Missing hiker: What we know so far, as search enters 5th day ...
Dec 5, 2024 · Search continues for 22-year-old man from Quebec, who set out to hike remote Allen Mountain. By Gwendolyn Craig. Forest rangers and State Police waded into deep snow on the nearly week-long search for a 22-year-old hiker from Canada who was reported missing by his father at 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 1, in the area of Allen Mountain …
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Proposed changes to plan for Adirondack Park land unveiled
Sep 13, 2024 · Public invited to shape future of Adirondack Park amid policy update for preserved lands. By Gwendolyn Craig. With a nod to Indigenous nations, the Adirondack Park Agency on Thursday kicked off the public process for updating its policy document covering forest preserve lands in the Adirondack Park, including more about …
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Barton Mines expansion plan gains community support
Barton Mines’ expansion proposal is out for public comment and could be before the Adirondack Park Agency in November.
Historic Adirondack Great Camps that you can visit
Aug 16, 2023 · Eagle Island in Saranac Lake, then and now. Courtesy photos Eagle Island, Saranac Lake Built in 1903 by Vice President Levi P. Morton, Eagle Island is literally that — an island that’s only home to the Great Camp’s buildings and Adirondack woods.
Adirondack hiking: What you need to know - Adirondack Explorer
Hiking in the Adirondacks offers a diverse range of experiences amidst stunning natural beauty. Here’s what you can expect: Variety of trails: The Adirondack Park in northern New York state contains thousands of miles of hiking trails, catering to all skill levels.Whether you’re looking for an easy stroll or seeking a steep ascent, there are plenty of options.
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Photographing the northern lights - Adirondack Explorer
Nov 28, 2024 · Right now, the nighttime shows that northern lights perform are a hot topic because we’re within the peak of the current solar cycle. That means the opportunity to see them in the Adirondack Park is far greater than normal. Some photographers have captured them close to two dozen times this year alone, whereas they might only witness them a couple of times during the less active time of th
Adirondack history - Adirondack Explorer
Among the first people shown to frequent the Park were Iroqouian and Algonquin Native American tribes, with archaeological evidence showing they hunted and gathered in areas like Tupper Lake as far back as 11,500 years ago. Today, the federally-recognized tribe of the Adirondacks is the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe of Franklin County. Starting with the …