Mount Jo trail gets makeover
By Tim Rowland
The short jaunt up Mount Jo opens a heavenly window into a dramatic mountain skyline.
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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
How many hikers is too many?
By Mike Lynch
A new process for dealing with High Peaks visitor use was outlined in a public meeting in Saranac Lake Tuesday.
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.
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.
ADK makes progress with Mount Jo trail refresh
By Tim Rowland
New route is more gradual; seen as model for future trail work
A steady stream of hikers, parkers and High Peaks visitors
Pre-dawn arrival assures only less sleep for this outdoors writer on a trip to the Adirondacks High Peaks.
A visit to Duck Hole
By Mike Lynch
Reporters Mike Lynch and Zach Matson visit Duck Hole to document the changes that have taken place there since Tropical Storm Irene.
‘Long-time coming:’ DEC puts call out for consultants to help form High Peaks visitor management strategy
Bids sought on determining 'carrying capacity' on select forest preserve lands
The do’s and don’ts of drones in the ‘Dacks
Read this before launching in the Adirondacks