New route is more gradual; seen as model for future trail work By Tim Rowland Over the decades, many people’s first impression of an Adirondack hike has been Mount Jo, a tiny little peak with a great big view, located only a few steps from the … [Read more...] about ADK makes progress with Mount Jo trail refresh
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A steady stream of hikers, parkers and High Peaks visitors
Pre-dawn arrival assures only less sleep for this outdoors writer By Lisa Ballard Since COVID-19 hit and the Adirondacks got discovered by many more hikers, the state Department of Environmental Conservation, Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) and … [Read more...] about A steady stream of hikers, parkers and High Peaks visitors
A visit to Duck Hole
Story and photos by Mike Lynch In early August, reporter Zach Matson and I trekked to Duck Hole in the western High Peaks. We were doing field research for reporting work Zach is involved with about dams in the Adirondacks. He's seen his fair … [Read more...] about A visit to Duck Hole
‘Long-time coming:’ DEC puts call out for consultants to help form High Peaks visitor management strategy
Bids sought on determining 'carrying capacity' on select forest preserve lands By Gwendolyn Craig The state Department of Environmental Conservation is accepting bids on visitor management and monitoring plans for the popular High Peaks in the … [Read more...] about ‘Long-time coming:’ DEC puts call out for consultants to help form High Peaks visitor management strategy
The do’s and don’ts of drones in the ‘Dacks
Read this before launching drones in the Adirondacks By Megan Plete Postol Flying a drone in the Adirondacks – what is okay and what is not? Many people, locals and visitors alike struggle to answer this question. Flying a drone is illegal in … [Read more...] about The do’s and don’ts of drones in the ‘Dacks
Straight talk about High Peaks management
Adirondack Explorer and Adirondack Mountain Club are hosting a conversation around education, hikers in High Peaks region The Adirondack Explorer wrapped up its series on solutions to managing the flow of hikers coming to the High Peaks region in … [Read more...] about Straight talk about High Peaks management