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Morgan Hill State Forest Gets New Rec Trail Bridge

June 25, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

new trail bridge in Morgan Hill State Forest provided by DECIn partnership with the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s (ESF) Sustainable Resources Management Department (ESF), DEC recently installed a new trail bridge on Morgan Hill State Forest in the Town of Fabius, Onondaga County. [Read more…] about Morgan Hill State Forest Gets New Rec Trail Bridge

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Fabius, hiking, Morgan Hill State Forest, mountain biking, Onondaga County, Tioughnioga River

Whiteface Mountain Ski Center Management Plan Comments Sought

March 21, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Whiteface Mountain from Lake Placid Airport courtesy Wikimedia user MwannerThe Adirondack Park Agency (APA) has announced they are accepting public comment regarding Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan conformance for proposed amendments to the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center Unit Management Plan. The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has proposed new management actions to increase public accessibility, improve user safety and enhance recreational experiences. The APA will accept public comments until April 11th, 2022. [Read more…] about Whiteface Mountain Ski Center Management Plan Comments Sought

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: APA, hiking, Lake Placid, mountain biking, ORDA, skiing, snowboarding, State Land Master Plan, Whiteface

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

Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival Returns Sept 3-5

September 3, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Wilmington MTB Festival courtesy Barkeater Trails AllianceThe Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival, a three-day celebration of mountain biking with on-site camping, live music, local food & beer, group rides for all abilities, shuttles, kids MTB race, and 25+ miles of Adirondack-style single track riding is set for September 3rd through 5th. [Read more…] about Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival Returns Sept 3-5

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, Recreation Tagged With: mountain biking, Wilmington

Volunteers Improve Trails at Morgan Hill State Forest

July 28, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Morgan Hill State ForestRecently, volunteers from the bike group CNY D.I.R.T. worked together at Morgan Hill State Forest in southern Onondaga and northern Cortland counties to build an additional 1.3 miles of single-track multiple-use trail. The forest now hosts 10.8 miles of designated multiple-use trail, with another 4+ miles planned in the next few years. [Read more…] about Volunteers Improve Trails at Morgan Hill State Forest

Filed Under: Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Cortland County, DEC, Morgan Hill State Forest, mountain biking, Onondaga County, trails

Wonders of Wilmington: A New Adirondack Challenge

July 10, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

WOW PatchesThe Adirondack town of Wilmington, in Essex County, NY has recently launched the Wonders of Wilmington (WOW) Challenge, where participants are invited to complete the hiking, mountain biking, or family fun challenges to receive their patches. [Read more…] about Wonders of Wilmington: A New Adirondack Challenge

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondacks, hiking, mountain biking, nature, Wilmington

Hinckley Reservoir Will Become A Campground

June 15, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Hinckley Reservoir Day Use AreaThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has finalized the Unit Management Plan (UMP) for the Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area, located on the south shore of the 2,880-acre Hinckley Reservoir in Herkimer County.

Once the UMP is implemented, the Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area is expected to be transformed into the only public campground in the Southwestern Adirondacks. [Read more…] about Hinckley Reservoir Will Become A Campground

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondack Park, boating, camping, DEC, hiking, Hinckley Reservoir, mountain biking

Former NY Central Adirondack Division Rails Being Removed

October 27, 2020 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Removing New York Central Railroad Adirondack Division Rails October 2020 DEC PhotoThe New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has begun tearing up the former NY Central Adirondack Division tracks connecting Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake, part of a $1.9 million State project to build a rail trial suitable for use by bicyclists and snowmobilers.

The 34-mile rail corridor being removed was key to a once-thriving 119-mile railroad which operated almost continuously from 1892 until 1972, first as the Mohawk & Malone, and then by the New York Central starting in 1913. [Read more…] about Former NY Central Adirondack Division Rails Being Removed

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Mohawk Valley, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondack Park, Adirondack Scenic Railroad, Cross-Country Skiing, DEC, development, hiking, Historic Preservation, Lake Placid, mountain biking, New York Central RR, railroads, Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor, snowmobiling, Transportation History, Tupper Lake

Woman Outruns Bear, Hides Overnight In Tree

August 25, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

forest ranger logoNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents in the around 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 Woman Outruns Bear, Hides Overnight In Tree

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Recreation Tagged With: black bears, DEC, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, hiking, mountain biking, SAR, Search and Rescue

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