By Gwendolyn Craig A publicly owned historic mansion and surrounding forestland in the middle of the Adirondack Park could have a new private owner in the next few weeks. The State University of New York’s Environmental Science and Forestry … [Read more...] about ESF College foundation finds private buyer for Newcomb mansion
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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
Adirondack Mountain Reserve provides a case study for state hiker restrictions
By Gwendolyn Craig Hiker restrictions may come sooner than expected to the Adirondack High Peaks. In a sense, the coronavirus pandemic has led New York to start imposing restrictions already. New parking limits in place this summer at the … [Read more...] about Adirondack Mountain Reserve provides a case study for state hiker restrictions
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
Meet Michael Barrett, the Adirondack Mountain Club’s new executive director
By Gwendolyn Craig Michael Barrett’s backstory might sound like that of a character in an action-packed suspense novel—former public defender, U.S. Army foreign language interrogator, official serving under the scandal-ridden former New York … [Read more...] about Meet Michael Barrett, the Adirondack Mountain Club’s new executive director
‘Synonymous with ADK’
Retiring ADK chief Neil Woodworth's 30-year mission to protect the park By TIM ROWLAND The best time to have been an Adirondack tourist was perhaps in the latter part of the 19th century, when hotels were going up, wholesale swaths of … [Read more...] about ‘Synonymous with ADK’