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The view from the cliff is fantastic. Ridges of green trees roll away toward the horizon, below the dark shadow of more distant mountains. It’s...

In an age when everything explorable has been explored, bushwhacking satisfies modern souls that channel Magellan, Drake and de León.

It’s dry down here, but wet up there

Like every year’s event, the virtual hike’s goal remains a celebration of land protections that in turn protect the waters of the “Queen of American...

Recent Forest Ranger Actions AdirondacksMultiple CountiesPatrols for Public Safety and Increased Visitors: Memorial Day Holiday Weekend brought an influx of visitors to the Adirondacks. In anticipation...

Fire chief to campers: “My advice is not to even burn right now.”

The impact of the closures goes beyond the personal disappointment of the families and the camp owners.

There are some safety changes to parasailing on Lake George this summer.

The Adirondack Park Agency is considering a land use map amendment request in Lake Luzerne, with mixed feedback from the public so far.

The summery weather and tease of state beaches opening had tourists enjoying Lake George just before Memorial Day weekend. Not many were wearing masks.

Cylists had begun pressing for a southern route to complement the Lake Placid-Tupper Lake trail that the Adirondack Park Agency approved this month.

The following are forest ranger highlights provided by the state Department of Environmental Conservation on May 19.