Timber rattlers: Shy, threatened, essential
By Adirondack Explorer
A timber rattlesnake expert gives a description of a usually elusive creature that has long played a role in the park's ecosystem, and is protected by state law.
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Hikers injured on Haystack, Algonquin trail, Mount Jo
By Adirondack Explorer
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of North ElbaEssex CountyWilderness Rescue: On July 5 at 2:37 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a passerby reporting a 64-year-old woman from Palisades Park, New Jersey, with a non-weight bearing ankle injury near MacIntyre Falls on the trail to Algonquin Mountain in the High Peaks…
Rangers pitch in with storm clean up at Moffitt Beach
By Adirondack Explorer
Rangers help hikers who are disoriented, dehydrated, as well as assist with ATV accident and conduct swiftwater training exercises.
Forest rangers assist hikers in wilderness rescues
By Adirondack Explorer
Including two hikers who needed help after dark
Baker Mountain: The low peak with a High Peaks-style problem
By Adirondack Explorer
“Saturdays are very busy and in the summer the tourist parking is crazy.”
June is National Dairy Month
By Adirondack Explorer
Lift a glass (of milk) in honor of National Dairy Month in June.
Rangers take part in technical rope training
By Adirondack Explorer
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Towns of Keene and North HudsonEssex CountyTechnical Rope Technician Training: From June 6 to 11, 17 Forest Rangers from across the state attended a 40-hour technical rope technician training. Led by instructor-level Forest Rangers, the training is the Division of Forest Protection’s highest level of technical rope training. Forest Rangers…
Missing hikers on Clifton, North Hudson, Mt Marcy trails
By Adirondack Explorer
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of CliftonSt. Lawrence CountyWilderness Search: On June 3 at 6:05 p.m., Forest Ranger Morehouse received a call from staff at the Wanakena Ranger School reporting a student lost in the woods. Two Forest Rangers responded to assist Ranger School staff who were able to locate the missing 30-year-old student…
Brief bio: Jaime Parslow
By Adirondack Explorer
Jaime Parslow works for Hamilton County Soil and Water as a conservation technician.
Helicopter rescue at Bald Mountain
By Adirondack Explorer
Forest Rangers rescue hiker from Lake Mary Louise and more from the past week