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Writing from the Adirondacks, Finger Lakes, and beyond. Sharing destinations and personal outdoor stories from quiet, memorable places. Contributing writer to Adirondack Explorer/Almanack/Backcountry Journal.

Newsletter · By Jenn Woltjen · English · Paid tier available · Official site

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  1. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    The lure of Boreas Ponds in the Adirondacks (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 22, 2026

    September’s dawn unfolding in the Adirondacks (opens the original)

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  3. Issue · Sep 14, 2026

    A Quiet Paddle on Lake Durant (opens the original)

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    After a rugged and long paddle last week, I craved a place where I could slow down and soak in the scenery. Not all my adventures need to be big. In fact, I like the small, quiet ones just as much—the ones that ask little of me.Today, a quiet paddle on Lake Durant and into its neighboring Rock Pond was just what I needed. A little bit of still water. A field of water-lily leaves (lily pads) formed a fairly dense floating mat around my canoe. I love to listen to the sound of my canoe pushing the

  4. Issue · Sep 7, 2026

    Start here: outdoor adventure from the Adirondacks, Finger Lakes and beyond (opens the original)

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    Thank you for joining me on my adventures. Outdoors with Jenn is where I share stories and photography from the trail — hiking, cross-country skiing, paddling, trail running, winter adventures and more. All along with my personal reflections on challenge, pushing my comfort zone and trying to stay active as I age. I also write about the outdoor gear and tools I use and trust along with my personally curated Field Guides to help you plan, prepare, and get outside for your own adventures.New fo

  5. Issue · Sep 7, 2026

    Adventures in Canoe Portaging: An Art Form or a Drag Show? (opens the original)

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