The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a ban on open burning from now until May 15. There is a lack of green vegetation this year, combine that with dry grass and leaves, warm weather, and breezy conditions and...
Camping in College – New Environmental Studies Program in the Adirondacks
Don't be surprised if you see a few more mountain men than usual in the Adirondack Park this fall. Starting in September, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is offering a semester of study in the mountains....
10 Questions Interview With Don Preuninger of Garnet Hill Lodge
Garnet Hill Lodge is now owned by Don Preuninger and Mindy Piper, and Don gives us the scoop on the old and the new at this Adirondack Inn. The four season lodge rests on historical property, located in North River,...
10 Questions Interview With Patrice Munsel
Patrice Munsel was convinced that she wanted to be a professional whistler when she was a little girl, growing up in Spokane, Washington. But that all changed when she heard a Metropolitan Opera playing on the radio. ...
Amtrak and Fort Ticonderoga Partner in 2012
Fort Ticonderoga is going to partner with America's National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for the first time. People between Montreal and New York City will now have the chance to visit one of America's oldest and most significant historic sites,...
Adirondack Sports & Fitness Expo This Weekend
The Adirondack Sports & Fitness Expo is this weekend at the Saratoga City Center, and looks like this year's event is going to be a blast! If you are itching to get outdoors and into shape, you should definitely check this out....
2011 Was One Of Safest Years In NYS Hunting History
The 2011 hunting season tied the 2009 season for being the safest hunting season ever recorded in the State of New York. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) records the number of hunting-related shooting accidents, and compares...
APA Permits Adirondack Club & Resort
Late last week the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) voted 10-1, approving a permit for the Adirondack Club and Resort project in Tupper Lake. This historic decision is the first step (of many) needed to get the project going.Supporters of the...
NASCAR Champ Tony Stewart Will Be In Town This Weekend
This weekend is the sixth annual Zippy's Crusade for Kids charity snowmobile ride in Inlet, NY. Reigning NASCAR champion Tony Stewart will be in attendance at the event, from Friday, January 27th, until Saturday the 28th.Zippy's Crusade for Kids is...
Win The Ultimate Alpine Giveaway!
Yes! Winter is finally here! Have you been out on the slopes yet? It took a little while this year, but now that the snow is here, get out and go skiing!McCauley Mountain in Old Forge, NY, is going to...