New process for dealing with High Peaks visitor use outlined in public meeting By Mike Lynch High Peaks management issues related to trail conditions, visitor education, and search and rescue have been widely discussed and debated for years, … [Read more...] about How many hikers is too many?
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DEC awards contract for visitor management framework
Oregon firm worked on Acadia National Park reservation system By Gwendolyn Craig A Portland, Oregon-based research and planning firm will help the state address increased visitation in parts of the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks and the … [Read more...] about DEC awards contract for visitor management framework
What’s next for free shuttles in the Adirondacks?
Data shows low ridership during 2022 season By Gwendolyn Craig The second year of a free hiker shuttle on state Route 73 through the Adirondacks' eastern High Peaks did not transport as many hikers as some would have liked. The state and its … [Read more...] about What’s next for free shuttles in the Adirondacks?
ADK makes progress with Mount Jo trail refresh
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
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