There are gentle slopes for beginners and challenging trails for the adventurous expert. But the mountain is especially known for its excellent intermediate trails, all of which are over 1 mile long. Gore also has the ski industry’s most advanced lift, the high speed triple chairlift. In addition there are 4 double chairs, a T-bar and a J-bar.

After that long run, come in, warm up, get a bite to eat and relax in one of Gore’s two comfortable lodges. Enjoy hearty fare in the base lodge cafeteria, a beverage in the lounge, or stretch out and bask in the sun on the newly expanded sundeck.”

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Hurricane Mountain, NY: 8/21/10

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The day that my wife, youngest son, and I hiked Hurricane Mountain, it was overcast, but conditions were nice — around 70 degrees with no bugs.

The High Peaks from Hurricane
The High Peaks from Hurricane

There are three ways up Hurricane. We decided on the north route, which starts at the end of O’Toole Road. From the trailhead, the hike to the 3,678-foot bald summit is about three miles. The most popular route to the summit is from Route 9N — in purple on the map. But we chose the trailhead on O’Toole Road. We snagged the last available parking spot and headed off.

The Hurricane Mountain Chapter of ADK maintains the trail. The first mile is up and down, without much elevation gain until you get to the lean-to at Gulf Brook. After you cross the stream for the first time, you start to climb. The trail is narrow and rocky much of the way.

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