Editor's note: This is where we're updating information, on an ongoing basis, about the Adirondack Mountain Reserve permit system and other news related to High Peaks use. March 25: More permit questions answered Our reporter Gwendolyn Craig … [Read more...] about High Peaks use: Updates and information
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Reservations to High Peaks gateway resume May 1
AMR permit system enters second year By Gwendolyn Craig A reservation system tested last year at the Adirondack Mountain Reserve in Keene will resume May 1 with no changes, state officials announced today. Those wishing to hike on the AMR’s … [Read more...] about Reservations to High Peaks gateway resume May 1
Across the Adirondacks, tourism was up and down this summer
By Mike De Socio The takeaway from last summer was clear: More visitors than ever flocked to the Adirondacks to get their fill of open space in a year that had us confined in our homes due to the pandemic. This summer, when travel began … [Read more...] about Across the Adirondacks, tourism was up and down this summer
Route 73 pull-off closures cut parking for hikers, climbers
State says barriers will improve Route 73 traffic safety Climbers decry lack of access to destinations around Chapel Pond Pass By Phil Brown As of this week, hikers and rock climbers have far fewer places to park off Route 73, near popular … [Read more...] about Route 73 pull-off closures cut parking for hikers, climbers