Northern Forest Canoe Trail stewards work on Adirondacks section By Mike Lynch Since graduating from college about a decade ago, 33-year-old Phineas Peake has spent a lot of time exploring the country and maintaining trails. He’s … [Read more...] about A summer spent shoring up the trail
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Planning a successful paddle
Tips for making the most of distance trips in the Adirondacks By Mike Lynch In early May, Maeghan Farnham and Matt Smith set out to paddle the Oswegatchie Traverse, a classic trip in the northwestern Adirondacks. Due to the time of the … [Read more...] about Planning a successful paddle
Garden shuttle resumes Saturday
By Mike Lynch A key hiking shuttle in Keene will resume operations on Saturday. The shuttle from Marcy Field to the Garden parking lot has run on weekends for the past decade throughout the hiking season, but has been shut down since … [Read more...] about Garden shuttle resumes Saturday
Another option for hikers in Champlain Valley
By Mike Lynch Hikers have another option to choose from in the Champlain Valley. Champlain Area Trails officially opened the Essex Quarry Nature Preserve on June 26. The 35-acre preserve is located just south of the village of Essex and is … [Read more...] about Another option for hikers in Champlain Valley
Helicopter rescue in Trap Dike
The following are recent search-and-rescue missions performed by forest rangers. The information was provided by the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Town of RochesterUlster CountyWilderness Rescue: On June 29 at 1 p.m., Forest … [Read more...] about Helicopter rescue in Trap Dike
Upper Works parking, a High Peaks gateway, gets makeover
$1M upgrade project nearing completion By Mike Lynch Hikers looking to access the High Peaks from the south will be greeted with a new entrance and parking lot this summer. Located on Open Space Institute property, the new lot is part of a … [Read more...] about Upper Works parking, a High Peaks gateway, gets makeover