The Adirondacks: A bushwhacker’s paradise
By Tim Rowland
In an age when everything explorable has been explored, bushwhacking satisfies modern souls that channel Magellan, Drake and de León.
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Lesser known hikes in the Adirondacks
By Mike Lynch
The following is a list of lesser-used Adirondack Park trails where hikers may seek to spread out for some social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. The state Department of Environmental Conservation recommends engaging in low-risk hikes near home.
A short hike to great views on Lake George
By Mike Lynch
Anthony’s Nose is home to cliffs that serve as a breeding spot for peregrine falcons, which are endangered in New York State. The LCLG description of the preserve says in the summer you may see these “birds soaring over the cliffs,” and they ask that you not disturb them. The trail through the preserve purposely ends on Record Hill and does not go near Anthony’s Nose, so hikers don’t disturb the birds.
Rattlesnake Mountain trail closed
Champlain Area Trails has announced that the Rattlesnake Mountain Trail in Willsboro has been closed by the landowner until further notice due to crowding and non-respect of social distancing rules. Closure signs have been posted. CATS notes that the closure came at the request of the Town of Willsboro.
Shuttles and restricted parking are no panacea for hiker crowds, environmental planner says
By Tim Rowland
Studies of national parks show limited success with commonly touted solutions such as parking limitations, shuttle buses, and other attempts to divert tourists from the destinations they have traveled miles to see.
Study: Young Adirondack hikers share different values
By Tim Rowland
“A few people on the summit of a mountain didn’t bother anyone,” said Maria Pelusi, one of six students who presented their findings at the Nature Conservancy in Keene Valley on Wednesday.
A trail for all seasons
One of my go-to ski tours, especially early in the season, is the Hays Brook Truck Trail north of Paul Smiths. Although another ski tour begins across the road, I never bothered to check it out until last winter. Now I know what I was missing.
DEC says to avoid trails and summits this weekend
By Mike Lynch
The state Department of Environmental Conservation is advising the public to avoid backcountry trails and summits throughout the Adirondack region for the duration of the weekend.
Saratoga planners envision trail to the Adirondacks
The Palmertown Range is attractive to conservationists for several reasons. Studies by the Open Space Institute shows it offers migrating animals like moose and black bear a connection between the Adirondacks, the Green and White mountains and north into Maine.
Garden parking lot to open Friday
By Mike Lynch
A key gateway to the High Peaks will reopen to motor vehicles on Friday. The popular Garden parking lot in Keene Valley has been closed since the spring due to a bridge replacement project on Johns Brook Lane.