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
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‘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
Hiker shuttles starting to run in the High Peaks
Shuttles will be free this season By MIKE LYNCH Hiker shuttles in the High Peaks kick off Saturday in anticipation of peak summer tourist season. The town of Keene bus will be running from Marcy Field to the Garden parking lot and … [Read more...] about Hiker shuttles starting to run in the High Peaks
A new High Peaks welcome center opens its doors
Adirondack Mountain Club gears up for summer visitors to former Cascade Ski Center By Mike Lynch P.J. Serafin walked into Adirondack Mountain Club's new Cascade Welcome Center Tuesday morning looking for advice on where he could go hiking with … [Read more...] about A new High Peaks welcome center opens its doors