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First Ones on the Trail - Snowshoe Hike
We hiked Sawyer Mountain in snowshoes! It's listed as being excellent for snowshoeing no matter the snow pack conditions. We were the first ones on the trail since the last snowfall and it was perfect! This was our first hike with elevation in snowshoes so it was a little tricky (especially with no tracks to follow) but it was a lot of fun and the view was outstanding! Sawyer Mountain is located on Route 30 between Blue Mountain Lake, NY and Indian Lake, NY.
Sawyer Mountain: www.protectadks.org/hike-sawyer-mountain/
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Lights on the Lake - Syracuse, NY
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Lights on the Lake is TWO MILES of holiday lights and over 600,000 bulbs! It's enough to make Clark Griswold jealous. This is a fun, family activity to get in the holiday spirit. It's located just outside of Syracuse in Liverpool, NY (right off the thruway!) so it's easy to get to from anywhere in the state. If you're in the area, make sure to buy a ticket in advance and take a drive through. L...
Into the Niagara River Gorge and Devil's Hole Cave
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We visited Whirlpool State Park and Devil's Hole State Park in an attempt to get down into the Niagara River Gorge. While Whirlpool had nice views and access to the Rim Trail, we had to go to Devil's Hole to find a trail down into the gorge. It was amazing! The trail has over 400 uneven stairs and no railings so it is listed a moderate. It is worth the hike if you can handle it! Gorgeous views ...
JELL-O Museum - LeRoy, NY
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We stopped by the Jell-O Museum (which is about more than just Jell-O!) and had a great time! There is a ton of information about the Town of LeRoy and about Jell-O which was invented here! It was fun to see old Jell-O flavors, molds, ads, and more. If you're ever in the area make sure to stop in. They have an amazing gift shop, too. Jell-O Museum: jellogallery.org/
Train Ride From Thendara to Tupper Lake
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We took the Adirondack Scenic Railroad from Thendara to Tupper Lake. It was a bit of a dreary day but the ride was fun and we had a great time walking around Tupper Lake for the afternoon. This is not our first trip on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad and it will not be the last!! Adirondack Mountaineer: adirondackrr.com/adirondack-mountaineer/
Hike and Paddle at Upper Sargent Pond
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We took some inflatable paddleboards out for their maiden voyage. The short hike to Upper Sargent Pond was really nice and the views of the pond were amazing. It was a perfect Fall day! The trail is located on North Point Road in Long Lake, NY and is three miles past where the road to Forked Lake splits off. Upper Sargent Pond: www.adirondackexperience.com/hiking/upper-sargent-pond
Exploring Glassblowing in North Creek
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We visited Adirondack Glassblowing in North Creek, NY and got to make some amazing pieces of glass. We learned a lot and had a blast. We can't wait to go back! Adirondack Glassblowing: www.tryglassblowing.com/glassblowing-newyork
US Naval Ship Tours in Buffalo
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We visited the Buffalo and Erie Country Naval & Military Park to take tours of the USS Sullivans, USS Little Rock, and USS Croaker. The tours did NOT disappoint. The park is located on the waterfront in Buffalo, NY and we visited on a particularly beautiful day. There's a lot to do and see in Canalside so if you ever visit make sure you walk around. There are also some great restaurants down th...
MOTHERS Polish to Clean Headlights
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We found a really easy and cheap way to restore old, foggy, yellowed headlights. In just minutes, our headlights went from needing to be replaced to looking almost like new. This is a great way to keep older headlights going a little longer but to give your car a cleaner look. Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish: tinyurl.com/29vc436a
The GREAT New York State Fair 2024
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We went to the Great New York State Fair again this year and it did not disappoint. We made the short drive to Syracuse, NY and had a great time. Unfortunately, we went towards the end so we missed out on some things that were only there at the beginning. Luckily, no matter when you go, there is always plenty to see and do! It may be too late for you to visit this year, but make plans for next ...
NEW TRAIL at the Wild Center - Tupper Lake, NY
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The Wild Center has a new trail! The Fen Trail has tons of different ball roll activities. You can buy a ball for $6.00 or rent one (worth it to buy!) and then make your way down the trail and back rolling your ball through all the different chutes and slides. It's a lot of fun and even really little kids were enjoying it. The trail is 1.2 miles round trip and you have to come back the same way...
Paddling Antique Guideboat and Canoe at the Adirondack Experience
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We went to the Adirondack Experience to visit their boat house and to try out an antique guideboat and canoe. The guideboat took quite a bit for John to get the handle of paddling. It also felt slightly tippy (it was not going to tip) because it's made to carry tons of weight because people used them to move a lot of gear or animals after hunting trips, etc. It was a really fun experience and o...
The Adirondack Experience, Blue Mt. Lake, NY
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We visited the Adirondack Experience for the first time (and have been several more times since!) and had such a great time - it was like being at Disney World. There is so much to see that we couldn't really do it justice in a short video, but we hope it entices you to visit sometime and see it for yourself. Not shown in the video, but the cafe at the museum has a 5 star BLT. Adirondack Experi...
Guided Canoe Trip at The Wild Center
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After a recent visit to the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, we saw there was a guided canoe trip on the Raquette River that was available to visitors (you do have to pre-book). We booked the next available trip! It was a lot of fun. The paddling wasn't too strenuous and they provided everything you need. It was an additional cost but worth the money. We'd recommend booking it if you plan to be maki...
AuSable Chasm Pt 2: High Wire Adventure Trail
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Part 2 of our AuSable Chasm adventures! This video is all about the Adventure Trail. With harnesses and helmets we made our way across bridges and alone the sheer sides of the gorge walls! This was an amazing experience that if you have the ability, you should do! Like they say in the description, this is NOT your average ropes course. Adventure Trail: www.ausablechasm.com/adventure-trail
Stihl HSA 56 Hedge Trimmer Review
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Stihl HSA 56 Hedge Trimmer Review
Stihl BGA 57 Blower Review
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Stihl BGA 57 Blower Review
Au Sable Chasm Pt. 1: Hiking and Rafting
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Au Sable Chasm Pt. 1: Hiking and Rafting
REVIEW of Stihl FSA 57 String Trimmer
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REVIEW of Stihl FSA 57 String Trimmer
HOW TO: Refill the String on a Stihl FSA 57 Trimmer
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HOW TO: Refill the String on a Stihl FSA 57 Trimmer
Volunteer Weekend Spring 2024
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Volunteer Weekend Spring 2024
Stihl RMA 460 V Battery Lawn Mower
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Stihl RMA 460 V Battery Lawn Mower
EASY Trek to Two BEAUTIFUL Lakes
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EASY Trek to Two BEAUTIFUL Lakes
EXTREME Hike with UNREAL Views at the Top
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EXTREME Hike with UNREAL Views at the Top
Tahawus, NY: A Ghost Town
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Tahawus, NY: A Ghost Town
Eternal Flame - Geological Oddity in NY
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Eternal Flame - Geological Oddity in NY
Olympic Museum: Lake Placid, NY
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Olympic Museum: Lake Placid, NY
Reacting to the Total Solar Eclipse 2024
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Reacting to the Total Solar Eclipse 2024
Another MAJESTIC Waterfall Near Ithaca, NY
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Another MAJESTIC Waterfall Near Ithaca, NY
WWII Planes at the National Warplane Museum, Geneseo NY
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WWII Planes at the National Warplane Museum, Geneseo NY

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  • @alanwilliamson6421
    @alanwilliamson6421 8 днів тому

    No trail to follow yikes

  • @douglas_drew
    @douglas_drew 22 дні тому

    Thanks for the ride along and sharing your adventures. Glad the weather cooperated.

  • @alanwilliamson6421
    @alanwilliamson6421 22 дні тому

    I haven't gone here yet, i went every year as a kid

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 22 дні тому

      @@alanwilliamson6421 I don't know why it took us so many years to finally stop. I even love getting to see the lights driving by on the thruway.

  • @nellie...
    @nellie... 27 днів тому

    Helpful thanks

  • @douglas_drew
    @douglas_drew Місяць тому

    Thanks for taking us along.

  • @eicrusade6161
    @eicrusade6161 Місяць тому

    You had me at follow the Jello brick road.

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers Місяць тому

      Turns out that's what they really call it! I was just making a joke.

  • @douglas_drew
    @douglas_drew Місяць тому

    Thanks for this visit to the museum. I have been through LeRoy a multitude of times, but never with enough time to stop. As a kid on the farm, Jell-O was always Mom's go-to for sore throats in the winter and holiday salads for the summer, so every time I went by the museum it was "Maybe next time." By the way, a good YT Short for the Penny Farthing @ 4:00 is ua-cam.com/users/shortswWTCQbq_vjk?si=_MvUgCCHL6d1AkXz

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers Місяць тому

      You'll have to visit the museum next time you go through. It doesn't take a lot of time but it's really interesting.

  • @alanwilliamson6421
    @alanwilliamson6421 Місяць тому

    My middle name is Leroy

  • @alanwilliamson6421
    @alanwilliamson6421 Місяць тому

    I want to take this ride

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers Місяць тому

      @@alanwilliamson6421 It was a really good one! Would have been a little nicer with no rain but was still a lot of fun.

    • @douglas_drew
      @douglas_drew Місяць тому

      Lovely area. I have never taken the train, but I used to schedule my visits to Malone so that I could drive down Rt.30, Rt.28, and cut across to Rt.26 on down to Rome before heading west. Thanks for taking us along.

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers Місяць тому

      @douglas_drew it is a really nice area! you'll have to take the train sometime - it's worth it. Thanks for watching!

  • @bunnyboid1766
    @bunnyboid1766 2 місяці тому

    This did help, thank you!😊

  • @kathiwalker7512
    @kathiwalker7512 2 місяці тому

    Interesting on coe Cottage original owner was Holloway Cole but in 1916 Walter D Edmunds author of drums along the mohawk occupied this building very interesting

  • @dominicfong6341
    @dominicfong6341 2 місяці тому

    You would also need to synchronize the second.

  • @douglas_drew
    @douglas_drew 2 місяці тому

    Oh-Oh! Crack... 10:00 I was working as a laborer/truck driver out of the central repair & heavy equipment shop at Buttermilk Falls "in the summer of '69" when we built the original footbridge and the observation area at the foot of the falls where you were standing. It is an extremely harsh environment, especially in the winter and during spring run off. We originally had four piers under the footbridge, but a flood took out two of the piers a few years later, conveniently the first and fourth piers, leaving the second and third piers which were heightened a couple of feet with new longer deck spans. This was my second "home" park (I lived at my Grandparents' farm bordering the south rim of the gorge in the early '60s), while my first home park was Robert H. Treman (my parents ran the concessions there during the mid-late '40s/early '50s). I live a few hours away and don't get back often, so thank you for your lovely videos and the memories brought back.

  • @adkbeau
    @adkbeau 2 місяці тому

    We went for day trip yesterday but missed the tour as we hiked around lake … but will go again next season… have you guys been to camp Santanoni??? It’s 10 mile round trip hike did that last year on our 27 wedding anniversary for our 28 we did Sagamore!!!

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 2 місяці тому

      @adkbeau you'll have to make it back for the tour. it really was interesting. we cross country skiied at santanoni, which was harder than expected!!

  • @barbh1777
    @barbh1777 3 місяці тому

    That looked so fun! I love the paperweight!!

  • @jose-ru5us
    @jose-ru5us 3 місяці тому

    How much 7:28

  • @pastorlolegi
    @pastorlolegi 3 місяці тому

    guardaralimentosnoabrigo.blogspot.com/2024/10/hike-and-paddle-at-upper-sargent-pond.html

  • @brianhousseal4915
    @brianhousseal4915 3 місяці тому

    You sound like you think this was a cheap investment but 43000 dollars adjusted for inflation today would be $1,735,413.85

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 3 місяці тому

      This is true. It's a cheap investment if you're not considering inflation.

  • @JamesOliver-h3f
    @JamesOliver-h3f 3 місяці тому

    Why are the words in the video all backwards?

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 3 місяці тому

      @@JamesOliver-h3f some of it is recorded on the front facing camera of a cell phone so everything is mirrored

  • @jasonrusso9808
    @jasonrusso9808 3 місяці тому

    My city

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 3 місяці тому

      @@jasonrusso9808 it's a great city!

    • @jasonrusso9808
      @jasonrusso9808 3 місяці тому

      @@northcountryexplorers yeah it's pretty cool, a great deal of effort goes into preservation of our antiquities. Like the Victorian second empire homes, especially on Richmond Ave. West Side thanks for the video.

  • @jackiekitchennowordsneeded587
    @jackiekitchennowordsneeded587 3 місяці тому

    Thank you guys.

  • @miketh2436
    @miketh2436 3 місяці тому

    Just bought one yesterday ! Not that powerful but very handy for small jobs!

  • @steveneldred8928
    @steveneldred8928 3 місяці тому

    I was in the Philippines when the Frank Evans was hit. I still have a picture of the half of the ship they brought back to Subic Bay.

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 3 місяці тому

      @steveneldred8928 that's an incredible story! thanks for sending the pic!!

    • @oceanmariner
      @oceanmariner 3 місяці тому

      @@northcountryexplorers I was aft on the Evans when it was hit. I also served on a Fletcher, Uhlmann DD-687. Taking a trip down memory lane.

  • @RickP-y2w
    @RickP-y2w 3 місяці тому

    Mother's works as a lightweight haze remover. But, if you have heavy oxidation or a peeling clear coat to remove, you'll have to go through a complete sanding process and a high-speed polish with a buffer. I've been polishing headlights for many years. Mother's is a good product though.

  • @julianneavery6995
    @julianneavery6995 4 місяці тому

    I went Sunday. They did a Great Clean up after Saturdays Flooding. Heard They Closed early Sunday. We left just after 7 P.M. they where open to at least 8. Prices are way to high. You could tell most people where not buying much. as they have in the past. It was a disappointment on many levels. Exceptions are the Animals.

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 4 місяці тому

      @julianneavery6995 We saw pictures of the flooding from Saturday. It's great they were able to get it cleaned up. Crazy. Prices were kind of high. You used to be able to find lots of places selling water for $1. I think $2 was the cheapest I saw this year. The animals never disappoint!!

  • @dianecote6241
    @dianecote6241 4 місяці тому

    So who was driving home😜 enjoy your videos

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 4 місяці тому

      @@dianecote6241 I drove! 😆 we waited a few hours after our last drink before we left. better safe than sorry. thanks for watching!!

  • @alanwilliamson6421
    @alanwilliamson6421 4 місяці тому

    I'm going again today 5th time

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 4 місяці тому

      @alanwilliamson6421 it's always such a good time!! I wish we had time to go back this year.

  • @TomGorman-x8q
    @TomGorman-x8q 4 місяці тому

    Check out Hammondville ghost town in town of Crown Point, highest grade iron ore in the Adirondacks , International Lead owners the site you are on today, if need for Lead goes up will be put into operation!

  • @barbh1777
    @barbh1777 4 місяці тому

    That looks fun!

  • @barbbrown7845
    @barbbrown7845 5 місяців тому

    Thanks. Very helpful! See you on the trails!

  • @philrock367
    @philrock367 5 місяців тому

    Lily likes your videos!

  • @johntuttle4486
    @johntuttle4486 5 місяців тому

    The man in the diagram who you say is using a bellows was actually cleaning out the air pipe. The "bellows" were attached to the wheel pit near the river. You are exploring the Village of Adirondac (no "C") not Tahawus. Tahawus was where the 1940's titanium mine was. The MacNaughton house is from the 1840's, and is the only structure left from the MacIntyre Iron Works day. The other houses are not. They were built mostly over the foundations of MacIntyre homes, but built by the Tahawus Club, the first hunting fishing club in the Adirondacks, between 1900 and 1930. I live neat here and thought you'd like to know. One of the better videos I've seen of this place!

  • @jarretandrue2556
    @jarretandrue2556 5 місяців тому

    Some friendly advice. Spend more time showing the astate!!!!not you two!. I didn't click on this video too see you two I clicked on to see sagamore witch I barely got to see!!!!!!!!!!!!😠😠😠

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 5 місяців тому

      I'm sorry this video wasn't what you were looking for. This was more about our experience at the volunteer weekend and less about the campus. We do have another video from when we did a tour last year and that shows more of the buildings.

  • @barbh1777
    @barbh1777 5 місяців тому

    I read about Anne LaBastille from your link in the description. What an interesting woman!

  • @wildernesscanoeassociation
    @wildernesscanoeassociation 5 місяців тому

    So when are you planning to buy one (canoe) of your own?

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 5 місяців тому

      @wildernesscanoeassociation we're looking! we've had a few in the past but are looking for a super lightweight one now. those cost a lot more so we haven't picked one up yet.

  • @richardc6932
    @richardc6932 5 місяців тому

    What happens when the line is 99% used and you want to reload with new. Yours was empty so it was easy to insert new line.

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 5 місяців тому

      @richardc6932 you have to have it empty to reload. so you have to use all the string or if you have a little left in you'll have pop off the white collar and take the leftover out.

  • @dianecote6241
    @dianecote6241 6 місяців тому

    Nope nope and nope to the wire bridges😂😂😂I enjoy your videos!

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 6 місяців тому

      @@dianecote6241 I'll do heights but not small spaces. Thanks for watching!!

  • @barbh1777
    @barbh1777 6 місяців тому

    😮😮😮😮😮😮 my palms are sweating. The scariest part for me would have been walking along the wall. That looked impossible! Great video!

  • @DennisElliott-h1c
    @DennisElliott-h1c 6 місяців тому

    You de-burred with grinder without saftey glasses. Took friend to ER because did same thing on metal and got a piece of long metal in his eye. Just missed blinding him for good in one eye. Was horrible. Wear goggles please. Good video otherwise. I still have my DK2 in crate. Yet to put it together. 😂

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 6 місяців тому

      Yes!! You're right about the safety glasses!

    • @babajaiy8246
      @babajaiy8246 3 місяці тому

      He's not using a true grinder(that operates at fast speed. He's using a battery drill that's not spinning very fast. At that distance to his face and how slow that thing is turning. He couldn't hurt himself if he tried.

  • @dsun2625
    @dsun2625 6 місяців тому

    One thing to add... removing the white plastic band altogether, I found helps in the operation of the trimmer, and makes it easier to add line when needed

  • @johnnoworyta578
    @johnnoworyta578 6 місяців тому

    Thanks I was struggling before watching the video

  • @johnnoworyta578
    @johnnoworyta578 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. Good Info provided.

  • @barbh1777
    @barbh1777 7 місяців тому

    Why do they remove the doors for winter? What takes their place for winter?

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 6 місяців тому

      I believe they remove the doors to help them stay in good working condition - less exposure to the elements. They put plain doors up in their place.

  • @KayLilia
    @KayLilia 7 місяців тому

    I have a big yard I wonder if it would work for me

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 7 місяців тому

      We have just under half an acre and we can get about half done with two batteries. If you don't mind taking a break to wait for them to charge (or have more than two batteries) you'd have no problem. If it's a lot bigger than half an acre it would probably not be a good choice.

    • @bradyakubovic2550
      @bradyakubovic2550 6 місяців тому

      Great review!

  • @paulww2270
    @paulww2270 7 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @barbh1777
    @barbh1777 7 місяців тому

    Pretty lakes

  • @brianpesci
    @brianpesci 8 місяців тому

    I'd say that the trail is not safe.

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 8 місяців тому

      It was one of the harder ones we've ever done. Lots of scrambling up rocks. As sketchy as it seemed, it's a really well traveled one. We passed a lot of people on it. I did find myself wondering what would happen if one of us twisted an ankle (or worse).

  • @barbh1777
    @barbh1777 8 місяців тому

    That looked very scary 😮. Did you see many people coming down as you were going up? How do you know you are on the right path? Some of It looked impassable to me! Yikes!!!

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 8 місяців тому

      It was tricky! The trail is pretty well traveled so we could see lots of footprints. And there were markers every so often.

  • @AmandaHagy
    @AmandaHagy 8 місяців тому

    What a great view!

  • @bluerose3385
    @bluerose3385 8 місяців тому

    Amazing engineering of its time. Its a shame these homes are not restored like in Wlilliamsburg.

    • @northcountryexplorers
      @northcountryexplorers 8 місяців тому

      Agreed! It is a shame the houses couldn't be restored. They were probably in too poor of shape - they were basically collapsed heaps of wood last time we were there.