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Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011
Weekend lift rides to begin at Gore Mountain
In a sure sign that foliage season is just around the corner, weekend lift rides at Gore Mountain will start this weekend and continue through Columbus Day weekend.
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011
Judge classifies Lows Lake as Wilderness
A state court judge has ruled that the bed and waters of Lows Lake in the northwestern Adirondacks should be classified as Wilderness, the Adirondack Park's most restrictive land use category.
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011
Communities receive $500K in 'smart growth grants'
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has awarded $500,000 in "smart growth grants" to communities in the Adirondack Park.
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011
New campground with 60 sites opens at Schroon lake
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has opened a new fully handicapped-accessible campground on the western shore of Schroon Lake.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Moose River Plains Road to reopen Friday
The Moose River Plains Road, badly damaged by flooding this spring, will be fully open to motor vehicles beginning Friday, July 29.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
A new record for brook trout in New York state
Dan Germain from Forestport, Oneida County, holds the new record.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Improved Johns Brook Lodge prepares for opening
The Johns Brook Lodge, operated by the Adirondack Mountain Club in the heart of the High Peaks, is opening for the season Friday with a fresh look and enhanced services.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Research library property purchased by Union
Six months after an Adirondack conservation group had to lay off its paid staff, Union College plans to buy the group’s Niskayuna property for a learning center. Union will buy the late conservationist Paul Schaefer’s home and the adjoining Adirondack Research Library from Protect the Adirondacks!, an advocacy group. Protect ...
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Federal extinction status won't end cougar debate
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it plans to declare the mountain lion extinct throughout the Eastern U.S.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011
Family snowshoe outing in the mountains
Snowshoes and instruction will be provided by ADK
