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Environment

Greening your hike

By Mike DeSocio

April 18, 2022

'Leave no Trace' tips for reducing your footprint while enjoying the outdoors

Outdoor Recreation

DEC launches campaign to promote stewardship

By Mike Lynch

May 26, 2021

The goal of the "Love our New York Lands" campaign is to minimize user impacts to natural resources while helping users plan properly for outdoor experiences.

General

Biodegradable waste leaves a trace

By Adirondack Explorer

November 30, 2019

There are common misconceptions about biodegradable waste that contribute to what we as hikers feel comfortable leaving on the trail.