Sat, Jul 31 - Treasure Hunt on the Red Sandstone Trail (New Hikers Series) Celebrating Raquette River Awareness Week. We’ll start in Hannawa Falls and hike to the Northern Terminus. A varied terrain of rapids, waterfalls, and impoundments along with dams and a sandstone quarry makes this an interesting and informative hike. Along the way hikers will have to solve clues to find hidden “Letter Boxes.” A few inclines but only about 2 miles: level 1. Contact Blair Madore, madorebf@potsdam.edu, (315) 265-0602

Wed, Aug 4 - Evening paddle picnic on the Colton Reservoir of the Raquette River Celebrating Raquette River Awareness Week. Contact Tom Ortmeyer, (315) 265-8219, tortmeye@twcny.rr.com

Sat, Aug 7 - Hike Blue Mountain (New Hikers Series) Celebrating Raquette River Awareness Week. An easy-to-moderate hike for adults and within the capability of many children, who are especially welcome. Celebrate Raquette River Awareness Week with a scenic drive up the river valley and a hike to a terrific view of Blue Mountain Lake, near the headwaters of the Raquette. Optional swim in Long Lake. 4 miles round trip, 1600 ft of gain. Level 3. Contact John Barron, (613) 828-2296, johnbarron@sympatico.ca

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Racquette River Information Center opens in South Colton The public is invited to opening ceremonies at the Center this Saturday, July 31, at 9:00 a.m. The Center is located across Route 56 from the post office and the former South of the Rock Inn. More

GEAR Sat, Sept 25 The 4th annual GEAR adventure race, comprised of canoeing, biking, trail running/walking and mystery challenges, will take place in the wilds of St. Lawrence County on Saturday, September 25, 2010. GEAR is sponsored by the St. Lawrence County Health Initiative. More info is at the Health Initiative website.

Sacred Tools The Work and Spirit of the Adirondack Trail Crew. Exhibit at TAUNY June 5 through late July. More info at the TAUNY website.

2010 Photo Contest Announced
Photos taken between Nov 1, 2009 and Sept 30, 2010 are eligible. Winners will be announced at the annual fall potluck. More

Laurentians Invited on Colorado Outing The Appalachian Mountain Club invites Laurentian Chapter members on an outing in Rocky Mountain National Park, Aug 7-12. More

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