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The moose that won’t move: DEC closes Goodman Mt. trail after bull moose settles in

By Brenne Sheehan

State officials closed the trail for now, citing safety concerns for both hikers and the animal

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The hills of the Twin Valley Preserve from a lookout on Payne Mountain.

Champlain Area Trails buys Twin Valleys Education Center

By Tim Rowland

Acquisition prioritizes maintaining and expanding outdoor recreation

Hikers on mountaintop

Who will lead trips for Adirondack Mountain Club?

By Gillian Scott

Some chapters cite updated training requirements as contributing to decline in volunteers

Coon Mountain: Small, spring hike with big payoff in ephemerals, vernal pools

By Tim Rowland

Act now before these short-season beauties are gone

Who’s counting? Forest ranger adds to more than 1,000 peaks climbed

By Tim Rowland

Corenne Black has hiked more than 1,000 peaks around the world and still has a lengthy to-do list.

An Adirondack dream come true: Pursuing a yearlong quest to photograph each day’s sunrise

By Tim Rowland

For 100 days and counting, the now-retired founder of Champlain Area Trails has greeted the sunrise with a camera in hand

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Road to Garden trailhead in Keene reopened after flooding

By Tim Rowland

Flooding has washed out Johns Brook Road, closing access to the Garden trailhead in Keene Valley. The repairs will likely take a few days.

The Sentinels rising up from the West Branch of the Ausable River Valley. Photo by Tim Rowland

Marble Mountain: An underrated Adirondack hike

By Tim Rowland

Marble Mountain is an overlooked Adirondack hike with a rich ski history, a steep but rewarding trail with stunning views.

Sunset from a firewtower.

5 short Adirondack hikes perfect for a date

By Isabella Susino

Take your date on these 5 short day hikes located in the Adirondack Park. Perfect for getting to know someone while getting outside.

Neil Woodworth checks on his location with his handheld positioning device. Photo by Neil Woodworth

Technology in the backcountry

By Contributing Writer

Using a global positioning system receiver - GPSR - makes it easier to get back safely

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