The next time you’re planning a fishing trip to the Speculator region of the Adirondacks, pick up your fishing supplies from a Speculator department store, then consider spending the rest of your time on Piseco Lake, which offers the most accessible shoreline in the region at 21.3 miles. Piseco Lake also features three DEC campsites…
Traveling The Adirondack Waterways – We Can Do It; Canoe?
The beauty of the Adirondack waterways is legend, and there might not be any way better to enjoy that natural splendor than a canoe trip down one of those beautiful rivers and streams. But there might not be any feeling as frustrating as having that relaxing journey interrupted by the realization that you have forgotten…
Try a New Summer Taste with Lavender Lemonade
One of summer’s signature beverages is good old-fashioned lemonade. There’s not much more refreshing than a tall glass of this sweet-tart treat, and it’s a staple of summer picnics, cookouts and barbecues everywhere. While lemonade is delicious in and of itself, there are some variations that people have come to love. Pink lemonade, for instance,…
Cook Up Something Delicious in the Adirondacks with Rachael Ray & Charlie Johns
By the time August rolls around, chances are you’ve had more hamburgers than you’d like to imagine. If you’re tired of the same old Plain-Jane burgers that you’ve had all summer, why not mix it up a bit and try this recipe for Adirondack Red Wing Burgers from Rachael Ray? Named for the now-defunct Adirondack…
Having a Delicious Fourth of July is as Easy as Pie
If you’re planning a July 4th get-together with friends or family, you’re probably planning a cookout or picnic. Planning for that is the easy part – burgers, hotdogs, chips and salads are easy to prepare and just about everyone likes them. But if you’re looking for a delicious dessert offering that is a little different…
Read an Adirondack Book This Summer!
Nothing is better than an easy summer afternoon by an Adirondack lake, complete with a comfortable Adirondack chair, a glass of wine and your favorite book. And if you’re looking for a great read about life in the Adirondack’s, look no further than Charlie Johns in Speculator, N.Y. Charlie Johns has an extensive section of…
Planning a Graduation Party Made Simple
Is there a special high school senior in your life who will be graduating from high school this month? If so, then you’re probably in the midst of planning a graduation party. Maybe you’ve already got everything figured out, from the invitations and decorations to the menu, but if you’re like so many busy people,…
Plan Your BBQ With the Help of Charlie Johns
Living and vacationing in the Adirondacks is a great way to “get away from it all”, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find the amenities you need. That’s because Charlie Johns is your Adirondack grocery store – not just a little convenience store with inflated prices, but a full-service, competitively priced grocery store where you’ll…
Plan the Perfect Bonfire Party with These Five Tips
Summertime is the perfect time for bonfires, and there’s no better way to spend time with friends than to gather around the fire pit to enjoy food, friends and fun! The best part about a bonfire party is that it’s the very epitome of casual – guests can come as they are in jeans, t-shirts…
Perfect Picnic Potato Salad
Salads are always popular dishes at gatherings, but sometimes refrigeration can be an issue. Salads containing meat products, eggs or mayonnaise can go from delicious to dangerous when they get warm… and you don’t want to be remembered as the person who brought food poisoning to the barbeque! Luckily, there are many other great alternatives…