Cranberry Lake’s loop is a perfect spot for pandemic social distancing By Betsy Kepes In some ways the Cranberry Lake 50 is a perfect trail for a pandemic. The trail is often wide, following old logging roads, so if you do meet a hiker (a … [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
By Gwendolyn Craig A “glamping” destination—that is, a fancy form of camping—is coming to Lake Luzerne. It’s called Huttopia, and it will have more than 100 camping sites, most of which will be connected to water, wastewater and electric … [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