Lake George's Black Mountain is a hike through layers of clouds By Gillian Scott Fire towers were built to provide visibility, to give lookouts a bird’s-eye view of the surrounding forest so they could pinpoint smoke and prevent bigger fires. … [Read more...] about A clear view from Black Mountain
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2021 Explored: Adirondack Mountain Reserve permits
Groups tested traffic management and parking reservations Access to some Adirondack Park trails were restricted this year, as hinted in the fall of 2020. The Adirondack Mountain Reserve, a popular gateway to about a dozen High Peaks in Keene, … [Read more...] about 2021 Explored: Adirondack Mountain Reserve permits
Looking for outdoor adventures this holiday? Be prepared for all conditions
Winds, thaws and freezes combine for diverse trail conditions By Mike Lynch Outdoor enthusiasts this winter should plan for a wide range of conditions after a series of thaws in December. In Saranac Lake, temperatures hit a high of 58 … [Read more...] about Looking for outdoor adventures this holiday? Be prepared for all conditions
2021 EXPLORED: New trails
Region sees new trails, upgrades to popular ones Crews added or improved several short Adirondack trails in 2021, so hikers seeking easier outings have more options now. The biggest increase came from Champlain Area Trails, which added … [Read more...] about 2021 EXPLORED: New trails
Solutions reporting: Visitor management
The Adirondack Explorer set out during the 2021 hiking season to learn more about visitor management strategies being tried—and some that seem to be working—in other popular recreation areas. Over the course of the next several issues of … [Read more...] about Solutions reporting: Visitor management
An updated trail for a popular hike
ADK gets grant to fund trail work planned for Mt. Jo By Mike Lynch A popular trail in the High Peaks region is getting a major upgrade. The Adirondack Mountain Club is rerouting a section of the Mt. Jo Trail, which is located on its Heart … [Read more...] about An updated trail for a popular hike