DEC plans Adirondack campground upgrades to improve accessibility, amid scrutiny By James M. OdatoSince George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law on July 26, 1990, which prohibits discrimination based on disability, New … [Read more...] about As ADA turns 32, recreation access must ‘get better’
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Tioga Point campsites reopening after voltage scare
National Grid fixes electrical cable under Raquette Lake By Mike Lynch Tioga Point State Campground, recently designated as unavailable for use, will open this season after all with camping resuming on Friday. The re-opening is a big … [Read more...] about Tioga Point campsites reopening after voltage scare
Stray voltage closes Tioga Point campground
Cable repair may finish by 2025 By Mike Lynch The state has closed one of its campgrounds on Raquette Lake for the next three seasons for safety reasons, after people reported feeling a tingling sensation and stray voltage was … [Read more...] about Stray voltage closes Tioga Point campground
Park and ride
Get off your bike for some camping, hiking and fishing along Adirondack Rail Trail By Gillian Scott My family has hiked, camped, cross- country skied and paddled throughout the Adirondacks. But our bicycle adventures have been more limited. … [Read more...] about Park and ride
Accessible Adirondacks
Outdoorspeople with disabilities have more overnight options in the North Country By Gillian Scott When Jason Thurston stays at his favorite Adirondack campground, he can participate in activities that are out of reach for him in other outdoor … [Read more...] about Accessible Adirondacks
Sweet island dreams
St. Regis Canoe area is a rare escape to personal wilderness paradise By Lisa Ballard The loon was either truly loony, primping with great fanfare, or just having fun. Only 20 yards from the bow of our canoe, it waved a wing, scratched its … [Read more...] about Sweet island dreams