March conditions are favorable for cross-country and backcountry outings By Mike Lynch This winter's backcountry ski season started off slowly in the High Peaks region, but conditions have picked up in recent weeks. "Definitely the … [Read more...] about Five ideas for late-season ski trips
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The evidence is wild in ongoing wolf saga
Analysis shows animal shot near the Adirondacks ate a wild diet By Mike Lynch Tests performed by state scientists have determined that the wolf killed in Otsego County in December 2021 ate a wild diet. The state Department of Environmental … [Read more...] about The evidence is wild in ongoing wolf saga
Beech trees face uncertain future
Loss of tree could impact wildlife species By Mike Lynch In June, state workers marking boundary lines in Ferris Lake Wild Forest noticed something awry with the beech trees. The leaves were curled and falling to the ground. Beech … [Read more...] about Beech trees face uncertain future
Barkeater Trails Alliance executive director to step down
Josh Wilson took the role in 2015 By Mike Lynch Josh Wilson, executive director of Barkeater Trails Alliance, will step down from his position later this year. Wilson, who lives in Saranac Lake, was BETA's first year-round director … [Read more...] about Barkeater Trails Alliance executive director to step down
Easement preserves parcel in international wildlife corridor
Deal will benefit wildlife crossing the St. Lawrence River By Mike Lynch A 1,072-acre Jefferson County reserve in the Algonquin to Adirondacks Corridor has been placed in a forever-wild conservation easement. Owned by the Indian River Lakes … [Read more...] about Easement preserves parcel in international wildlife corridor
DEC issues avalanche advisory
By Mike Lynch The state Department of Environmental Conservation issued an avalanche advisory Wednesday afternoon in anticipation of a major snowstorm moving in the region. The storm was forecasted to bring up to a foot of snow in the … [Read more...] about DEC issues avalanche advisory