By Gwendolyn Craig The U.S. Army is considering six Adirondack-region sites for training exercises by the Fort Drum-based soldiers and helicopter pilots in the 10th Aviation Brigade and 10th Sustainment Brigade, according to members of an ad hoc … [Read more...] about Fort Drum eyes six potential training sites, some in Adirondack Park
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Shuttles, permits, visitor centers are part of latest High Peaks crowds talks
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park and Catskills saw an impressive number of hikers this year, and with the season winding down, state and local organizations are assessing what to do to manage crowds next year. The flood of new people … [Read more...] about Shuttles, permits, visitor centers are part of latest High Peaks crowds talks
Ausable Club president: More hiking limits coming to Adirondack Mountain Reserve
By Gwendolyn Craig Owners of the Adirondack Mountain Reserve said they may test out recreation limits on a portion of the property this Columbus Day weekend, and they plan to definitely place restrictions on the entire reserve next year. The … [Read more...] about Ausable Club president: More hiking limits coming to Adirondack Mountain Reserve
Leave No Trace report: More investment is needed in the High Peaks
By Gwendolyn Craig The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics published a report, commissioned by the Adirondack Council and Adirondack Mountain Club, calling on the state to invest more in managing trails and crowds in the Adirondacks, … [Read more...] about Leave No Trace report: More investment is needed in the High Peaks
A Hamilton County mountaintop in dispute
Can public safety be achieved without a constitutional amendment? By Gwendolyn Craig At the southern end of Hamilton County, a radio dead zone has plagued emergency responders for years. Law enforcement cannot check license plates. Ambulance … [Read more...] about A Hamilton County mountaintop in dispute
Boat inspectors ramp up battle against invasive species
By SARA RUBERG Nate Brault was impelled to protect the Adirondacks from aquatic invasive species, for his family’s sake. His junior year of high school, Brault joined the Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute stewardship program. … [Read more...] about Boat inspectors ramp up battle against invasive species