Finding tranquility at 'Cold River City' By Betsy Kepes Fifty years ago, the last Department of Environmental Conservation truck rolled along the miles of wide gravel road from Coreys to the old ranger station at Shattuck Clearing. Now … [Read more...] about Following in a hermit’s footsteps
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High Peaks use: Updates and information
Editor's note: This is where we're updating information, on an ongoing basis, about the Adirondack Mountain Reserve permit system and other news related to High Peaks use. June 11: AMR, DEC announce adjustments to reservation system In a … [Read more...] about High Peaks use: Updates and information
Routes less traveled
The following is a list of lesser-used Adirondack Park trails where hikers may seek to spread out for some solitude. Southern Adirondacks Twin Lakes Trail Located in the Black River Wild Forest, this hike is nearly 6 miles round-trip … [Read more...] about Routes less traveled
Adirondack hiker shuttles shelved for year
By Tim Rowland A network of shuttles to help manage Keene Valley hiker traffic will not get rolling for at least one more year, due to the state's fears that the buses themselves could become safety hazards. At Essex County's weekly Board of … [Read more...] about Adirondack hiker shuttles shelved for year
Trail running: From a pandemic pastime dawns a new passion
By Zach Lawrence This year, winter came to a sunny end in late March and rapidly moved into spring. From the waxing room window of Cascade Ski Center, I watched the snow diminish by the hour as I sealed my skis in wax for the coming months. … [Read more...] about Trail running: From a pandemic pastime dawns a new passion
Six short spring hikes
Easy jaunts for getting into the hiking groove during mud season By Sierra McGivney Hiking in spring can have its rewards, even if it's messy at times. The views of a defrosted Adirondack forest is well worth the hike. Flowers and trees bloom … [Read more...] about Six short spring hikes