The Adirondack High Peaks’ popularity did not dwindle this year with coronavirus pandemic. The 46 peaks beckoned hikers across the northeast seeking solace and safety outdoors. But the argument that the mountains are getting too loved and overused … [Read more...] about 2020 EXPLORED: High Peaks popularity
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ESF College foundation finds private buyer for Newcomb mansion
By Gwendolyn Craig A publicly owned historic mansion and surrounding forestland in the middle of the Adirondack Park could have a new private owner in the next few weeks. The State University of New York’s Environmental Science and Forestry … [Read more...] about ESF College foundation finds private buyer for Newcomb mansion
Shuttles, permits, visitor centers are part of latest High Peaks crowds talks
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park and Catskills saw an impressive number of hikers this year, and with the season winding down, state and local organizations are assessing what to do to manage crowds next year. The flood of new people … [Read more...] about Shuttles, permits, visitor centers are part of latest High Peaks crowds talks
DEC leaves public in the dark on High Peaks meetings
By Gwendolyn Craig It has been about four months since the public has heard from the High Peaks Advisory Group that's been meeting privately to recommend crowd management in the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks. The state Department of Environmental … [Read more...] about DEC leaves public in the dark on High Peaks meetings
The price of driving on state land
Staff report The highest potential fine that could be levied against the driver who illegally took his Jeep Cherokee into Marcy Dam -- via a truck road over Forest Preserve -- is $750. According to David Winchell, Department of Environmental … [Read more...] about The price of driving on state land
State and AMR: No new hiker restrictions for Columbus Day weekend
Adirondack Explorer Adirondack High Peaks hikers won’t face additional restrictions on Columbus Day weekend, state and Adirondack Mountain Reserve officials announced Tuesday. The AMR—the Ausable Club’s 7,000-acre private reserve in St. … [Read more...] about State and AMR: No new hiker restrictions for Columbus Day weekend