By Gwendolyn Craig In September 2017, my mom and I met up for a weekend trip to the Adirondacks. I had not moved to the region yet, and had never been to the Adirondack Park. After a night in Lake Placid, we tried climbing Cascade … [Read more...] about A “Cascade” of lessons learned
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Upper Works parking, a High Peaks gateway, gets makeover
$1M upgrade project nearing completion By Mike Lynch Hikers looking to access the High Peaks from the south will be greeted with a new entrance and parking lot this summer. Located on Open Space Institute property, the new lot is part of a … [Read more...] about Upper Works parking, a High Peaks gateway, gets makeover
High Peaks hiker shuttle could still run this summer
State had planned to hold off till '22, but now wants to run one bus By Tim Rowland The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Essex County hope to begin scaled-back version of their long-envisioned but stalled High Peaks … [Read more...] about High Peaks hiker shuttle could still run this summer
100th lean-to “rescue” moves, restores Lake Colden shelter
By Brandon Loomis Campers heading into the High Peaks Wilderness intent on claiming a lean-to on the shores of Lake Colden this summer will arrive to a surprise. The shelter they seek has a new location away from the lake, and a new roof that … [Read more...] about 100th lean-to “rescue” moves, restores Lake Colden shelter
DEC launches campaign to promote stewardship
By Mike Lynch The state has rolled out an education campaign that aims to minimize user impacts to natural resources while helping users plan properly for outdoor experiences. "That campaign is to help us address the incredible amount of … [Read more...] about DEC launches campaign to promote stewardship
Summer roadwork planned for Route 73
DOT plans to replace guardrails on stretch of road in Keene Valley By Phil BrownMotorists should expect slowdowns on Route 73 this summer while work crews replace guardrail on a 15-mile stretch of road. The work will begin in June and conclude … [Read more...] about Summer roadwork planned for Route 73