A ride through history
By Tom French
The Grasse River rail line formerly connected Cranberry Lake to Childwold Station. It's now a trail perfect for biking and other recreation.
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Hikers weigh in on best date excursions
By Melissa Hart
10+ ideas for hikes that could take a relationship to new heights
Learning to love Mount Haystack’s elusive summit
By Mike DeSocio
On 2 different climbs, author encounters clouds and haze, blocking stellar views
Pitching in on rescues
By Mike DeSocio
In some countries and states, hikers contribute to search and rescue costs. Should the Adirondacks do the same?
Hiker shuttle to start Aug. 21
By Tim Rowland
A DEC schedule shows the bus running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will start at Marcy Field, stopping at the Rooster Comb trailhead before proceeding to its turnaround point at the intersection of State Routes 73 and 9.
Social long-distancing on the Northville-Placid Trail
By Betsy Kepes
Friends along the way make easy work of thru-hiking
Rainy Adirondacks: Wet, gray July coincides with lower traffic on the trail
By Kris Parker
Has the wet weather kept visitors away? And how much rain have we received this summer?
Rangers locate overdue, injured Marcy hiker
More ranger actions from the past week; DEC has moved to a single number for dispatch.
Rethinking Mount Marshall
By Lisa Ballard
After more than 40 years later, the author revisits the hike, and finds it much improved
Garden shuttle resumes Saturday
By Mike Lynch
The shuttle from Marcy Field to The Garden Parking Lot is restarting this Saturday.