ATV gets stuck in the ice in Lake George
By Adirondack Explorer
March 2, 2022
Rangers respond to ATV and snowmobile accidents around the region, assist an injured skier in Indian Lake and help flooding victims.
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Rangers respond to fatal snowmobile accident on Prospect Mountain
By Adirondack Explorer
February 15, 2022
Town of Long LakeHamilton CountySnowmobiler Rescue: On Feb. 9 at 3:03 p.m., the Long Lake Fire Chief requested Forest Ranger assistance after a report of two snowmobiles breaking through the ice on the south end of Long Lake. Before Ranger Milano’s arrival, the fire chief called with an update that one snowmobile and snowmobiler were out…
Listening for a nasal call that brings a smile
By Adirondack Explorer
February 12, 2022
For reasons I have never understood, the call of nuthatches always makes me smile.
Rangers conduct snowmobile enforcements, attend to accidents
By Adirondack Explorer
February 7, 2022
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions
Rangers assist injured snowmobiler
By Adirondack Explorer
February 2, 2022
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions
Woman suffers hip injury on Cobble Lookout trail
By Adirondack Explorer
January 25, 2022
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions
Man collapses at Five Mile Mountain lean-to, later dies
By Adirondack Explorer
January 19, 2022
Recent NYS DEC forest ranger actions
Indian Lake superintendent David Snide reflects on decades of public service
By Adirondack Explorer
January 15, 2022
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, principal and as the superintendent/principal. “I hope that I made a positive impression on my students. I always tried to encourage…
Missing 33-year-old man found dead in Saratoga County
By Adirondack Explorer
January 12, 2022
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions
Ice climber falls, suffers injury on Pitchoff
By Adirondack Explorer
January 5, 2022
The 49-year-old climber from Pennsylvania fell approximately 50 feet.