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Loon migration is a sure sign of transition
October 4, 2017 Whether you choose to spend your time in the company of a lake, river or pond, or upon a lonely mountaintop deep in the forested wilderness, the first few weeks of October always usher in the high... more »» 
Cascade trailhead to be temporarily relocated
September 29, 2017 LAKE PLACID — The state Department of Environmental Conservation will temporarily move hikers from the popular, and often overflowing, parking areas outside of Lake Placid due to an anticipated crus... more »» 
No other bidders so far
September 29, 2017 LAKE PLACID — As the end-of-year deadline to submit a formal application for the 2023 World University Winter Games draws nearer, it appears an Adirondack games won’t have to worry about competition. more »» 
Sharing fond memories and journeys of Skip Baker
September 28, 2017 LAKE PLACID — Skip Baker assured David Gomlak and Terri Maxymillian that he could give “the nickel tour. more »» 
Century-old tower with mountain views
September 27, 2017 LOON LAKE — Just four years ago, the state Department of Environmental Conservation opened a new trail up Loon Lake Mountain, which had been off limits to the public for years, except for those... more »» 
Century-old tower with mountain views
September 27, 2017 LOON LAKE — Just four years ago, the state Department of Environmental Conservation opened a new trail up Loon Lake Mountain, which had been off limits to the public for years, except for those... more »» 
User conflicts are unnecessary and avoidable
September 27, 2017 In recent days, I’ve fished my way through a variety of ponds, lakes and streams in search of species of all sorts. On Upper St. more »»
Rangers stay busy as summer temps stretch on
September 27, 2017 While warm, summer-like weather continues, state Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers rescued numerous lost and injured people around the Adirondacks last week, including a trio... more »» 
Safe travel starts with advance planning
September 20, 2017 There have been a spate of high profile searches for missing hikers in the Adirondacks this summer, most of which have ended with positive outcome. more »» 
A cautionary tale in this time of seasonal transition
September 20, 2017 Autumn has finally arrived despite recent efforts to restore the summer season with a brief Indian Summer. Fortunately, the mountain breeze has already tinged the air with a sweet pungency of deca. more »» 
Hiker died of pneumonia after 2 weeks in wilderness
September 19, 2017 SARANAC LAKE — A coroner and medical examiner say a 28-year-old New Jersey hiker, whose body was found near Wallface Mountain Monday afternoon, died from bronchial pneumonia resulting from a lack of... more »» 
Body of missing hiker found near Wallface Mountain
September 18, 2017 Forest rangers on Monday located the body of Alex Stevens, the 28-year-old hiker who has been missing since Sept. 2, on a scree field near Wallface Pond, in the vicinity of Wallface Mountain. more »» 
ADIRONDACK GADABOUT: Lost hikers, Teddy Roosevelt and more
September 15, 2017 Last week’s column focused on the search and eventual rescue of a soldier from Fort Drum who had become lost on St.Regis Mountain while hiking. more »» 
Rangers set up wilderness base camp to continue Stevens search
September 15, 2017 A 28-year-old New Jersey man still had not been found as of late Friday afternoon, and forest rangers have set up a backcountry base camp from which to continue the search over the weekend if... more »» 
FROM THE FIELD: The four hikes of the Moriah Challenge
September 15, 2017 MORIAH – Earlier this summer, the Moriah Chamber of Commerce announced a new hiking challenge, ala the 46ers and Saranac Lake 6er programs. more »» 
No new signs of Stevens as search continues
September 14, 2017 NEWCOMB — Alex Stevens still has not been found, nor any new signs of his presence, as evening approached on Thursday, the fifth day of a backcountry search for him. more »» 
Rangers run ragged
September 13, 2017 NEWCOMB — The number of search-and-rescue missions in the Adirondacks increases every year, but the number of state forest rangers to carry out those missions hasn’t. more »» 
Rangers think missing NJ man camped atop Wallface
September 13, 2017 State forest rangers reported locating a campsite on the summit of Wallface Mountain with tracks and other signs leading from it, which they determined belonged to Alex Stevens. more »» |
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