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Cross-Country Skiing

South Colton Tract Easement Comments Sought

March 24, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

South Colton Tract Conservation EasementThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced they are seeking public input on the development of a draft Recreation Management Plan (RMP) for the South Colton Tract Conservation Easement, a privately owned tract subject to a conservation easement encompassing approximately 1,725 acres in the town of Colton, St. Lawrence County. Comments are being sought on the development of the draft RMP until April 21st, 2023. [Read more…] about South Colton Tract Easement Comments Sought

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: camping, Colton, Cross-Country Skiing, DEC, Easements, fishing, High Flats State Forest, hiking, hunting, nature, paddling, Parishville, South Colton, South Colton Tract, St Lawrence County, trapping

Forest Rangers Rescue Lake Placid Skier, Battle Putnam County Wildfire

March 15, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

forest ranger logoNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people.

What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Forest Rangers Rescue Lake Placid Skier, Battle Putnam County Wildfire

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondacks, Cross-Country Skiing, Essex County, Forest Ranger Reports, Lake Placid, Putnam County, Southeast, wildfires

NY State Lands Kiosk Survey Launched

January 6, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Kaaterskill Falls trail kiosk - trailheadNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the release of the new DEC Kiosk Survey seeking public input on informational kiosk signage on DEC properties.

Feedback received is expected to help inform DEC improvements to informational kiosk signage throughout the state. [Read more…] about NY State Lands Kiosk Survey Launched

Filed Under: Recreation Tagged With: Cross-Country Skiing, DEC, hiking, snowshoeing

Otsego Outdoor Challenge Marks 5000th Trek

December 30, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

winter octetAs Lee Ann and Rick Myers of Oneonta completed the Otsego Outdoors Fall Octet Challenge, it marked the 5000th trek Octet participants have completed. A collaborative program of Otsego 2000, the Otsego Land Trust and Otsego County Conservation Association, Otsego Outdoors connects residents and visitors with year-round recreational opportunities in and near Otsego County. [Read more…] about Otsego Outdoor Challenge Marks 5000th Trek

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park, Butternut Valley Alliance, Cross-Country Skiing, Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary, Gilbert Lake State Park, Glimmerglass State Park, Goodyear Lake State Forest, hiking, Otsego 2000, Otsego County, Robert V Riddell State Park, Rogers Environmental Center, Texas School House State Forest

Peter Bauer: It’s Time To Pass A Constitutional Amendment For Mount Van Hoevenberg

March 29, 2022 by Peter Bauer 1 Comment

Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports ComplexProtect the Adirondacks supports a proposed Article 14 Constitutional Amendment for the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex outside Lake Placid.

At the Mt. Van Hoevenberg complex, the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) currently manages around 1,220 acres of Forest Preserve classified as Intensive Use by the Adirondack Park Agency (APA). Abutting these lands is 319 acres of land owned by the Town of North Elba. Together this complex houses the Olympic bobsled and luge track, cross-country skiing and biathlon trails, and associated facilities, with most of the intensive buildings and facilities located on the town lands. [Read more…] about Peter Bauer: It’s Time To Pass A Constitutional Amendment For Mount Van Hoevenberg

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondacks, APA, Article 14, Cross-Country Skiing, development, Essex County, Forest Preserve, Lake Placid, Mt Van Hoevenberg, nature, North Elba, NYS Constitution, ORDA, Protect the Adirondacks, skiing, winter sports

Adirondack Rail Trail Design & Construction Starting

March 15, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Remsen- Lake Placid Travel CorridorThe New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Transportation (DOT), in cooperation with the Office of General Services (OGS), have announced the completion of the transfer of jurisdiction for a 34-mile segment of the Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor. [Read more…] about Adirondack Rail Trail Design & Construction Starting

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondack Rail Trail, Adirondack Rail-Trail Debate, Adirondacks, bicycling, Cross-Country Skiing, DEC, Department of Transportation, DOT, Essex County, Franklin County, hiking, Lake Placid, New York Central RR, railroads, Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor, Saranac Lake, snowmobiling, Transportation History, Tupper Lake

Erie Canalway Hosting Winter February 15 Challenge

February 2, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Feb 15 challengeThe Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has invited New Yorkers to take part in a special winter fitness challenge, the Feburary 15 Canalway Challenge.

Participants pledge to complete 15 miles by walking, running, hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing during the month of February to earn a 15-Miler badge. [Read more…] about Erie Canalway Hosting Winter February 15 Challenge

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Mohawk Valley, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Cross-Country Skiing, Erie Canal, Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor, hiking, snowshoeing

New Recreation-Themed NYS Trail Supporter Patches

January 8, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

2022 trail patchesNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the release of the latest New York State Trail Supporter Patches.

The 2022 patches consist of five designs that resemble the international symbols for some of New York State’s most popular outdoor recreation activities – cross-country skiing, hiking, horseback riding, camping, and biking. Each patch will be available individually for a limited time; however, the entire series can be purchased at any time. [Read more…] about New Recreation-Themed NYS Trail Supporter Patches

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation Tagged With: camping, Cross-Country Skiing, DEC, hiking, mountain biking

Final Recreation Plan for Flatrock Mountain Easement Issued

December 18, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

proposed Flatrock Mountain Conservation Easement mapDEC recently released the Recreation Management Plan (RMP) for the Flatrock Mountain Conservation Easement.

The Flatrock Mountain Conservation Easement encompasses approximately 511 acres southwest of Old Forge in the town of Webb, Herkimer County. This property is primarily accessed from State Route 28 and Minnehaha Road. [Read more…] about Final Recreation Plan for Flatrock Mountain Easement Issued

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Cross-Country Skiing, DEC, Flatrock Mountain Conservation Easement, Herkimer COunty, hiking, mountain biking, nature, Northeastern Loggers' Association

Watchable Wildlife: Green Lakes State Park in Onondaga County

December 4, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Green Lakes State ParkGreen Lakes State Park’s outstanding features are its two glacial lakes, each nearly 200 feet deep. These blue-green lakes are surrounded by old-growth forest of enormous hemlocks and tulip trees. [Read more…] about Watchable Wildlife: Green Lakes State Park in Onondaga County

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: birding, Cross-Country Skiing, Green Lakes Bird Conservation Area, Green Lakes State Park, hiking, nature, Onondaga County, Wildlife

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