Ready to get started kayaking or need some fresh ideas of where to go? We've compiled some favorites from the Explorer's Adventure Planner archive: 4 great paddles: Mark Bowie shares his favorite flatwater trips Sprite Creek: Paddle … [Read more...] about Paddle inspo: Some ideas for kayak trips
Ranger report: Lost, injured and dehydrated hikers
Recent DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of KeeneEssex CountyWilderness Rescue: On July 12 at 10:50 a.m., DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch received a call reporting an injured hiker on Upper Wolfjaw in the Eastern High Peaks. The caller stated he saw a … [Read more...] about Ranger report: Lost, injured and dehydrated hikers
Dogs on the trails
Canines can bring companionship -- or conflict -- to wildland trails By Gillian Scott Dogs are our companions, our friends, our family members. So for many of us, it’s only natural that our dogs join us on outdoor adventures. The effort to … [Read more...] about Dogs on the trails
Rangers assist lost, injured hikers
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Hudson RiverIndian LakeHamilton CountyOn Sunday, July 5, two Forest Rangers from Region 5 Zone D, Hamilton County, conducted outreach and education for New York State-licensed rafting guides on the … [Read more...] about Rangers assist lost, injured hikers
Rangers fight wildfires in Herkimer, St. Lawrence counties
Recent DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of WebbHerkimer CountyWildland Fire: On June 24 at 1:40 p.m., Herkimer County 911 contacted DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch requesting assistance with a backcountry wildfire on Panther Mountain. Four Forest Rangers … [Read more...] about Rangers fight wildfires in Herkimer, St. Lawrence counties
‘Explorer’ celebrates 10th birthday
Dick Beamish and Rachel Rice in front of the Explorer office. PHOTO BY SUE BIBEAU Editor's Note: This story ran in the 10th Anniversary issue of the Adirondack Explorer in 2008. By Dick Beamish The seed was planted back in 1972. That was … [Read more...] about ‘Explorer’ celebrates 10th birthday
