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Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of North ElbaEssex CountyWilderness Rescue: On July 18 at 11:30 a.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a request for assistance for two hikers stuck on the Trap Dike. The hikers exited the Trap Dike too soon and became stranded on the south side. The pair was advised to…
As recreational use increases, especially in popular regions like the High Peaks Wilderness, the Department of Environmental Conservation has contemplated implementing new management tactics to minimize trail overuse, including a permit system.
The results of a new herbicide for Eurasian watermilfoil appear promising, but the Adirondack Park Agency says more monitoring is needed.
Whether you're looking for a relaxing day on Upper or Lower Saranac Lake or seeking a whitewater challenge, you’ll need the right kayak and preparation to get you to your destination.
By Phil Brown
If DEC builds a trail, Norton Peak no doubt will attract more visitors. As much as I’d like to keep the mountain to myself, that’s a good thing.
While many thousands of people hike Adirondack trails in the summertime, the ranks of open-water swimmers are so far just a drop in the backcountry’s bucket. By one estimate, the hard core of adventure swimmers may number as few as 100, but their enthusiasm runs deep and they recruit.
Ready to get started kayaking or need some fresh ideas of where to go? We’ve compiled some favorites from the Explorer’s archive: 4 great paddles: Mark Bowie shares his favorite flatwater trips Sprite Creek: Paddle reveals contrast between developed and natural shorelines: Sprite creek is unknown to most canoeists in the Adirondacks and is not…
The Adirondack Park Agency will collect public comments on campfire and parking changes to the Essex Chain Lakes Primitive Area.
These conservation measures are part of the larger goal the LGLC sets out to address: engaging private landowners and the public to permanently protect the nearly 12,000 acres of Lake George wildness and its 6.5 miles of pristine shoreline.
By Mike Lynch
Fishing Brook has the feel of a brook deep in the backcountry. The air is often thick with bugs and the sounds of birds. Beaver dams clog the waterway, creating meadows. Yellow wildflowers—swamp candles—light up the shorelines. Brook trout swim in the shadows.