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Two men ticketed for using ATVs on Forest Preserve DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Forest Ranger Actions for 8/6 – 8/12/18 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)… -
Forest rangers rescue group of 13 people Forest Ranger Actions for 7/23 – 7/29/18 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and… -
Explorer editor Phil Brown retires Phil Brown came to the Park in 1999, securing the editor’s chair at the Explorer after working as a reporter… -
Iowa Pacific removes more North Creek rail cars Protect the Adirondacks notes the removal of hopper rail cars from tracks along the Hudson River near North Creek,… -
Man drowns at Buttermilk Falls on Raquette New York State Police say a man drowned at Buttermilk Falls on the Raquette River on Saturday. Following is a… -
DEC seeks public’s help in wild turkey survey The Department of Environmental Conservation is asking New Yorkers to help in surveying wild turkey populations. Read the news release…
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OSI protects 1,200 acres in Adirondacks
The Open Space Institute has purchased 1,200 acres abutting the Hammond Pond Wild Forest in the eastern Adirondacks, with an eye toward selling the land… >>MoreView Finder
Photo gallery of John Van Alstine’s sculptures (with video)
Sculptor John Van Alstine talks about the interaction of human-made and natural objects. Van Alstine is based in Wells. His work has been widely exhibited… >>MoreIn this Magazine
On the road with Cycle Adirondacks
Welcome to organized bicycle touring in the Adirondacks, where even a looming storm can’t dampen the good vibe. The event, which started in 2015, brings… >>MoreThe Video Room
The Torch of Preservation | Tyler Socash | TEDx University of Rochester
Environmental activist and record-breaking hiker Tyler Socash discusses his adventures traversing the Pacific Crest, Appalachian, and Te Araroa trails in… >>MoreNews Releases
Two men ticketed for using ATVs on Forest Preserve
DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Forest Ranger Actions for 8/6 – 8/12/18 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)… >>MoreExplorer Reports
‘Explorer’ paddling rights trial to begin in August
When Adirondack Explorer Editor Phil Brown paddled his eighteen-pound canoe through private property on waters linking public lands in 2009 he touched off a legal… >>MoreOutdoor Recreation
Hiking the Lake George 12sters
The Lake Gorge 12sters was founded in 2016 as a way to encourage hikers to explore Lake George to its… >>MoreEnvironment
Schumer: EPA ignores renewed acid rain threat
Federal inaction on Midwestern pollution controls represents a threat of returned acid rain deposition in the Adirondacks, according to Sen.… >>MoreAdirondack Almanack
DEC Completes Jamestown Falls Redevlopment
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the completion of improvements at the Jamestown Falls river access… >>MoreAdvertisement
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