DEC awards contract for visitor management framework
An Oregon-based firm, which has helped various national parks with managing visitors, will help the state address visitation in the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks.
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Ranger’s suicide cited in making case for retirement bill
The union representative for forest rangers used his colleague’s death by suicide as an example of why lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul should pass a 20-year retirement bill.
Environmental Protection Fund gets scrutiny in budget hearings
Adirondack groups want designated funding restored in the state budget. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos provided input.
Adirondack Rail Trail access hub takes shape
Funding is coming together for an Essex County trailhead for the new Adirondack Rail Trail, a 34-mile multi-use trail connecting the Lake Placid to Tupper Lake.
State and local partners build plans for John Brown Farm
State agencies and John Brown Lives! are taking a close look at John Brown Farm and what its future could hold.
Tree cutting policy 2.0: DEC releases draft forest preserve work plan
The DEC is seeking public comment on draft forest preserve work plans, a result of the state Court of Appeals tree decision.
What’s next for free shuttles in the Adirondacks?
A free hiker shuttle on state Route 73 through the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks did not transport as many hikers as some would have liked.
Jenkins Mountain backcountry ski trails: A forest preserve model?
Paul Smith’s system opens to skiers
Hochul signs bill for 9/11 death benefits to Adirondack officer’s widow
Legislation sponsored by Simpson, new environment committee ranker
Bog River access road closed
By Mike Lynch
A key access point to one of the Adirondacks most popular paddling routes will be closed for next season and perhaps longer.