Trail work faces uncertain summer, as groups await guidance
Court’s ruling leaves towns and trail builders wondering how to proceed
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Trail promise melts
By James Odato
Blocked snowmobile connectors leave locals feeling swindled
NY unleashes predator bugs to eat hemlock pests
The state is using all of its tools in the toolbox—or in this case, a cooler—to treat the trees on Lake George
Boat inspections begin as invasive species law awaits strengthening
A law preventing the spread of invasive species is about to sunset, but boat inspectors are still stationed for another summer.
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.
‘No data, no science’
APA and DEC announce they are bringing science to the table when it comes to monitoring the impacts of visitor use in the Adirondack Park.
Adirondack hiker shuttles shelved for year
By Tim Rowland
The state Department of Environmental Conservation provided a written statement confirming that it will work with the local governments to create a shuttle system with restroom and parking in 2022 to "play a critical role in helping to manage sustainable visitation in the High Peaks."
Leaning in to save lean-tos
A group of volunteers have “rescued” 99 shelters, and plan the 100th this weekend with a relocation from the shore of Lake Colden in the High Peaks Wilderness.
Keene residents, officials weigh in on parking situation
By Tim Rowland
Controversial delineators on Route 73 in Keene Valley may not be permanent, depending on the results of an ongoing experiment to manage an abundance of hiker traffic, said DEC officials at a meeting Monday night in Keene.
Route 73 pull-off closures cut parking for hikers, climbers
By Phil Brown
On Monday, the state Department of Transportation installed dozens of steel stakes along Route 73 to prevent people from parking on the shoulder of the highway or in two pull-offs in the pass.