Amanda Oldacre and Jim Burdick head down the trail during a trip on the Cranberry 50 route in the northwest Adirondacks. Photo by Nancie Battaglia Cranberry Lake’s loop is a perfect spot for pandemic social distancing By Betsy Kepes In … [Read more...] about Hiking the Cranberry 50 during the COVID-19 crisis
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DEC to open camping reservations
Starting Monday, July 6, NYS DEC has announced it will open reservations for the 2020 camping season. Currently, all DEC-managed campgrounds are open for those with existing reservations. On Monday, campers will be able to book stays that will start … [Read more...] about DEC to open camping reservations
Huttopia plans Adirondack campground
Huttopia, which plans a glamping destination in the Adirondacks, has locations in New Hampshire, Maine, Canada and a number of places in Europe. Photo provided by Huttopia By Gwendolyn Craig A “glamping” destination—that is, a fancy form of … [Read more...] about Huttopia plans Adirondack campground
DEC advises against camping above 4,000 feet
By MIKE LYNCH The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is advising people against camping above 4,000 feet in the High Peaks, after a number of instances recently became public on social media. It’s banned above 4,000 feet in … [Read more...] about DEC advises against camping above 4,000 feet
