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Judge stays construction of Cedar River bridge The ruling last week by state Supreme Court Judge Robert Muller comes in the lawsuit…State and Protect disagree on tree-cutting limits In July, the Appellate Division of State Supreme Court agreed with Protect the Adirondacks that…State to update trout management plan The plan will be largely informed by a series of 16 public meetings that were…Video: Northern Saw-whet owl banding In early October, Wildlife Veterinarian and Biologist Nina Schoch led a group of enthusiasts to…A busy week for wilderness rescuers It was discovered that the hiker had a pre-existing heart condition, that if taxed, causes…Dippikill retreat closes public access Until recently, the trails on the property were available to members of the public, too,…
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Outtakes
When is it OK to stack rocks on the trail?
Once used to mark the way, cairns nowadays often are seen as monuments to the ego and a blight on the wild landscape. >>MoreView Finder
Fall foliage and first tracks
Fall foliage photos from the northern and eastern Adirondacks, including some from Anthony's Nose on the eastern side of Lake George. >>MoreIn this Magazine
Ticks spread in the Adirondacks as funding to study them shrinks
Soon after he began taking Lee Ann Sporn’s introductory biology course in the fall of 2018, Bryan confided to his professor that he frequently felt… >>MoreThe Video Room
Hikers weigh in on paying for High Peaks trailhead parking
We asked hikers if they would pay for parking or to use trails in the High Peaks. Watch this video… >>MoreNews Releases
A rescue, two body recoveries, and advice for unprepared hikers
Statistics from Cascade Mountain show that more than 100 hikers were encountered each day on Saturday and Sunday. Approximately 40… >>MoreExplorer Reports
Four bids received for rail line to North Creek
Bidders are expected to propose freight and possible passenger excursions, maintain the tracks and infrastructure, and its connections to Canadian Pacific and points south, according… >>MoreOutdoor Recreation
State to update trout management plan
The plan will be largely informed by a series of 16 public meetings that were held across New York State… >>MoreEnvironment
Plastic pollutes the park
Microplastics are polluting Adirondack streams and lakes once thought unaffected by the emerging environmental threat, according to recent research. >>MoreAdirondack Almanack
DEC Redesigns Trail Supporter Patch
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) had release of the latest design of the New York State… >>MoreAdvertisement
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