A look back at some of the Explorer's recreation coverage from 2024, ranging from the Adirondack Rail Trail to hiking trips.

hiking trails, and mountain biking adventures. For a taste of local life, Charlie Johns Store is an iconic, family-run general store offering everything from groceries to Adirondack souvenirs.

He is described as wearing La Sportiva hiking boots ... black backpack and reflective sunglasses. Allen Mountain is a 4,340-foot peak in the Adirondacks and requires an 18-mile roundtrip hike ...

Tucked into the Hudson Valley, the Adirondacks ... a bit of effort with a big reward. Hiking Lugnaquilla, the highest peak in Ireland’s Wicklow Mountains, was an unforgettable experience ...