Climbing Moss Cliff In The Wilmington Notch
Why would a climber want to visit something called Moss Cliff? Though the name conjures up some dank, low-angled slab wrapped in a living green carpet, the reality is quite different. This best of Adirondack cliffs is not so mossy. In fact, it’s among the cleanest, driest, most appealing rock walls in the Northeast—in Don Mellor's opinion, the most Adirondack of all Adirondack crags.
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Lucky Photographer Sees Another Adirondack Moose
The historian Philip Terrie has written a book on Adirondack mammals, but he has never seen a moose in the… >>MoreView Finder
St. Regis Mountain Fire Tower restoration continues
In late January, I visited the St. Regis Mountain fire tower with Doug Fitzgerald, co-chairman of Friends of St. Regis… >>MoreIn this Magazine
Controlling Crowds In The High Peaks
DEC is relying on education and the efforts of partner groups to deal with the increasing number of hikers who… >>MoreRecent
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Hull Falls In Slow Motion
Hull Falls is on the East Branch of the Ausable River in Keene in the Adirondack Park. >>MoreNews Releases
Bike The Barns Tour To Be October 1
Adirondack North Country Association announces that its next Bike the Barns tour will take place on Sunday, October 1. During… >>MoreExplore More
Trailhead Porta-John Initiative Needs Your Help
Where people who are active outdoors in the Adirondack Park go to the bathroom is of concern to all of… >>MoreOutdoor Recreation
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While navigating the spellbinding terrain along the Pacific Crest Trail, I found it difficult to resist the temptation to take… >>MoreEnvironment
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The historian Philip Terrie has written a book on Adirondack mammals, but he has never seen a moose in the… >>MoreAdirondack Almanack
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Controlling Crowds In The High Peaks
DEC is relying on education and the efforts of partner groups to deal with the increasing number of hikers who have been coming to the High Peaks region.
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