Remains of Revolutionary War soldiers closer to final resting place in Lake George
Plans are underway for memorial and burial service for Revolutionary War-era smallpox victims
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Lawsuit challenges DEC’s delay in conducting carrying capacity study
By Times Union
Protect the Adirondacks sues to force study of Saranac Lake water bodies
Four High Peaks rescues in 3 days creates busy Adirondack weekend for rangers
A rescue Friday, two rescues Saturday and a rescue Sunday: All in a weekend’s work for state forest rangers in the Adirondack mountains.
DEC looks to lower speed limit on sections of rail trail
By Mike Lynch
The state is looking to enhance traffic safety on the Adirondack Rail Trail.
Trash hauling payments included in governor’s budget
Contract and payment issues continue around trash subsidies for Essex and Hamilton counties
DEC seeks public’s input on Great Camp Santanoni access
Access to Great Camp Santanoni has been a “big disappointment” to some people with disabilities, but the DEC is working to rectify that.
DEC withholds trash subsidies
The DEC is withholding almost $1 million designated in the state budget for Hamilton and Essex counties’ solid waste expenses.
Adirondack Park poised to allow wider ski trails
By Phil Brown
The Adirondack Park Agency has tentatively approved new criteria for ski trails intended to enhance the experience of backcountry skiers in the forest preserve.
Adirondack Wild says snowmobile trail illegal
By Phil Brown
DEC is proposing to build a “community connector” that will enable snowmobilers to travel between the hamlets of Raquette Lake and Long Lake without crossing frozen lakes. About four miles of the trail would pass through the Blue Ridge Wilderness.
Rangers rescue lost and injured hikers
By Phil Brown
New York State forest rangers rescued a number of hikers who became lost or got injured in recent days. The following news release from the Department of Environmental Conservation details ranger missions from July 16 to July 22. Town of North Elba Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On July 17 at 7:22 a.m., DEC’s Ray Brook…