The Warren County Historical Society has announced “Eyes To The Past – Mind To The Future,” a History-Based Student Art Camp set for Monday through Friday, June 26th through 30th from 9 am to 2:30 pm. [Read more…] about History-Based Student Art Camp Planned in Warren County
Adirondacks & NNY
Lake George Battlefield Park Visitor Center Reopens Friday
The Lake George Battlefield Park Visitor Center will open for its second season on Friday, May 26th. The Visitor Center is expanding its array of artifacts and exhibits that help tell the story of the Battlefield Park’s and surrounding areas’ importance during the French & Indian War and the American Revolution. [Read more…] about Lake George Battlefield Park Visitor Center Reopens Friday
Multiple Upstate NY Wildfires Keep Rangers Busy
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers were kept busy last week suppressing numerous wildfires around New York State as very dry conditions persisted and drove the Fire Danger to HIGH. Fires were reported in at least five towns in four counties, including in Clinton, Sullivan, Schoharie, and Albany Counties. The fires burned about 50 acres total including a large 30-acre fire that burned ion the town of Black Brook, Clinton County, for two days. At least two fires were caused by illegal debris burning despite the high danger for fire spread.
What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Multiple Upstate NY Wildfires Keep Rangers Busy
Logging, Forestry, Wildfires & Forest Rangers: William Fox’s Legacy
Driving by the Saratoga Tree Nursery, just south of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), most barely notice the state tree nursery’s rustic entrance sign – and you need to squint to see that its full name is “Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery.” The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), which owns the nursery, considers William Fox the “father” of today’s DEC forest ranger program, as well at the guy who believed the state should raise young trees for later replanting.
Yet the story of the 19th century Ballston Spa native, who also served with valor in the Civil War, is little-known to the general public. [Read more…] about Logging, Forestry, Wildfires & Forest Rangers: William Fox’s Legacy
Erie Canalway Photo Contest Call for Entries
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has announced a call for entries for its 18th annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Images should convey people enjoying activities on the waterway and Canalway Trail or show the unique character of New York’s canals and canal communities. Winning photos will be featured in the 2024 Erie Canalway calendar. [Read more…] about Erie Canalway Photo Contest Call for Entries
Rangers Make 16-Hour Adirondack Rescue in Deep Snow
On Saturday, May 20 at about 8:00 pm, an emergency beacon was activated by a hiking party of three on the Phelps Trail, east of Little Marcy Mountain in the Adirondack High Peaks Wilderness in the ton of Keene, Essex County, NY. Forest Rangers Foutch and Mecus started hiking in to find the subjects. [Read more…] about Rangers Make 16-Hour Adirondack Rescue in Deep Snow
Saranac Lake’s Waterhole Party on the Patio Concert Series
The Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake has kicked off their signature concert series, Party on the Patio (POP) which features a different genre of live music each week, every Thursday night on the patio until October 12th. [Read more…] about Saranac Lake’s Waterhole Party on the Patio Concert Series
ORDA Announces Search for New CEO
The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) has begun planning for the retirement of its President & CEO, Michael Pratt. Pratt is starting his 38th year with the organization and has served as President & CEO since 2017. [Read more…] about ORDA Announces Search for New CEO
$13M DEC & Adirondack Watershed Institute Invasive Species Plan
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced a $13.24-million, five-year partnership with the Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) of Paul Smith’s College to administer the Adirondack Park Watercraft Inspection Steward Program (WISP). The announcement, made during Adirondack Day at the New York State Capitol, is expected to protect the Adirondack Park’s resources from the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) that damage ecosystems. [Read more…] about $13M DEC & Adirondack Watershed Institute Invasive Species Plan
Trail Improvements Planned for Lake Placid’s Cobble Hill
The Adirondack Land Trust has received a $99,300 grant from the New York State Conservation Partnership Program and a $75,000 grant from the North Elba Local Advancement and Enhancement Fund for a total of $174,300 in funding for trail improvements at Cobble Hill, a popular Lake Placid hiking destination in the Adirondacks. [Read more…] about Trail Improvements Planned for Lake Placid’s Cobble Hill