By TIM ROWLAND Hiker shuttle buses will serve popular High Peaks trailheads this summer under an agreement between the New York Department of Environmental Conservation and Essex County. As planned, the state will pay $1.2 million for four … [Read more...] about Essex County to run free High Peaks trail buses this summer
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Flooding and high winds knock out power, close roads in the Adirondacks
By MIKE LYNCH Heavy rains have knocked out power, flooded roads and resulted in at least at least one rescue in the Adirondacks. Essex County Board of Supervisors Chair Shaun Gilliland said Friday morning that 40 roads were closed and that … [Read more...] about Flooding and high winds knock out power, close roads in the Adirondacks
Blueberry Mountain: A High Peaks portal minus the parking woes
By BEN WESTCOTT The 2.5-mile hike up Blueberry Mountain in Keene is a rugged and challenging climb that rewards outdoor enthusiasts with plenty of scenic vistas. At the Marcy Field parking lot, hikers start along a town trail that runs about a … [Read more...] about Blueberry Mountain: A High Peaks portal minus the parking woes