Forest Ranger Statewide Highlights for 12/24 - 12/30/1 Information about the following recent missions carried out by forest rangers was provided by the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Town of Hunter Greene County Search: On Dec. … [Read more...] about Climber rescued after 45-foot fall from cliff and other recent forest ranger actions
Search and Rescue
Adirondack Explorer stories of the year … drum roll … No. 1
As we head into a new year, the Adirondack Explorer looks back at the most-read online stories of 2018. Rescue stories are always among the most popular with readers. And we love one with a happy ending. This one was the most-read story of … [Read more...] about Adirondack Explorer stories of the year … drum roll … No. 1
Adirondack Explorer stories of the year: No. 2
As we head into a new year, the Adirondack Explorer looks back at the most-read online stories of 2018. Tupper Lake guide Vanessa "Lynne" Malerba was well-known in the Adirondacks. Her death this summer during a camping trip in the Pharoah Lakes … [Read more...] about Adirondack Explorer stories of the year: No. 2
Adirondack Explorer stories of the year: No: 3
As we head into a new year, the Adirondack Explorer looks back at the most popular online stories of 2018. A good mystery keeps people reading ... and this one was never really solved. Topping the Explorer's most-read stories this year was … [Read more...] about Adirondack Explorer stories of the year: No: 3
Perilous days in the mountains
Forest Ranger Actions for 11/26 - 12/2/18 From a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation news release. Recent missions carried out by DEC Forest Rangers include: Town of Wilmington Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On Nov. 29, two … [Read more...] about Perilous days in the mountains
Dead hiker may have ties to New York state
By MIKE LYNCH The Collier County Sheriff’s Office in Florida is looking for help identifying a hiker who was found dead in Noble’s Campground in Big Cypress National Preserve on July 23. The man, whose death isn’t considered suspicious, may … [Read more...] about Dead hiker may have ties to New York state