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Thursday, May 2, 2013
Road construction along Route 73
Anyone thinking of heading to Lake Placid or just to hike in the nearby peaks needs to be aware of road construction now underway on Route 73 along the Cascade Lakes.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Christian children's camp buys 130 acres
The Nature Conservancy’s Adirondack Chapter has sold 130 acres in its OK Slip Falls-Blue Ledge property to a local children's summer camp, Northern Frontier Camp.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Trout, salmon fishing season opens April 1
Opening day for trout and salmon fishing is Monday, April 1, but high, cold water and icy banks and streambeds are anticipated.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Less-than-ideal conditions expected when trout, salmon season opens
Opening day for trout and salmon fishing is Monday, April 1, but high, cold water and icy banks and streambeds are anticipated.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Hours may be reduced at Lake Placid medical facility
Adirondack Health is discussing the possibility of scaling back its Lake Placid emergency room to save money.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Group seeks lawsuit over snowmobile trails
The environmental group Protect the Adirondacks is seeking court permission to sue the state Department of Environmental Conservation and Adirondack Park Agency over policy on construction of snowmobile trails.
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
Adirondack Council hires staffer
The Adirondack Council has hired Raul "Rocci" Aguirre as its new director of conservation, the organization announced Wednesday.
Friday, Feb. 15, 2013
New multi-use trail opens
A 12.8-mile multi-use trail connecting Inlet and Raquette Lake in Hamilton County is now open, state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens announced Friday.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013
Weekend snowshoe, ski treks to Camp Santanoni scheduled
The state Department of Environmental Conservation will host three weekends for people who want to ski or snowshoe to the historic state-owned Camp Santanoni.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013
Townsend, a 46er, named APA general counsel
The Adirondack Park Agency board on Thursday named James T. Townsend, of Rochester and North River, as the agency's next general counsel, effective Jan. 29.
