Rangers assist in Black River flooding, and help hikers
Rangers assist lost, injured and dehydrated hikers around the park.
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Two air rescues on Crane, Slide mountains
Recent forest ranger actions include carrying out deceased hiker from Dix Mountain Wilderness Area.
Pitching in on rescues
By Mike DeSocio
In some countries and states, hikers contribute to search and rescue costs. Should the Adirondacks do the same?
Climbing Colden’s Trap Dike tests hikers’ abilities
Risky climbs on Mount Colden's Trap Dike leads to 2 recent rescues in July
Future of some snowmobile trails remains murky after court decision
NYS DEC and APA have said little about what the decision means for tree-cutting projects.
Rangers locate overdue, injured Marcy hiker
More ranger actions from the past week; DEC has moved to a single number for dispatch.
Harmful algal bloom crops up on Lake George
Harmful algal blooms confirmed for the southern end of Lake George, portions of Lake Champlain.
DEC launches campaign to promote stewardship
By Mike Lynch
The goal of the "Love our New York Lands" campaign is to minimize user impacts to natural resources while helping users plan properly for outdoor experiences.
Light traffic eases High Peaks hiker reservation system’s first day
State and club officials said all 70 permits slotted for Saturday had been reserved online, but a late-season snowstorm on Friday may have altered some hikers’ High Peaks plans.
State seeks volunteers to help with trailhead cleanup, hiker education
The state is seeking volunteers to assist with hiker education and trailhead cleanup, in the Adirondacks and elsewhere.