Gillian Scott

Trip to Big Slide Mountain in the Adirondack High Peaks features views from The Brothers, a stay at Johns Brook Lodge and summer wild blueberries.

Gillian Scott recalls an idyllic weekend in the Adirondacks at a writing retreat at Camp Sagamore, located near Raquette Lake.

In “The Lostkills: Bushwhacking and Hiking the Lesser-Known Catskill Peaks,” Alan Via gives names to a variety of smaller peaks that are far from the well-trodden paths appearing in most...

More than 500 hikers joined Champlain Area Trails’ annual Grand Hike, discovering wildflowers, mountain views and hidden Adirondack trails.

As the CDPHP Cycle! bikeshare program starts its 10th season, it’s seeing more use than ever before.

Trip to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia in an RV offers reminder that bigger isn't always better.

Crane Pond Road is one of the easier backcountry trips up north. An old woods road leads 2.5 miles into the pond with mostly easy grades.

I was away from home for only about 30 hours, but I had found what I was looking for, reveling in the beauty and adventure of winter.

Outdoors columnist Gillian Scott takes a look at some of the comments and emails received from readers in 2025.

Gillian Scott's first ski of the winter, a trip around Schenectady Municipal Golf Course, featured a few tumbles and misadventures.