Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of BoltonWarren CountyWilderness Recovery: On Jan. 16 at 12:15 p.m., Forest Rangers were called to assist with a 58-year-old hiker who collapsed at the Five Mile Mountain lean-to. His hiking partner … [Read more...] about Man collapses at Five Mile Mountain lean-to, later dies
Indian Lake superintendent David Snide reflects on decades of public service
David Snide Age: 56 Birthplace/Hometown: Long Lake Residence: Long Lake Occupation: Superintendent of Indian Lake Central School District Accomplishments: Educator with the Indian Lake schools for more than 30 years as a business teacher, … [Read more...] about Indian Lake superintendent David Snide reflects on decades of public service
Missing 33-year-old man found dead in Saratoga County
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of JohnsburgWarren CountyWilderness Rescue: On Jan. 5 at 6:25 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from Warren County requesting Forest Ranger assistance to locate a 30-year-old stranded off … [Read more...] about Missing 33-year-old man found dead in Saratoga County
Ice climber falls, suffers injury on Pitchoff
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of ForestportOneida CountyWilderness Search: On Dec. 27 at 2:41 p.m., Forest Ranger McCartney overheard a radio call for a search for a 14-year-old who had run away from her parents and into the … [Read more...] about Ice climber falls, suffers injury on Pitchoff
The familiar shriek of gulls
By John Thaxton BIRDWATCH Affectionately known in many places as garbage gulls, ring-billed gulls feel preternaturally comfortable around humans, happily accepting handouts of french fries or apple cores or, in my experience, pizza crust. They … [Read more...] about The familiar shriek of gulls
Solutions reporting: Visitor management
The Adirondack Explorer set out during the 2021 hiking season to learn more about visitor management strategies being tried—and some that seem to be working—in other popular recreation areas. Over the course of the next several issues of … [Read more...] about Solutions reporting: Visitor management