By Mike Lynch The recent addition of 250 acres to the forest preserve near Moxham Mountain will result in a new trailhead and parking lot for climbers and hikers, according to one local official. Located in the central Adirondacks between … [Read more...] about Moxham Mountain land deal opens up southern access
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Whitney estate owner says tax pressures among reasons to divide land
By Gwendolyn Craig The challenges of owning 36,000 acres of prime Adirondack real estate, along with new pressure from the Internal Revenue Service, are part of what John Hendrickson says motivated him to pursue subdividing the historic Whitney … [Read more...] about Whitney estate owner says tax pressures among reasons to divide land
A new plan for the 36,000-acre Whitney property
By Wendy LiberatoreTimes Union This story was originally published in the Times Union of Albany. LONG LAKE — With the plan to sell the 36,000-acre Whitney Adirondack estate faltering, owner John Hendrickson will now look to subdivide the … [Read more...] about A new plan for the 36,000-acre Whitney property
Lake George Land Conservancy buys land to protect key waters
By Mike Lynch Lake George Land Conservancy recently added lands that will allow them help protect wetlands and waterways near one of the Adirondack Park's well-known lakes. It bought 154 acres in the Town of Putnam, in the northeastern region … [Read more...] about Lake George Land Conservancy buys land to protect key waters
OSI buys land near Trembleau Mountain
By Mike Lynch The Open Space Institute has purchased a 37-acre property alongside the state-owned Trembleau Mountain north of Willsboro near Lake Champlain. The acquisition, located in Chesterfield, adds to a cluster of already protected lands … [Read more...] about OSI buys land near Trembleau Mountain