
Rangers conduct snowmobile enforcements, attend to accidents
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions
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Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions
By Holly Riddle
Parks throughout the region offer cold-season recreation
By Holly Riddle
Ice Castles attraction brings wintertime magic, new tourism opportunity to Lake George
By Mike Lynch
Trek to pond offers solitude for backcountry skiers
A hike through layers of clouds
By Mike Lynch
Winds, thaws and freezes combine for diverse trail conditions
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions include rescues in winter conditions
Snow's flaky future: Communities, ski centers and individuals adjust to changes in the winter season and decrease in overall snow cover.
From December until early to mid-March, locals and climbers from all over the world flock to this ice climbing mecca.
By Melissa Hart
After our recent snowstorm, it's time to hit that fresh powder! Here are a few ideas for a variety of ski outings.