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Chimney Mountain in Indian Lake

Chimney Mountain trailhead closed to the public

By Gwendolyn Craig

Access to Chimney Mountain, a hike with an iconic rock feature in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness, became more difficult last week.

algonquin peak sign

Study drills down into numbers of Marcy, Algonquin hikers

By Gwendolyn Craig

Research firm’s report complements ongoing visitor data collection in High Peaks

Firefighters perform a controlled burn at the Paul Smith's College.

Wildfires: Are Adirondack forests at risk of burning?

By Chloe Bennett

Wildfires and murky skies have the potential to become more severe in the Northeast and the Adirondacks

A map shows the Adirondack High Peaks project area for a visitor use management framework.

DEC awards contract for visitor management framework

By Gwendolyn Craig

An Oregon-based firm, which has helped various national parks with managing visitors, will help the state address visitation in the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks.

wild road lawsuit

Conservation advocacy group sues state again

By James Odato

Protect seeks halt to roadwork in MacIntyre wilderness area

Measuring a tree

Tree cutting policy 2.0: DEC releases draft forest preserve work plan

By Gwendolyn Craig

The DEC is seeking public comment on draft forest preserve work plans, a result of the state Court of Appeals tree decision.

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What’s next for free shuttles in the Adirondacks?

By Gwendolyn Craig

A free hiker shuttle on state Route 73 through the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks did not transport as many hikers as some would have liked.

Bear Pond Forest

Trust acquires wild swath in western Adirondacks

By Mike Lynch

Northeast Wilderness Trust has purchased 1,050 acres in the Five Ponds Wilderness to create the Bear Pond Forest. 

Jenkins Mountain backcountry ski trails: A forest preserve model?

By Gwendolyn Craig

Paul Smith’s system opens to skiers

2022 ranger graduation

More forest rangers to patrol the Adirondacks

By Gwendolyn Craig

More forest rangers will be patrolling the Adirondack Park, following the graduation of 38 new recruits. 

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