An ambitious new project aims to broaden the hiking experience for everyone, and give local towns an economic jump start in the process. The Adirondack Community-based Trails and Lodging System (ACTLS) project seeks to develop a series of trail networks across the region. Key … [Read more...] about Public Input Wanted For Proposed Regional Trail Network (THE SUN)
Hiking
Pond Sprint & Old Growth Forests Presentation
Yes, on Saturday, October 8, 2017, all you runners, walkers, and picnickers can HIKE, RUN, CLIMB and CELEBRATE Long Pond. Registration is at 9:00 a.m., the race begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by the picnic at 12:30 p.m. The proceeds from this event are split between Camp … [Read more...] about Pond Sprint & Old Growth Forests Presentation
State Opens Boreas Ponds (THE SUN)
State officials have opened former timberlands in the Boreas tract property to public access. The interim move comes as fall colors begin the slow march through the mountains. The newest addition to the Adirondack Park State Forest, Boreas has not been formally classified by the … [Read more...] about State Opens Boreas Ponds (THE SUN)
State Should Consider Hiking Permits (THE SUN)
We’re ordinarily not in favor of hiking taxes but we’re calling for a hiking tax. [...] If all of them purchased a $10 permit, that’s nearly $4 million in possible revenue — just for the Adirondack Park alone. Imagine the numbers for the entire state, including the … [Read more...] about State Should Consider Hiking Permits (THE SUN)
ADK Harvest Festival & Hike Success
Forty-four people came out to enjoy the Sunset/Harvest Moon Hike beginning on the DaCy Meadow Farm Trail and ending at the Essex Fairgrounds on Friday evening. Brian Mann of North Country Public Radio was there. Click here for his "audio postcard" of the event. It's really good. … [Read more...] about ADK Harvest Festival & Hike Success