Spring has started to make an appearance in the Adirondacks, and with it, baby animal sightings are on the rise! While they may be cute, the DEC has sent out a reminder that the best way to care for young wildlife is to leave them alone, and the best way to interact is by...
DEC Issues Guidance on Spring Recreation in the Adirondacks
Looking to take a hike in the warmer spring weather and enjoy the beauty of the Adirondacks? The Department of Environmental Conservation recently released their guidance on spring recreation. Check out the list below to keep your favorite places pristine for years to come! Practice the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace: Learn and...
Ausable River Two-Fly Challenge is Coming Up & More ADK News
What's New/Events Roundup: May 12 - 19
Check out what springtime fun is going on this weekend in the Adirondacks, like bird banding, a guided hike, and a golf tournament. Plus, prepare for the Ausable Two-Fly Challenge next week, and read up on local news, including the Best Of the Adirondacks winners. Birding, Kayaking, Fishing & More Fun Events To Look...
Fun at the Pub, A Maple Festival & More to Know About Around the Adirondacks
What's New/Events Roundup: Apr 28 - May 5
The annual Best 4th in the North at the Pub night is coming up – this the primary fundraiser for the Best 4th in the North in Ticonderoga. See what else is going on with a new whitewater park coming to the Adirondacks and more! Check Out the Varied Events Coming Up in the...
The Adirondacks Loves Earth Day! Find Weekend Events & Volunteer Opportunities
What's New/Events Roundup: Apr 21 - 28
With Earth Day tomorrow, April 22, you can find some opportunities for cleanup events and more happening throughout the Park. Plus, we have good news to report for Paul Smith’s, The Wild Center, the Adirondack Artists Guild, and the Town of Inlet. Earth Day Events, Art Shows & A Women’s Hike Are Coming Up...
Hunt for Easter Eggs & Find More Fun Around the Park
What's New/Events Roundup: Apr 14 - 21
If you celebrate Easter and are looking for fun events or dining specials, keep reading! Then, check out quick news around the Adirondack Park, including a new disc golf course. Easter Egg Hunts, Dining Specials & More ADK Events Check out what’s happening: CATS Trail Project at Long Pond: April 16 Lake Luzerne Easter...
What to Know in the ADK This Week: Fort Ti’s Annual Garden Symposium, New Fishing Regulations & More
What's New/Events Roundup: Mar 31 - Apr 7
The Garden & Landscape Symposium is in its 10th year at Fort Ticonderoga, and this time, you can attend virtually if you’re unable to make it in person. Keep reading to see what else is happening in the Adirondacks with the Wild Center and more. Garden Symposium, Food Fundraisers & More Events Here’s what...
DEC Advises of Avalanche Risk in the Park, Particularly in the High Peaks
Mild Temperatures + High Winds = Increase in Avalanche Risk
DEC forest rangers recently led a search for a 63-year-old hiker who planned to climb Mount Colden but failed to return. He was found deceased on March 18 in the Trap Dike, buried under four feet of snow. Although impossible to say for sure because the man was hiking by himself, after consulting the...
DEC & AMR Announce Pilot Parking Reservation System Will Resume for 2022 Season
Last year was the first for the parking reservation system at the Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR). The DEC and AMR say they’re pleased with how the system went, and it will resume for this hiking season on May 1. 2021 AMR Parking Reservation System Was a Rousing Success The pilot reservation system launched in...
Don’t Miss the Last of the ADK Maple Events, Read About a New Train Tour & More
What's New/Events Roundup: Mar 24 - 31
Say goodbye to March with some fun events and delicious maple products. And, read up on three quick news tidbits around the Adirondacks, including the introduction of a train tour and the return of summer theater productions. It’s last call for maple events! Just kidding, there is April in Maple in Hadley. But most...