Chimney Mountain trailhead closed to the public
Access to Chimney Mountain, a hike with an iconic rock feature in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness, became more difficult last week.
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Study drills down into numbers of Marcy, Algonquin hikers
Research firm’s report complements ongoing visitor data collection in High Peaks
Wildfires: Are Adirondack forests at risk of burning?
Wildfires and murky skies have the potential to become more severe in the Northeast and the Adirondacks
DEC awards contract for visitor management framework
An Oregon-based firm, which has helped various national parks with managing visitors, will help the state address visitation in the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks.
Conservation advocacy group sues state again
By James Odato
Protect seeks halt to roadwork in MacIntyre wilderness area
Tree cutting policy 2.0: DEC releases draft forest preserve work plan
The DEC is seeking public comment on draft forest preserve work plans, a result of the state Court of Appeals tree decision.
What’s next for free shuttles in the Adirondacks?
A free hiker shuttle on state Route 73 through the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks did not transport as many hikers as some would have liked.
Trust acquires wild swath in western Adirondacks
By Mike Lynch
Northeast Wilderness Trust has purchased 1,050 acres in the Five Ponds Wilderness to create the Bear Pond Forest.
Jenkins Mountain backcountry ski trails: A forest preserve model?
Paul Smith’s system opens to skiers
More forest rangers to patrol the Adirondacks
More forest rangers will be patrolling the Adirondack Park, following the graduation of 38 new recruits.