Wendy Hall: Defender of all living things
Wendy and her husband Steve have turned their concern for animals into the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge in Wilmington
Stories
Campfires now OK at Essex Chain Lakes primitive tent sites
Campfires are now allowed at 11 primitive camp sites in the Essex Chain Lakes, and parking will be installed at the old Outer Gooley Club.
Crazy Freedom
There is no easy way to access “Passion and Warfare.” The location combined with winter weather anomalies can present a logistical nightmare, but nothing worthwhile is easy.
Problems/solutions and more of the week’s news
By Melissa Hart
Even before the pandemic hit, the Adirondack region was dubbed a "child care desert," with families across the park facing a shortage of certified day care providers.
DEC, APA ask public what to do at Debar Mountain Complex
The public will have more time to comment on the state’s proposal to tear down an historic Adirondack camp and put up a day-use area.
Chad Dawson announces he will resign from APA board
Chad Dawson announced his resignation to the Adirondack Park Agency on Thursday, highlighting a DEC administration that does what it wants.
Organizing good, safe fun in the time of COVID-19
One day Long Lake Parks & Rec Director Alex Roalsvig might be closing facilities for the season and winterizing, on another, getting geese off the ball field, and on another, writing grants. And in a pandemic year, she's also tasked with keeping people safe.
Rangers unable to save lost hunter
Recent NYS Forest Ranger actions: Town of OhioHerkimer CountyWilderness Search: On Dec. 2 at 7:21 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call reporting an overdue hunter in the area of North Lake/Ice Cave Mountain. Forest Ranger Lt. Murphy responded, along with Forest Rangers McCartney, Hanno, Candee, and Evans. Once on scene, Rangers spread out on…
Comments question campfires, new parking proposals for Essex Chain Lakes
The APA will weigh in on campfires and expanded parking in the Essex Chain Lakes during its meeting on Thursday.
Public, preservationists voice support for Debar Lodge
The proposal to remove an Adirondack camp is a state Constitutional conundrum that has opened the floodgates of public comment.