Hiking permit system set for popular Adirondack trails gateway
March 29, 2021
Starting May 1, hikers will need a permit to access a number of trailheads that begin at the Adirondack Mountain Reserve.
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March 29, 2021
Starting May 1, hikers will need a permit to access a number of trailheads that begin at the Adirondack Mountain Reserve.
March 23, 2021
Although the High Peaks Advisory Group found points of consensus and made progress on managing use, there's much left to decided.
By Holly Riddle
March 21, 2021
Adirondack elopements cater to couples seeking adventure and social distance.
By Mike Lynch
March 17, 2021
Proposed contract says the DEC will construct a new parking lot at the northeast corner of South Meadow and Adirondack Loj Road or provide an acceptable alternative parking option that is agreed upon by both parties.
March 9, 2021
Recommendation "Overall-3" proposes that the state implement a world-class visitor management system for the High Peaks Wilderness, and ultimately the entire park, using adaptive management to apply to every aspect of park management.
March 5, 2021
Long-awaited report contains old and new strategies for managing use in the High Peaks
March 5, 2021
The public still waiting on the High Peaks advisory group's final report.
December 23, 2020
The Adirondack High Peaks’ popularity did not dwindle this year with coronavirus pandemic. The 46 peaks beckoned hikers across the northeast seeking solace and safety outdoors. But the argument that the mountains are getting too loved and overused continued.
October 29, 2020
Owners of the Masten House in Newcomb say they have accepted a purchase offer, though the future use of the property remains unclear.
October 23, 2020
More information comes out on what the state and stakeholders are thinking for crowd management in the High Peaks.