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Category Archives: Nature

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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NYS Waters Stocked With Trout as Season Opens April 1st

Get Details on The Fishing Season & Precautions Anglers Should Take During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Trout and salmon season is upon us, and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) provided information on how the current COVID-19 pandemic affects anglers this year. Here’s what Adirondack residents need to know to enjoy the hobby you love, while keeping you and those around you safe. New York State Stocks Lakes, Ponds With...

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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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Photo provided by the Town of Long Lake

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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Ski, Snowshoe & See Historic Buildings Over Winter Weekends at Camp Santanoni

Popular Winter Weekend Events Return for 2020

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The DEC has announced the seventh year of Winter Weekends at Camp Santanoni and they start this upcoming weekend, January 18 to 20. Winter sports enthusiasts and history buffs will want to check these events out! Winter Weekends: The Quick Details Winter Weekends at Camp Santanoni in Newcomb allow guests to cross-country ski and...

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Don’t Miss All the Wintry Fun Happening in the Adirondacks This Weekend!

View Top 5 Picks for Weekend Events: January 10 - 12

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This is what Lapland Lake's trails currently look like!

Editor’s note 01/08/20: The Full Moon Party has been rescheduled, and so was removed from this article. Did you know there’s a full moon on Friday? There’s a guided moonlight snowshoe hike on Saturday (when the moon will still be big and beautiful!) and more fun going on! Moonlight Guided Snowshoe Tour Saturday, January...

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DEC Announces New Regulation on Deer & Moose Feeding

Find Out What Constitutes Illegal Wildlife Feeding

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You aren’t supposed to feed deer or moose, but what if one of those creatures raids your backyard bird feeder? Are you held responsible? Find out what you need to know about the DEC’s new regulation to reduce wildlife feeding. Why We Can’t Feed Wild Deer & Moose The DEC first prohibited deer feeding...

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