Memorial Day Weekend is a popular one for hiking! The DEC is encouraging visitors to the High Peaks to prepare adequately for their hiking adventure to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing. The DEC is Planning Ahead for Holiday Weekend – And You Should Too During the upcoming holiday weekend – May 24th through...
It’s time to get outside in the Adirondacks! This weekend we’re looking at a fishing event, two paddling events, and three more happenings worth checking out. 6 Exciting Adirondack Weekend Events Ausable River Two-Fly Challenge Thursday, May 16 to Sunday, May 19 The Ausable River Two-Fly Challenge in Wilmington is bigger and better than...
Make your Mother’s Day Weekend plans in the Adirondacks! Find out where brunches are happening along with paddling events, a guided hike, and an arts reception. Friday the 10th NorthWind Fine Arts Juried Show Reception Friday, May 10 The NorthWind Fine Arts Gallery in Saranac Lake is hosting their sixth annual Juried Show Reception....
Spring means mud season in the Adirondacks, and the DEC recently issued a notice regarding the High Peaks specifically. If you’re planning on hiking this weekend, check out the below information. What the Muddy Trail Advisory Means The DEC urges hikers to be cautious and postpone hikes on trails above 2,500 feet until they’ve...
The DEC and State Parks announced New York will once again provide free First-Time Camper Weekends this summer after a successful run the past two years. Here’s what you need to know to participate. Details on What to Expect When Camping Through the Program Families who have never camped before will have the chance...
The DEC and the Barkeater Trails Alliance (BETA) are urging mountain bikers to avoid trails and closed seasonal access roads in the Adirondacks until the trails and roads have dried and hardened. In other words, you might want to pick a different recreational activity until the spring mud season has passed. “Mud season in...
A wide variety of events are happening this weekend in the Adirondacks! Check out for fun wildlife enthusiasts, kids, food lovers, and more. For the Wildlife Enthusiasts Hawk Watch Saturday, April 27 Ticonderoga naturalists are leading a Hawk Watch on Saturday morning at the Coot Hill Trail in Westport, which is known as a...
All-terrain vehicles, also known as ATVs, provide a range of recreational fun and valuable uses. Unfortunately, they can also cause significant damage to land and resources. A coalition of conservation groups believes New York State needs to do more to combat the impact of ATVs in the state, and in the Adirondacks specifically. What...
The Garden Parking Lot in Keene is one of the main access points to the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness. This summer, hikers need to utilize another way to the Garden Trailhead, or choose other trails to explore – here’s what you need to know. Johns Brook Bridge needs to be replaced. Work is expected...
Camping trips are often planned in advance, but if the weather looks particularly ideal you might opt for a last minute outing. The DEC is now making last minute camping reservations easier for outdoor recreationists. The DEC has announced that for the first time, campers to DEC campgrounds can now make reservations as late...