Remains of missing Canadian hiker found
Leo DuFour became lost on Allen Mt. in Nov. 2024. A hiking party discovered his body on May 10
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Rangers bust up underage party in Lewis County
Recent actions by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's Forest Rangers in the Adirondack region
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Rangers assist lost hiker on Blue Mountain
Brush fires burn in five counties around New York state
Fires in 10 New York state counties burn more than 37 acres
Rangers respond to cold and wet hikers on Whiteface Memorial Highway
Overdue Seward Mt. hiker found at nearby lean-to
Snowshoe tracks led rangers to 57-year-old missing hiker
New DEC chief honors trans ranger in first Adirondack stop
New DEC commissioner honors beloved ranger who died in climbing accident in first appearance in the Adirondacks
Missing senior with dementia found safe in North Hudson
From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s weekly forest ranger report
Forest ranger union and state square off around overtime disbursement
The union representing forest rangers and the state continue to disagree on how to assign overtime.
Missing snowmobiler found; NYS police, rangers assist with Vermont plane crash
Two snowmobile incidents in Hamilton County, including a crash and a missing rider, ensuring quick rescues by Rangers.
Tips for staying safe on frozen waters in the Adirondacks
By Rick Karlin
Forest rangers, firefighters offer ice safety advice