By James M. Odato Hikers reaching the 4,057-foot peak of Mount Colvin witness a dramatic landscape. That same view captivated two men to the point of obsession. One, Verplanck Colvin, for whom the mountain was named, was the self-taught … [Read more...] about Mountainous obsessions: Verplanck Colvin and his amateur biographer
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Nature Conservancy grants will help protect Adirondacks-connected land
By Gwendolyn Craig Adirondack-region land trusts were among 12 recipients of Nature Conservancy grant funding for land protection and planning in the face of climate change and forest fragmentation. The grant program is called the “2021 … [Read more...] about Nature Conservancy grants will help protect Adirondacks-connected land
State budget includes money to manage, protect Adirondack and Catskill visitors
By Gwendolyn Craig Gov. Andrew Cuomo and majority legislative leaders have announced an agreement on a $212 billion budget that includes $1.55 million for addressing visitor use in the Adirondacks and Catskills. The budget is a notable … [Read more...] about State budget includes money to manage, protect Adirondack and Catskill visitors
Crazy Freedom
Group finds unique beauty by ascending above High Peaks hikers By Kevin MacKenzie Imagine that you are deep in the wilderness on an overhang of yellow, tannin-stained ice. Only the ice tools in your hands and the front-point of each crampon … [Read more...] about Crazy Freedom
Forgotten waters
Union Falls Ponds and surrounding highlands are a picturesque retreat away from the crowds By Mike Lynch From Lake Flower Dam in the northern Adirondacks, the Saranac River drops roughly 1,500 feet before it empties into Lake Champlain. … [Read more...] about Forgotten waters
Community trails: A tie that binds locals, visitors
Local trail systems provide recreation benefits throughout the seasons By David Thomas-Train My hike began on a mellow gravel pathway crossing a meadow. I paused to watch blackbirds and geese at a wetland before meandering through a blueberry … [Read more...] about Community trails: A tie that binds locals, visitors