By Gwendolyn Craig Two Adirondack Park museums are working to make the area more welcoming for people of color, with the help of state and federal grant funding. In January 2020, the Adirondack Experience museum in Blue Mountain Lake and The … [Read more...] about Adirondack Experience, Wild Center partner on diversity efforts
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State budget includes money to manage, protect Adirondack and Catskill visitors
By Gwendolyn Craig Gov. Andrew Cuomo and majority legislative leaders have announced an agreement on a $212 billion budget that includes $1.55 million for addressing visitor use in the Adirondacks and Catskills. The budget is a notable … [Read more...] about State budget includes money to manage, protect Adirondack and Catskill visitors
AMR permits: Your questions answered
By Gwendolyn Craig The state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) have provided more information on a pilot hiking reservation system set to start on May 1. The permit website went live at … [Read more...] about AMR permits: Your questions answered
Hiking permit system set for popular Adirondack trails gateway
By Gwendolyn Craig Hiking some iconic Adirondack High Peaks trails will require a reservation for people looking to head out across the Adirondack Mountain Reserve this summer, reserve owners and state conservation officials announced. Parking … [Read more...] about Hiking permit system set for popular Adirondack trails gateway
State’s highest court hears forest preserve tree cutting case
By Gwendolyn Craig An hour of oral arguments summed up nearly eight years of litigation on Tuesday in the state’s highest court, which will soon decide what qualifies as a constitutionally protected tree in the Adirondack Forest … [Read more...] about State’s highest court hears forest preserve tree cutting case
Wells couple will contest APA fine and violation determination
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency has fined a Hamilton County couple $28,500 for building a deck greater than 100 square feet within 50 feet of the mean high water mark of Lake Algonquin, but the couple intends to challenge the … [Read more...] about Wells couple will contest APA fine and violation determination