Feeling a little looney? Good. Here’s a job for you. Volunteers are need to survey loons on Adirondack lakes on Saturday, July 21 from 8 am to 9 am. This is part of the 18th Annual Adirondack Loon Census, a program sponsored by the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Adirondack Program. Participants can sign up for...
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11 Exceptional Father’s Day Weekend Events in the Adirondacks: June 15-17
Looking for some exciting events and activities in the Adirondacks during Father’s Day Weekend? From the family-friendly Stand Up Paddle Festival in Saranac Lake to the annual Car Parade & Show in Old Forge, you’ll find that there are all kinds of fun things to do this coming weekend. Try These Outstanding Outdoor Activities...
Saratoga & North Creek Railway Moves Forward With Train Car Storage Plan
Last week, Saratoga & North Creek Railway (SNCR) kicked off their plan to store old tank cars from other rail companies indefinitely in the Adirondacks. The first 28 cars were left on the railway’s privately-owned rail line in Minerva, NY, and although more are expected in the future, some groups strongly oppose the plan...
Celebrate Halloween This Weekend at These 10 Great Events in the Adirondacks: October 27-29
Wondering where you should celebrate Halloween this weekend with the family? Try the Adirondacks! Many local communities throughout the region will be hosting all kinds of spooky events this weekend, such as Halloween-themed parades, parties, trick-or-treating, and more. Halloween Events Throughout the Adirondacks 3rd Annual Halloween at the VIC – Friday, October 27 Visit...
A Trail Closed on Weekends? Yes – Owls Head
The DEC has just sent out a bulletin informing the public that effective immediately, the trail to the summit of Owls Head in Keene is closed to public use and access on weekends, and will be completely closed for public use at the end of this hiking season. What Happened? The DEC states the trail...
Lawsuit Filed In Opposition To Essex Chain Lakes Plan
In November, the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) approved the Essex Chain Lakes Complex Unit Management Plan (UMP) that would expand recreational opportunities through areas of wild forest. Controversy over the approval has been boiling ever since, and led to three...
Geologists Conclude Adirondack Survey
Notice any low-flying planes lately in Essex and Clinton counties? Geologists recently took to the air to search for rare earth minerals in part of the Adirondacks.Photo: Jacob Geer via Adirondack.net Facebook Page...
2016 Cycle Adirondacks Route Announced, Registration Open
Want to spend a week riding your bike through some of the most beautiful parts of the Adirondack Park? Cycle Adirondacks gives you the opportunity to do just that, and the scenic route for 2016 was recently announced!...
High Peaks Keg Party Leads To Ticket
Social media is quite possibly one of the greatest gifts and curses of this day and age. One hiker found that out the hard way last week after photos he posted on Facebook of a keg party on the summit...
Ticonderoga Hosting HalloweenFest
Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween? The Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership and Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting two days of tricks and treats that you won't want to miss!...