
A “Cascade” of lessons learned
A return to Cascade Mountain, where reporter Gwendolyn Craig shares what she learned since her first try at summiting.
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A return to Cascade Mountain, where reporter Gwendolyn Craig shares what she learned since her first try at summiting.
By Mike Lynch
Hikers looking to access the High Peaks from the south will be greeted with a new entrance and parking lot this summer.
By Holly Riddle
Peakquest scratch cards help hikers keep track of challenges.
By Holly Riddle
A year of evolving tourism trends impacted the Adirondack guiding industry in a range of ways
By Betsy Kepes
A backpacking trek through the Western High Peaks Wilderness and along Cold River follows the footsteps of Adirondack hermit Noah John Rondeau.
By Mike Lynch
A list of lesser-used Adirondack Park trails where hikers may seek to spread out for some solitude.
By Tim Rowland
The state Department of Environmental Conservation provided a written statement confirming that it will work with the local governments to create a shuttle system with restroom and parking in 2022 to "play a critical role in helping to manage sustainable visitation in the High Peaks."
The Adirondacks host a number of run-friendly trails, abandoned railroad tracks, snowmobile trails, old logging roads, high clearance roads, seasonal access roads, and even just plain old dirt roads.
Hiking in spring can have its rewards, even if it's messy at times.
By Lisa Ballard
A little-known herd path to Nun-da-ga-o Ridge