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Warren County maps vision for expanded tourism

By Mike Lynch

September 8, 2024

New plan aims to maximize economic potential of recreation assets

DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announces the opening of the rail trail between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. Photo by Mike Lynch

Outdoor Recreation

2023 Explored: Outdoor Recreation

By Mike Lynch

December 28, 2023

Our recreation coverage in 2023 ranged from Tim Rowland’s first-person hiking adventures to management decisions about forest preserve lands.

Publisher Tracy Ormsbee with friends hiking Mount Marcy.

Outdoor Recreation

Mt. Marcy connects old friends and new challenges

By Tracy Ormsbee

July 26, 2021

Mt. Marcy reunited a group of high school friends around the challenge of climbing New York's highest peak.

Outdoor Recreation

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