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.
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‘No data, no science’
May 21, 2021
APA and DEC announce they are bringing science to the table when it comes to monitoring the impacts of visitor use in the Adirondack Park.
Adirondack hiker shuttles shelved for year
By Tim Rowland
May 17, 2021
The state Department of Environmental Conservation provided a written statement confirming that it will work with the local governments to create a shuttle system with restroom and parking in 2022 to "play a critical role in helping to manage sustainable visitation in the High Peaks."
Leaning in to save lean-tos
May 14, 2021
A group of volunteers have “rescued” 99 shelters, and plan the 100th this weekend with a relocation from the shore of Lake Colden in the High Peaks Wilderness.
Keene residents, officials weigh in on parking situation
By Tim Rowland
May 11, 2021
Controversial delineators on Route 73 in Keene Valley may not be permanent, depending on the results of an ongoing experiment to manage an abundance of hiker traffic, said DEC officials at a meeting Monday night in Keene.
Route 73 pull-off closures cut parking for hikers, climbers
By Phil Brown
April 21, 2021
On Monday, the state Department of Transportation installed dozens of steel stakes along Route 73 to prevent people from parking on the shoulder of the highway or in two pull-offs in the pass.
Flatrock rec plan could benefit rock climbers
By Phil Brown
March 30, 2021
DEC seeks comments on draft plan for easement lands outside of Old Forge
DEC looking to build parking lot off Adirondack Loj Road
By Mike Lynch
March 17, 2021
Proposed contract says the DEC will construct a new parking lot at the northeast corner of South Meadow and Adirondack Loj Road or provide an acceptable alternative parking option that is agreed upon by both parties.