Rangers come to aid of injured hiker on Poke-O
The following are forest ranger highlights provided by the state Department of Environmental Conservation on May 19.
Stories
Lesser known hikes in the Adirondacks
By Mike Lynch
The following is a list of lesser-used Adirondack Park trails where hikers may seek to spread out for some social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. The state Department of Environmental Conservation recommends engaging in low-risk hikes near home.
Adirondack rock climbing guide service won’t open
By Mike Lynch
A leading Adirondack guide service doesn’t plan to open this summer for rock climbing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Too soon? Guides have mixed views on getting anglers back in the water
By Mike Lynch
"Until I see how this shakes out, I don’t want to be part of bringing a bunch of people into Saranac Lake, New York, and into Lake Placid, New York.”
Adirondack Park board OKs rail trail
By Tim Rowland
Rail refurbishment for the scenic railroad is expected to be completed by 2021, and the rail trail by 2023.
APA approves herbicide use on Minerva Lake
For the third time in at least 20 years, the Adirondack Park Agency approved the use of a herbicide for managing an aquatic invasive species.
A short hike to great views on Lake George
By Mike Lynch
Anthony’s Nose is home to cliffs that serve as a breeding spot for peregrine falcons, which are endangered in New York State. The LCLG description of the preserve says in the summer you may see these “birds soaring over the cliffs,” and they ask that you not disturb them. The trail through the preserve purposely ends on Record Hill and does not go near Anthony’s Nose, so hikers don’t disturb the birds.
Camper rescued on Forked Lake
By Mike Lynch
The following are forest ranger highlighted provided by the state Department of Environmental Conservation on May 12.
Return to Loon Lake Mountain
By Lisa Ballard
Loon Lake Mountain (3,279 feet) in the Debar Wild Forest doesn’t exactly roll off most hikers’ tongues as a must-do climb. I hope it never does. It’s one of my little secrets.
Reversing acid rain’s dirty work
By Ry Rivard
Coal’s future aside, the recent past has been good news: Thanks to existing regulations, rain is far less acidic than it used to be.