Do the experiences in the Catskills travel to the Adirondacks? By Gwendolyn Craig It was a chilly and rainy Monday in September just after 8 a.m. The 70-spot parking lot of the Adirondack Mountain Reserve contained eight cars, one belonging to … [Read more...] about Permits in the preserves
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‘Everyone should have access to this joy’
ADK's first Black Summit Steward encourages people of color to explore Adirondack trails By Cloey Callahan, Times Union She grew up in the Town of Newburgh and by high school had joined her high school’s cross-country team, kickstarting her … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone should have access to this joy’
Dual hiker shuttle programs wrap up season
State and local officials see demand for High Peaks shuttles, despite low ridership this year By Gwendolyn Craig Two hiker shuttle buses in the central Adirondack Park High Peaks saw low ridership in their late-season start, but state and local … [Read more...] about Dual hiker shuttle programs wrap up season
High Peaks use: Updates and information
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. Sept. 30: By the numbers The Adirondack Mountain Reserve, a gateway to … [Read more...] about High Peaks use: Updates and information
AMR permits: Your questions answered
By Gwendolyn Craig The state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) have provided more information on a pilot hiking reservation system set to start on May 1. The permit website went live at … [Read more...] about AMR permits: Your questions answered
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At some national parks, prevention is the answer to search and rescue risks By Mike De Socio Meghan Smith remembers a backpacking trip she took in the Adirondacks when she was in her early 20s. It was winter, and she felt like her group of … [Read more...] about Education first