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Recreate Responsibly – Get the Latest Information From the DEC

Read the Latest on Staying Safe Outdoors During the Public Health Crisis

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The DEC continues to keep the community informed about recreating outdoors safely and smartly during the COVID-19 pandemic. See details from their latest outdoor recreation bulletin below. Practice Responsible Recreation & #RecreateLocal Responsible outdoor recreation during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial. Please adhere to commonsense guidelines to practice safe recreation, reduce the burden on...

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NY State Ends Early Season Camping & Suspends New Reservations

DEC-Operated Campgrounds, Cabins, and Cottages to Close Temporarily

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) operates 52 campgrounds in the Adirondacks and Catskills, and to help reduce the potential community spread of COVID-19, they are ending the early camping season and suspending all new reservations until further notice. What Campers Need to Know On their main Camping page, the DEC...

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Essex County Has an Important Message for Visitors, Weekenders, and Second-Home Owners in the Adirondacks

Learn How COVID-19 Is Affecting the Region & How You Can Help

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In response to the growing number of visitors, weekenders, and second-home owners in Essex County and the Adirondack Park, the Essex County Board of Supervisors has sent out an important message about the status of COVID-19 in the region and preventive measures. Below you’ll find their full press release and everything you need to...

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Adirondack Mountain Club Closes Lodging Properties & Facilities to Minimize COVID-19 Risks

Learn More About This Temporary Closure

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States, counties, local businesses, and organizations are doing their part to help stop the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and here in the Adirondacks, the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is taking action. Starting March 16 through April 30, ADK will temporarily close all of their lodging facilities and the High Peaks Information Center to...

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Wondering What Events Are Still Happening in the Adirondacks? Check Here!

View Top Picks for Weekend Events: Mar 13 to 15

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Disclaimer: We are monitoring and updating cancellations as we receive them on our events calendar, where you can find the most current information. However, we are not notified of every cancellation. If you see that something has been cancelled and is still listed as an active event on our calendar please send a note...

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Get Out to Enjoy Winter Fun & Leap Year Parties in the Adirondacks This Weekend

View Top 10 Picks for Weekend Events: Feb 28 - Mar 1

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This weekend’s lineup of awesome events in the Adirondacks is a mix of winter-themed events and Leap Year parties with some comedy and kids fun mixed in as well. Frozen Fire & Lights/Cardboard Sled Race Saturday, February 29 This unique event in Inlet consists of a cardboard sled race, kite flying, great food, live...

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Find February Fun at These 11 Weekend Events in the Adirondacks

See Top Picks for Weekend Events: February 14 to 16

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Editor’s Note 02/14/20: Gore’s President’s Weekend Holiday Camp is now sold out, but they still have the mid-week camp available from February 18th to the 20th. Got plans for Valentine’s Day weekend? Now you do! See below for a roundup of all the fun events happening in the Adirondacks. Enter Competitions & Enjoy Entertainment...

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Take Your Pick From Winter Carnivals & More Incredible Events in the Adirondacks

Check Out Top 8 Choices for Weekend Events: Feb 7 - 9

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The winter fun continues in the Adirondacks with three winter carnivals (including a parade), and four more exciting events. What are you most looking forward to? Old Forge Winter Carnival Friday, February 7 to Sunday, February 9 The Old Forge Winter Carnival takes place downtown, at McCauley Mountain, and other hotspots. Highlights include skating,...

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