Divers clear popular Lake George waterfront of most invasive plants
A survey of Lake George near Million Dollar beach shows promise for the fight against Eurasian watermilfoil, but at a hefty cost.
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Family calls for help when stuck on Middle Saranac
Recent DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of HarrietstownFranklin CountyWilderness Rescue: On Aug. 5 at 3:24 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a man reporting that he was stranded with his wife and two granddaughters (10 and 16 years old) on the shore of Middle Saranac Lake. He stated that the wind was too…
Another forest pest on the move in the Adirondacks
Emerald ash borer hit the park last week. Now, the state Department of Environmental Conservation says hemlock woolly adelgid is here again.
Marina upgrades and new general store among APA projects up for public comment
Expansion to the Saranac Lake Marina, a new solar array in Ti and a new general store are among APA projects up for public comment.
A sweet day at Sugarloaf, a hidden public use area
By Phil Brown
The Sugarloaf Public Use Area is large enough that you could spend days exploring it, but without trails and better access, it’s likely to be underutilized.
Regulators look to tighten Lake George pollution protections
By Ry Rivard
Lake George has been ahead of other communities in imposing stormwater rules, because the lake’s tourism economy so obviously depends on its clarity and many homes around the lake drink water right from it.
Exploring the Sable Highlands
By Phil Brown
More than a decade ago, New York State planned trails and other improvements for the conservation easement it bought on the Sable Highlands. Not much of it has materialized, though the land has strong recreation potential.
High Peaks crowds compound problems in a tight budget year
DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos talked about crowds in the High Peaks, the state budget, permits, staffing and protecting hikers and natural resources.
Adirondack Climbing Guide: Navigating traditional climbs, gear tips
Getting started in rock climbing involves learning the lingo
A different kind of summer atop High Peaks, where troubling trends persist
By Mike Lynch
Large summer crowds are a trend that has been well established in recent years, and many hikers are continuing to go to the summits unprepared for such long and remote day trips.