By Gwendolyn Craig Hiking some iconic Adirondack High Peaks trails will require a reservation for people looking to head out across the Adirondack Mountain Reserve this summer, reserve owners and state conservation officials announced. Parking … [Read more...] about Hiking permit system set for popular Adirondack trails gateway
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Essex County to run free High Peaks trail buses this summer
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
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
Garden parking lot to remain closed until late September
By MIKE LYNCH The Garden parking lot in Keene Valley will remain closed until at least late September. The parking lot, which is one of the major access points for High Peaks hikers, has been closed this summer while crews replace a bridge over … [Read more...] about Garden parking lot to remain closed until late September
Slow-motion disaster
Landslide triggered by spring rains threatens homes and rekindles debate over upland development. By Brian Mann O n a rain-soaked May morning, Port Henry Mayor Ernest Guerin met with Governor Andrew Cuomo … [Read more...] about Slow-motion disaster