Overdue Seward Mt. hiker found at nearby lean-to
Snowshoe tracks led rangers to 57-year-old missing hiker
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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
DEC rangers rescue hiker on Phelps, call for helicopter transport
A helicopter rescue on Phelps with a transfer to local hospital. Plus: another rail trail snowmobile accident
Grace Peak rescue takes place in sub-zero temps
Plus: A hiker collapsed on Wolf Pond trail outside Newcomb
Two separate fatalities reported this week in the Adirondacks
From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's weekly forest ranger report. Two unrelated deaths occurred in the park this week.
One injured after a snowmobile accident near Sacandaga Lake
From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's weekly forest ranger report. One injured by snowmobile near Sacandaga Lake.