Illegal trail markings at Black Bear Mountain lead hikers astray
Plus: Rangers come to help injured 92-year-old hiker and more actions from the past week
Department of Environmental Conservation
Latest Story
Safety reform petition tops 6,000 for NY forest ranger found dead after 8 days missing
By James Odato
The petition has drawn more than 6,100 signatures since it was posted July 7
All Stories
Emerald ash borer now in every corner of Adirondack Park; killing 7% of New York’s trees
By Tim Rowland
NYS DEC confirming reports of infestations in every county in the Adirondacks; Champlain Valley hit particularly hard
Landslides close Avalanche Pass trail
Several routes in the High Peaks around Mount Colden, Algonquin Peak and Mount Marcy have closed until further notice.
Motorized wheelchairs return to remote Adirondack historic site
A DEC program that helps people with disabilities access one of the Adirondacks’ most remote historic sites is returning for a second year.
Moose rules Goodman Mountain: DEC refuses to elaborate on when closure might end
No resolution in sight for trail restriction as state officials remain tight-lipped on reopening timeline
Moose don’t have a future in New York, says retired state biologist
By Mike Lynch
Wildlife expert and former DEC biologist Al Hicks shares insights gained over his career
NYS enters conversations with future owner of Whitney estate
By James Odato
DEC Commissioner engages with buyer to balance development and conservation at Whitney Park
Motorized wheelchair program returns to Great Camp Santanoni
Accessibility devices to become available starting July 5
The moose that won’t move: DEC closes Goodman Mt. trail after bull moose settles in
State officials closed the trail for now, citing safety concerns for both hikers and the animal