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What is the name of this popular high elevation lake? Each day this week we’re posting a photo of a “mystery location.” Let us know where it is by leaving a comment in that post. Come back each day for the answer and a new photo/entry. At the end of the week, we’ll draw a…
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of North ElbaEssex CountyWilderness Rescue: On July 24 at 12:45 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch was contacted about two 19-year-old hikers from Rye, New York, and Louisville, Kentucky, who were trapped on the Western slope of the Trap Dike. Forest Rangers Burns, DiCintio, Mecus, and Praczkajlo responded with the…
In which town does this war memorial reside? Each day this week we’re posting a photo of a “mystery location.” Let us know where it is by leaving a comment in that post. Come back each day for the answer and a new photo/entry. At the end of the week, we’ll draw a winner for…
By Ry Rivard
How will cold-water fish, like trout, survive in warmer waters? Are warmer or saltier waters causing lakes to shut down? Why do lakes seem to get browner?
Can you name this island? Hint: It’s located on one of the most scenic lakes in the Adirondacks, and the island itself has rarely ever been visited by humans due to its protected status. Each day this week we’re posting a photo of a “mystery location.” Let us know where it is by leaving a…
By Mike Lynch
The 46ers, like many organizations and businesses, have seen the COVID-19 pandemic disrupt their operations.
Can you name this set of rapids that is popular with whitewater enthusiasts? Each day this week (July 27-31) we’re posting a photo of a “mystery location.” Let us know where it is by leaving a comment in that post. Come back each day for the answer and a new photo/entry. At the end of…
Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed state Sen. Betty Little to the Olympic Regional Development Authority. The state Senate confirmed her position on Thursday.
Get to know the basics of stand up paddle boarding
By Phil Brown
We’ve waited 11 years already, and there’s no word on when DEC will get these trails built.