By Mike Lynch On Sunday I visited the Adirondack Mountain Reserve to test out the new pilot hiking permit reservation system and get some input from some of its first users. When I arrived in St. Huberts at the lot at 8 a.m., I was greeted by … [Read more...] about Hikers offer insights on new AMR permit system
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After COVID-induced hiatus, outdoor events gear up for comeback
By Mike Lynch Some semblance of normalcy is returning to the events world of the Adirondacks, as organizers are planning to hold canoe races, bike tours, and a frog jumping contest in the coming months. Paddling races In Saranac Lake, the … [Read more...] about After COVID-induced hiatus, outdoor events gear up for comeback
Behind the Lens: depth of field for portraits
Photographers regularly use depth of field to their advantage when taking portraits. They do this by creating a shallow depth of field, which results in subject being in focus and the background being blurred out. This method allows your subject … [Read more...] about Behind the Lens: depth of field for portraits
As hiking season approaches, ADK provides updated guidebook
Adirondack Mountain Club partners with DackMap to offer information in real-time By Mike Lynch The Adirondack Mountain Club is doubling down on its efforts to educate backcountry users. ADK released a new edition of High Peaks Trails … [Read more...] about As hiking season approaches, ADK provides updated guidebook
DEC temporarily closes cliffs to protect falcons
By Mike Lynch Rock climbing routes known to be used by nesting peregrine falcons were temporarily closed by the state Department of Environmental Conservation on April 1. The annual spring closure is done to protect the falcons and young from … [Read more...] about DEC temporarily closes cliffs to protect falcons
It’s mud season – time to avoid hiking High Peaks
By Mike Lynch It may look and feel like winter in parts of the Adirondacks, but mud season is officially here. The state Department of Environmental Conservation sent out a bulletin earlier this week urging people not hike on trails above 2,500 … [Read more...] about It’s mud season – time to avoid hiking High Peaks